Favorites were just 1-3 against the number in the second round, with only Seattle (-13.5) covering in a 31-17 triumph vs. Carolina. On the other end of the spectrum, Denver (-9.5) was awful in a 24-13 loss to Indianapolis. Then, we come to the cases of New England and Green Bay. Both won, neither covered, with the Patriots (-7) coming back to knock off the Ravens 35-31 and the Packers (-6) holding off the Cowboys 26-21....
The first few days of 2015 NFL free agency have seen more trades involving major players than normal — the most in recent memory. You’re also not imagining this: After becoming practically obsolete, big trades like these could become the rule, rather than the exception. And don’t be surprised if a player on the market next year is Drew Brees. Brees’ contract is the kind that may have the Saints again looking for trade partners, as his cap numbers this year and next have New Orleans in the middle of a huge salary dump....
Putting this column together has become my favorite weekly tradition. That’s why I keep researching all the stats and trends religiously. It’s not just about delivering entertaining content — it’s about putting money in your pockets. All season long, we have been doing just that by targeting sleepers, under-the-radar value plays, and high-upside dart throws. We scour the DK and FD player pools to pinpoint the best investments. By capitalizing on affordable sleepers in certain DFS roster spots, we leave ourselves the budget to greatly improve other roster spots with weekly studs....
The Wolverines, entering their third season under Jim Harbaugh, led all schools with 11 players taken, including first-round picks Taco Charlton (Cowboys, 28th overall) and Jabrill Peppers (Browns, 25th). Alabama, which had the most first-round picks with four and most picks through the first three rounds with nine, finished with 10 picks. Ohio State, which led all schools with 12 picks in the 2016 NFL Draft, finished with seven picks this year....
These 10 prospects, arranged by position, are either inflated by those covering the 2017 NFL Draft or overvalued by teams that might take them a round or two early. NFL Draft 2017: Draft Results | Big Board NFL Draft 2017: Most overrated prospects — Quarterback: Davis Webb, California Every year, one quarterback’s upside and arm talent wins over enough NFL teams to drive up substantial interest despite lackluster film. This year that quarterback is Webb, who transferred to Cal from Texas Tech to replace Jared Goff (after Webb lost the TTU starting job to Patrick Mahomes)....
You would think the 6-2, 287-pound Oliver would be a no-doubt top-five pick in the 2019 NFL Draft with that resume. Why are there so many questions? “People that you talk to in the league say, ‘Are you going to survive at 272? 275?’” ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said on a teleconference Monday before asking the other questions. “‘What weight will you hold? You didn’t get the sack numbers in college....
The Giants hold the fourth overall pick in Thursday’s first round, a potentially advantageous position for a team that landed what it believes to be its quarterback of the future with last year’s selection of Daniel Jones. SN NFL MOCK DRAFT WITH TRADES: Jags jump into Giants’ spot for Tua With Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa and Oregon’s Justin Herbert in high demand from teams seeking a young quarterback, Gettleman may have the opportunity to parlay the pick into multiple choices to help fill needs that still remain after an active offseason venture into free agency....
The Bengals have the No. 1 overall pick, and though Ohio State defensive end Chase Young tops Sporting News’ NFL Draft big board, almost everyone is certain that Cincinnati will pick LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, who won the Heisman trophy and led the Tigers to the National Championship. The Dolphins have the most picks in this year’s draft with an astounding 14, three of which are in the first round (fifth, 18th and 26th overall)....
The Raiders will work out Morgan on Friday, a source tells Sporting News. Oakland is among the teams showing greater interest in the two-time D2Football.com first-team All-American. MORE: Morgan says NFL team forced him into staring contest Teams were drawn to Morgan’s size (6-4, 320 pounds), raw athletic ability and upside at the Senior Bowl and Combine. He has conducted private workouts with the Falcons, Chargers, Texans and Patriots, according to SN’s source, and he will attend the Eagles’ local pro day in two weeks....
This piece will differentiate from the must-read weekly waiver adds by focusing on players already owned in most leagues and their fantasy trade value. “Rising” stocks are the players you hope to obtain before the price gets any higher — or boost the asking price if you already own them. For “falling,” it might be best to sell on a good offer now before the price drops lower in the near future....
The Detroit Lions defensive end, undrafted in 2014 out of Texas Tech, was fined $18,231 for roughing Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron in the third quarter of Detroit’s 30-14 loss on Aug. 18, according to ESPN.com. It’s the same fine handed to Houston Texans linebacker John Simon and Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive tackle Jarran Reed. But here’s the problem for Hyder: Unlike Simon, entering his fourth NFL season, and Reed, a second-round pick from Alabama, Hyder can’t exactly afford the fine....
Most of that work will come in the draft, where the team has five picks, including No. 2 overall. Before then, the Giants can make use of their limited salary-cap space (almost $24 million, per OverTheCap.com). Gettleman’s GM history with the Panthers suggests he has a knack for maximizing his budget with older, cheaper veterans. More bang for the buck is a necessity, as the team has needs across the offense and is adjusting to a new base 3-4 hybrid defense under coordinator James Bettcher....
Or is that the best question? Maybe it’s more like: Who should keep on shopping elsewhere? After all, as great as Romo’s career in Dallas was, there are plenty of logical reasons for even the most quarterback-desperate teams to pass on him. Hard to believe, considering who’s out there getting jobs and big offers, but true. Here are the teams who need quarterbacks the most, why Romo would be perfect … and why someone else might be even better....
Here we look at some of the top quarterback free agents and players who could be — and in one case, has been — released or traded in 2018. MOCK DRAFT 2018:Three QBs fly off board early Kirk Cousins, Redskins Cousins is primed to hit free agency following a blockbuster deal in which the Redskins agreed to trade for Alex Smith, giving them no reason to keep Cousins an additional season....
Free agency is only one part of a long offseason, with the 2018 NFL Draft still more than a month away. But the money spent through signings and trades, and how teams attempted to upgrade, has set the tone for the upcoming season. NFL FREE AGENCY 2018:Winners, losers of open market Here we grade and rank the most notable moves, starting with the splurge on the top available quarterback....
And the 2019 list of free agents available is a good one. Names like Jadeveon Clowney, DeMarcus Lawrence, Le’Veon Bell, Tyrell Williams, Landon Collins and Frank Clark will be available for signing as unrestricted free agents, assuming they’re not hit with a franchise tag. Below is the list of potential NFL free agents for 2019, via Spotrac, including players who will be restricted free agents and those who will be exclusive rights restricted free agents....
Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote a letter on playsmartplaysafe.com stating that the new program will attempt to “drive progress in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of head injuries, enhance medical protocols and further improve the way the game is taught and played by all who love it.” “The NFL has been a leader on health and safety in many ways, and we’ve made some real strides in recent years,” Goodell wrote....
“I think it’s time to go back and look at the gloves and see if, with what’s going on here with sports science in the past 10 years, if there isn’t too much of an advantage being gained,” Competition Committee chairman Rich McKay told the Los Angeles Times. MORE: Top 20 sticky-fingered WRs in 2015 | WRs to target in your fantasy draft In recent years, more players have starting wearing gloves which helps them grip and catch the ball....
The Browns, Titans and now Saints have two picks in Round 1. The Jaguars and Bengals have seen their draft needs change dramatically after free agency, but for very different reasons. And the quarterback market, still as volatile as ever, sees three quarterbacks go in the top-15 with three more finding homes in Round 2. 2017 NFL Mock Draft 1. Cleveland Browns - Myles Garrett, OLB, Texas A&M The Browns will be drafting Myles Garrett or trading down to a team searching for a quarterback....
