There’s usually a difference between the things players and coaches will say among themselves and the things they will say publicly. In his recent appearance on Maxx Crosby’s podcast, new Raiders coach Antonio Pierce swung a sledgehammer at that wall. Specifically, Pierce said the quiet part out loud regarding the inherently violent realities of football. In the post-#Bountygate NFL, however, …

Kalen DeBoer is certainly going to be involved in some capacity with the Alabama football offense in his first year as head coach. DeBoer, who joined WJOX on Tuesday morning, discussed the new offense and what role he will have as a one-time offensive coordinator and respected offensive mind. “I’m in and around it,” DeBoer said. “I can’t help but …

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Last season, the Atlanta Falcons got some of the worst quarterback play in the NFL. Among the 45 quarterbacks who threw at least 125 passes, Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke checked in 32nd and 40th, respectively, in passer rating, and 30th and 31st in expected points added per pass attempt.  So this offseason, the Falcons will be on the hunt …

If we learned one thing from the last NFL offseason, it’s that the league doesn’t want to pay running backs. A total of six NFL players were franchise-tagged last year, with half of them being running backs. The three running backs were the only players of the six who did not eventually receive long, lucrative contract extensions.  It turned into …

New coach Kalen DeBoer made clear the Alabama football roster is in store for some more change at some point before the 2024 season. DeBoer joined WJOX on Tuesday morning and shared the Crimson Tide still has room to add to its roster. “We do have a couple spots,” DeBoer said. “You naturally keep your eyes and ears open for …

Can Patriots leverage franchise tag to keep Kyle Dugger long-term? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ new-look coaching staff is in place. Now, it’s time to overhaul the roster. Part of that process can begin Tuesday, as the NFL’s window for teams to use franchise tags is officially open and runs through March 5. As a …

SAN FRANCISCO — The Pac-12 has promoted Teresa Gould to commissioner as the conference tries to navigate a murky future. Gould will succeed George Kliavkoff on March 1 after he was relieved of duties on Friday. She becomes the first female commissioner of an Autonomy Five conference. “Teresa’s deep knowledge of collegiate athletics and unwavering commitment to student-athletes makes her …

It did not take long for Alabama to swoop in and land one of the top available transfers in the transfer portal. On Monday, the Crimson Tide landed a commitment from Michigan transfer safety Keon Sabb. The news could not come at a better time for Alabama. Less than a month ago, Alabama lost star safety Caleb Downs to Ohio …

Deion Sanders’ coaching staff will look a little different entering his second season leading the Colorado Buffaloes. Both of last year’s coordinators and multiple position coaches have moved on, and defensive coordinator Robert Livingston, O-line coach Phil Loadholt and wide receivers coach Jason Phillips are all new to Boulder. Pat Shurmur has been promoted to full-time offensive coordinator and defensive …

The New York Jets have several items on their offseason to-do list, and there’s one goal they ignored last year that they absolutely should focus on this year: Finding a backup quarterback. When Aaron Rodgers went down with a torn Achilles in Week 1, Robert Saleh elected to go with the quarterback they benched in 2022 in former No. 2 …

Getty Images Trades inside the top 10 often happen in the NFL Draft. But what if every team had to trade its original pick? What might the top 10 look like then?  Well, that’s what CBS Sports NFL Draft insider Ryan Wilson and former longtime Vikings GM Rick Spielman set out to accomplish in the latest edition of the “With …

Wisconsin extended an offer to three-star class of 2025 interior offensive lineman Isaac Sowells on Monday. Sowells is 247Sports’ 694 player in the class of 2025, No. 54 interior offensive lineman and No. 5 recruit from his home state of Kentucky. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 293-pound lineman also holds offers from notable programs including in-state Kentucky and Louisville, Duke, Indiana, Miami, …

It has only been 40 days since Kalen Deboer accepted the position as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, but it feels like a lifetime has passed. From the initial shock of Nick Saban’s retirement to the coaching search to hiring DeBoer to the transfer portal, there have been so many changes and moving parts to the football program. …

The Saints have settled on a new wide receivers coach. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that they are hiring Keith Williams to fill the role. Kodi Burns had the job the last two seasons, but the Saints dismissed him last month. Williams was on the Ravens staff for the last three seasons. He spent the first two years as a …