Mangum-Detmer relationship key to new era of BYU football - USA TODAY PROVO, Utah (AP) — Kalani Sitake is the popular new coach at BYU, but Ty Detmer and Tanner Mangum were swarmed by the two biggest crowds following the spring game Saturday. Detmer, the Heisman-winning quarterback turned offensive coordinator, and Mangum, the Cougars' current hot-shot signal-caller, will be linked the next three … [Read more...]

Cleveland Browns sign RG III, not Manziel II: Bill Livingston (photos) - cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio --The Browns have signed a former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from Texas who made big plays with his legs in college, was estranged from some of his teammates in the NFL, and in the end couldn't beat out a couple of journeymen for the job. Haven't we seen this before? Relax, he's not … [Read more...]

Todd McShay NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Bengals still going wide receiver - Cincy Jungle Tom Pennington/Getty Images There's pretty much no question the Bengals will draft a receiver with one of their first two picks this year, and they'd probably like to take one in Round 1. Corey Coleman continues to be a popular name for pick No. 24. A new day, a new mock draft. But like many before today, Todd … [Read more...]

Todd McShay's latest mock draft: If I ran the Cowboys I'd draft a QB, but ... - Dallas Morning News Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys calls a play in the first quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 13, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay came out with his latest mock … [Read more...]

2016 NFL Draft player breakdown: Noah Spence - Big Cat Country Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Noah Spence is a gifted pass rusher, but he shouldn't be the Jaguars pick at No. 5 overall. Here's why. The Jacksonville Jaguars desperately need a defensive end to allow last-year's first-round pick Dante Fowler the ability to roam around the defense and play multiple positions. Putting the burden of … [Read more...]

Carson Wentz's NFL draft range: QB a fit for Browns, Cowboys - NFL.com The pre-draft process is an intel-gathering mission on prospective employees. And although certain prospects tend to attract groupthink in the scouting community, others generate the varied opinions that come from 32 different franchises with 32 unique approaches to talent evaluation. Former NFL player and scout Bucky … [Read more...]

Keidel: Don't Hate On Fitzpatrick For Trying To Get Paid - CBS Local By Jason Keidel» More ColumnsThere’s an odd duality among sports fans that eludes this fan. When I suggested the Jets retain Ryan Fitzpatrick no matter the cost, I was jumped by a pack of online gangsters, who hurled every foul vowel my way. But you don’t have to be a Twitter troll or online tough guy to share this odd view … [Read more...]

Atlanta's magic trick - ESPN 9:46 AM ET print It must be a strange thing to discover magic, and then lose it -- an absence you can feel, but not explain or understand. It's a transition the Atlanta Hawks are living through, and it has competing impulses roiling within them: the urge to recapture the collective mind-meld of last season's 60-win symphony, set against a more rational … [Read more...]

NFL plans to create a standard for gloves - NBCSports.com Getty ImagesThe NFL will indeed be taking a closer look at the effectiveness of gloves. Specifically, the league will look at whether the gloves are too effective. “There are no standards right now,” NFL executive V.P. of football operations Troy Vincent said during Thursday’s conference call regarding the proposed rule changes for 2016. … [Read more...]

Source: Dallas Cowboys have private workout scheduled with QB Dak Prescott on Monday - Dallas Morning News FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2015, file photo, Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott (15) looks to pass against North Carolina State during the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Former Mississippi State quarterback and NFL draft prospect Prescott was arrested and charged … [Read more...]