Getty Images The San Francisco 49ers have been knee deep in contract disputes this offseason, but it looks like the organization is on the doorstep of rectifying the latest situations surrounding Trent Williams. The Niners are finalizing a deal with their star offensive tackle, his agency, Elite Loyalty Sports, announced Tuesday. This announcement comes as Williams’ brother, Fred Williams, posted …
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2024 NFL continuity rankings: Chiefs run away with top spot as Texans, Eagles among surprises
The NFL teams that retain the majority of their roster are typically doing so for a reason: they are good. Fewer new faces means less of a transition, which often translates to success on the field. CBS Sports is attempting to quantify continuity through weighted point values. Teams receive points for returning players and even more points for longevity up …
Read More »Iowa Hawkeyes take flight in ESPN’s College Football Power Rankings
It did not take long at all for the Iowa Hawkeyes to prove that they belong in the top 25 teams in the country. In one of the more dominant season-opening wins in recent Iowa memory, the Hawkeyes kickstarted their season with a 40-0 win over the Illinois State Redbirds. The win has Iowa making a jump in ESPN’s College …
Read More »QB Confidential: Which NFL coach has the best offensive mind?
As we laid out the questions for FOX Sports’ Quarterback Confidential, our anonymous survey of 38 NFL passers, we asked for many superlatives about their position, but we also wanted their insights on the innovative coaches who make NFL offenses go. So we asked: Which NFL coach has the best offensive mind? There’s a slight offensive tilt to the current …
Read More »Patriots discipline Baker after heated IG rant over traffic ticket
Patriots discipline Baker after heated IG rant over traffic ticket originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Javon Baker found himself in hot water this weekend, both with law enforcement and with his own team. The New England Patriots’ rookie wide receiver posted an Instagram Live video Sunday criticizing a police officer for issuing him a traffic ticket. Baker claimed he …
Read More »Florida State coach Mike Norvell addresses ‘failure’ of stunning 0-2 start
With Florida State’s 2024 football season in danger of becoming a complete disaster after only two games, coach Mike Norvell knows he need to find answers quickly. “I’m sick to how this season started. Tonight, I failed in preparing the team to go out and respond,” Norvell said after Monday night’s 28-13 loss to Boston College that dropped the defending …
Read More »NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs belong on top to open 2024 season; will it last? Packers behind at No. 2
On paper, the Kansas City Chiefs are the best team in the NFL. They have the game’s best player in Patrick Mahomes, who is on his way to being the best player ever, and they have a great coach in Andy Reid to go with a talented roster. That, coupled with my usual tradition of starting the previous year’s Super …
Read More »NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs enter 2024 season No. 1, seek first three-peat in modern era; Packers top NFC team
On paper, the Kansas City Chiefs are the best team in the NFL. They have the game’s best player in Patrick Mahomes, who is on his way to being the best player ever, and they have a great coach in Andy Reid to go with a talented roster. That, coupled with my usual tradition of starting the previous year’s Super …
Read More »Tennessee projected to make College Football Playoff after Week 1
Tennessee Volunteers versus Chattanooga Mocs at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire The 2024 college football season features an expanded playoff format of 12 teams for the first time. The four highest-ranked conference champions will be seeded 1-4 and will earn a first-round BYE in the new format. Seeds 5-12 will play in the …
Read More »QB Stock Market: Ranking all 32 starters before Week 1 of 2024 season
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter Let’s rank the starting quarterbacks. It’s simple, isn’t it? It’s just 32 names, from first to worst. You start with Patrick Mahomes and you finish with Gardner Minshew. But … I’ve already made things complicated. Because you might not agree that Minshew is the worst starting quarterback. Heck, you might not agree that Mahomes is the …
Read More »D’Anton Lynn unlocking USC’s defensive potential where others failed
USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn walks on the field after the Trojans’ 27-20 victory over LSU at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday. (Jevone Moore / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) D’Anton Lynn walked along the perimeter of Allegiant Stadium hours before his anticipated USC debut, headphones on, shutting out the noise around him for one lap around the …
Read More »Wisconsin faces ACC power in Action Network bowl prediction ahead of Week 2
The Action Network’s Brett McMurphy released his bowl predictions ahead of Week 2 of the 2024 college football season on Monday. While last week’s installation had Wisconsin facing Texas A&M in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 30, the outlet now has UW squaring off against the Louisville Cardinals on Jan. 3 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, North …
Read More »Commanders 2023 third-round pick Ricky Stromberg hopes to sign with a team in mid-season
One of the most disappointing picks in the 2023 NFL draft was center Ricky Stromberg, whom the Commanders have already released just a year after picking him in the third round. But Stromberg is hoping his career hasn’t ended. Stromberg is undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee but hopes to be ready to play by mid-season, according to Jeremy …
Read More »Notre Dame, USC lead teams making major moves forward in first NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 of season
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Texas A&M at Kyle Field. Georgia locks down on No. 1, Notre Dame breaks into the top five and Southern California is one of several teams making a big move in the first updated USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134 of the …
Read More »Eagles notebook: Saquon’s appreciation for Jacobs, Covey’s role and more
Eagles notebook: Saquon’s appreciation for Jacobs, Covey’s role and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Saquon Barkley was obviously thrilled this offseason when he signed a near top-of-the-market deal to join the Eagles. He was really happy when Josh Jacobs got paid too. “Yeah, for sure,” Barkley said this week. “When we both were getting tagged, we had conversations. …
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