Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the San Francisco 49ers. About the QB The aim with Kyler Murray is mastering a structured offense with success that is consistent and replicable. There was some out-of-structure success (and a lot of struggles) under the previous regime. Murray will still have the …

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide punter James Burnip (86) punts against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports One of the most experienced punters in the country, Alabama Crimson Tide redshirt senior punter James Burnip has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Ray …

Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the San Francisco 49ers. About the QB Brock Purdy spent the offseason in Florida getting stronger, resulting in a thicker lower body and added zip on his ball. He also returned with a more vocal mindset, with the intent of conveying to teammates …

Florida Gators place kicker Trey Smack (29) kicks the point after during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, October 28, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] The Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced on Friday its Lou Groza Award Preseason Watch List, which included a member of the Florida Gators on this year’s …

The NFL draft has been televised by ESPN from the moment it became a televised event, in 1980. In 2026, that could be ending. John Ourand of Puck (via Sports Business Journal) reports that, late last week, ESPN, Fox, and YouTubeTV submitted multi-year bids for the right to televise the draft, starting in 2026. The NFL expects more bidders, possibly …

Former Colorado State football coach Steve Addazio has been hired by ESPN. Former Colorado State football coach Steve Addazio now works at ESPN. Addazio was CSU’s coach for 16 games over two seasons. ESPN announced his hire Friday “as a college football analyst who will call games across ESPN platforms.” He went 4-12 in 2020-21 combined, and was fired following …

How should Patriots handle Judon situation? Scott Pioli offers insight originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Judon is back on the field at New England Patriots training camp after a rocky few days in which he had animated discussions with team brass Monday and skipped practice altogether Tuesday. The star pass-rusher still doesn’t have the new contract he seeks, …

TAMPA — In a hotel room at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis last March, Tykee Smith was asked to watch film from his games at the University of Georgia and describe the coverage concepts the Bulldogs were running. Many young college athletes may have trouble locating their car keys or forget to charge their phone. But Smith’s total recall …

When it became clear that the Broncos would release quarterback Russell Wilson, he had a plan for sticking it to Denver. That plan could be backfiring on him. With the Broncos owing him $38 million this year, subject to offset, Wilson took the minimum salary from the Steelers of $1.21 million. This forces the Broncos to pay Wilson $36.79 million. …

Jul 15, 2015; Birmingham, AL, USA; Paul Finebaum broadcasts on ESPN during SEC media day at the Wynfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports The Ohio State Buckeyes are expected to be one of the best teams in college football this upcoming season. While that might seem like the storyline heading into every year, this one should be different …

Wanya Morris’s bid to win the Chiefs left tackle job hit a snag on Friday. Morris left the practice field at training camp in a cart. Head coach Andy Reid said after the session that Morris injured his shoulder. The Chiefs have Morris and rookie Kingsley Suamataia competing for the starting spot on the left side this summer and offensive …

. 2026 five-star quarterback prospect Faizon Brandon has been given an expert prediction to commit to Tennessee, according to On3. Brandon will announce his commitment on Saturday, choosing between his top four schools: Tennessee, Alabama, LSU and North Carolina State. Brandon ranks as the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2026. He also ranks as the No. 1 quarterback …

Bailey Zappe reacts to not getting team reps in Friday’s practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Three quarterbacks have been the center of attention at New England Patriots training camp: Jacoby Brissett as the veteran leader and likely starter, Drake Maye as the first-round rookie, and Joe Milton as the raw prospect with a cannon arm. The forgotten signal-caller …

Mar 5, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin (56) hits the sled during the first spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. He may be a newcomer to Ohio State, but the young man is still grabbing attention. Seth McLaughlin has been named to the 2024 watch list for the Wuerffel Trophy. The Wuerffel …

The NFL preseason does not count, but the performances in August matter in the evaluation process. Executives, scouts and coaches are assessing each rep, looking to size up highly drafted players or uncover a hidden gem with the potential to shine as a rookie.  Here are five players — four rookies and one player who missed most of his rookie …