Chicago Bears’ 2023 season: 7-10, missed playoffs Overview: The Bears hoped to make a leap into playoff contention while solidifying Justin Fields as their franchise quarterback. Neither happened. A 2-7 start tanked any plans of ascending to the postseason as the rival Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers made the biggest strides in the division. But faith was not lost …

The Chargers are finalizing a deal to hire USC running backs coach Kiel McDonald in the same capacity on Jim Harbaugh’s staff, per Adam Schefter. Chargers are finalizing a deal to hire USC RB coach Kiel McDonald as their running back coach. McDonald had chances to become a college offensive coordinator but opted to become Jim Harbaugh’s RB coach. At …

Minnesota Vikings’ 2023 season: 7-10, missed playoffs The 2023 season did not go as hoped in Minnesota. After winning 13 games and the NFC North in 2022, the Vikings tied with the Chicago Bears for last place in the division a season later. Alongside regression from an overachieving 2022 campaign, quarterback play was at the center of Minnesota’s troubles. Kirk …

Florida’s upset bid in men’s basketball came up short in overtime at Alabama. Coach Todd Golden’s squad let a golden opportunity slip away, but the Gators have found their stride with March Madness on the horizon. Meanwhile, Billy Napier’s program will kick off spring football in two weeks with 30 new players and a retooled staff. After spending a week …

Carolina Panthers’ 2023 season: 2-15, missed playoffs Overview: This is the NFL’s biggest rebuild. Even more daunting is the task doesn’t look promising under team owner David Tepper, whose patience and temperament have drawn criticism. Tossing a drink into the stands in a fit of frustration is never a good look for anyone over the age of 5. Contributing to …

It looks like the Oklahoma Sooners have found their next special teams coordinator. After Jay Nunez left OU for Alabama, the Sooners had a position on staff to fill. Brent Venables and the Sooners have reportedly zeroed in on San Diego State special teams coach Doug Deakin. According to Collin Kennedy and Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, Oklahoma and Deakin are …

Thaddeus Moss, the son of Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss, is heading north of the border. According to 3downnation.com, Thaddeus Moss has signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. The 25-year-old was undrafted by the NFL in 2020. He spent time with Washington in 2020 and the Bengals in 2021. He did not appear in a regular-season NFL …

The 2025 cycle is beginning to take shape after Georgia reeled in the No. 1 recruiting class of 2024. One of the biggest priorities for the Bulldogs is five-star quarterback Julian Lewis, who is currently committed to USC. The five-star prospect recently reclassified from the class of 2026 to the class of 2025. The Carrollton High School (Carrollton, Georgia) standout is …

New Orleans Saints’ 2023 season: 9-8, missed playoffs Overview: Failing to clinch the team’s first playoff berth since the 2020 season didn’t cost head coach Dennis Allen his job. But he certainly felt the heat, prompting some changes to his coaching staff, most notably at offensive coordinator with the hiring of Klint Kubiak (former San Francisco 49ers passing game coordinator) …

It may be early in the offseason, but Texas A&M’s spring football season is less than a month away, and all eyes will be on how new head coach Mike Elko and his impressive coaching staff will develop the defense, including a bulk of the incoming defensive transfers looking to contribute in 2024 immediately. Bringing in a wealth of elite …

Atlanta Falcons’ 2023 season: 7-10, missed playoffs Overview: The 2023 Falcons offseason was most notable for their refusal to entertain courting Lamar Jackson, who was in a contract standoff with the Baltimore Ravens. Oops. Will the 2024 offseason be most notable for the Falcons passing on hiring legend Bill Belichick in favor of Raheem Morris as head coach? The Falcons …

ORLANDO, Fla. – UCF Athletics received its largest single cash pledge commitment ever – and now, the university is sharing renderings for its planned “one-of-a-kind” football campus the funds will be used for. Taylor Gerring, a 2005 alumnus, has pledged $5.5 million to UCF Athletics and $1 million to The Kingdom, the university’s official NIL collective, UCF announced on Thursday. …

49ers QB Purdy rides John Deere tractor in SF filming commercial originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy, once again, is spending time behind the wheel of a tractor while away from the 49ers’ facility. Purdy on Thursday was spotted on the streets of San Francisco shooting a John Deere commercial with 49ers teammate Colton McKivitz. The agriculture …

Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope calls out instructions as BYU and Houston play at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News The college football coaching carousel hasn’t yet come to a complete stop for this offseason, but already the college basketball version of it has gotten going with still …

San Francisco 49ers’ 2023 season: 12-5, won NFC West, lost Super Bowl Overview: San Francisco reached its second Super Bowl under head coach Kyle Shanahan, and for the second time Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat them. Shanahan’s controversial decision to take possession after winning the coin flip under the new overtime rules — not to mention his players’ admitted …