Jim Irsay: Carson Wentz will dictate how far we go

The Colts made a bet that quarterback Carson Wentz can rebound when they traded for him earlier this offseason and the team’s owner isn’t underselling the importance of that outcome. During an appearance on 107.5 The Fan, Jim Irsay noted the importance of building an entire roster by pointing out how offensive line struggles impacted [more]

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Reports: 49ers choosing between Mac Jones, Trey Lance at No. 3

The intrigue that the 49ers created by trading up to the third overall pick in this year’s draft will finally come to an end on Thursday night. General Manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan will reveal their choice, which everyone has expected to be a quarterback since the 49ers struck their deal with [more]

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Will Jimmy Garoppolo be traded during the draft?

On Thursday night, we’ll finally learn which of the quarterbacks the 49ers will select with the third overall pick. On Friday or Saturday, we’ll possibly learn the next destination of their current starter. Peter King floats in his Football Morning in America column the notion that the 49ers could make Jimmy Garoppolo “more available than [more]

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Falcons may consider a Julio Jones trade

The Falcons have said they expect Julio Jones to remain in Atlanta for the 2021 season. But that may change. Peter King writes in this week’s Football Morning in America that the Falcons may put the framework of a trade together that would send Jones elsewhere, effective June 2. By waiting until after June 2, [more]

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Former Raiders great Mike Davis dies at 65

Mike Davis, who had a nine-year NFL career, has died, the Raiders announced Sunday. He was 65. “The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the passing of Mike Davis,” the team said in a statement. “Mike made one of the most famous plays in franchise history, the ‘Red Right 88′ interception to clinch the 1980 [more]

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Patrick Peterson switches to No. 7

With cornerback Patrick Peterson joining the Vikings last month, there’s no inventory of Minnesota No. 21 jerseys for him to buy. Which means that he can wear No. 7, his college number. And he will. Peterson announced Sunday that he’ll wear No. 7 with the Vikings. He wore that number at LSU. No. 7 previously [more]

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Anonymous scouts make one last run at sparking a Penei Sewell slide

Few doubt that Oregon tackle Penei Sewell will be the first tackle taken in the draft. Most believe he won’t make it past the Bengals at No. 5. That, of course, won’t stop the anonymous scouts from trying to make it happen. Yes, only a few days remain for the anonymous scouts to do their [more]

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