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Alabama Basketball guard Davin Cosby Jr. transferring to Wake Forest

Former Alabama basketball guard Davin Cosby has found his new home!

The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball program has seen six players transfer this offseason. Two have found where they will continue their college career. The most recent being former four-star recruit and guard Davin Cosby Jr. According to On3’s Joe Tipton, Cosby Jr. will be transferring to Wake Forest.

Cosby Jr. spent one season in Tuscaloosa. The Virginia native played in 22 games for the Crimson Tide. He averaged 3.6 points per game while shooting 36.6% from the floor and 34.4% from beyond-the-arc.

Cosby Jr. had seen an increase in playing time toward the end of the regular season. However, he suffered a season-ending injury prior to the NCAA Tournament. It will be interesting to see how Cosby Jr. performs in Winston-Salem at full health. The Demon Deacons were on the fringe of reaching the NCAA Tournament last season. Cosby Jr. could be a key piece to the Demon Deacons backcourt next season.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama men’s basketball program and its involvement in the transfer portal.

Raiders Draft Radar: Top guard fits by round

Guard has been and continues to be a major need for the Raiders. And while it may not be a position they address in the first round, they probably shouldn’t wait around for scraps as they need a prospect capable of being a day one starter at right …

Guard has been and continues to be a major need for the Raiders. And while it may not be a position they address in the first round, they probably shouldn’t wait around for scraps as they need a prospect capable of being a day one starter at right guard.

They recently signed former Bears guard Cody Whitehair, and while he adds experience and scheme familiarity, he isn’t considered the answer at the position. At least not to the extent they can call it a day and shift to addressing other positions.

So, let’s take a look at five guards who could be in play for the Raiders and where they might consider drafting them.





Zak Zinter

What Condition the Position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at IOL heading into the Draft

What Condition Raiders interior offensive line is in heading into the Draft

With the draft just two weeks away, it’s time to check in on the Raiders’ interior offensive line to give it a condition of either Strong, Stable, Unstable, Serious, or Critical.

Starters: LG Dylan Parham, C Andre James, RG ?
Depth: Jordan Meredith, Ben Brown

Last season’s starters were Parham, James, and Greg Van Roten. Parham didn’t have a great season, but they will continue to roll with him for now. James was re-signed rather than go into the draft needing two interior linemen. They didn’t bring back Van Roten, leaving an opening at right guard.

Condition: Critical

Notes: They might have moved Parham to center, but that would have meant letting James leave in free agency and finding two new guards. They opted for bringing back James, which was a wise move all things considered. But there is no question whatsoever that getting a guard in this draft has to be a high priority. I would expect them to snag one on day two.

2 Broncos among highest performance-based pay earners

Broncos G Quinn Meinerz ($747,505) and OLB Jonathon Cooper ($940,000) received some of the largest performance-based pay bonuses in the NFL.

Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz and outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper were among the top 25 earners in 2023 as part of the NFL’s performance-based pay program.

“The Performance-Based Pay program is a collectively bargained benefit that compensates all players based upon their playing time and salary levels,” according to the NFL. Put simply, the program rewards players on low salaries who play significant snaps.

Meinerz and Cooper are still on team-friendly rookie contracts and they both started all 17 games last season. Meinerz received $747,505 in performance-based pay, a nice increase from his $1,095,078 salary last season.

Cooper received $738,916 in performance-based pay, which is not far away from his $940,000 base salary in 2023. The two players were rewarded for essentially outperforming their contracts.

Meinerz and Cooper weren’t the only Broncos players who received performance-based pay for the 2023 season.

The following players also got a boost to their salaries, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis: cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian ($625,000), cornerback Fabian Moreau ($526,000), defensive lineman Jonathan Harris ($485,000), safety Delarrin Turner-Yell ($387,000), cornerback Damarri Mathis ($376,000), tight end Adam Trautman ($368,000), center Lloyd Cushenberry ($357,000), linebacker Drew Sanders ($356), safety P.J. Locke Locke ($343,000), wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey ($342,000) and fullback Mike Burton ($339,000) also received performance-based bonuses.

View the full list of Denver’s bonuses on 9News.

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Broncos sign OL Calvin Throckmorton to 1-year contract

The Broncos have signed versatile offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton to a one-year deal. He has 27 career starts on his resume.

The Denver Broncos have signed offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton (27) to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday.

Throckmorton (6-5, 311 pounds) entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon with the New Orleans Saints in 2020. The versatile offensive lineman played all five spots on the offensive line with the Ducks before joining the Saints as a guard.

After spending his rookie season on the practice squad, Throckmorton started 14 games in New Orleans in 2021 (coach Sean Payton’s final season with the Saints). He then started six games in 2022 before being waived after training camp in 2023.

The Carolina Panthers claimed Throckmorton off waivers last summer and he started seven games before being cut halfway through the season. He was then claimed by the Tennessee Titans and dressed for six games.

The Broncos already have their two guard spots covered with Quinn Meinerz and Ben Powers, so Throckmorton will be a backup in Denver unless the team plans to move him to center (he spent some time at center in college).

After previously signing offensive tackle Matt Peart to a one-year deal, the Broncos have now shored up their offensive line depth ahead of the draft. We are tracking all of Denver’s free agent signings on Broncos Wire.

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Alabama MBB reaches out to Wichita State transfer guard Colby Rogers

The Alabama basketball program is participating in March Madness. Recently, the Crimson Tide reached out to Wichita State transfer guard Colby Rogers.

The Alabama men’s basketball team is currently competing in the March Madness tournament. However, it has not stopped the Crimson Tide coaching staff from reaching out to players in the transfer portal. Recently, Alabama has spoken with Wichita State transfer guard Colby Rogers.

Rogers spent the first two seasons of his college career at Cal Poly. In two seasons with the Mustangs, he averaged 10.4 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game.

Following the conclusion of his sophomore season, Rogers transferred to Siena. He would go on to spend one season with the Saints. He had the best season of his college career in the MAAC. Rogers averaged 14.1 points per game. He shot 42.4% from the field and 42.9% from distance.

After a brief stop at Siena, Rogers elected to transfer to Wichita State. In one season with the Shockers, Rogers averaged a career-high 16.4 points per game. He started in all 34 games that he played in.

Over the course of his career, Rogers has scored 1,441 career points. It will be interesting to see if Alabama decides to bring the high-scoring guard in for an official visit. With Alabama likely losing multiple guards, there could be room to add a player like Rogers to the roster.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama men’s basketball program and its involvement in the NCAA transfer portal.

Alabama MBB reaches out to UT-Martin transfer guard Jordan Sears

The Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff has reached out to UT-Martin transfer guard Jordan Sears. Sears was the leading scorer in the Ohio Valley Conference this past season.

It did not take long for the Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff to reach out to one of the top guards in the transfer portal. Recently, the Crimson Tide reached out to UT-Martin transfer guard Jordan Sears.

Sears began his college career at Gardner-Webb. The Florida native spent two seasons with the Runnin’ Bulldogs. He averaged 8.7 points per game while making 24 starts.

Upon transferring to UT-Martin, Sears saw an increase in minutes and overall production. In the 44 games that he played as a Warhawk, he made 42 starts. In two seasons at UT-Martin, Sears averaged 18.5 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, and 3.7 assists per game. In addition, he shot 46% from the field and 37.4%  from beyond the arc.

If Alabama were to land Sears via the transfer portal, it would not be their first time landing a player with the last name Sears. Two years ago, Alabama landed Ohio transfer Mark Sears. He has panned out nicely for the Crimson Tide. Could another Sears be en route to Tuscaloosa soon?

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama men’s basketball program and its involvement in the NCAA transfer portal.

Alabama MBB lands highly-coveted, Pepperdine transfer guard Houston Mallette

Alabama basketball is already making moves in the transfer portal. On Tuesday, the Crimson Tide landed a commitment from Pepperdine transfer guard Houston Mallette.

It did not take very long for the Alabama men’s basketball program to make a splash in the transfer portal. On Tuesday, the Crimson Tide landed a commitment from Pepperdine transfer guard Houston Mallette.

Mallette spent the first three seasons of his college career with the Waves. The California native had an impressive three years in Malibu. Over the course of his career, he averaged 13.8 points per game, 3.4 rebounds per game, and 2.3 assists per game.

In addition, he shot 42.9% from the field and 37.5% from beyond-the-arc. Altogether, Mallette is a well-rounded guard that can defend and score at an elite level.

It is also interesting to point out that Mallette averaged just 1.4 turnovers per game for the Waves in three seasons. That is an impressive statistic to say the least given the fact that he was the Waves’ primary ball-handler.

Mallette will likely come in and make an immediate impact as a part of Alabama’s backcourt. With Alabama expected to lose Mark Sears to the NBA draft, it certainly helps to have a veteran guard like Mallette in the fold.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama men’s basketball program and its involvement in the NCAA transfer portal.

Landon Dickerson and Eagles agree on four-year contract extension

Former Alabama OL Landon Dickerson becomes highest paid guard in the NFL

NFL free agency is finally here and things are moving at a million miles per hour. Over the past couple of years, the Philadelphia Eagles have found a ton of success in the offseason, and 2024 seems to be no different. Obviously the retirements of Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox are tough ones, but general manager Howie Roseman always has a plan.

The Eagles landed running back Saquon Barkley which was their splashy move, however, re-signing former Alabama guard [autotag]Landon Dickerson[/autotag] to an extension is nearly as important. Dickerson’s extension is good for four-years and will be worth around $84 million, making him the highest-paid guard in league history. $50 million of it will be guaranteed with $20 million coming as a signing bonus.

Dickerson has been a guard ever since he stepped into the league, but with Kelce’s retirement, it will be interesting to see if he moves back over to center. During his time with Alabama and Florida State, Dickerson was almost exclusively a center.

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NFL rumors: Chiefs OL Nick Allegretti expected to sign with Commanders

Former Kansas City #Chiefs guard Nick Allegretti is expected to sign with the Washington #Commanders.

Offensive guard Nick Allegretti’s gritty performance in Super Bowl LVIII will forever live in the history books of the Kansas City Chiefs’ championship legacy. Playing through a torn UCL displayed his toughness on the game’s biggest stage and may have improved his stock in free agency.

According to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, Allegretti is expected to sign a three-year, 16-million-dollar deal with the Washington Commanders. The former Chiefs’ backup guard stepped in admirably following the postseason-ending injury to first-team All-Pro Joe Thuney.

Allegretti was part of the offensive line that helped to open holes for many big runs from Isiah Pacheco and kept Patrick Mahomes off the ground for the Super Bowl run.

Allegretti will have the chance to compete for a starting position in Washington as the franchise adjusts to a new coaching staff. The 27-year-old was selected by Kansas City in the seventh round, with the 216th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played sporadically throughout his Chiefs tenure but was on the roster during the three recent Super Bowl victories.