PHILADELPHIA In an era where running backs have been almost universally devalued, the counterpoint has been out in San Francisco. Because when the traded for in 2022 they instantly became an NFC power. And McCaffrey shook off years of struggles and revived his career.That's the template and the are hoping to follow. They might not build their offense around Barkley as much as the 49ers did with...

The 2015 schedule has been released. Fans acro s the world have already charted the exact path their respective teams will take to 14-2 (accounting for the trap game and close road lo s) and a victory.Take a deep breath. Smell that? The intoxicating scent in the air is that of optimism, and it's running high for all 32 teams.While each fanbase basks in the glow of a sumed future succe Los...

The trading deadline has come and gone in most fantasy leagues. All that remains is the final week of the regular season and then it's time for ! But as we end this season of Trade Calls, we turn it over to you to talk about some of the great deals you pulled off this season.This deal isn't terribly lopsided, but I'd certainly rather be on the Green/Lacy end of things. What's amazing is that...

The Bears reportedly have their next head coach in former Cowboys and Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.Chicago concluded interviews with Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles on Wednesday. The move notonly reflects a change in staffing, but also a philosophical departure from former head coach Matt Nagy's offensive background. Eberflus, who has coached defenses in the NFL since 2009,...

It looks like the "small" receiver is back en vogue.The NFL is a copycat league, with coaches and scouts feverishly scouring tape from previous seasons for the next trend that will help their teams win. And after reviewing the from last season, I see more teams relying on shorter receivers to anchor their pa sing games going forward.I'm sure fans of (6-foot-5), (6-2) and (6-3) would dispute...

The know there will be growing pains as quarterback Anthony Richardson develops his game, but one former NFL quarterback is out.During in the preseason finale against the on Thursday night, former quarterback Kurt Benkert has already made up his mind about the young quarterback.It took all of five drives from a preseason game for Benkert,a quarterback with the Green Bay Packers, to determine...

Thursday's health Bobby Cox Jersey and safety news from the world of football: that running back has decided to retire after he tried for two years to come back from a horrific knee injury while playing at South Carolina. former NFL running back Herschel Walker, who talked to troops at Travis Air Force Base about dealing with mental illne s. the team's cheerleaders, who have been nominated for...

When Americans gather to watch the on Sunday, the culinary choices may be as important as the final score. Because the event can stretch for more than four hours, that raises the risks of foodborne illne s if party hosts and guests aren't careful. Preparing and keeping foods at the right temperature, avoiding cro s contamination no double-dipping! and being mindful about leaving out perishable...

Our analysts are constantly talking to their NFL and college sources about players in the college game. Daniel Jeremiah, Bucky Brooks, Charles Davis and Gil Brandt share some of what NFL folks are discu sing in their circles in this space each week.The scoop: An NFC scout coming off a recent visit to UCLA says sophomore LB/RB Myles Jack is "the best player in the Pac-12." The evaluator raved...

It's 2020, it's Wednesday, and there's NFL football on tap. After two schedule changes, the will step onto Heinz Field to face the late Wednesday afternoon, six days after they were initially slated to face off. Despite their ma sive rash of COVID-19 cases, the Ravens will field a team that will try to hand Pittsburgh its first lo s of the season.Ravens players that will not be able to play in...