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If the New York Giants are going to make any major free agent acquisitions, it appears that they should focus on relatively young, rising players who can cover gaps in their roster. Bryce Huff of the crosstown New York Jets, who is entering his 26th season and coming off a career-high 10.0 sack season, appears to be one such guy. And adding pass rush is a Giant need we’ve mentioned since last summer, compounded by Azeez Ojulari’s second consecutive injury-plagued season and Leonard Williams’ midseason trade to the Seattle Seahawks. Despite blitzing the second-most of any NFL team in 2023…

When the Bears selected Justin Fields in the first round three years ago, the entire city of Chicago celebrated. There was actual agreement: the team had finally gotten it right. After decades of ineptitude at the position, the team had found its man. Not nearly, it appears. Chicago, which has the No. 1 overall pick for the second year in a row, appears to be set to select a new quarterback in April. Caleb Williams is the clear favorite to be the first name called when the 2024 NFL Draft begins in Detroit, but other quarterback prospects Drake Maye and…

Ole Miss rifle has qualified for the NCAA Rifle Championship for the fourth year in a row, earning the sixth seed. The Rebels qualified for the 2023 NCAA Rifle Championships after shooting 4715, their best of the spring, in their qualification match against Memphis. Ole Miss finished with a total score of 9439.67 in the NCAA standings. The squad will fight on the highest platform in their sport, seeking to win the national championship, on March 8-9 at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia. During the season, Ole Miss faced three of the eight teams competing in the title game.…

If the 2024 season started today, the Detroit Lions would have a strong core of safeties, led by Kerby Joseph and Ifeatu Melifonwu. Throughout the 2023 season, Joseph and Melifonwu, as well as veteran Tracy Walker, had their fair share of positive moments. And the three defensive backs are expected to be productive for Detroit again this season. Thus, general manager Brad Holmes is not likely to address the safety position during the 2024 NFL Draft. However, if Holmes decides to acquire a safety in the April draft, here are three late-round candidates the team could consider. Malik Mustapha of…

Another free agent pitcher is allegedly off the market. The New York Mets have been linked to a number of free agents since the 2023 season ended. New York and owner Steve Cohen continue to have the most money, but they haven’t made a big statement this summer. New York is in a stronger position, but the team has improved without making expensive, flashy signings. The Mets have prioritized guys with upside on cheaper contracts. Brandon Woodruff, a two-time All-Star, appeared as a prospective choice but is no longer accessible. Woodruff will miss the 2024 season after undergoing shoulder surgery,…

The Milwaukee Brewers are a very calculated team, which means that their actions come with full awareness of the situation, including any consequences. Recently, it was reported that they agreed to bring free agent pitcher Brandon Woodruff back on a two-year contract, despite the fact that he may not be able to pitch in 2024 due to shoulder surgery this off-season. Why was Brandon Woodruff a free agent? Despite previously being under team control until the 2024 season, the Brewers choose to not tender Woodruff at the November deadline. This meant that they were not going to guarantee him a…

Aaron Hill, a former University of Minnesota linebacker, is the Packers’ new strength and conditioning coach. He spent the previous five seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur has made the final significant addition to his coaching staff this offseason, appointing Aaron Hill as the team’s strength and conditioning coach. The news was first reported by Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Hill spent the previous five seasons with the 49ers, working alongside Dustin Perry, the team’s head strength and conditioning coach. The 49ers acquired injured running back Christian McCaffrey at the 2022 trade deadline. McCaffrey…

Another free agent pitcher is allegedly off the market. The New York Mets have been linked to a number of free agents since the 2023 season ended. New York and owner Steve Cohen continue to have the most money, but they haven’t made a big statement this summer. New York is in a stronger position, but the team has improved without making expensive, flashy signings. The Mets have prioritized guys with upside on cheaper contracts. Brandon Woodruff, a two-time All-Star, appeared as a prospective choice but is no longer accessible. Woodruff will miss the 2024 season after undergoing shoulder surgery…

When Ole Miss signed Lane Kiffin in December 2019, the team was just coming off a bowl suspension and was looking to him to rebuild its program. Four full seasons later, it appears that he has fundamentally changed Ole Miss’s expectations and those of its fans for the program’s future. Every season Kiffin has been at Ole Miss, he and athletic director Keith Carter have reviewed his contract. It has been widely reported that other programs with available coaching positions in recent offseasons have rejected the thought of luring Kiffin to them. Who would blame them? That’s merely a reflection…

Brandon Woodruff became an unrestricted free agent this offseason when the Milwaukee Brewers non-tendered him. It was undoubtedly not a move that many had anticipated before the 2023 season began. After all, Woodruff finished seventh in the 2021 Cy Young Award voting and went 13-4 with a 3.05 ERA in 2022. In fact, a lot of people believed that the Brewers would have to deal him, much like they did when they dealt Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles. However, as negotiations between the Brewers and Burnes worsened, many began to suspect that Milwaukee could be able to extend Woodruff…