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As expected, Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney’s play doesn’t happen naturally. Like many great safeties, when McKinney isn’t reading the quarterback’s eyes or coming down to make a tackle, he’s in a constant state of preparation.Unfortunately, we on the outside are not privy to how McKinney conducts himself off the field. Fortunately, on Thursday, defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley shed some light on what Green Bay’s new safety is like behind closed doors.“Really competitive,” Hafley said. “Last night I get a text from him probably around 6:30 p.m., ‘Hey, are you finished with the third upgrade plan yet, and can…
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (4) runs the ball during day nine of practice at NFL football training camp Saturday, August 3, 2024, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Today marked the first day of public training inside the stadium.Jaguar Head coach Doug Pederson called Friday a “big day” to determine the availability of running back Tank Bigsby for Jacksonville’s Week 11 road game with the Detroit Lions.Bigsby did not practice Wednesday or Thursday while nursing an ankle injury, which he suffered in Week 7 against the New England Patriots and worsened Sunday against the Vikings. Minnesota.“Tank is going…
December 10, 2023; Santa Clara, California, United States; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) carries the ball against Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY SportsDon’t expect that San Francisco 49ers to take their foot off the gas in their use of running back Christian McCaffrey.McCaffrey returned in Week 10 after missing the first nine weeks nursing Achilles tendinitis. It stood to reason that its use might start slowly and then increase.Instead, he played 88 percent of the snaps, accounted for 13 of 18 designed carries and…
We’re past the halfway point of the NFL season as many teams begin to push into the playoffs. Former South Carolina Gamecock greats have played a role in their team’s success in 2024.On offense, defense and special teams, the former Gamecocks made their presence felt year after year. Let’s take a look at some of these key contributors and how they performed this season.October 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) reacts after catching a touchdown pass as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Clark Phillips III (22) runs away in the second quarter at Bank…
National Anthem: Jake Cowley Jake Cowley is a 27-year-old gifted gospel artist who has been singing since he was two years old. His love of music is rooted in the soulful gospel music he loved singing his entire life in church. He released his first solo gospel CD of 13 songs in 2015. Jake released his second project, a secular EP project, “A Song for You” in January 2018. Champions Square Entertainment: Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band Founded in 1989, Louisiana-based Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band is a Grammy Award-winning band. Chubby is the third generation…
October 27, 2024; Seattle, Washington, United States; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) reacts after a delay of game penalty after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field. Mandatory credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn ImagesTHE Seattle Seahawks face a critical game in the NFC West on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The Week 11 date is the last scheduled meeting against the 49ers this season after the Bay Area-based team beat the Seahawks 36-24 in Week 6. Starting quarterback Geno Smith is 0- 5 in his career against the division rival. Smith looks forward to putting those…
Although the quality and consistency of the Buffalo Bills’ pass rush has been called into question at times this season, the team has been generally effective at getting after opposing quarterbacks, currently ranking 12th in the NFL sack total with 25. No player has been more impactful on Buffalo’s defensive front than fourth-year defensive end Greg Rousseau; The Bills yearned to see the 6-foot-7 defender take the next step in his development this season and evolve into a more consistent presence, and through the first 10 games of the 2024 campaign, that’s exactly what he’s done. do.Rousseau has tallied 5.5…
.With seven weeks to go before the end of the season, the race remains tight between me and Jess Root for the coveted H-Bomb trophy awarded at the end of the year.We were tied going into week 10 and even though we were both victorious, I was able to get within a match in the direct hit tiebreaker, which is when the underdog wins the match. To be eligible for the H-Bomb, the point spread must be 6.5 points or more.Jess picked the Broncos to protect against the Chiefs and my pick was the Panthers to protect against the Giants.…
November 11, 2024; Inglewood, California, United States; Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders (7) kicks a 50-yard field goal off the catch of punter Jake Bailey (16) against the Los Angeles Rams in the second half at SOFI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images XMIT ORG: IMAGN-881022 ORIG FILE ID: 20241111_tbs_al2_402.JPGKicker is not a position that most of us give much thought to when it comes to constructing our fantasy rosters. At least, not until we have to, when our incumbent kicker leaves us a few points short in a close loss or has to be replaced in a bye.That’s why…
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, celebrates with offensive lineman Joe Alt after throwing a touchdown pass in the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times)The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens by 470 yards last week. Ja’Marr Chase caught three touchdown passes. Joe Burrow had season highs in completions, pass attempts and passing yards.What did Jesse Minter think when he turned on the tape to see this kind of performance?The deep sigh chargers The defensive coordinator released to begin his response said more than any of the words that followed.The Chargers (6-3) will test their…