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QB Kirk Cousins leaving Vikings for 4-year deal with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have finally solved their franchise quarterback issues. The club agreed to terms on a four-year deal with former Minnesota Vikings free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins on Monday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. A source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Cousins’ deal is worth $180 million ($45 million per season), including $100 […]
Continue readingHow Kirk Cousins’ contract affects Falcons, Vikings, Bears
ATLANTA — Quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn’t won many playoff games in his career (1-3), but he’s done well in landing lucrative deals. Cousins’ latest is a four-year, $180 million contract — including $100 million guaranteed — with the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. After making over $230 million during his time with the […]
Continue readingWhat is dead money? Largest NFL hits ever by player, team
When Russell Wilson is officially released by the Broncos at the start of the NFL league year March 13, the team will take an $85 million hit in dead money against its salary cap over the next two seasons. Why? Because Wilson will have been cut before he even started the five-year extension he signed […]
Continue readingShould Patriots trade down or draft a QB, WR with No. 3 pick?
More Teams. More Games. Bart Scott and Louis Riddick debate whether the Patriots should draft a rookie quarterback with the third overall pick. (2:15) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been part of 30 NFL drafts. He has pinpointed the 31st as unprecedented for his franchise, calling it the “most anticipated […]
Continue readingWhat to know about new Commanders head coach Dan Quinn
More Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith is underwhelmed by the Commanders’ hiring of Dan Quinn as their new coach. (1:26) ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders, once more, have turned to a defensive-minded coach to turn their franchise around. Dan Quinn becomes the latest coach to try to turn Washington into something it hasn’t […]
Continue readingWhat will the Steelers’ offense look like under Arthur Smith?
More Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee reacts to the news that Arthur Smith is expected to join the Pittsburgh Steelers as offensive coordinator. (1:35) PITTSBURGH — After a brief search led by head coach Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to hire former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith to be the team’s next […]
Continue readingWhy the Giants should draft Dwayne Haskins as Eli Manning’s successor
More Teams. More Games. Todd McShay breaks down why Dwayne Haskins has all the tools to be a top-10 pick in the 2019 NFL draft. (1:06) The New York Giants need a young quarterback, and a young quarterback named Dwayne Haskins needs them. Haskins is a Jersey-born kid who grew up dreaming of playing in […]
Continue readingFantasy basketball tips and projections for Tuesday
New this season, ESPN Analytics will also generate daily NBA fantasy projections. By combining historical player and team data and specific game factors ESPN is able to accurately predict player box score stats. Accounting for injuries, trends in playing time, and other factors impacting future performance the statistical models can be used to help NBA […]
Continue readingNBA betting: Five picks for Tuesday’s slate
Jalen Brunson over 28.5 points. Brunson has been phenomenal lately, surpassing this line in seven of his past eight games. Brunson has averaged 20.5 field goal attempts and 30.5 points per game over that span. The Nets give up the third-most points per game to point guards and the fourth-fewest points per game to power […]
Continue readingNBA betting: Five picks for Friday’s slate
More Teams. More Games. Eric Moody shares a pair of wagers for tonight’s NBA action, including Jarrett Allen to hit the over on his scoring line. (0:55) Bettors have a slate of eight games to choose from in the NBA on Friday night. The game that most interests me is the Oklahoma City Thunder against […]
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