Monthly Archives: July 2024

What’s the QB plan if Brissett gets hurt? Curran and Perry discuss

What’s the QB plan if Brissett gets hurt? Curran and Perry discuss originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots made a notable change to their quarterback depth chart during Day 2 of training camp. Rookie QB Joe Milton took reps ahead of Bailey Zappe, making him the apparent No. 3 QB behind Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye. …

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Hargrave details challenges of adjusting to intense 49ers D-line

Hargrave details challenges of adjusting to intense 49ers D-line originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers’ defensive line is looking to improve on its dominant ways, but Javon Hargrave explained it isn’t as easy as one might think. Nick Bosa has hinted that it can be difficult to change the mindset of a pass rusher …

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Remembering Clemson Football’s 37-17 victory in 2015 Orange Bowl over Oklahoma

It’s officially 37 days until the Tigers start the 2024-25 season against Georgia, a team they could meet again in the playoffs. The number 37 just so happens to be significant in Clemson’s first College Football Playoff win. No. 1 Clemson defeated No. 4 Oklahoma 37-17 in the 2015-16 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl. Quarterback Deshaun Watson was outstanding …

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Aiyuk, Lynch stand together at 49ers camp amid ongoing negotiations

Aiyuk, Lynch stand together at 49ers camp amid ongoing negotiations originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — If 49ers general manager John Lynch has been Brandon Aiyuk’s nemesis over the past several months, they gave no outward appearance of acrimony on Thursday. Aiyuk is seeking a new contract that pays him among the top wide receivers in …

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Cignetti Show was runaway hit at Big Ten Media Days

The lights, cameras and voice recorders were all on and so was Indiana University football coach Curt Cignetti on Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Cignetti Show made a splash on the final day of the three-day Big Ten Media Days. It became quickly apparent that this was not a situation where the new guy was going to shrink from …

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Lions sign DL David Bada

The Lions picked up a defensive lineman on Thursday. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they have signed defensive tackle David Bada to their 90-man roster. No corresponding move was needed to get Bada on the roster because the Lions got an exemption for him as an international player. Bada was born in Germany and played for several European …

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4-star DB visiting Georgia ahead of his upcoming commitment

Four-star defensive back recruit Jontae Gilbert has set his commitment date for Aug. 10. Gilbert is visiting the Georgia Bulldogs this weekend as he nears a decision. Gilbert is an elite recruit in the class of 2025. He plays high school football for Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Gilbert’s top five schools are Georgia, Georgia Tech, NC State, …

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Hard Knocks life: A former NFL scout on team building with cameras rolling

Access is everything in today’s sports world. Fans are obsessed with taking a peek behind the curtain to see how their favorite teams attempt to put the pieces together on a championship puzzle.  Admittedly, I have always been fascinated by HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series since it first premiered in 2001 following the Baltimore Ravens’ Super Bowl run with Ray Lewis, …

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Where do Cowboys rank among NFL’s top defenses? | Football 301

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and NFL writer Charles McDonald look at the Cowboys defense and discuss if they’re still a top-10 unit or have fallen out of the elite group. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Moving on to your number eight …

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Did the Big Ten troll Michigan football during media days?

As we all know, Ohio State football’s main rival Michigan’s former head coach, Jim Harbaugh, was suspended by the NCAA for recruiting violations during the 2023 season. One of those reasons had to do with a hamburger that was bought for a recruit during a dead period. In a potentially coincidental move, the Big Ten on Thursday during its media …

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