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Caleb Downs of Alabama and Malaki Starks playing in the same secondary—is that even possible? Kirby Smart, the coach at Georgia, can, and it just could work out for him. According to numerous published stories quoting sources, Downs, a freshman from Mill Creek High School who was named to the Crimson Tide’s first team All-American this past season, was allegedly “preparing to enter the transfer portal” on Wednesday. In the 2023 recruiting cycle, Downs’ final two destinations were the Bulldogs and Ohio State. By all accounts, Smart and the Bulldogs have remained cordial with Downs’ family in the interim. Following…

The Green Bay Packers appear to have a bright future already. Following Aaron Rodgers’ departure, the team continued as usual. In actuality, they improved on their previous season’s record, qualified for the postseason, and have already eliminated the NFC’s #2 seed. Jordan Love, the quarterback, had an incredible second half to the season and into the playoffs. One report that is now making the rounds could benefit Love by improving his defense. The Green Bay Packers Land 2-Time Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman In Latest Report According to Alex Kay of Bleacher Report: The Washington Commanders are a good bet to be…

Tyler Baron, a defensive end, had numerous premium suitors when he first accessed the transfer site on December 8. He made the swift decision to move to Oxford, Mississippi, to play for the Ole Miss Rebels alongside his old teammate Tamarion McDonald. But a few weeks later, Mcdonald renounced his vow and switched his allegiance to the Louisville Cardinals, and now Baron has made the same decision. Baron was a major bright spot for the Vols in 2023, totaling 28 tackles, six sacks, and a fumble recovery. He was their second-best pass rusher after James Pearce Jr. and gave them major momentum…

On January 17, 2024, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed 17 players to reserve/future contracts as part of an aggressive roster-building effort. A combination of proven and exciting players are part of the signing frenzy, with wide receiver Marquez Callaway standing out among the others. Marquez Callaway: A Promising Addition Callaway, an accomplished player who led the New Orleans Saints in receiving yards and touchdowns during the 2021 season, was not previously part of the Steelers’ practice squad. He brings a rich history of play from his time with the Saints, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders. Over the course of his…

Head coach of Ole Miss Lane Kiffin is no stranger to internet trolling; he frequently makes vague barbs at other SEC schools. Throughout the past few weeks, he has been especially vocal about Texas A&M, Alabama, Auburn, and Texas A&M during the offseason. On Wednesday, he made the Crimson Tide his new target after using a straightforward tweet to instill dread in the hearts of #RollTideNation. Alabama supporters are currently going through a difficult time due to Nick Saban’s sudden retirement. Many are unsure of what to do now that their fearless leader has left the program. The university moved…

Amorion Walker found a new place to live really quickly. After committing to play for the University of Mississippi in 2024, the Michigan defensive back took six days to submit his name to the NCAA transfer site. Walker revealed the news on Wednesday, not long after declaring in the open that he had entered the gateway. There are still two years for the 6-foot-3, 180-pound Walker to be eligible. He would be eligible to play right away under the amended NCAA regulations. The Ponchatoula, La., came to Michigan as a three-star prospect and played both ways as a true freshman…

The Chicago Bears’ assistant coaching search has been officially underway for nearly a week, and if you’ve missed any updates or speculations, check out our tracker right here. After removing numerous offensive coaches from the staff, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus have yet to appoint anyone, although the longest vacancy on the staff is on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive coordinator Alan Williams stepped away from the Bears nearly four months ago, so Eberflus took up play-calling responsibilities. Under his coordination, the defense made marked improvements over Williams’ time calling the defense, but ‘Flus…

Ohio State presented new athletic director Ross Bjork, who will succeed Gene Smith as he enters retirement. Bjork has more than a decade of experience as an athletic director, having worked at Western Kentucky (2010-12), Ole Miss (2012-19), and Texas A&M (2019-24). He will become the eighth athletic director in the university’s history. Smith’s 19-year career in Columbus will end in June, with Bjork taking over on July 1. What OSU President Ted Carter had to say • Carter didn’t start his role until Jan. 1 but was kept in communication with what was happening. Said he was “firmly involved” from…

Dan Campbell, the Detroit Lions’ head coach, recently expressed his deep regard for Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield as they prepare for their divisional playoff matchup. Campbell was deeply impressed by Mayfield’s dedication and commitment to his teammates, which he demonstrated by assisting them during their draft preparations despite his own demanding schedule. Mayfield, the number one choice in 2018, has faced numerous hurdles in the NFL, including a release from the Cleveland Browns and a subsequent shuffle among multiple clubs before settling with the Buccaneers. Parallel Paths and Praise Highlighting the strikingly similar trajectories both he and Mayfield…

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is scheduled to be a free agent this summer, and the Chicago Bears are among the betting favorites to sign him. According to Bet California, the Bears are tied with the Denver Broncos with the fourth-best odds (+1000) to sign Ekeler next offseason. The Chargers are the favorites to re-sign him (+350), but if that doesn’t happen, some oddsmakers believe the Bears could sneak in The only teams with better odds to sign the dual-threat back are the Baltimore Ravens (+700) and Philadelphia Eagles (+700). “Outside of those two Mid-Atlantic teams, keep an eye on the Denver Broncos and…