The football season is right around the bend and senior campaigns will give us our final viewing of the current class leading into the all-star game season in early January. Below are some highlights of major (and minor) shifts in the ranks. As always, some players may see a drop in rank not reflective of […]
Continue readingLong was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year this season. He finished with 111 tackles, 19 tackles for loss and seven sacks. Long joins quarterback Will Grier and offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste, who both skipped West Virginia’s bowl game, as Mountaineers to declare for the draft. Source
Continue readingThe Opening invites were linebackers Larenz Bryant of Charlotte (N.C.) Vance, Holland Fisher of Midlothian (Va.) Manchester and Peter Kalambayi of Matthews (N.C.) Butler; receivers Ryan Switzer of Charleston (W.Va.) George Washington and Tramel Terry of Goose Creek (S.C.); defensive end Carl Lawson of Milton (Ga.); tight end Josh McNeil of Durham (N.C.) Hillside; and […]
Continue readingStidham, the 133rd overall selection, was the seventh quarterback picked overall, following Kyler Murray (first overall, Cardinals), Daniel Jones (sixth, Giants), Dwayne Haskins (15th, Redskins), Drew Lock (42nd, Broncos), Will Grier (100th, Panthers) and Ryan Finley (104th, Bengals). That’s similar to Brady, the 199th overall pick of the 2000 draft who saw six quarterbacks — […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Sal Paolantonio makes his prediction as to where Bill Belichick will be coaching next season. (1:08) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Belichick’s QB approach: By the time the Patriots had finished the week of practice the day after Thanksgiving, coach Bill […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Bill Belichick repeats that he wants his players ready to play ahead of the Patriots’ game against the Giants. (0:36) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones said the decision on the team’s starter is out of his control, but he’s doing everything he can to position himself to […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Bill Belichick repeats that he wants his players ready to play ahead of the Patriots’ game against the Giants. (0:36) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick didn’t announce his starting quarterback for Sunday’s road game against the New York Giants, and deflected when asked if he’s made a […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Dan Orlovsky and Mike Greenberg wonder who is responsible for Mac Jones‘ struggles in New England. (1:32) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien said Monday that the team’s starting quarterback decision will be made by head coach Bill Belichick, while noting that Mac Jones was still take […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Dan Orlovsky and Mike Greenberg wonder who is responsible for Mac Jones‘ struggles in New England. (1:32) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Uche at deadline: A sign at the door reminds players to “ignore the noise” every time they depart Gillette […]
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