It appears that Dak Prescott will, in fact, not be a lame duck quarterback this season. Prescott, who is entering the final year of his current contract, has provided a positive update on where things stand contractually between himself and the Dallas Cowboys. “Good conversations are going on, I will say that,” Prescott said, via The Athletic. “A lot of …
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Most dangerous Group of Five teams in 2024: Schools who can ruin somebody’s season — and make the CFP
The Group of Five is undergoing a renaissance as teams enter the expanded College Football Playoff age. In the 12-team format, a non-power champion is guaranteed a trip to the postseason and a serious shot at playing for a national championship. That said, the Group of Five has changed dramatically over the past five years. Historically, the American Athletic Conference …
Read More »AFC breakout candidates: A new potential star for every team
David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider It’s breakout season. Whether you’re hoping to find the deciding factor in the division standings or trying to win your fantasy league, there’s incredible value in finding the next young NFL stars. This week, we’re looking for those guys. Wednesday, we took a look at a breakout candidate for each team in the NFC. Today, …
Read More »Jerod Mayo saw ‘a lot of good things’ from Drake Maye in Patriots-Eagles
Jerod Mayo saw ‘a lot of good things’ from Drake Maye in Patriots-Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots lost 14-13 to the Philadelphia Eagles in their second game of the preseason Thursday night at Gillette Stadium, but the score was largely irrelevant. The main takeaway from this matchup was Drake Maye looked like an NFL …
Read More »UNM football position preview: Defensive line, edges work together in ‘simpler’ defense
Aug. 15—NOTE — This is the second in a series of position previews heading into UNM’s Aug. 24 home opener against Montana State. Already completed: Running backs and specialists. Today: Defensive line and edge. Donte Wilkins knows what the guys in his room are going though: Enough to know you can’t sympathize too much. “I had to tell them that, …
Read More »Titans vs. Seahawks joint practice takeaways: JC Latham and Leonard Williams get into it
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans welcomed the Seattle Seahawks to their humble abode this week for two joint practices before their preseason showdown on Sunday, and CBS Sports was in attendance for the final joint session. It was a reunion of sorts, as new Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson was back with his defensive coordinator from last year in …
Read More »2024 NFL preseason schedule: Dates, times, results for all 32 teams’ exhibition games
Getty Images The 2024 NFL season is still a few weeks away from kicking off, but the preseason is well underway after all 32 teams played an exhibition game over the past few days. Week 1 of the preseason got started Thursday with two matchups, followed by two more games Friday night. Things really picked up with a jam-packed weekend of preseason …
Read More »Dak Prescott: ‘Good conversations’ with Cowboys around a new contract
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said Thursday he remains hopeful he will be able to work out a contract extension. “Good conversations are going on, I will say that,” said Prescott, who’s entering the final season of a $160 million, four-year contract. “Call it negotiations, whatever, conversations,” he added. “A lot of good things are going on there, so a …
Read More »Michigan State football center Tanner Miller gives a training camp update
Nov 19, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Tanner Miller (61) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Michigan State football now has an All-Pac-12 interior lineman in veteran Tanner Miller. Miller has definitely been seen as the leader on the offensive line, and one of the …
Read More »Giants’ Malik Nabers says Daniel Jones building chemistry, QB is trusting him ‘more and more’
The New York Giants hope they have found a star in wide receiver Malik Nabers, who they selected with the No. 6 overall pick out of LSU this offseason. In 2023, the unanimous All-American caught 89 passes for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns. LSU has a claim to “WRU,” and Nabers is one of the best to ever come through …
Read More »WATCH: Drake Maye takes it himself for first TD as a Patriot
WATCH: Drake Maye takes it himself for first TD as a Patriot originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Drake Maye is on the board. The New England Patriots’ rookie quarterback recorded his first NFL touchdown during the second quarter of Thursday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He took a four-yard scramble into the end zone to give the Patriots …
Read More »Notre Dame football 2024 practice storylines: Camp news, depth chart predictions by Fighting Irish experts
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish enter the 2024 season full of hope after posting a 10-3 record last year, which culminated in a dominant 40-8 victory over Oregon State in the Sun Bowl. The Fighting Irish will open the 2024 season with a showdown against Texas A&M at Kyle Field. Notre Dame was just 3-2 away from home last season, …
Read More »Russell Wilson to make his preseason debut when the Steelers host the Bills
Russell Wilson is expected to be in the lineup when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Thursday that Wilson will run out with the starters as long as he doesn’t have any setbacks from a calf injury that has slowed him during training camp. “He’s had a couple really good days …
Read More »Browns’ Myles Garrett seeks ways he can improve his game after winning Defensive Player of the Year
Myles Garrett is coming off a season which he won the AP Defensive Player of the Year award, a culmination of being one of the elite pass rushers in the NFL for several seasons. Garrett reached the peak of individual defensive performance, but is far from satisfied with winning the honor. Garrett wants more. How can he get better than …
Read More »Michigan State football DL coach Legi Suiaunoa talks to media after Thursday practice
Michigan State’s Maverick Hansen, right, works with defensive line coach Legi Suiaunoa during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Michigan State football has a lot of new faces this year, and one that we haven’t heard from as much Apr 15, 2023; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive tackle Alex …
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