Daily Archives: February 28, 2024

Seahawks’ big offseason thing: Patience with new head coach Mike Macdonald

Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz looks at the one big thing for Seattle’s offseason – after letting popular head coach Pete Carroll go, the Seahawks must give first-time NFL head coach Mike Macdonald room to grow. Video Transcript JASON FITZ: It’s time to take a look at one big thing facing the Seattle Seahawks this offseason and that big thing is …

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Ignore the Russell Wilson noise with the Broncos. Focus on Sean Payton’s next move at QB

INDIANAPOLIS — For all intents and purposes, the departure of Russell Wilson is a foregone conclusion inside the Denver Broncos. The only holdup is when head coach Sean Payton makes the decision to part company with his veteran quarterback. That’s currently circulating around the NFL’s annual scouting combine in Indianapolis, where the initial wave of curiosity inside the league’s personnel …

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Lynch explains how Purdy’s inexpensive contract helps 49ers

Lynch explains how Purdy’s inexpensive contract helps 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — Brock Purdy, the quarterback who finished fourth in the NFL MVP voting, is the 34th highest-paid player on the 49ers. But general manager John Lynch is quick to point out that it’s not his fault — nor is there anything he can do …

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Cowboys “absolutely” want a long-term deal with Dak Prescott

The Cowboys “absolutely” want to sign Dak Prescott to a long-term deal, executive vice president Stephen Jones told beat reporters Tuesday. “Our whole thing with Dak is him being a Cowboy,” Jones said, via TheAthletic.com. “That’s all that’s on our mind.” Prescott is scheduled to count $59.4 million against the salary cap for 2024 in the final year of his …

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Ryan Poles describes similarities between Caleb Williams, Patrick Mahomes

Ryan Poles describes similarities between Caleb Williams, Patrick Mahomes originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The debate over whether or not Caleb Williams is a generational talent has been interesting to observe. Lauded for his off-platform throws, improvised playmaking, game management and athleticism, there’s certainly a reason he’s projected by a landslide to be picked first in the 2024 NFL …

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Lynch hopeful 49ers can work out contract extension for Jennings

Lynch hopeful 49ers can work out contract extension for Jennings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — John Lynch believes Jauan Jennings is a candidate to receive a contract extension and stay with the 49ers for some time to come. The general manager spoke to local Bay Area media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, explaining how …

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Stephen Jones: Proposal to change fumble through end zone rule “died”

In December, NFL executive V.P. of football operations Troy Vincent said that the NFL will look at potentially changing the rule regarding fumbles out of the end zone. It ended up being a short look. Via Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, Cowboys executive Stephen Jones (a member of the Competition Committee) said Tuesday that discussions regarding the possibility …

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NHL chief Gary Bettman appeals to Winnipeg fans to buy tickets

Feb 27, 2024, 09:53 PM ET WINNIPEG, Manitoba — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he doesn’t think the Winnipeg Jets’ attendance issues are a red flag for the team’s viability. “I don’t view this as a crisis,” said Bettman, who spoke alongside deputy commissioner Bill Daly Tuesday before the Jets hosted the St. Louis Blues. “But I do believe, as …

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Why Alabama assistant JaMarcus Shephard expects Ryan Williams will succeed ‘right away’

New Alabama football co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard didn’t hold back his praise for his new freshman receiver, Ryan Williams. Shephard, who joined Tide100.9 on Tuesday, called Williams “an elite human being.” “He is somebody, immediately we gravitated toward each other,” Shephard said. “We kind of felt each other’s energy. Knew that we could work well together. He’s a …

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Eric Bienemy all about getting the best out of players, just ask Patrick Mahomes

RJ Young FOX Sports National College Football Analyst Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the best QB of his generation. Of all the coaches Mahomes has had throughout his football career, he credits Eric Bieniemy – who served as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator from 2018-2022 and is in the process of finalizing a deal to become UCLA’s offensive coordinator …

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Falcons coach Raheem Morris roasts Desmond Ridder: ‘If we had better quarterback play … I might not be standing here’

If there was any doubt about Desmond Ridder’s future as the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback, Raheem Morris put it to rest on Tuesday. The new head coach spoke candidly at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis about Ridder’s play last season. He didn’t specifically mention Ridder by name. He didn’t have to. “If we had better quarterback play last year in …

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Dirk Koetter returns to Boise State, as offensive coordinator

Former Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter is back in football. Koetter, who served as head coach at Boise State from 1998 through 2000, has been hired to return to the school as offensive coordinator, per multiple reports. Koetter also worked for Boise State as offensive analyst and interim offensive coordinator in 2022. He left Boise State the first time to become …

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