Jets rookie has perfect mentor as he faces rigors of NFL position change, first-round expectations

The Jets made a somewhat surprising pick during the first round of this year’s draft when they took Iowa State edge rusher Will McDonald IV with the 15th pick. McDonald is a supremely talented athlete with major upside, but he does face a unique transition toward the NFL because he played a bit of an … Read more

Patriots’ Matthew Slater says NFL kickoff rule change not ‘truly in the name of player health and safety’

New England Patriots special teamer Matthew Slater has been on the field for quite a few kickoffs, as he enters his 16th year in the NFL, and feels strongly about recent changes made to his area of the game. Last week, a league rule was changed to allow fair catches on kickoffs for the upcoming … Read more

Why Dre Greenlaw sees 49ers’ Steve Wilks hire as ‘great change’ for defense

Why Greenlaw views 49ers’ Wilks hire as ‘great change’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea There’s no denying the impact former 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans had on the organization before departing this offseason to become the Houston Texans‘ new coach. But his successor Steve Wilks has gotten off to a stellar start with the NFL’s … Read more