Many expected the preseason to be a showcase for Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., especially given the rookie isn’t expected to see the field during the regular season. Penix is viewed as NFL-ready at 24. But with Kirk Cousins ahead of him on the depth chart in Atlanta, the preseason could have been the time […]
Paul Skenes stats: Tracking Pirates pitcher's Cy Young and NL Rookie of the Year chances
Paul Skenes entered the All-Star break seemingly on top of the baseball world, earning the starting pitcher designation for the NL and surging to Cy Young contention despite spending the first six weeks of the season in the minors. Skenes hasn’t necessarily fallen from grace. In fact, his numbers remain some of the best of […]
Bengals beat writer has interesting take on rookie pass catchers
Preseason football is a time for teams to get things figured out. Not just the makeup of their rosters for the next season, but the new wrinkles in the offense and defense, integrating new players into the system, and figuring out the pecking orders at each position. That last point is going to be interesting […]
49ers standout rookie named 'draft day steal' amid excellent preseason
The San Francisco 49ers have sky-high hopes for their offense in 2024. And any great unit must be strong up front. Though the 49ers are generally regarded as having one of the stronger offensive lines around the National Football League, the right side was noticeably weaker than the left in 2023. Quarterback Brock Purdy is […]
Who is Joe Milton III? Meet big-arm Patriots rookie quarterback making waves during 2024 NFL preseason
A new era of Patriots football is underway, and New England might have a completely revamped quarterback room. Head coach Jerod Mayo already pledged his allegiance to veteran Jacoby Brissett as the Patriots’ Week 1 starter. New England selected North Carolina star Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, […]