ESPN’s Mel Kiper uses both Bears’ first-round picks in most recent mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago ESPN’s Mel Kiper selected USC’s Caleb Williams as the No. 1 pick from the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL draft with his first edition mock draft of the offseason. That didn’t change in his second edition. “As we approach the …

The Washington Commanders have struggled to select a consistent quarterback and just like in many year’s past, this offseason they are back at the drawing board to decide who will be their offensive leader for the future. Adam Peters is entering his first year as the Commanders general manager and will have a major role in choosing who they will …

ADDISON — There’s been some changes at Addison since the football season came to a close. The 2023 co-Lenawee County Football Coach of the Year, Josh Lindeman, stepped down as head coach, athletic director and assistant principal after a dispute with administration. Replacing Lindeman is no small task. He led the Panthers to a record of 57-38 in 10 seasons …

The Dallas Cowboys were one of the NFL’s most talented teams in the NFL in 2023, rostering 10 Pro Bowl players. That talent led to a third 12-win season in a row, but they once again couldn’t make it to the league’s final four, the conference championship round. Despite being the only team since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to accomplish …

Newly minted Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is thankful to get a full-time opportunity back with a team he’s already very familiar with, but Morris made clear during an appearance on FOX Sports analyst Keyshawn Johnson’s podcast, “All Facts No Brakes,” that he’s not shying away from his main priority in his new job: winning a Super Bowl. “We’re …

Caleb Williams’ ‘generational talent’ shined brightest in games he couldn’t save USC originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago INDIANAPOLIS — Caleb Williams’ bad games, and even some of his good ones, have been picked apart over the last handful of months as teams, scouts, draft experts, reporters, and fans try to decipher if he should be the No. 1 overall …

One of the coaches who helped the Chiefs beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl is among the candidates to run Kyle Shanahan’s defense in 2024. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt is interviewing for the opening on Shanahan’s staff. The 49ers fired Steve Wilks after their overtime loss to the Chiefs in …

Haason Reddick was integral to the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run in 2022. One season later, the star pass rusher could be on his way out. The two-time Pro Bowler has received permission to seek a trade, per NFL Media, while pursuing a new contract. Meanwhile, several teams have expressed interest in trading for Reddick, according to CBS Sports HQ …

Kansas and coach Lance Leipold have agreed to a new contract that will put his annual salary above $7 million, the school announced Wednesday. The deal solidifies Leipold’s status as one of the three highest-paid coaches in the Big 12, falling in the same range as Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy and Oklahoma’s Brent Venables — at least until the Sooners …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter The Kansas City Chiefs are no doubt glad to have acquired Mecole Hardman, who caught the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII after joining the team in a midseason trade. But this offseason, he might be a headache for Kansas City. Hardman joined “The Pivot Podcast” for a wide-ranging interview, and the receiver spoke extensively …

INDIANAPOLIS — Essentially, the NFL Combine is a fact-finding mission. Each measurement, test and drill has a purpose. It’s about finding out the most information you can about a player whom you are going to potentially invest millions into. Some players have the luxury of having the benefit of the doubt because they played at a major program against top-level …

Getty Images While the New England Patriots are ushering in a new era, Bill Belichick may still have an influence on what his former team does during the 2024 NFL Draft, especially when it comes to the No. 3 overall pick.  Belichick “loved” LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, who was at the top of the team’s draft board when Belichick was …

INDIANAPOLIS—Michigan rolled through its schedule 15-0 last season to win its first national championship since 1997. The Wolverines did it during a year when they prepared in practice with a mindset for something that never happened—a rematch with Georgia football. The Bulldogs were seeking a three-peat title after winning in 2021 and 2022 including a national semifinal win in the …

How to contain Caleb Williams? Top defensive prospects share how they did it originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago INDIANAPOLIS – What’s it take to stop Caleb Williams? That’s a question that figures to be on many minds from now through his arrival in the NFL. GMs who are building their draft boards, fans who are trying to keep up …

Taylor Swift became a fixture at Kansas City Chiefs games this past season, often traveling to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. She also traveled bearing gifts for Chiefs players, according to Andy Reid. The 14-time Grammy Award-winning artist gave the Chiefs’ offensive linemen homemade Pop Tarts during the season, Reid told NBC Sports.  “Kind of behind the scenes, she likes …