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Florida’s offensive line is the focus of all attention as the Gators go through spring practice. After adding four freshmen and two transfers, the unit will look very different in 2024. Jake Slaughter, Austin Barber, and Damieon George, who started 27 games last season, return for the Gators. George had 11 starts at tackle in 2023 but switched to guard this offseason, where Rob Sale believes he is more suited. Gator Country brings you everything offensive line coach Rob Sale had to say after Florida’s third spring practice. . Offensive line, construction of it? “I agree they are a hungry…

The Detroit Lions are coming off a successful 2023-24 season. However, the team faced a difficult decision regarding one of its important contributors. According to Adam Schefter, the Lions dismissed 29-year-old cornerback Cameron Sutton from the roster on Thursday following his arrest for domestic violence. Police in Florida reportedly searched for Sutton for over two weeks after issuing an arrest warrant for his alleged participation in a domestic violence case. According to ESPN, Sutton is facing charges of domestic violence by strangulation. After gathering information, the Lions decided to part ways with the cornerback. Cameron Sutton ends year-long stint with…

Since transferring from Cardinal Gibbons to St. Thomas Aquinas earlier this year, in-state Edge Richard Scott has received increased interest from colleges. Following the move, a flurry of fresh offers were given, with the Florida Gators entering the picture in February when he visited for their final Junior Day before the start of the winter ‘Dead Period’. It was his first trip to Florida, and he wanted to learn more about what the institution had to offer, as well as how the coaches and staff worked there. Their facilities was very amazing. Everything is simply so wonderful. I like the…

San Francisco’s defensive front will look very different in 2024, with multiple playmakers signing in the initial wave of free agency and the subsequent departures of key rotational players from the previous season. The 49ers made a few early moves, including acquiring veteran edge rusher Leonard Floyd, who signed a two-year contract with the team on Monday. Floyd most recently played for the Buffalo Bills (2023), but he also spent time with the Los Angeles Rams (2020-2022) and Chicago Bears (2016-2019). During a Tuesday radio appearance on 95.7 The Game, NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger described Floyd as a “quality” addition…

The Houston Astros have passed up on another free agent starting pitcher. This time it was against their division opponents, the Texas Rangers. According to The Athletic, the Rangers signed former Philadelphia Phillies starter Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $4.5 million contract with up to $2.5 million in incentives. The Astros reportedly expressed interest in Lorenzen after losing Blake Snell to the San Francisco Giants, who signed the two-time Cy Young champion to a two-year, $62 million contract. A price that Houston was unwilling to pay. Now that Lorenzen is off the board, they may turn to someone like Mike…

This offseason, the Green Bay Packers will almost surely add to their defensive roster. It began with Safety Xavier McKinney, and it is unlikely to finish there. The entirely new defensive coaching staff will continue to bring in as much talent as possible. However, one player is already under contract and may have emerged as a starter for this defense in 2024. The Green Bay Packers May Already Have Their Starter On Defense Ezoic According to Wendell Ferreria of A-Z Sports: Green Bay dismissed De’Vondre Campbell, leaving Quay Walker as the team’s lone consolidated off-ball linebacker. The decision not to…

For the second year in a row, owner Sheila Hamp and the Detroit Lions have proposed four rule changes for the NFL’s multi-billion dollar industry. This offseason, the Lions have prioritized making amendments to the NFL’s list of rules for the 2024 season, in addition to taking the next step as a franchise. Here’s a look at 1.) Teams can receive a third challenge by winning just one of their first two challenges. Presently, NFL teams have two challenges at their disposal during a game, and can earn a third by winning each of their first two challenges. With this…

Sherrone Moore, the Michigan Wolverines’ new football coach, is surprisingly underpaid. Moore’s current annual pay, $5.5 million, is less than half that of the sport’s top coach. Moore’s compensation isn’t even close to making the top ten. Nonetheless, it’s easy to argue that Sherrone Moore should be the highest-paid coach in college football. Moore has just signed a five-year contract worth $5.5 million per year to coach the Michigan Wolverines. In comparison, Ohio State’s Ryan Day, whose team lost to Michigan the previous three years, will make an estimated $10.2 million each year, over double Given the value of…

After visiting the Florida Gators earlier this month, Cincinnati (OH) Anderson three-star tight end Caden Piening expressed plans to meet and work out dates to return to UF for an official visit. A few weeks after making that statement, he and tight ends coach Russ Callaway have scheduled a return visit for the weekend of June 14-16. It will be his second visit to Florida, assuming he is able to return. Callaway has been the primary recruiter for Piening. They’ve stayed in touch since he was offered in late January. The unofficial visit gave the two the opportunity to sit…

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes does not visit many draft hopefuls’ pro days, but one Southeastern Conference institution piqued the interest of multiple NFL GMs and head coaches. According to sources, five general managers attended Alabama’s pro day, including those from the Lions, Steelers, Bills, Titans, and Packers. Head coaches from the Raiders, Cowboys, Steelers, and Titans were also seen watching workouts of numerous potential draft picks who played for the Crimson Tide. Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry wowed the crowd with a hand-timed 40-yard sprint performance of 4.43 to 4.47 seconds. “It was unusual to me because I didn’t feel…