John Elway says passing on quarterback Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL Draft was probably his biggest mistake as general manager of the Denver Broncos. “Last year I played [golf] with him and I’m wondering, ‘How long is it going to take him to realize that I passed on him and took Bradley Chubb instead?’ And it took him two …
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The evolution of Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray: A better scheme and more wisdom. Now he has to win.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — One year ago, there was still plenty for Jonathan Gannon to sort through. Especially when it came to Kyler Murray. Six months into his job and weeks from his first game as the Arizona Cardinals’ head coach, Gannon had seemingly heard it all about his quarterback. From the outside looking in, Murray was billed as a ticker …
Read More »2024 Hall of Fame: Andre Johnson is the first great Houston Texan
Andre Johnson was the Houston Texans’ second-ever first-round pick and is now their first Pro Football Hall of Famer. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Seven men will be formally enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday in Canton, Ohio. Yahoo Sports will take a relatively short look at each legend and how he …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 2 Detroit Lions want a historic Super Bowl trip
Jared Goff had 4,575 yards and 30 touchdowns last season. (Yahoo Sports/Grant Thomas) Other NFL team previews: 32. Panthers | 31. Patriots | 30. Broncos | 29. Commanders | 28. Giants | 27. Titans | 26. Raiders | 25. Cardinals | 24. Saints | 23. Chargers | 22. Vikings | 21. Seahawks | 20. Buccaneers | 19. Jaguars | 18. …
Read More »NFL 2024 season – Detroit Lions team preview
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss Detroit’s improvement on defense and whether the Lions can make the Super Bowl this season. Listen and subscribe to the “Zero Blitz” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Is the Lions secondary Super bowl worthy? Because what, what, what in my mind, what has really …
Read More »‘The comparison is always going to be there:’ Why Cam Jurgens is perfectly suited to follow a legend
‘The comparison is always going to be there:’ Why Cam Jurgens is perfectly suited to follow a legend originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Let’s be honest. He’ll always be The Guy Who Replaced Jason Kelce. Even if he makes a bunch of Pro Bowls, plays 10 years and turns into one of the NFL’s top centers. That’s just the …
Read More »Sean McVay: Stetson Bennett can make plays with his legs
After a rookie season lost to the non-football injury/illness list, Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett has been back in the fold. With starter Matthew Stafford getting a day off on the first day of padded practices, Bennett and primary backup Jimmy Garoppolo got more work. Following Monday’s practice, Rams coach Sean McVay praised one specific aspect of Bennett’s game — his …
Read More »Josh Sweat explains mindset and new number after roller-coaster offseason
Josh Sweat explains mindset and new number after roller-coaster offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia During a roller-coaster offseason filled with questions about his future and swirling trade speculation Josh Sweat decided to change his jersey number from 94 to 19. But it wasn’t all that deep. “Shoot, I just needed a change, man,” Sweat said. “Just like when …
Read More »Dennis Allen: Taysom Hill will play a lot of positions, including quarterback
Taysom Hill has never had a clearly defined position during his eight seasons with the Saints, and he won’t have one this year either. Saints head coach Dennis Allen said the Saints expect Hill to remain a jack of all trades, and Allen made clear that quarterback remains one of the positions Hill will play. “He’s gonna do a lot …
Read More »Matthew Judon doesn’t participate in first padded practice of Patriots camp
When Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon reported to training camp last week, he confirmed that he is unhappy with his current contract but said that he would take part in practice and play despite that dissatisfaction. His feelings about the issue may have changed this week. Judon was not in uniform when the Patriots took the field for their first …
Read More »Vikings to sign DB Bobby McCain
After cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL last week, the Vikings have added a veteran to their secondary. According to multiple reports, Minnesota is signing Bobby McCain. McCain, 30, formerly played under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores when they were both with the Dolphins. McCain spent most of last season with the Giants. He appeared in 10 games, mostly …
Read More »Browns place C Brian Allen on IR, sign G Zack Johnson
The Browns have made a pair of moves along their offensive line. Cleveland announced on Monday that the team has placed center Brian Allen on injured reserve and signed guard Zack Johnson. Allen, 28, suffered a calf injury on the third day of Cleveland’s training camp. He signed with the Browns in May after spending his first six seasons with …
Read More »Charlie Weis: Tom Brady would be a top-10 to top-5 quarterback with 49ers
Last year, Tom Brady learned (as every former player does) that the NFL moved right along without. This year, Brady won’t be able to look away from the fact that players who aren’t as good as he is are playing, and he’s not. How good could Brady be? Former Patriots offensive coordinator and Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis, appearing …
Read More »Samson Ebukam tore his Achilles at Colts camp
Veteran defensive end Samson Ebukam won’t be part of the Colts’ plans for a while. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Ebukam tore his Achilles during Sunday’s practice. Ebukam will likely miss the entire 2024 season as a result. Ebukam signed a three-year deal with the Colts in 2023 and started every game last season. He had 57 tackles, …
Read More »Caleb Williams: I’d love to get out there and play in Hall of Fame Game
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has not announced the plan for quarterback Caleb Williams in the Hall of Fame Game, but Williams knows what he’d like to do against the Texans in Canton, Ohio on Thursday night. Williams told reporters on Monday that “it’s pretty awesome” to be at the Hall of Fame and that he “would love to get …
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