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Howie Roseman is making the rounds in Indianapolis as the NFL gets ready for the Scouting Combine to get underway. Ahead of the prospects taking the field, head coaches and general managers hold press conferences and speak to numerous media outlets throughout the day. The Eagles’ GM sat down with Rich Eisen on Tuesday and […]
The new brain trust of the Miami Dolphins met with the media at the NFL Scouting Combine yesterday. General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan was kind enough to provide some updates on players, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He stated that everything was on the table including a trade, which seems highly unlikely with Tua’s contract and the […]
We’re beyond the Super Bowl but not quite to the start of the new league year so it’s a somewhat quiet time in the NFL. Let’s pass the time by talking about the Commanders. Where’s the most random place you’ve run into a Commanders (or any version of the Washington team) player or coach, and […]
The NCAA Tournament is almost here, and Boston College is sitting on the edge.Right now the Eagles are 12th in the NPI. While this is better than where BC ranked midway through the season, it’s still shaky ground and not high enough to guarantee an at-large bid with four games left in the regular season and the Hockey East Tournament.This means BC’s best chance at the NCAA Tournament is through...
49ers, Trent Williams locked in contract dispute that reportedly could end in his release (paywall)“The 49ers have little financial incentive to part with Williams. The 49ers would earn $4.69 million in salary cap space by releasing Williams, but such a move would trigger a $34.15 million dead-money charge. In addition, the 49ers don’t have a […]
Spurs wily manager Bill Nicholson watched from the Elland Road stands as Sunderland blew Leeds away in a first-half display of skill, pace and power. With his Spurs side making the journey to Roker Park the following Saturday in the 6th Round of the FA Cup and with the Black Cats having already seen off […]
The mock-draft OG, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., just dropped his latest, a pre-NFL Combine version, and he’s basing his selections on what he’s hearing from executives, scouts, and coaches around the league. One thing most draft analysts agree on is that this is a good draft for a defensive lineman, and that’s what the Chicago […]
Former Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement from the NFL via an Instagram post on Monday: Bozeman, 31, arrived in Baltimore in 2018 as a sixth-round pick out of Alabama. He earned the starting left guard job in his second year and held onto it in 2020. In 2021, he moved to […]
On this week’s episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I break down Illinois’ blowout win at USC (3:27) and last-second loss to UCLA (10:24). I also discuss Keaton Wagler’s history-making freshman season (13:13), the Illini’s data-driven gameplan (24:27), and their recent late-game woes (26:56). Next, I glance at the B1G outlook (33:15) and preview Friday’s clash with […]
As the first week of Cactus League play comes to a close, a few players on the San Diego Padres have begun to show hints of a MLB breakout. One of these is non-roster-invitee, Samad Taylor. Prior to this year, Taylor had only logged 38 games of big-league experience, posting a .205 batting average in […]
Indianapolis Colts brass delivered a unified message about the most important offseason priorities inside the Indiana Convention Center, which includes signing quarterback Daniel Jones and receiver Alec Pierce to long-term contracts. Colts General Manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen did not come to make headlines at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, but rather […]
The Dallas Cowboys reportedly have a deal out that would make Brandon Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in the NFL. DLLS’ Clarence Hill Jr. reported the news on Tuesday afternoon from the NFL combine where rumors and reports are swirling. There are no details associated with the report so many are left to guess as to […]
The Chicago Bears’ defense was decimated by injury, with linebackers and cornerbacks getting hit especially hard. The Bears were forced to start LB5 and LB6 in a game, and seven different corners started at least one game. The injuries at cornerback started in the offseason, they continued during the season, and it seemed like the […]
With newly signed free agent Ramón Urías opting to report to Spring Training with St. Louis Cardinals, Mexico is replacing the veteran infielder with Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez, Jr. for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Alvarez, Jr. will be the sixth Braves player in camp for Spring Training slated play in this year’s WBC […]
It’s that time again, time for the annual NFL Scouting Combine, where the top players in college football who have declared for the NFL draft and are specifically invited are brought to Indianapolis, Indiana’s Lucas Oil Stadium. Each player is then run through a variety of drills and tests based on their position, unless they […]
The Minnesota Vikings are about $42 million over the estimated $303.5 million NFL salary cap for 2026 (the projected range is between $301.2 million and $305.7 million) and must get salary cap compliant by 4pm ET on March 11th. Beyond trimming $42 million in cap space (the Vikings currently are the most over the salary […]
The Invisible Layer: How Data, Tracking Technology, and Probability Models Are Rewriting the NFL For most of professional football’s history, the game was decoded by men who trusted their eyes. Coaches watched the same reel of film for hours, rewinding the same play until some detail revealed itself, some tendency emerged from the static. Decisions [...]
New Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan was in Indianapolis today as the NFL Scouting Combine is taking place ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. While speaking with the media in attendance, the quarterback position was discussed at length — including the possibility of signing former Green Bay Packers backup, Malik Willis. Here’s what Sullivan […]
The San Francisco Giants didn’t bring a lot of regulars to Tempe on Tuesday. Their entire star-studded infield was given a day to explore Scottsdale’s thriving restaurant scene, and perhaps try to relive the magic of the Waste Management Open at one of the city’s many notable golf courses. The crew that made the six-mile […]
The Dallas Cowboys kind of caught us all by surprise about last week when they actually got ahead of things on a contract. This is definitely not the speed we are used to seeing them move at when it comes to contracts. Running back Javonte Williams was scheduled to become a free agent in the […]
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday afternoon that the San Francisco 49ers and left tackle Trent Williams are struggling to find a contract solution that could potentially lead to Williams’ release this offseason. The timing comes as the NFL Combine is underway, and that’s generally when we hear about free agency rumors like this one. […]
The San Francisco 49ers are welcoming back an old friend to the front office. No, it’s not Trent Baalke. Former Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will be back in the fold as a personnel executive, according to general manager John Lynch. Adofo-Mensah has been in the building and around; the 49ers are just waiting […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in desperate need of finding their next franchise quarterback. Five years after Ben Roethlisberger walked off the field for the final time, the Steelers have played a game of musical chairs looking for the answer. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. thinks he’s found it. In his latest mock draft released […]
The Winnipeg Jets unexpectedly find themselves 11 points back of a playoff spot as we head out of the Olympic break this week. It's been one disappointment after another this season for last year's Presidents' Trophy winners. They will be sellers at the trade deadline. But according to insider Nick Kypreos , what he calls the Jets' "most valuable trade chip", Cole Perfetti, might not even be available on the market. Perfetti is another two years away from being UFA eligible, so the...
Ryan Poles spoke with the media at the NFL combine this morning and discussed several topics related to the Chicago Bears’ offseason. It was difficult to impossible to hear the questions put to the Bears’ general manager by journalists at the press conference, but his answers were broadcast. The first topic he addressed was Ian […]