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The New York Giants will host their 2023 rookie minicamp on Friday and Saturday, and here are a few things to keep an eye on.
The New York Giants will host their 2023 rookie camp this weekend at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
There’s a lot of anticipation after last week’s NFL draft. Here are a few things to watch for this weekend.
The rush to sign undrafted rookie free agents is underway! Here’s a live 2023 tracker for the New York Giants.
The 2023 NFL draft has officially come to a close and the frenzy to sign undrafted rookie free agents (UDFA) is underway.
For general manager Joe Schoen and the New York Giants, they’ll look to add several players prior to the start of rookie mini-camp which will take place from May 5-6 in East Rutherford.
“I think you tie in free agency and you tie in the draft and I’m excited to go upstairs and see where we are on some undrafted free agents,” general manager Joe Schoen said after the draft.
It’s important to note that UDFA signings are not announced by the NFL, so some initial reports may be incorrect, changed or, unfortunately, outright faked. Until the Giants/NFL themselves announce the signings, these should all be considered rumors and subject to change.
As signings and rookie mini-camp invites are reported, we’ll update this article. So keep refreshing.
Rumored signings:
Rumored mini-camp tryouts:
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Week 6 sees the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Illinois Fighting Illini. Some Illini insight from a discussion with an Illini insider at Rivals.
As the Iowa Hawkeyes get ready to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT, the game appears to be shaping up as an old-fashioned Big Ten slug fest.
To get up-to-speed on the upstart Illini who are surprising some with their rebuild, an insider from Rivals provided insight to some key items regarding the Illini.
The insider is one I have known for nearly a decade, was my college roommate, college football teammate, and one that is still a friend although providing he is coverage for the Illini.
The Illini insider is Jonah Puls. Find him on Twitter (@JP_UIRivals) for all things Illinois. From football, to basketball, to even their highly-ranked golf team.
We discuss the Illini’s accelerated rebuild, a few players that could influence this matchup, dive into some advantages that each team has, and get into some predictions on who takes this Big Ten West matchup.
How to watch Wisconsin football against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday:
The Wisconsin Badgers play the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
The Badgers struggled in their blowout loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes last week, and they will be looking to rebound against the Fighting Illini. The Badgers’ defense will look to get pressure against Illinois QB Tommy DeVito, who has been sacked nine times already this season. They will need to lean on outside linebacker Nick Herbig that has racked up four sacks to begin the year.
The Badgers’ offense will also look to get back on track after their poor performance against the Buckeyes. Wisconsin will need to see more production from their trio of running backs that struggled to break free until the game was too far gone last week.
It should be an exciting game to watch as the Badgers will try to hold off the Bret Bielema-led Illini in his return to Camp Randall Stadium.
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
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Predicting every Big Ten starting quarterback in 2022
Quarterback is the most premium position on the football field, there is no questioning that. Historically, the Big Ten has been known for having some of the best quarterbacks in the nation, the same can be said for the 2022 season.
In the new era of college football, roster turnover is paramount, and the transfer portal is being used to shuffle rosters all over the country. The same goes for the quarterback position, and there are going to be some new faces signal-calling in the Big Ten in 2022.
Check out my prediction for each Big Ten teams’ projected starting quarterback in 2022:
For Syracuse football things have devolved rapidly over the past two seasons. In 2018, the Orange went 10-3 and won 10 games for the first time since 2001 and it looked as if head coach Dino Babers had resurrected a dormant program. But the next …
For Syracuse football things have devolved rapidly over the past two seasons.
In 2018, the Orange went 10-3 and won 10 games for the first time since 2001 and it looked as if head coach Dino Babers had resurrected a dormant program. But the next season Syracuse missed a bowl game and in 2020 the team dropped to 1-10 its worst mark since Greg Robinson’s first season in 2005.
Clemson travels to the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. for another Friday night bout on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. and here is what to expect from the Orange.
Last meeting: In 2020 Clemson rolled Syracuse 47-21 at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 24 to win its third straight contest with the Orange and seven of the last eight in the series since they joined the ACC in 2013.
Last season: Syracuse went 1-10 and finished the year on an eight-game skid that included a loss to Liberty and a 30-0 shutout at Louisville.
Coaching staff: Babers returns for his sixth season at the helm as head coach of the Orange. Offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert is in his second season as offensive coordinator and hopes to have his offense back to the fast-paced style he hoped to see last season. Defensive coordinator Tony White also enters his second season and wants to see more mastery of his playbook that includes a lot of moving pieces.
Returners: On offense Syracuse returns two-year starter Tommy DeVito at quarterback who has shown a lot of promise but lacked support on the offensive line and struggled in limited action last season. DeVito’s season ended early in his fourth game after a leg injury sidelined him for the bulk of 2020. Syracuse returns most of its offense from last season including sophomore tackle Matthew Bergeron who should help an offensive line that was inconsistent at best last year. Sean Tucker, Cooper Lutz, Abdul Adams and Jarveon Howard are also back in the running back room. Watch for Taj Harris to have a breakout season at wide receiver if DeVito can get the ball out of his hand.
On defense the Orange are expected to show significant improvement in year two of the current system with a lot of returners thanks to the NCAA’s extra year of eligibility. Sophomore linebacker Mikel Jones had a breakout season last year and led the FBS with eight turnovers. Redshirt freshman corner Garrett Williams shows promise at corner and will be salty in pass protection. They also return three seniors on the defensive line and a seasoned linebacker group.
Additions: The biggest addition of the offseason was a graduate transfer from Mississippi State in quarterback Garrett Shrader. The former four star will add some competition for DeVito and has a legitimate shot at taking the starting job.
Other big pickups include offensive guard Chris Bleich from Florida and junior college standout Jakob Bradford both of which should help up front. In the running back room Adams and Howard sat out last season because of the pandemic and add extra firepower for the Orange.
On defense, Syracuse added another defensive back in Jason Simmons Jr. from New Mexico State.
Subtractions: The biggest loss for Babers and company is the depletion of their secondary group. Andre Cisco, Trill Williams and Ifeatu all left after the 2020 season and signed with NFL teams. The defense also lost linebackers Lee Kpogba because he was kicked off the team and Tyrell Richards to transfer.
Key matchup: If last season was any indication the way to beat Syracuse is to get to the quarterback. The key for Clemson to extend its streak is to get to DeVito and force him to make quick decisions in the passing game. The other unique challenge is to not get thrown off by the change in routine playing on a Friday night.
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