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Maye, Brissett still competing for Patriots’ No. 1 QB job, says Mayo originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The competition for the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback job isn’t over. In fact, it just got a lot more interesting. Jacoby Brissett appeared to have the inside track to earning the No. 1 QB role after outperforming rookie Drake Maye for …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …