Multiple receivers have gotten paid this offseason. Multiple others are still waiting. Last month, 35 more were drafted — including nine in the first 34 selections. As more and more competent receivers enter the NFL via the low-cost rookie wage scale, it’s fair to wonder if/when more and more teams will decline to pay a receiver and look for a …
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May 26, 2024, 12:23 PM ET PRAGUE — Carl Grundstrom scored twice to rally Sweden to a 4-2 victory over Canada and a bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday. Grundstrom netted the winner with 6:18 left in the final period with a shot from the left boards at Prague Arena. Defenseman Erik Karlsson also scored with …
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In Roob’s Observations: How could Isaiah Rodgers look this good? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A glimpse finally at Isaiah Rodgers, expectations of Jalen Carter and waiting for Nakobe Dean. It’s a Roob’s Random Offseason Eagles Observations in the thick of spring OTAs, and we actually have some football to talk about. 1. The guy I wanted to see …
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All (bettors) hail, Zamir White. White is entering his third season with the Las Vegas Raiders, and all signs point toward him starting at running back, after the departure of Josh Jacobs, now a member of the Green Bay Packers. And, to say expectations are high for White at the betting counter, might be an understatement. Check out this tidbit …
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Kocurek hopes Jackson utilizes his versatility in third 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Drake Jackson has yet to join the 49ers on the field after a knee procedure in January, but defensive line coach Kris Kocurek still believes in the former second-round draft pick. On Tuesday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that the …
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From the time Bobby Babich became the Bills’ new defensive coordinator in February, it’s been unclear to what extent he’ll run the show on defense, or whether head coach Sean McDermott will continue to call the defensive plays. McDermott is vowing to give Babich that opportunity, but whether he gets the job in the regular season is a different question. …
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Getty Images Harrison Butker said he has no regrets for expressing his beliefs during a recent commencement speech at Benedictine College. The Chiefs kicker had fallen under scrutiny for his comments that included taking aim at the current presidential administration and noting that being a “homemaker” is one of “the most important titles” a woman can have. Butker said that …
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Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson discusses the potential awkward situation developing for the Pittsburgh Steelers with QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Listen, Pittsburgh, I know right now the Russell Wilson Justin Fields saying, ok, hey, it’s …
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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has no regrets about expressing his beliefs in a recent commencement speech, and he said he has received support as well as “a shocking level of hate” from others. Butker spoke Friday night at the Regina Caeli Academy Courage Under Fire Gala in Nashville, Tennessee. He made his first public comments since his controversial …
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May 25, 2024, 11:29 PM ET DALLAS — Mason Marchment scored for the first time since the playoff opener and the Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday night to even the Western Conference Final at a game each. Marchment broke a tie at 3:41 of the third period when he deflected shot that went through the legs …
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Where Purdy ranks among NFL QBs on third-, fourth-down conversions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area NFL quarterbacks are judged on their ability to execute in high-leverage situations on third and fourth down — an area where 49ers star Brock Purdy excelled during his first full season as the starting signal-caller in San Francisco. Purdy finished second among all …
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Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Charles Robinson discuss the interesting scenarios surrounding the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy this season. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript D A particularly this year is one of the 100 things I’m most excited …
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Warner shares ‘key’ to 49ers winning sixth Super Bowl originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers have come very close to winning a sixth Super Bowl in recent seasons, but is there a way San Francisco finally can get over the hump? Star linebacker Fred Warner believes it’s only a matter of time — and knows how the …
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 25, 2024, 07:47 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey is out, and has been classified as week-to-week with an upper body injury, coach Peter Laviolette said on Saturday. Vesey took a thundering hit from Florida Panthers’ forward Ryan Lomberg in …
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Receiver Brandon Aiyuk was a no-show for the San Francisco 49ers’ organized team activities (OTAs) last week, which was expected as the two sides are navigating a contract dispute. Aiyuk and the 49ers reportedly aren’t close on agreeing to a contract extension, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. That has led to speculation that the fourth-year wideout will request a …
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