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Luke Getsy, the Raiders’ new offensive coordinator, will call plays in Las Vegas. But who will he call plays for during the 2024 season? It remains to be seen. While the Raiders could try to sign a free agent quarterback like Kirk Cousins or Baker Mayfield, the consensus around the league is that they will draft someone. But who might be available in Round One? In a recent mock draft, Matt Miller of ESPN had the Raiders picking Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy at No. 13. Here’s his explanation for selecting Las Vegas: Tom Telesco is the Raiders’ new general manager,…

Owen Tippett began his professional career as the Florida Panthers’ first-round pick in 2017. Tippett was largely unsuccessful in Florida, scoring no more than seven goals in portions of three seasons with the Panthers. Tippett, on the other hand, has emerged as a star with the Philadelphia Flyers, setting career highs in goals (27) and assists (22) last season and signing an eight-year, $49.6 contract extension late last month. Tippett, who has missed four games in a row due to a lower-body ailment, hopes to return to the lineup on Tuesday night when the Flyers host his former team, the…

According to 247 Sports, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff have assembled the nation’s top transfer portal class for 2024, and they appear to be far from done. According to our sources, three big men—two offensive linemen and one defensive lineman—have arrived for a visit. EDGE BJ Green of Arizona State and offensive lineman Nate Kalepo of Washington are in town, as expected, along with a surprise visitor, former Washington starting offensive guard Julius Buelow. BJ Green Green, an edge out of Arizona State, recently committed to Washington out of the portal, but now that Huskies former…

In a recent revelation that sparked debate among fans and pundits alike, Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow gave insights into his thoughts on the future, both on and off the field. Ragnow expressed a desire to reconnect with his personal identity outside of football, citing the physical and emotional toll the game takes, underlining the importance of prioritizing his well-being alongside his obligations as a husband and father. What Did Brad Holmes Say? On Monday, Lions General Manager Brad Holmes reacted to questions regarding Ragnow’s future with a promise of patience and understanding, emphasizing the organization’s prioritization of its…

According to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, the Brewers have reached an agreement with free agency righty Jakob Junis (X link). The deal, which is pending a medical, includes a one-year, $7MM guarantee for the Wasserman client, according to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. Junis’ salary will be $4 million next season, with a $3 million buyout on a 2025 mutual option. He’s projected to begin the season in Milwaukee’s starting rotation. Junis entered the open market for the first time following a quietly excellent platform performance. The 31-year-old reliever worked 86 innings in 40 appearances for the Giants last year.…

The Chicago Bears have the answer to the NFL’s second-biggest issue, after who will be the next Super Bowl champion: who will be the top choice in the 2024 draft? General manager Ryan Poles has roughly three months to decide who that player will be, or whether he wants to hand over that decision to another organization in exchange for a king’s ransom. However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated on the “Pat McAfee Show” on Monday, February 5, that the majority of the league feels Poles has already made his decision – and it does not bode well for starting quarterback…

Jayden Maiava, a former UNLV quarterback, made a significant commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs yesterday. Despite the fact that Carson Beck was returning for another season, Maiava was poised to take over one of the greatest programs in the country, but he changed his mind at the last minute and declared that he would be attending USC.Georgia Bulldogs lose quarterback. Jayden Maiava To USC. The quarterback room in Athens appears to be a bit thin. Maiava abruptly announced that he will attend USC instead, surprising many. It indicates that even after a verbal commitment, nothing is official. Players can still…

Auburn’s talented center When Johni Broome met Morgan Freeman this past Saturday, he was taken aback and wished he could go back in time and introduce himself differently. Morgan Freeman, an award-winning actor and famous Ole Miss basketball supporter, stood out among the 9,631 people in the SJB Pavilion on Saturday. More often than not, if there’s a big game in Oxford, he’ll be sitting courtside dressed in Rebel gear. Although many were likely unaware of Freeman’s connection to the program outside of Ole Miss fanbase and circles, given his Mississippi residency, many saw him this past Saturday following an…

Ali Lauitiiti, a club veteran, has recently became the new chaplain for the One New Zealand Warriors while also beginning his own endeavor, Kofe Bro, a mobile coffee cart business. What began as a family side hustle quickly became a passion project and a fixture at the Go Media Stadium parking lot, with Kofe Bro mixing Lauitiiti’s love of coffee with the opportunity to engage with his kids. It’s a great thing for me and my family to bond over, but being associated with the Warriors in my new work has allowed me to cross the two hobbies on occasion,…

The Senior Bowl has concluded for 2024, which means that Mock Draft season has officially begun. We’ll be doing our annual Mock Draft Database beginning after the Scouting Combine, like we always do, but we’ll also be looking at some of the many mocks floating around the internet to see what people expect the Minnesota Vikings to do at this year’s selection meeting. Behind the amazing E$PN fence, longtime NFL scout Matt Miller has a two-round, post-Senior Bowl mock for everyone to look at. In this mock with no trade ups, the consensus top three quarterbacks are gone in the…