ASHBURN — It was a pass during a nondescript practice in August. But it was exactly the type of play they wanted. Washington Commanders We hoped to be able to see: quarterback Carson Wentz Pumping the ball, and hitting receiver Terry McLaurin With a back-shoulder throw McLaurin did a double-move, and the play was not … Read more
7:00 AM ET NFL NationESPN As kickoff for the 2022 NFL season nears, the NFL preseason schedule will heat up this week. This will include heated battles between the 32 teams for position. Some competitions could have enormous implications. fantasy football Fans, especially those who aren’t yet certain about their favorite quarterback. The Carolina Panthers … Read more
ASHBURN (Va.) — It was an easy decision: A young Jahan Dotson He enjoyed catching the ball more than pushups. His cousin would toss Dotson balls at him in a park, forcing him into diving catches. One dropped ball was equal to 10 pushups. Dotson, a first round pick by the NFL, said that “I … Read more
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick was asked by Richard Seymour to name one play from his Pro Football Hall of Fame career. It perfectly illustrated the importance of Seymour as one of the NFL’s most overlooked defensive linemen. It was not a tackle, sack or pass deflection. As a disruptive … Read more
7:00 AM ET NFL NationESPN If this is not the time for optimism across the NFC East, then why hassle taking part in the season? Certain, instances have been powerful for what was as soon as one of many extra aggressive divisions within the NFL, and there doesn’t seem like a return to the glory … Read more
7:00 AM ET NFL NationESPN The Buffalo Bills The reigning AFC East champions are two-time winners. They didn’t punt in their two final games against the second-place team. New England Patriots The gap between the two teams was evident in last season. Can anyone catch the Bills in 2022? This is the most important question … Read more
ASHBURN VA — Just a few minutes before the Washington CommandersOn May 6, at the rookie practice, Ron Rivera gave a quick assessment to the media. He rattled off the first impressions for each draft pick and sounded like someone who would like us to fast-forward through August. He said, “It’s an interesting group.”[However]It’s still … Read more
It took only about one minute to get from the green room in Las Vegas to the stage on Thursday night. It was enough time for NC State’s offensive tackle Ikem EkwonuTo reflect on the longer one that he just completed, from Pop Warner to three star college recruit to the sixth overall draft pick. … Read more
7:00 AM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — Linebacker Jaelan Phillips of the Miami Dolphins is not any stranger to the highlight. The No. 3 highschool recruit within the Class of 2017 and a first-round choose by the Dolphins in 2021 has been in a high-profile place lengthy sufficient to know the accountability that comes with … Read more
ASHBURN — The Virginia Vols. have improved after underperforming in the first five matches of last season. Washington CommandersThe defense finally started to perform as it had hoped. This unit was once one of the weakest defenses in the league, but it became a strong one. For a good long time. Washington was just about … Read more