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Zach Wilson trade: What doomed QB stint teaches Jets
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson welcomed the challenge. During the run-up to the 2021 draft, he knew all about the New York Jets’ suspect reputation with young quarterbacks. People in his own camp expressed serious reservations about him going to New York, sources with direct knowledge said, but Wilson told them he’d be able […]
Continue readingWhat surprising trend could the Jets break by drafting Bowers?
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. A present for Rodgers? In 16 seasons as a starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers never has been gifted a first-round pick at wide receiver or tight end — a rather mind-boggling streak. It could end Thursday in the draft (8 p.m. […]
Continue readingNotre Dame, Riley Leonard set sights on CFP
In the 117 seasons of Notre Dame football, there have been 11 national titles, seven Heisman Trophy winners and 70 first-round NFL draft picks. It has inspired a blockbuster film, generational lore and fostered a national brand as strong as any in sports. That doesn’t leave a lot of room for firsts. But heading into […]
Continue readingHow Florida State is moving forward following CFP snub
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The first day of spring practice opens like every other: Florida State coach Mike Norvell sprints down the field, end zone to end zone, racing other players in a quick dash to see who can cross the goal line first. Norvell has done this hundreds of times, against 330-pound defensive linemen and […]
Continue reading2024 NFL draft rankings: Scouts Inc.’s full board, grades
The 2024 NFL draft is approaching, with the first round slated for April 25 in Detroit. Rounds 2 and 3 will take place on April 26, and Rounds 4 through 7 are April 27. Who are the best prospects in the class? Scouts Inc. powers ESPN’s DraftCast rankings, and their board — assembled through draft […]
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The all-playoff era team: The best players of the past decade
It’s a simple premise and yet a near-impossible challenge. The story of the past decade of college football is littered with superstars — from Lamar Jackson‘s mystifying talent to Baker Mayfield planting the Oklahoma flag at Ohio State to Tua Tagovailoa rescuing Alabama from the brink of defeat to a former walk-on in Stetson Bennett […]
Continue readingRanking the top 10 college football quarterbacks in 2024
We polled our college football reporters, asking them to rank their top 10 QBs entering the 2024 season. Points were assigned based on their votes: 10 points for first place, 9 for second place, down to 1 for 10th place. Our picks include four quarterbacks from the SEC and two who are returning from injury […]
Continue readingWhat are the Steelers’ top NFL scouting combine priorities?
More Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter joins “The Pat McAfee Show” and hints at the Steelers making a big offseason move for a quarterback. (1:23) PITTSBURGH — Beginning Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL’s other 31 franchises will descend on Indianapolis for a week of evaluating the best prospects of the 2024 draft class […]
Continue readingBaker Mayfield wants to be back in Tampa, but will he?
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. — It wasn’t exactly how Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield drew it up. After failing to clinch the division title at home against the New […]
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