The franchise tag deadline came and went Tuesday afternoon, and once again a large list of extremely talented young football players are unable to maximize their value on the open market because of an archaic roster rule designed to restrict player movement. I “like” the franchise tag from an offseason entertainment perspective, but it probably should have been collectively bargained …

The Cowboys re-signed defensive tackle Carl Davis on Wednesday. The team originally signed Davis to practice squad on Nov. 16, and he ended up playing three regular-season games with the Cowboys. He totaled three tackles. Davis was with the Patriots in the preseason and on the Seahawks’ practice squad to start the season. The Ravens made him a third-round draft …

NORMAN — OU football coach Brent Venables held his pre-spring practice press conference Wednesday, ahead of Monday’s first day of spring practice for the Sooners. The first topic of conversation was new defensive coordinator Zac Alley, who was hired in January to take over for Ted Roof. “Got a guy with some fresh ideas and a new voice, a new face,” …

The NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up in Indianapolis just a few days ago, and several draft prospects took advantage of the platform to create separation amongst their peers.  Here are my top 25 personal prospect rankings after the event that brought media, fans, team personnel and more to the Midwest by planes, trains and automobiles: 1. Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio …