CFL playoffs get underway today … The Canadian Football League playoffs start later today with the Eastern and Western semi-final games. In the East, Hamilton will be in Montreal to play the Als with KO set for 3 PM, while Calgary will be in B.C. to face the Lions at 6:30 PM ET. The winners will play Toronto… Read More »
Duke QB Leonard out for ‘a while’ … It appears that the season could possibly be over for Duke QB Riley Leonard, who has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the current campaign, because of a toe injury suffered last weekend against Louisville.
Great weekend of college football coming up … The college season is heading into the homestretch with a terrific slate of games this weekend including contests that could very well decide both the SEC East and West, as well as a couple of virtual elimination games in the very tight Big XII. Here’s who we’ll be watching in… Read More »
Rook QB in Thursday nite spotlight … Interesting game on the Thursday night schedule as 3-4 Tennessee plays at 4-4 Pittsburgh with both teams needing the win to bolster their playoff chances. However, there is also an element of potential impact on the 2024 draft as the Titans will be starting rookie QB Will Levis who was outstanding… Read More »
As the QB turns: Post Hallowe’en edition … Just a couple of updates to yesterday’s report on QBs issues around the league that could ultimately impact the 2024 draft. Atlanta will reportedly start veteran journeyman Taylor Heinicke when the Falcons host Minnesota on Sunday. Heinicke replaces Desmond Ridder, the 2022 third rounder who has been starting up to… Read More »
Raiders axe coach, GM in late-night blood letting … It was Hallowe’en, but the LA Raiders may have taken it to a bit of an extreme firing both head coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Zeigler overnight. The Raiders also named Antonio Pierce as interim head coach and Champ Kelly as interim General Manager. Pierce spent the past… Read More »
Buckeyes’ #1 in first CFP playoff ranking … In a bit of a surprise, Ohio State was #1 when the first CFP playoff rankings were announced earlier this evening. The Buckeyes edged out two-time national champion Georgia for the top spot, with Michigan at #3, Florida State in at #4 and Washington at #5. At the same time,… Read More »
Bonus coverage … Apologies for the late heads up, but over on ESPN2 Buffalo will be playing Toledo at 7:30 PM ET. The Rockets have arguably the top prospect outside the ranks of the Power 5 schools in CB Quinyon Mitchell (#27, 6-0, 200) who is among the leaders in college football with 10 passes defended after picking… Read More »
Bills get vet CB Douglas from Pack in pick swap … Buffalo bolstered its somewhat beleagured secondary pretty much as the trading period ended by acquiring veteran CB Rasul Douglas from Green Bay. In exchange the teams will swap 2024 picks with Green Bay getting Buffalo’s 3rd rounder, while the Bills get a 5th from the Packers. And… Read More »
Lions get WR from Browns for future pick … Detroit has acquired veteran WR Donovan Peoples-Jones from Cleveland in exchange for a 6th round pick in 2025. Peoples-Jones, a former star at Michigan, had 8 receptions for the Browns this fall.
Buckeyes’ RB done for year … Ohio State RB Miyan Williams will miss the rest of the season after undergoing a ‘procedure’ to deal with a knee injury. Williams had been considered to be a possible later round pick at the upcoming draft, but has eligibility left and could return to school next fall. The good news for… Read More »
WashComs trade ‘other’ DE to Niners for 3rd … Washington completed its second big trade of the day sending DE Chase Young, the second player selected at the 2019 draft to San Francisco for a 3rd round pick in 2024. Earlier today the Commanders traded DE Montez Sweat to Chicago for a 2nd rounder next year.
Vikes recoup 6th rounder used in Dobbs deal; send OG to Jags … Minnesota wasted little time recouping the 6th round pick they sent to Arizona in order to acquire QB Josh Dobbs literally just minutes previously, by trading veteran OG Ezra Cleveland to Jacksonville for a 6th rounder in 2024.
Vikes get QB Dobbs from Cards … Minnesota filled the gap at QB created when Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles on Sunday by trading for veteran journeyman QB Josh Dobbs from Arizona. In exchange, the Cardinals will get a 6th round pick in 2024, while Minnesota also gets a conditional 7th rounder based on Dobbs playing time. Dobbs… Read More »
As the QB turns: Hallowe’en edition! … BOO! There are in fact, a number of impending moves at the QB position that could have a major impact on the 2024 draft selection order. For starters, Arizona, which is currently sitting on the #1 pick in next April’s first round, has reportedly benched Josh Dobbs; the early reports were… Read More »
WashComs deal DE Sweat to Bears for 2nd rounder … With the NFL trading deadline coming up in just under 4 hours, Washington has in fact dealt one of their DESs sending Montez Sweat to Chicago for a 2024 second-round pick. There had been speculation that the Bears were actually interested in Chase Young, the Commanders other DE,… Read More »
Weekly selection order updated … With another week on the NFL schedule in the books, the first-round selection order for the 2024 draft, were it to held this week has been updated.
Eagles send DT, future pick to Falcons for late pick … One more relatively minor deal to report as the clock ticks down toward the NFL’s trade deadline at 4 PM ET tomorrow afternoon. Philadelphia sent reserve DT Kentavius Sweet and a 7th round in 2025 to Atlanta in exchange for a 6th round pick this coming April.
Giants deal vet DT Williams to ‘Hawks for 2 picks … The Giants pretty much announced today that they will be sellers prior to tomorrow’s NFL trade deadline as they have reportedly dealt veteran DT Leo Williams to Seattle in exchange for a 2nd round pick in 2024 and a 5th in 2025. Williams had a terrific year… Read More »
When it snows, well it effing snows … We have never made it much of a secret that we have been long-time – and oft-suffering – NY Giants fans. Needless to say we didn’t get much sleep last night after yesterday’s most disheartening loss to the cross-town Jets in OT in a game that looked for all that… Read More »
Pigskin posts top 15 ahead of initial college playoff poll … Its actually a big week in the football world as in addition to the NFL’s trade deadline the first official college playoff rankings will be announced tomorrow. And to get a jump on the debate, our Pigskin Paul Guillemette has posted what he forsees as the top… Read More »
Trade deadline looming … The NFL trade deadline comes up tomorrow at 4 PM ET. For the moment, though, there isn’t a whole lot of buzz out of there about any impending deals. However, Minnesota could be in the market for a QB after Kirk Cousins was lost for the year with a torn Achilles in yesterday’s win… Read More »
Top 6 picks set for week as Cards lose and back back into top pick … After Carolina got its first win of the year by edging Houston 15-13 on a walk-off FG in one of today’s early games, Arizona moved up into the #1 pick in the opening round selection order for the 2024 draft, at least… Read More »
#1 versus #2 highlights weekly NFL schedule … It doesn’t happen all that often, but there’s a head-to-head match-up between the first two players selected at the 2024 draft when Houston plays at Carolina in an early game Sunday afternoon. Texans’ QB CJ Stroud was taken with the 2nd pick overall this past April, while the Panthers’ QB… Read More »
Vols CB done for year … Tennessee has announced that rising CB Kamal Hadden will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery. Hadden, who at 6-1, 200, has the kind of length that NFL DC’s covet, picked off three passes this fall, while breaking up a total of 11 to rank among FBS’ leaders.
