Monthly Archives: August 2024

Shanahan hilariously links CMC’s wedding day to his football psyche

Shanahan hilariously links CMC’s wedding day to his football psyche originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. Superstar 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is dedicated to the …

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Five-star receiver includes USC in top five schools

. Five-star wide receiver Jerome Myles has made the finalist list for his top schools. That list includes: Georgia, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Utah and USC football. His commitment date will also be in the fall on October 30. Myles got off to a strong start in his senior campaign on Friday. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound receiver hauled in four receptions for …

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Josh Allen has “no problem” with his contract despite other QBs passing him

When Josh Allen signed his $258 extension in 2021, it gave the Bills’ quarterback the second-highest annual average in the NFL. He’s no longer still there, passed by one quarterback after another. So, while Allen is a top-five quarterback, his annual average of $43 million ranks only 13th. He is underpaid. “Listen, everyone’s going to have their day,” Allen said …

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Jaguars have agreed to terms with QB EJ Perry

The Jaguars have agreed to terms with free agent quarterback EJ Perry, according to his agent, Sean Stellato. It marks Perry’s third stint with the team. He originally signed with Jacksonville in August 2022 and spent that season on the Jaguars’ practice squad. Perry returned to Jacksonville last December, signing with the practice squad. The Jaguars needed another quarterback this …

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Tom Brady bemoans game being “dumbed down” for rookie quarterbacks

Rookie broadcaster Tom Brady knows he can’t criticize individual quarterbacks without creating hard feelings from the players, their families, and their friends. That won’t stop him from generally criticizing quarterback play — especially when it comes to young quarterbacks. During his recent conversation with Stephen A. Smith at the Fanatics Fan Fest, Brady bemoaned the game being “dumbed down” for …

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18 Mitchell-area prep football players to watch in 2024

Aug. 20—MITCHELL — A new season of South Dakota high school football is just days away, and once again, the Mitchell area is flush with gridiron talent. From Winner to Canistota and many stops in between, those abilities will soon be on full display as teams across the state begin yet another march toward the DakotaDome. This week marks the …

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Rams waive CB Jerry Jacobs with injury settlement

The Rams have waived cornerback Jerry Jacobs with an injury settlement, the team announced. The Rams signed him July 26 after injuries to Derion Kendrick (ACL) and Darious Williams (hamstring). Kendrick is out for the season, and Williams continues to work his way back. Jacobs entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2021, signing with the Lions, and …

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UNM football position preview: Dampier enters first season as unquestioned starter

Aug. 20—NOTE — This is the sixth in a series of position previews heading into UNM’s home opener Saturday against Montana State. Already completed: Running backs, specialists, defensive line, tight ends, wide receivers and linebackers. Today: Quarterbacks. Come Saturday, it all changes for Devon Dampier. The sophomore will be the face of New Mexico’s offense, if not the face of …

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Davante Adams returns to practice

Raiders receiver Davante Adams didn’t practice last Thursday. He didn’t play Saturday. Adams and rookie tight end Brock Bowers were the team’s only starters on offense who didn’t take the field in the preseason game against the Cowboys. Coach Antonio Pierce said after the game that Adams experienced some soreness after last Wednesday’s practice. Adams and Bowers are practicing Tuesday, …

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No one injured after fire at Cowboys’ training camp hotel

A fire broke out at a condo at the Cowboys’ training camp on Tuesday night. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy confirmed to Mike Doocy of Fox4 that no one was injured. The Cowboys continued their walk-through despite the smoke as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. The Cowboys report that the fire was confined to one building at the Oxnard Residence …

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Ohio State at Oregon looks to be set for primetime

(Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) One of the most anticipated games of the year will take place on October 12 when Ohio State heads west to Eugene, Oregon. And now it seems that we know what time kickoff will be when the Bucks take on the Ducks thanks to Joel Klatt. Klatt was a guest on The Herd with Colin Cowherd and …

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