The Titans (6-11) lost 18 of their last 24 games and failed to make the playoffs in each of the last two seasons — which started two seasons ago with seven straight losses after starting 7-3. That was enough to force controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk to start making bold moves. “I have high expectations,” […]
Continue readingInjury news aggregated by Rotowire.com. Additional commentary provided by ESPN Sr. injury analyst Stephania Bell. Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin Thursday 8:15 PM ET Latest Detroit Lions Injury news David Montgomery, RB, Q Mon, Sep 25: Montgomery (thigh) was a limited participant on Monday’s practice estimate. More Lions injury […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith breaks down why the Cowboys trading for Christian Kirksey. There have also been multiple trades this week — including the deal that sent quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 draft. In trading Lance, San Francisco admitted it made a colossal […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Pete Thamel explains what Michigan’s self-imposed suspension for Jim Harbaugh means in the short and long term. (1:08) ANN ARBOR, Mich. — When Santa Ono’s phone pinged on Jan. 16 with intel that Jim Harbaugh would return to coach Michigan in 2023 and not bolt for the NFL, he did what […]
Continue readingNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry said on Tuesday that he has worked to forge a relationship with new general manager Ran Carthon and is not worried about reportedly being shopped around by the Titans in March. Carthon denied shopping the Pro Bowl running back in April. “Talking to him, meeting him […]
Continue readingBlake Corum (Michigan) and Max Duggan (TCU) took advantage of some other contenders struggling to rejoin the top five. Even though Corum left Michigan’s win over Illinois with a leg injury, he still rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown on only 18 carries. They replace Hendon Hooker (Tennessee) who tore his ACL late in […]
Continue readingANN ARBOR, Mich. — When Michigan running back Blake Corum went outside as a kid, he never wore shoes. Barefoot Blake would grab charcoal briquettes from the family grill, mix them in a bowl of water and then paint on trees in and around Marshall, Virginia, his one stoplight hometown, about 50 miles west of […]
Continue readingDespite the seismic changes that took place during college football’s offseason, the upcoming season will provide fans with a breath of familiarity. Yes, the preseason College Football Power Rankings are once again led by perennial playoff teams, Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson. But last season’s rankings had the Spencer Rattler-led Oklahoma Sooners at No. […]
Continue readingThe history of Black men getting opportunities to lead FBS programs is limited, even as representation of Black players has increased on the field. About half of Power 5 teams have never hired a Black head coach, including the past five national championship winners (Georgia, Alabama, LSU, Clemson and Ohio State). Those who get head-coaching […]
Continue readingEvery player is well aware their time in the NFL may be fleeting. There can be myriad reasons why veterans are on the roster bubble entering training camp. Maybe they are at a position that has suddenly become crowded with talent. Maybe they haven’t performed up to expectation, in previous seasons and/or during recent OTAs. […]
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