Joe Burrow sits as the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft but would like the expectations for his pro career calibrated down a peg to start. Last week during the NFL Scouting Combine, NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah compared Burrow to Tom Brady, noting the two quarterbacks have similar mechanics. "When you watch these guys side by side, #TomBrady mechanically, watch what you see from
A.J. Bouye will have a new home when the league year opens on March 18 after the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to trade the veteran cornerback to Denver on Tuesday. Bouye told Mike Klis of 9News Denver several teams were interested in acquiring him, but he liked what he saw in the Broncos down the stretch last season and is looking forward to playing in Vic Fangio’s system. The veteran corner
ESPN College Football and NFL Draft Analyst Joined ESPN in 2006 Played quarterback in high school and was a backup QB for the University of Richmond. The 2020 NFL combine is complete, leaving under two months of lead-up to the 2020 NFL draft in Las Vegas. Time for another mock draft. The combine highlighted the abilities of the class’ top prospects and helped a handful of players climb up my
Tornadoes tore through the Nashville area early Tuesday morning, causing miles of damage and claiming the lives of at least 22 people, according to the Associated Press. Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk pledged the franchise will assist those in need in a statement Tuesday. "We extend our deepest sympathies to those families who lost loved ones in the tornadoes last night and are heartbroken to see the damage across
From the anniversary of Peyton Manning’s retirement to Hall of Famer Gil Brandt’s 87th birthday, check out some of this week’s historic NFL moments. Think you know your football trivia? NFL Research looks back at some of the great games, stunning accomplishments and historic events to make sure you’re in the loop on this day in history. March 2 On this day in 2019, Ole Miss wide receiver DK Metcalf
With the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine in the books, here’s my updated mock for Round 1 of this year’s draft. To check out my mock draft from January, click here. PICK 1 Joe Burrow – QB School: LSU | Year: Senior (RS) When it’s all said and done, I don’t foresee any drama here. The Bengals land their franchise QB. PICK 2 Chase Young – Edge School: Ohio State |
Former NFL punter Steve Weatherford announced Tuesday on Instagram that the Super Bowl ring he won with the Giants was stolen by someone who broke into his vehicle. By itself, the theft is newsworthy to mostly the Weatherford household. Weatherford’s words to the bandit took it to another level, however. After lamenting the loss, Weatherford ended his post by writing: “Mr. Neighborhood Robber man, I hope you tried that ring on, I
The madness of March officially gets underway in a couple of weeks. The NCAA tournament? No, I’m talkin’ NFL free agency. And given the star-studded list of players on the verge of hitting the open market — including, by the way, the greatest player in league history — this March could be the wildest and most intense of them all. So, which teams have the most at stake this offseason?
Mike Trout is the best baseball player of his generation, an already three-time MVP at 28 years old who will waltz into the Baseball Hall of Fame upon his retirement. If for some reason the Los Angeles Angels star wants to break out into a different sport, though, he might have a future in long drive golf competitions. In a video posted to the Angels' Twitter account, Trout was shown
Spring training is only a few weeks old, but Mike Trout’s swing is in midseason form. Well, one of his swings, at least. On Sunday, the Angels’ Twitter handle posted a video of the outfielder absolutely demolishing a golf ball at what appears to be a Top Golf location. Trout smashed the ball and watched it sail deep into the night, like it was just any routine, lame-ass baseball on a May home run
