As much attention has been rightfully paid to the development of Drake Maye and the molding of the offensive line, the battle within the New England Patriots wide receiver room has been a sneaky compelling story. With rookies Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker roster locks along with veteran DeMario Douglas, a handful of spots are up for grabs on the …
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Lenoir calls out Rodgers before 49ers-Jets Week 1 matchup
Lenoir calls out Rodgers before 49ers-Jets Week 1 matchup 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. Deommodore Lenoir won’t ever forget the way …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers reveals the unusual gift he got from Jets owner Woody Johnson while being recruited by New York
Before making the trade for Aaron Rodgers last year, the Jets had to convince the four-time MVP to play in New York. If Rodgers didn’t want to be there, then a trade wasn’t going to happen. At one point during the trade talks, a contingent from the team flew out to Rodgers’ home in southern California to sell him on …
Read More »Patriots offensive line issues: Five free agent tackle options, including a two-time Super Bowl champion
The New England Patriots got a glimpse of the future on Thursday night as No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye performed well in his first extended showing of the preseason. The rookie’s outing was encouraging enough that first-year coach Jerod Mayo even left open the possibility that he could start for the team as soon as Week 1. However, if …
Read More »Fantasy Football: The 6 most polarizing players you’ll find in drafts
Respectful disagreement is why we have a fantasy football game, and it’s a big source of summer debate. Today’s assignment is to identify some players the market seems to be in sharp conflict with and give you the tools to make your own decision. It’s no matter if you agree or disagree with my conclusions; you’re the GM of your …
Read More »2025 NFL Draft Big Board: Eight quarterbacks make preseason top 50; defense dominates list
A quarterback has been selected No. 1 overall in six of the past seven drafts and eight of the last 10. It’s the most important position on any team, and you could argue by a large margin. Who knows what happens over the next eight months, but the 2025 NFL Draft could see a non-quarterback be the first off the …
Read More »Jerod Mayo leaves door open for Drake Maye to win Patriots starting QB job after encouraging preseason showing
Getty Images Don’t count Drake Maye out from starting Week 1 just yet. In the hours following an encouraging performance in New England’s Week 2 preseason loss to the Eagles on Thursday night, coach Jerod Mayo left the door open for the No. 3 overall pick to unseat Jacoby Brissett as the team’s starter out of the gate. “I do,” Mayo …
Read More »Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh provides clarity on Colin Kaepernick joining coaching staff, says staff is set for 2024
Jim Harbaugh is back in the NFL, as he landed the Los Angeles Chargers head-coaching job this offseason. Before leaving the professional ranks for the University of Michigan, he found success as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, going 44-19-1 as lead man — which included a Super Bowl XLVII appearance against his brother, John Harbaugh. Colin Kaepernick quarterbacked for that …
Read More »Can Tanner McKee beat out Kenny Pickett for Eagles’ No. 2 quarterback job?
Can Tanner McKee beat out Kenny Pickett for Eagles’ No. 2 quarterback job? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Tanner McKee was asked Thursday night if he feels like he’s earned the Eagles’ No. 2 quarterback spot. “That’s not my decision,” he said. Then he paused and smiled and said, “I wish it was.” So do a lot of Eagles …
Read More »Why Tanner McKee is making a case to beat out Kenny Pickett as Eagles’ backup QB to Jalen Hurts
Tanner McKee wasn’t blindsided when the Philadelphia Eagles told him they were bringing in a quarterback this offseason. The Eagles value the No. 2 quarterback job more than any other NFL franchise, so McKee would have to earn the position. Philadelphia wasn’t just going to hand over the job to McKee because he was next in line on the depth …
Read More »Nicolas Cage to star as legendary NFL coach John Madden in upcoming unique biopic
Getty Images Actor Nicolas Cage is slated to play legendary NFL head coach and announcer John Madden in an upcoming biopic. The film will be directed by David O. Russell. “Nicolas Cage, one of our greatest and most original actors, will portray the best of the American spirit of originality, fun, and determination in which anything is possible as beloved …
Read More »Garrett Wilson praises Aaron Rodgers, says playing with Jets QB ‘feels like pure football’
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson didn’t get to catch any passes from his future Hall of Fame quarterback last season and is hoping that changes in 2024. Aaron Rodgers went down with a season-ending Achilles injury just four snaps into his first offensive drive with the Jets and the season was derailed from there. After Rodgers missed some time …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Latest updates from NFL training camp for preseason Week 2
Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri compiles all of the NFL training camp news YOU need to know ahead of Week 2’s action of the NFL preseason. No. 9: Alvin Kamara leaves practice with back tightness The injury isn’t considered serious right now, but Kamara had to leave practice on August 13 and a back injury is something to monitor as …
Read More »The 10 best players since 2000 to miss rookie seasons with injuries
J.J. McCarthy’s rookie campaign in the NFL came to an end before it began. McCarthy underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus, which will sideline him for the entire 2024 season. He was set to compete for the Vikings’ starting quarterback job this year after Minnesota picked him No. 10 overall in the NFL Draft. [Related: J.J. McCarthy and …
Read More »Matt Judon traded to Falcons: Jerod Mayo, Patriots players react to pass rusher’s departure
For the past few seasons, Matt Judon grew to be the face of the New England Patriots. However, the franchise has since moved on from the star pass rusher, executing a trade that sent him to the Atlanta Falcons this week in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick. Given how Judon’s relationship with the organization devolved this summer amid a contract …
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