Pigskin grades Jags’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2016 draft.
UGA RB out with broken arm … Georgia has confirmed that junior RB Sony Michel is out for an indefinite period after he broke his arm, reportedly in an ATV accident over the weekend. The 5-10, 215-pound Michel underwent surgery earlier today and while a “a full recovery” is expected, there are no guarantees that he will be… Read More »
Pigskin grades Saints’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the New Orleans’ 2016 draft.
Emerging Sooners junior CB in more hot water … Rising Oklahoma junior CB Jordan Thomas was arrested early Thursday morning on charges of assault and battery, public intoxication and interference. The 5-11, 190-pound Thomas is considered to be a top 100 prospect for either the 2017 or 2018 drafts after he lead the Sooners with 5 picks last… Read More »
Wishes for a happy and safe holiday weekend … From everyone here at the GBN, best wishes for a very happy and safe Canada Day to all our Canuckster friends today and an equally happy and safe Independence Day weekend to everyone south of the border. Of course, there’s lots to celebrate, not the least of which is… Read More »
Pigskin grades da Bears’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the Chicago Bears’ 2016 draft.
Former Irish/Noles’ QB Golson heads north; signs with CFL’s Ti-Cats … Former Notre Dame and later Florida State QB Everett Golson, an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL draft, has been signed by Hamilton of the CFL and placed on the Ti-Cats’ practice roster. Golson started his college career with Notre Dame where he lead the Irish… Read More »
Training camp opening dates … Just a few more sleeps and we’ll be into July when NFL training camps open. Courtesy of Pro Football Focus here are the dates camps open for all 32 NFL teams.
Texans latest to sign top pick; three #1 still unsigned … Houston has reportedly signed former Notre Dame WR Will Fuller, the Texans’ opening round pick at the 2016 draft. Fuller, who was taken with the 21st player selected this past April, signed a4-year deal worth close to $11M with a club option for a 5th season. The… Read More »
Boiler DT to enter supp draft … ESPN is reporting that Purdue DT Ra’Zahn Howard will enter this summer’s supplemental draft. Howard is reportedly leaving school because of academic reasons. Howard, a three-year starter at Purdue, was suspended from the program in January and had indicated that he would be transferring. Howard, who is listed at 6-3, 325… Read More »
Pigskin grades Lions’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the Detroit Lions’ 2016 draft.
CFL season kicks off … The Canadian Football League kicks off its regular season later this evening with Hamilton traveling down the road to play in Toronto at 7:30 PM ET tonight. The rest of the CFL’s opening week schedule has Montreal playing in Winnipeg on Friday night at 8:30 PM ET, while there is a double header… Read More »
Former Sooner RB/KR confirms Missou transfer … Former Oklahoma RB and KR Alex Ross has confirmed that he is leaving the Sooners and transferring to Missouri where he will be eligible for the 2016 season as a graduate transfer. The 6-1, 227-pound Ross never got many snaps with the Sooners’ regular offense, but has been one of the… Read More »
Pigskin grades Bucs’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2016 draft.
Pack signs top pick … Green Bay announced the signing of former UCLA DT Kenny Clark, the team’s first-round pick at the 2016 draft, over the weekend. Clark was the last Packers’ draft pick to sign. Clark had also been one of just five 1st-round choices who had yet to sign. The remaining unsigned 2016 first-rounders include San… Read More »
Orange not the new orange for top FCS transfer … It turns out that former Delaware State DE Gabe Sherrod will not be transferring to Syracuse for his senior season after all. The 6-3, 255-pound Sherrod, who had 25 tackles for loss in 2015, the second most in FCS ranks last year, committed to Syracuse in March, but… Read More »
Irish WR Robinson retires … Notre Dame has announced that senior WR Corey Robinson has decided to give up football after suffering several concussions. The 6-5 Robinson, the son of former Navy Basketball Hall of Fame star David ‘The Admiral’ Robinson, was considered to be a future prospect earlier in his career, but his productivity and playing declined… Read More »
Pigskin grades Eagles’ draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2016 draft.
Pigskin grades Bengals draft … Speaking of Cincinnati’s draft (see below), GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the Bengals’ 2016 draft in the latest in his series of team draft profiles from this year’s draft.
Bengals sign 1st rounder; 5 #1s still unsigned … Earlier today, Cincinnati signed former Houston CB William Jackson, the team’s first round pick at the 2016 draft. The signing of Jackson, whom the Bengals selected with the 24th pick, leaves just 5 unsigned first rounders from this year’s draft including San Diego DE Joey Bosa, OLB Darron Lee… Read More »
Pigskin grades Raiders draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the 2016 draft of the Oakland Raiders one of the NFL’s rising teams.
Pigskin grades Jets! Jets! Jets! draft … In the latest in his series of team draft profiles from last month’s draft, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette takes a look at what he liked and didn’t like from the New York Jets’ 2016 draft.
Rams sign top pick, full draft class … Los Angeles has signed former California QB Jared Goff, the first player selected overall at the 2016 draft. The Rams made Goff the #1 pick this year after trading up from the 15th spot. Goff signed a standard 4-year deal with a club option for a 5th season. In fact,… Read More »
Broncos sign top pick … Defending Super Bowl champion Denver has become the latest team to sign its 2016 first round pick as the Broncos reportedly came to terms with former Memphis QB Paxton Lynch earlier this morning. Lynch, whom Denver traded up from the 31st to the 26th pick to acquire this past April, signed a standard… Read More »
Bills sign top pick … Buffalo has confirmed that they have signed DE Shaq Lawson, the team’s first-round pick at the 2016 draft. However, it will be awhile before the Bills get Lawson on the field as the former Clemson star, the 17th player selected at this year’s draft, recently had shoulder surgery to repair on old injury… Read More »
