NFL.com analyst and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah takes a "first look" at some of college football's top players for 2020. This is the eighth in a series of scouting reports that will run throughout the offseason.Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence heads into the 2020 season as the face of college football. It's very possible he could pull off the CFB triple crown in the next year: win the Heisman Trophy and the national championship and then become the first overall pick in the NFL draft. I can't remember this much hype about a prospect at the quarterback position since Andrew Luck was...…NFL.com analyst and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah takes a "first look" at some of college football's top players for 2020. This is the eighth in a series of scouting reports that will run throughout the offseason.Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence heads into the 2020 season as the face of college football. It's very possible he could pull off the CFB triple crown in the next year: win the Heisman Trophy and the national championship and then become the first overall pick in the NFL draft. I can't remember this much hype about a prospect at the quarterback position since Andrew Luck was...WW…

Patrick Mahomes isn't the only star quarterback from the 2017 draft class in line for a massive extension.Deshaun Watson, drafted two spots behind the Super Bowl LIV MVP in the first round of that draft, is also under contract through 2021 after the Houston Texans exercised his fifth-year option. Like Mahomes, he expects to strike a deal that would cement him as his organization's franchise QB for half a decade to come at least. The same goes for Dak Prescott, who has yet to sign his franchise tag in Dallas.Who will be signed first? It would behoove both the Cowboys and Texans to ink their...…Patrick Mahomes isn't the only star quarterback from the 2017 draft class in line for a massive extension.Deshaun Watson, drafted two spots behind the Super Bowl LIV MVP in the first round of that draft, is also under contract through 2021 after the Houston Texans exercised his fifth-year option. Like Mahomes, he expects to strike a deal that would cement him as his organization's franchise QB for half a decade to come at least. The same goes for Dak Prescott, who has yet to sign his franchise tag in Dallas.Who will be signed first? It would behoove both the Cowboys and Texans to ink their...WW…

Who are the most promising rising stars in the NFL? Marc Sessler compiled a roster of the top players under 25 years old heading into the 2020 season.NOTE: To be eligible, players must be younger than 25 years old on Sept. 10, .QBPatrick MahomesWere you expecting someone else? Thirty-one starts into his made-for-cinema career, Patrick Mahomes appears to harbor no weakness, topping his 50-touchdown MVP frolic of 2018 with a Super Bowl title one season later. Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson spin a special brand of brilliance, but Mahomes looms today as the most complete-package quarterback...…Who are the most promising rising stars in the NFL? Marc Sessler compiled a roster of the top players under 25 years old heading into the 2020 season.NOTE: To be eligible, players must be younger than 25 years old on Sept. 10, .QBPatrick MahomesWere you expecting someone else? Thirty-one starts into his made-for-cinema career, Patrick Mahomes appears to harbor no weakness, topping his 50-touchdown MVP frolic of 2018 with a Super Bowl title one season later. Lamar Jackson and Deshaun Watson spin a special brand of brilliance, but Mahomes looms today as the most complete-package quarterback...WW…

As our Kevin Patra wrote earlier Thursday, Cam Newton's contract .The quarterback knows this, but he doesn't care, because his joining New England is about more than income.A post shared by (@cameron1newton) on Jul 2, 2020 at 10:18am PDT"It's not a lot of things MONEY cannot buy, BUT amongst the top of that list of things, you would find RESPECT as one of those!!" Newton wrote on Instagram hours after his contract details -- in which New England is guaranteed to pay him just $550,000 -- became public. "THIS IS NOT ABOUT MONEY FOR ME; it's about RESPECT."Newton is five years removed from...…As our Kevin Patra wrote earlier Thursday, Cam Newton's contract .The quarterback knows this, but he doesn't care, because his joining New England is about more than income.A post shared by (@cameron1newton) on Jul 2, 2020 at 10:18am PDT"It's not a lot of things MONEY cannot buy, BUT amongst the top of that list of things, you would find RESPECT as one of those!!" Newton wrote on Instagram hours after his contract details -- in which New England is guaranteed to pay him just $550,000 -- became public. "THIS IS NOT ABOUT MONEY FOR ME; it's about RESPECT."Newton is five years removed from...WW…

Fifty-four years into the Super Bowl era, 12 NFL franchises have yet to hoist a Lombardi Trophy. The front offices, coaching staffs and players feel the pain of never winning the big game, but some of the most tortured souls are the long-suffering fans.In contrast, a handful of fan bases have been absolutely spoiled with Super Bowl victories, with the winningest franchises being the New England Patriots (six Lombardi Trophies), Pittsburgh Steelers (six), Dallas Cowboys (five) and San Francisco 49ers (five).Ahead of the 2020 NFL season, we ask: Which fan base is most deserving of a Super...…Fifty-four years into the Super Bowl era, 12 NFL franchises have yet to hoist a Lombardi Trophy. The front offices, coaching staffs and players feel the pain of never winning the big game, but some of the most tortured souls are the long-suffering fans.In contrast, a handful of fan bases have been absolutely spoiled with Super Bowl victories, with the winningest franchises being the New England Patriots (six Lombardi Trophies), Pittsburgh Steelers (six), Dallas Cowboys (five) and San Francisco 49ers (five).Ahead of the 2020 NFL season, we ask: Which fan base is most deserving of a Super...WW…

Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans have until 4 p.m. ET today to get a long-term deal done.The NFL's leading rusher likely plays on the one-year tag, but his quarterback spent Tuesday stumping for the RB. Ryan Tannehill told that Henry deserves to get paid."You know, a little bit. I respect Derrick. I love playing with Derrick and think he played his tail off last year and should be paid," Tannehill said. "So you know, anytime a teammate gets paid, that's something that I get excited about. Especially a guy who worked extremely hard and lays it on the line each and every week. So,...…Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans have until 4 p.m. ET today to get a long-term deal done.The NFL's leading rusher likely plays on the one-year tag, but his quarterback spent Tuesday stumping for the RB. Ryan Tannehill told that Henry deserves to get paid."You know, a little bit. I respect Derrick. I love playing with Derrick and think he played his tail off last year and should be paid," Tannehill said. "So you know, anytime a teammate gets paid, that's something that I get excited about. Especially a guy who worked extremely hard and lays it on the line each and every week. So,...WW…

NFL.com analyst and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah takes a "first look" at some of college football's top players for 2020. This is the 11th in a series of scouting reports that will run throughout the offseason.I've known about Najee Harris since his high school career began in Antioch, California. He was one of the most coveted recruits in the country and was strongly endorsed by my NFL Network colleague, former All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew. Harris has lived up to his lofty recruiting status during his career at Alabama. While he's shared the load with a stable of talented...…NFL.com analyst and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah takes a "first look" at some of college football's top players for 2020. This is the 11th in a series of scouting reports that will run throughout the offseason.I've known about Najee Harris since his high school career began in Antioch, California. He was one of the most coveted recruits in the country and was strongly endorsed by my NFL Network colleague, former All-Pro running back Maurice Jones-Drew. Harris has lived up to his lofty recruiting status during his career at Alabama. While he's shared the load with a stable of talented...WW…

Houston's top draft pick Ross Blacklock grew up a Texans fan. Now the defensive tackle will play for his favorite team.Upon signing his rookie contract Tuesday, Blacklock was overcome with emotion."," the rookie said, via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. "I thought this one didn't, but I've been crying all morning. It's tears of joy, though. I'm not a guy who shows a lot of emotions, but this is something special."The Texans made the TCU product the No. 40 overall selection in the second round. His four-year deal is worth $7.95 million, with a shade under $5 million guaranteed."," he...…Houston's top draft pick Ross Blacklock grew up a Texans fan. Now the defensive tackle will play for his favorite team.Upon signing his rookie contract Tuesday, Blacklock was overcome with emotion."," the rookie said, via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. "I thought this one didn't, but I've been crying all morning. It's tears of joy, though. I'm not a guy who shows a lot of emotions, but this is something special."The Texans made the TCU product the No. 40 overall selection in the second round. His four-year deal is worth $7.95 million, with a shade under $5 million guaranteed."," he...WW…

A pair of kickers are vying to become fan favorites in 2020.NFL sponsor Bud Light announced Thursday that whoever kicks the longest field goal this season between Denver's Brandon McManus and Detroit's Matt Prater would win free beer for his respective city (for those of-age, obviously).So how did we get to this declaration from Bud Light?It started with McManus announcing on NFL Network's Good Morning Football last week that Bud Light would buy everyone (21+) .That record is currently held by Prater, who set it at 64 yards in 2013 when he played for Denver.Last year, Broncos coach Vic...…A pair of kickers are vying to become fan favorites in 2020.NFL sponsor Bud Light announced Thursday that whoever kicks the longest field goal this season between Denver's Brandon McManus and Detroit's Matt Prater would win free beer for his respective city (for those of-age, obviously).So how did we get to this declaration from Bud Light?It started with McManus announcing on NFL Network's Good Morning Football last week that Bud Light would buy everyone (21+) .That record is currently held by Prater, who set it at 64 yards in 2013 when he played for Denver.Last year, Broncos coach Vic...WW…

During his state of the league address three months ago at Super Bowl LIV in Miami, Commissioner Roger Goodell to increase the opportunities for minorities to become head coaches and general managers."Clearly we are not where we want to be on this level," he said. "It's clear we need to change. We have already begun discussing those changes, what stages we can take next to determine better outcomes."The call to action grew even louder after only one of the five coaching vacancies during the offseason was filled by a person of color, continuing a trend in which just three of the past 20...…During his state of the league address three months ago at Super Bowl LIV in Miami, Commissioner Roger Goodell to increase the opportunities for minorities to become head coaches and general managers."Clearly we are not where we want to be on this level," he said. "It's clear we need to change. We have already begun discussing those changes, what stages we can take next to determine better outcomes."The call to action grew even louder after only one of the five coaching vacancies during the offseason was filled by a person of color, continuing a trend in which just three of the past 20...WW…