At a school that has churned out wide receivers like Stephen King novels, Marvin Harrison Jr. has just felt a little bit different than the rest of the high-end pass catchers coming out of Columbus. Even Ohio State co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Brian Hartline was quick to put Harrison Jr. on top of the recent batch of talented …
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Eagles explain why CJGJ signing was about more than just talent
Eagles explain why CJGJ signing was about more than just talent originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia ORLANDO, Fla. — The Eagles wouldn’t have signed C.J. Gardner-Johnson if he wasn’t a talented player. They wouldn’t have signed him if he didn’t fit into Vic Fangio’s defense. But his signing was about more than that too. The decision to bring Gardner-Johnson …
Read More »John Lynch: 49ers’ draft pick penalty came from accidentally overpaying a player by $75K
The NFL stripped the 49ers of their 2025 fifth-round draft pick and moved their 2024 fourth-round pick down in the draft order as punishment for what was termed a “clerical error.” San Francisco General Manager John Lynch says that error was a payroll mistake that led to a player getting an additional $75,000. Lynch wouldn’t name the player who received …
Read More »Roger Goodell: “Going through our process” to approve Tom Brady buying piece of Raiders
There was no vote to approve Tom Brady’s purchase of 10 percent stake in the Las Vegas Raiders at this week’s league meetings, but NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated that there’s no deviation from the league’s usual protocols in such situations. Brady initially reached a deal with Raiders owner Mark Davis last year and there was some belief that it …
Read More »Why Canada’s Stanley Cup drought might end this year
Neil PaineMar 27, 2024, 07:40 AM ET CloseNeil Paine writes about sports using data and analytics. Previously, he was Sports Editor at FiveThirtyEight. Want to know how long it’s been since the last time a Canadian NHL team won the Stanley Cup? More than three-quarters of the nearly 1,000 current NHL players weren’t born when the Montreal Canadiens hoisted the …
Read More »Top sleeper prospects in the NFL Draft & the rise of Spencer Rattler with Jordan Reid | The Exempt List
Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. Charles McDonald is joined by ESPN NFL Draft Expert Jordan Reid to dive into the 2024 NFL Draft, new rule changes and more. Charles and Jordan start with giving their favorite sleeper prospects (outside the top 50) your team should draft. They discuss Malik Washington, Javon Bullard, …
Read More »Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers not selected as Robert Kennedy Jr.’s running mate
Aaron Rodgers won’t be on a 2024 presidential ticket after all. While it was previously reported by The New York Times that Rodgers had been approached by independent candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. to be his running mate, Kennedy announced that Nicole Shanahan will join him on the ticket during an event in California on Tuesday. Given that Tuesday’s event was …
Read More »Jayden Daniels pro day: Inside LSU QB’s historic improvement and why teams are confident he’ll hit his ceiling
No college prospect is ready to play in the NFL the day after the NFL Draft — no matter how talented, how experienced at the college level, or how “NFL-like” the scheme was at the college level. Playing, and especially starting, at the NFL level requires growth from all prospects.. Some require a lot, sometimes years of development, while others …
Read More »Matt Eberflus had a “really good visit” with Caleb Williams last week
The Bears are expected to draft quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick next month and the team’s head coach got a chance to start building a relationship with the signal caller last week. Matt Eberflus was part of the contingent that went to USC’s Pro Day to watch Williams work out and the coach met with the quarterback …
Read More »NFL Draft: How top-3 QB picks have fared in their rookie seasons
NFL Draft: How top-3 QB picks have fared in their rookie seasons originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are, in a word, unstable at the quarterback position. Mac Jones’ predictable departure and Bailey Zappe’s unreliable play left the Patriots without a long-term answer at QB. Signing free agent Jacoby Brissett, known for his dependable backup status, …
Read More »NHL playoff standings: A must-win game for the Sabres?
Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 27, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseTim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Based on how the Buffalo Sabres closed out the 2022-23 season, and the optimistic feelings around a team with so many impressive young players, the club was expected to be in the mix for a …
Read More »Art Rooney II on Steelers’ offseason objective: Get better as quickly as possible
The Steelers have made major changes this offseason, most notably at quarterback, where they signed Russell Wilson, traded for Justin Fields and traded away Kenny Pickett. Steelers owner Art Rooney II hopes that makes for an immediate improvement. Rooney said the idea in Pittsburgh is not just to build for the future, but to get better right now. “Every year …
Read More »Pete Prisco 2024 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: QBs fly off the board as one team makes a huge trade up for Drake Maye
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Read More »Is the NFL’s new kickoff rule good for the game? | The Exempt List
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by Jordan Reid to discuss the adjustments to kickoffs for the 2024 season and how it will affect both the strategy and health of the players on the field. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple …
Read More »Roger Goodell: Wednesday football will not be a “regular thing”
The NFL previously said it will not play on Christmas when December 25 lands on a Tuesday or a Wednesday. As of today, that changed. In confirming that the NFL will stage a doubleheader on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Commissioner Roger Goodell offered another “will not.” He said that the league will not play on Wednesdays on a regular basis. …
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