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2020 NFL draft surprises: Why did the Packers, Eagles draft quarterbacks Jordan Love, Jalen Hurts?

After the hype suggesting that this would be a wild 2020 NFL draft because of the coronavirus-enforced information gap between organizations, the weekend actually went mostly by the book. Teams generally stayed put and chose the prospects or attacked ...

Jameis Winston: Drew Brees has always been there for me

METAIRIE, La. -- Jameis Winston has proudly boasted for years that he was the first kid to get an autograph from Drew Brees after Brees joined the New Orleans Saints in 2006. Winston, who had just turned 12, grew up near Birmingham, Alabama, where ...

Brett Favre says he thinks Aaron Rodgers won't finish career with Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Brett Favre thinks Aaron Rodgers will follow the same career path that he did and finish his career elsewhere now that the Green Bay Packers selected quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the NFL draft last week. "I think he'll play ...

Projecting Every 2020 1st-Round NFL Draft Pick's Year 1 Impact

Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report

Teams try to find the next generation of stars in the NFL draft's first round, and while all of this year's initial 32 picks might not play during their rookie seasons, a lot of them are expected to have a big impact. This year's class feels more star-studded than usual, ...

As far as Chargers are concerned, Justin Herbert is a straight-A pick

ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)

Justin Herbert thought he flunked the test and blew his chance with the Los Angeles Chargers. After meeting with the Bolts at the Senior Bowl and NFL combine, the Oregon quarterback received a package of formations and plays. The Chargers told him to ...

How to optimize your fantasy baseball roster

Your work is far from complete at the end of draft day. While it's true that the majority of your competitive chances in a given season hinge upon the success of your draft, your management of your team in-season more often than not proves the determining ...

Seahawks continue to chase 49ers in stacked NFC West

The San Francisco 49ers had one of the most dangerous defensive lines in the NFL in 2019. After trading Pro Bowler DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for the No. 13 overall pick, it appeared the vacancy in the 49ers lineup could leave ...

Justin Herbert reveals his favorite memory as an Oregon Duck

After being selected sixth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Chargers, Justin Herbert is heading to Los Angeles. It'll the best first time in his life he will not be living in Eugene, Oregon. Before making the move, Herbert joined host Jordan Kent on the Talkin' ...

Ex-Jaguars LB Telvin Smith charged with sexual activity with minor

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith was arrested Wednesday and charged with having sex with certain minors, per the Duval County Jail's website. Smith, 29, was booked into the jail at 5:20 p.m. ET and faces one ...

Giants pick up fifth-year options on oft-injured tight end Evan Engram, safety Jabrill Peppers

The New York Giants exercised fifth-year options on the contracts of tight end Evan Engram and safety Jabrill Peppers. Teams had until May 5 to decide whether to use the option on first-round picks from the 2017 NFL draft. Engram was the 23rd overall ...