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Trevor Woods

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Trevor Woods covers the Los Angeles Chargers and AFC West for Yardbarker. Trevor also covers the Michigan Wolverines for SB Nation, including coverage at the NFL Combine, Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, and National Championship. You can find him on X at @WoodsFootball.

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Christian McCaffrey looks 'game-ready,' primed for prolific season

The 49ers struck gold when they traded for then-Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey last October.   In 11 regular season games of action for the Niners, McCaffrey rushed for 746 yards and six touchdowns and hauled in 52 receptions for 464 yards and four scores.

Sean Payton touts speed, ball skills of Broncos TE

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton knows offensive talent, and he has a tight end in Greg Dulcich who will be used all over the field this season. 

Colts WR weighs in on Richardson, Minshew QB competition

Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce is looking to build off a productive rookie season, and he'll be doing so with a new starting QB within a new offensive scheme.

Commanders receiver says QB Sam Howell 'running the show'

The Washington Commanders have a quarterback competition on their hands and it looks like the young gun currently has the upper hand. It's second year-QB Sam Howell going at it with eight-year veteran Jacoby Brissett.

Daniel Jones impressed by Darren Waller's versatility

The New York Giants have a new weapon on offense and a major upgrade at the tight end position in Darren Waller. It sounds like he's making a good impression on his new teammates.

Anthony Richardson doing 'next-level stuff' at Colts practice

Indianapolis Colts rookie QB Anthony Richardson has impressed his coaches even at this early stage in his development.

Russell Wilson feeling 'lean and mean' entering summer

Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson is hitting early summer practices hard as he tries to improve on a lost 2022-23 season.

Chargers stars aim to ensure 'nightmare' playoff loss 'doesn't happen again'

The Los Angeles Chargers had one of the most surreal collapses in playoff history last season, and Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa are doing everything they can to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Bucs QB Kyle Trask is throwing with 'conviction'

Amid a quarterback battle with Baker Mayfield, it sounds as though Trask has been impressing some of his teammates.

Bills HC: Josh Allen adjusting style to 'play smarter,' stay healthy

Bills head coach Sean McDermott believes in order for Allen to take his game to another level he must become a great decision-maker. 

Bengals teammates praise QB Joe Burrow: 'Whatever it is, he's got it'

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow is already making a positive impression on new teammates. The way Burrow won them over? By being himself.

Cubs' latest roster moves show they won't accept mediocrity

The Chicago Cubs have been on a losing skid, dropping eight of their last ten games heading into Friday night. In response, Chicago's front office is being proactive and sending unproductive players packing. 

Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo an upgrade whether Davante Adams realizes it or not

Davante Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders last season, and while Adams had a stellar year and received an All-Pro nod, the team had a poor 6-11 record.

Seahawks HC excited about intangibles of dual-threat rookie QB

Geno Smith is firmly entrenched as QB1 for the Seattle Seahawks after signing a three-year extension in March. However, the pecking order at quarterback behind Smith is very much up in the air.

Rams GM details vision for Stetson Bennett

When the Los Angeles Rams drafted Stetson Bennett in Round 4 of the NFL Draft, they weren't just taking a flier on a QB.

How Will Levis plans to gain the trust of Titans HC Mike Vrabel

The Tennessee Titans selected Will Levis with the No. 33 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, and now the former Kentucky QB is getting thrown into the fire in Tennessee's rookie minicamp.

Josh Allen isn't changing his approach with Aaron Rodgers in AFC East

The Buffalo Bills and New York Jets are set to face off in the Monday Night Football opener on September 11. It will be a great quarterback matchup between Aaron Rodgers and gunslinger Josh Allen.

Panthers rolling with Andy Dalton over Bryce Young as Week 1 starter would be major mistake

While Dalton can be a good mentor off the field for Young, there's nothing that indicates he can help the Panthers win this fall.

Chicago Cubs set to call up top prospect, HR-smashing 1B

Matt Mervis has been off to a hot start for the Iowa Cubs this season, mashing six home runs in 24 games with a .286 average and a great .402 on-base percentage.

Chargers OC thinks Quentin Johnston's versatility is 'really special'

The Los Angeles Chargers drafted TCU wideout Quentin Johnston with the No. 21 overall pick in the NFL Draft last week. 

Adjusting to pitch clock proves to be tough task for Bryce Harper

Although Harper is dismayed by the new rules, he also realizes he'll have to adapt or get left behind. Time waits for no man, even in baseball.

Cardinals' fifth-rounder thinks he's best QB in draft class

There's no denying Tune had a great collegiate career, including 4,074 passing yards and 40 touchdown passes last season with Houston.

Bills RB Latavius Murray explains 'different element' he brings to backfield

Murray, 33, is at the tail end of his career but still thinks he has something to offer a Super Bowl-contending team like the Bills. 

Zach Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker could become Beast Mode 2.0 for Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks drafted UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet in Round 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. He could combine with incumbent Kenneth Walker to create a scary backfield in Seattle.

Packers HC impressed by fifth-round selection QB Sean Clifford

The Green Bay Packers traded Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets earlier this week and Jordan Love is expected to take the reins as Green Bay's next starter. With the only other QB on the roster being journeyman Danny Etling, Green Bay decided to draft Penn State's Sean Clifford in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.