NIL revenues could prompt college football players to stay in school longer

To the extent that the NFL wants to support the free farm system that is college football by encouraging players to remain in school for as long as possible, the NFL has stumbled over an unexpected tool that may persuade players to defer their draft plans. A question posed during my weekly Tuesday morning visit [more]

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Lions announce plans for fans at training camp

After last year’s training camps were closed to the public because of COVID-19, teams are starting to announce plans to bring back the fans in 2021. The Lions are the latest team, announcing this morning that they will have nine practices free to all fans, and another two practices for season ticket holders. Detroit confirmed [more]

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Baker Mayfield: It wouldn’t be fun to go against Myles Garrett, Jadeveon Clowney

The Browns set out to revamp their defense this offseason, bringing in several key free agents and draft picks. He may not be the best player the Browns acquired, but defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney is likely one of the most consequential. The 2014 No. 1 overall pick is healthy after playing just eight games for [more]

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Critical year looms for Mecole Hardman

In 2019, with real questions swirling about the short- and long-term availability of receiver Tyreek Hill, the Chiefs devoted a second-round pick to receiver Mecole Hardman, a player with similar size and speed and (so the Chiefs hoped) skills as Hill. Through two NFL seasons, Hardman has yet to flourish. His chance arrives in his [more]

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Bengals OC Brian Callahan: Tee Higgins is going to be a problem for defenses

Bengals receiver Tee Higgins had a strong rookie season in 2020, registering 67 receptions for 908 yards with six touchdowns. As good as he was in his first year, it appears he’s prepared to take a significant step in 2021. Quarterback Joe Burrow noted during minicamp that Higgins was stronger and faster than he looked [more]

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Tanya Snyder named co-CEO of Washington Football Team

The Washington Football Team announced a change to the top of the corporate masthead on Tuesday and it involves a new title for Tanya Snyder. Snyder has been named the co-CEO of the team along with her husband Daniel Snyder. Both Snyders are referred to as team owners in the release announcing the change, which [more]

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Remembering Joe Delaney, 38 years later

The year was 1983. The month was June. I’d just graduated high school and turned 18. College was coming but, before that, I had three months of living to do.  I felt alive and invincible, fueled by the goofy delusion of immortality that goes along with being young and dumb. Not that anyone actually believes [more]

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