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NFL draft rewind: 10 years since the Rams picked Aaron Donald
WHEN BRAD HOLMES went to scout Aaron Donald at the University of Pittsburgh, he was given a tip from Panthers defensive coordinator Matt House. Show up to practice 30 minutes early. Holmes, then the St. Louis Rams’ director of college scouting, thought House asked him to arrive before the start of practice because he was […]
Continue readingDeVonta Smith’s contract extension: What it means for Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — Wide receiver DeVonta Smith‘s $75 million contract extension with the Eagles continues an organizational trend: lock in core players as soon as possible and avoid the inevitable price increase. Smith’s new contract, announced by the team on Monday, ties the receiver to Philly through the 2028 season. Terms were not disclosed, but a […]
Continue readingEagles extend WR DeVonta Smith through 2028 season
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles and DeVonta Smith have agreed to a three-year extension that ties the wide receiver to the team through the 2028 season. Terms were not disclosed, but a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the contract is worth $75 million, with $51 million guaranteed. The team also exercised Smith’s fifth-year option, which […]
Continue readingRams front office seeing parallels to 2018 Super Bowl season
Demoff admitted at the time that he knew he was being optimistic, but that the offseason reminded him of McVay’s hire, when the Rams overhauled the coaching staff and were focused on “the day-to-day improvement.” After McVay pondered his future and decided he wanted to return to coach the Rams in 2023, Demoff said it […]
Continue reading30 things learned while doing 2024 fantasy football projections
Although some would swear the projection numbers are totally automated or randomly generated, I assure you they are not. I have a lengthy process that involves a mixture of statistical calculations and subjective inputs. The latter is where this piece truly comes in handy. To begin each NFL season, I go team by team and […]
Continue readingIs the 40-yard dash becoming obsolete at the NFL combine?
FLORIDA STATE DEFENSIVE tackle Braden Fiske couldn’t hide his excitement. The 6-foot-4, 290-pounder had just recorded the fastest 40 time for his position group at this year’s NFL combine — a blazing 4.78 second run that left Fiske so impressed, he couldn’t help but belt out an audible “Oh yeah!” upon crossing the finish line […]
Continue reading2024 NFL offseason: Free agency, draft questions for all 32 teams
Now that the 2023 NFL season is behind us and the 2024 offseason has begun, every team has a big question to face. Can the Bengals find a way to keep Tee Higgins? How will the Broncos, Bears, Commanders, Falcons, Giants and Vikings address their quarterback conundrums? And which teams could surprise the league and […]
Continue readingBucs new OC Liam Coen said Baker Mayfield biggest attraction
More Teams. More Games. “The Pat McAfee Show” crew reacts to a hot-mic moment between Bucs QB Baker Mayfield and Steve Young discussing his future plans. (1:49) TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers new offensive coordinator Liam Coen said this week that quarterback Baker Mayfield was a key attraction in luring him to Tampa Bay, […]
Continue readingWhy do Super Bowl winners go to Disney?
You’ve likely heard the line before: As the Super Bowl MVP celebrates on the field with his team, an unseen voice asks him what he plans to do next after winning the championship, to which he recites the classic tagline. But what is the origin of the tradition? Do famous athletes really celebrate championship victories […]
Continue readingMayfield, Evans, Winfield top free agent list for Buccaneers
More Teams. More Games. The “Around the Horn” panel explains why Todd Bowles not using his last timeout against the Lions was a terrible decision. (1:45) TAMPA, Fla. — With the dust settling on the 2023 season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — largely considered a success by ownership — the team will turn its […]
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