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Adam Patrick

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Adam has covered the NFL since 2013 for a number of online publications, including The Comeback, USA TODAY, Pro Football Spot, and Awful Announcing. In addition to his coverage for Yardbarker, he is also an Editor at FanSided where he covers the Minnesota Vikings for TheVikingAge.com.

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Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith receives huge endorsement from notable NFL QB

During a recent interview with CBS Sports, Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl quarterback Geno Smith made a bold prediction about freshman Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

How Jim Harbaugh's NFL departure has already derailed Michigan's 2024 season

Over the winter, Michigan lost time that could have been spent fishing in the transfer portal while waiting on Jim Harbaugh to decide on a potential NFL jump.

Marcus Freeman reveals big reason why Notre Dame was upset in Week 2

During his weekly news conference on Monday, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman shared why he thinks the Fighting Irish suffered a massive upset in Week 2 to Northern Illinois.

Small school has chance to make history again in Week 2 matchup vs. Clemson

Clemson is coming off an embarrassing 34-3 loss to Georgia last week, and if the Tigers want to avoid an 0-2 start to their season, they'll have to defend home turf against a team that knows a thing or two about pulling off upsets.

LSU veteran RB done for rest of 2024 season after practice injury

According to ESPN's Mark Schlabach, John Emery Jr. suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, ending his season with the Tigers.

Is Deion Sanders returning to coach Florida State in 2025 realistic?

Expectations for the 2024 campaign were high for Florida State before the school began its schedule with an 0-2 record.

USC makes huge leap in latest top 25 polls after big win over LSU

After a wild Week 1 of the 2024 college football season, the latest AP and Coaches polls were released on Tuesday, and the team that made the biggest jump from the preseason rankings is USC.

Syracuse HC Fran Brown has lofty aspirations for his team

During a recent interview with CuseSportsTalk.com, new Syracuse head coach Fran Brown was asked what he defines as a successful season as a head coach.

Texas A&M legend returning to campus for big showdown vs. Notre Dame

Saturday's matchup between the Aggies and the Fighting Irish will be just the sixth meeting between the two schools since 1987.

Georgia defender beat out by SEC phenom for top spot in 2025 NFL Draft rankings

Both players are likely going to be compared to each other throughout the upcoming college season and during the predraft process next year if both choose to enter the 2025 NFL Draft.

Upcoming matchup for Florida State could shatter school's 2024 dreams

Florida State should be very, very careful with Boston College on Labor Day.

Former Alabama safety named best newcomer in college football

ESPN's Max Olson and Eli Lederman released their list of the top 100 newcomers in college football on Monday. 

Former SEC head coach shares shocking 2024 prediction about Georgia

Former Florida head coach and current ESPN analyst Dan Mullen recently shared his predictions for how he thinks the SEC standings will look in the upcoming 2024 season, and he has Texas, not Georgia, finishing atop the conference.

Alabama HC responds to accusation that team 'stole' kicker from MAC school

The Alabama coach addressed recent comments that the Crimson Tide "illegally recruited" the kicker from the MAC school.

Oregon QB has great chance to break two NCAA passing records in 2024

In what will likely be his only season as a member of the Oregon Ducks football program, quarterback Dillon Gabriel has the potential to become the NCAA's all-time leader in career passing yards and career touchdown passes.

Big Ten laughingstock predicted to have best finish in a decade

Not since 2014 has Rutgers football finished a season with at least eight victories. But this year's team could change that.

Lions great disrespected in recent all-time RB ranking

On Thursday, The 33rd Team's Dan Pizzuta shared his list of the top 10 running backs in NFL history

Aaron Rodgers, Trevor Lawrence ahead of Jordan Love in recent top-100 list

Love showed up on the list in the No. 87 spot behind 13 other quarterbacks.

Bears' latest signing could be bad news for 2022 draft pick

Most were already expecting Jones to have to fight for a roster spot in Chicago's training camp this summer. But with the Bears' latest signing, the difficulty of that fight seems like it's much higher.

Insider reveals why NFL gave Falcons a light punishment for tampering

Given that Atlanta violated the NFL's anti-tampering policy with its pursuit of more than just one free agent this offseason, some believed the league would've come down harder on the team.

Why the Jaguars decided to give QB Trevor Lawrence massive payday

If Trevor Lawrence can reach an elite performance level on the field within a year or two, or even by the start of the 2024 season, his new extension could look like a bargain.

Packers are expected to extend Jordan Love soon, but how much will he be paid?

With multiple rumors and reports about a possible extension for him being a hot topic of discussion throughout most of the 2024 offseason, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love shared on Tuesday if he expects to agree to a new deal with the team before the start of training camp in a few weeks.

Health already becoming a concern for this rookie Panthers WR

Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette was a non-participant during the team's minicamp practice on Tuesday because of a hamstring injury that he is currently dealing with.

New Titans DC expands on team's change in defensive approach

After the Tennessee Titans defense ranked 23rd in the NFL in expected points added in 2023, new defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson declared back in February that the team's defense will "be violent in their approach" during the upcoming 2024 season.

Why the Bears re-signed a 40-year-old tight end

On Monday, the Chicago Bears announced the return of tight end Marcedes Lewis, who will be playing in his 19th season in the NFL since entering the league back in 2006 as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars.