The Atlanta Falcons shook things up. The Falcons, who signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal earlier this offseason, selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the draft’s first stunner Thursday night. Cousins is 35 years old and coming off an Achilles tear, so maybe this is a security blanket. But Cousins did sign for $180 million with $100 million …
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Joe Alt, consensus top tackle in 2024 NFL Draft, hints at reason Titans could be great fit
Quarterback hype has dominated most of the NFL Draft’s storylines heading into Thursday, when the top four picks in the first round could end up being QBs. But quarterbacks are nothing without a sturdy offensive line. And the first player expected to be taken at that position is Notre Dame’s Joe Alt. Alt, the consensus top offensive tackle in this …
Read More »JJ McCarthy hints to where he might be taken in 2024 NFL Draft: 'I have somewhat of an idea'
Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, a national title winner this past collegiate season, has been the quarterback who rose up everyone’s draft board leading into Thursday night’s start of the 2024 NFL Draft. He’s a true wild card, with rumors swirling that he could go as high as No. 2 to the Washington Commanders, or a team like the Denver Broncos or …
Read More »Cardinals star Kyler Murray locked in on team's No. 4 pick in NFL Draft: 'I know who I want'
Kyler Murray, the star quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals, couldn’t be more focused on the 2024 NFL Draft. “I don’t know if there’s another quarterback in the league more locked in than me,” he told Fox News Digital Monday, three days before the first round of this year’s highly anticipated draft begins in Detroit. Each year, Murray studies the different …
Read More »Zach Wilson's mom eager for son's 'fresh new start' after reported trade from Jets
Zach Wilson’s mother, Lisa, appeared to be optimistic about her son’s future on Monday as the quarterback was reportedly traded from the New York Jets to the Denver Broncos. Lisa Wilson re-posted the news that her son was going to be vying for a spot on a new team for the 2024 season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON …
Read More »Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa recalls 'fears and doubts' about slipping out of 1st round in 2020 NFL Draft
Tua Tagovailoa was a quarterback every team wanted before the start of the 2019 college football season, which would eventually be his last with the Alabama Crimson Tide. “Tank for Tua” was in full swing. But a serious hip injury and a broken nose against Mississippi State threw his draft stock awry. Not to mention, the beginning of the coronavirus …
Read More »Ex-NFL star against rookie QBs being thrown 'into the fire' as Caleb Williams likely to go No 1 to Bears
The Chicago Bears made the move to trade Justin Fields earlier in the offseason, which signaled they were likely going to take Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Former NFL star Shawne Merriman appeared on OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich” on Monday and said he didn’t agree with trading Fields, who …
Read More »Marvin Harrison Jr's legendary father wishes NFL Draft prospect had 1 thing in his game
Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr. will likely see his son taken early in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Marvin Harrison Jr. starred at Ohio State for the last two seasons, where he was a two-time All-American. He had more than 1,200 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in each of the last two years on …
Read More »Bo Nix not worried about what pick he's taken with in NFL Draft: 'Tom Brady was picked very far back'
“Quarterback heavy” is a term used to describe the 2024 NFL Draft prospect class, where the top three picks – maybe even four – are expected to be used on potential franchise signal callers. Those names have been discussed a bunch. USC’s Caleb Williams has been deemed the unanimous No. 1 overall pick to the Chicago Bears, while LSU Heisman …
Read More »Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. pitches himself to NFL GMs in moving letter ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
Michael Penix Jr. will hear his name called this week to join an NFL team, one that could be looking to him to be their next franchise quarterback. This 2024 NFL Draft is stuffed with quarterback talent, with many expected to be taken in the first round. But with names like Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniel, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy …
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