We have spent some of the Spring and early part of Summer looking at the best-returning players, by position, by conference. We have even already looked at the best returning Pac-12 running backs. To qualify for the list, you have to be returning to the conference. Transferring from one school to another within the conference still gets you qualified. Coming from outside the … [Read more...] about Best Returning Quarterbacks in the Pac 12
Archives for June 2023
Texans’ secondary considered bottom-5 group in the NFL
Pro Football Focus is at it again, and this time the Houston Texans secondary is firmly in their sights. According to John Kosko from PFF, the Texans’ secondary is ranked No. 28 across the league, rounding out the bottom-5. Cornerbacks Derek Stingley, Steven Nelson, Desmond King, and safeties Jalen Pitre and Jimmie Ward were penciled in as the starters. The Texans’ unit graded … [Read more...] about Texans’ secondary considered bottom-5 group in the NFL
Yainer Díaz’s Performance Warrants Consistent Playing Time
Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports For the second time this week, I am delaying my Cristian Javier follow-up post. It isn’t necessarily about not having it ready. My research, more or less, is complete. All that remains is a bit of formatting and copying it over to the portal that we use when publishing here at TCB. Rather, the delay this time is due to a bit of roster news … [Read more...] about Yainer Díaz’s Performance Warrants Consistent Playing Time
Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez to compete in Home Run Derby in Seattle next month
This year’s Home Run Derby now has a hometown favorite. Seattle’s Julio Rodríguez is in. Rodríguez finished second last year in the event to Juan Soto. He said Friday it’s a no-brainer to participate in front of his home fans. The All-Star game is July 11 in Seattle. The Home Run Derby is the previous day. Rodríguez won Rookie of the Year honors last year and helped Seattle … [Read more...] about Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez to compete in Home Run Derby in Seattle next month
DE Jerry Hughes predicts Texans will be ‘more violent’ on defense
Houston Texans defensive end Jerry Hughes can already see the changes to the defense. New coach DeMeco Ryans spent the entire offseason program from April 3’s voluntary workouts to June 14’s mandatory minicamp laying down the foundation of his scheme he ran with as the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator the past two seasons. Hughes spent his first season with the Texans … [Read more...] about DE Jerry Hughes predicts Texans will be ‘more violent’ on defense