Did Patriots make right decision naming Brissett the starter over Maye? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Drake Maye is the most important player on the New England Patriots roster. His development is crucial to the short- and long-term success of the franchise. But sometimes it’s best for a rookie quarterback to not start right away. Patriots head coach Jerod …

Eric Williams NFL Reporter After months of contentious negotiations that played out publicly on social media, several trade proposals and a three-week hold-in during training camp, Brandon Aiyuk reportedly accepted the deal the 49ers offered weeks ago.  But his reported four-year, $120 million contract extension with $76 million guaranteed is a pretty nice consolation prize nonetheless.  Aiyuk, the No. 25 …

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi’s statement of intent came even before his first start of the 2023 season. The quarterback, a redshirt freshman at the time, had come in relief in the first game of the season for the Colorado State football team. He showed flashes late in a lopsided loss to Washington State. The Rams then had a bye and BFN, as …

FRISCO, Texas — Jerry Jones revealed on Wednesday the crux of the Dallas Cowboys’ contract negotiations with Dak Prescott doesn’t really have anything to do with their quarterback.  Essentially, Jones said of Prescott’s contract negotiations, “It’s not you, it’s me.” “You could easily say, if you hadn’t seen it by now, you haven’t seen it,” Jones said Wednesday when addressing …

Getty Images After his first full season with the franchise, the Kansas City Chiefs made the decision to release wide receiver Kadarius Toney. Back in 2022, the Chiefs sent the New York Giants a third-round pick and a sixth-round pick for their former No. 20 overall selection, but he caught just 41 passes for 340 yards and three touchdowns in …

It’s “Prime Time” again in Colorado, but will the Buffaloes’ sequel under Deion Sanders prove better than the original? Colorado rebuilt its roster again under Sanders, adding 42 transfers to counter 41 departures in the portal. It’s not quite the overhaul from 2023 when the Buffs added 52 players, but it’s close enough — and it’s the most turnover in …

The San Francisco 49ers are keeping Brandon Aiyuk. The star wide receiver has agreed to a front-loaded 4-year contract extension worth up to $120 million to stay in the Bay Area. NFL Media was first to report the news. The extension comes after a monthslong standoff between Aiyuk and the team over a new deal, which included a trade request …