NFL

NFL’s running renaissance highlighted by Gurley’s MVP look

November 7, 2018 Rick Solem

Ezekiel Elliott likes to give Todd Gurley credit for the NFL’s running renaissance because the Los Angeles Rams star ended an unprecedented two-year drought of backs taken in the first round of the draft. With MVP-type numbers on a team looking like a Super Bowl contender, Gurley is the best example why it’s a good […]

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Mayfield goes 1st to begin rush to get QBs in NFL draft

April 27, 2018 Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Quarterback desperation means NFL teams can’t pass on taking a passer — even a flawed one — in the draft. The Browns, Jets, Bills and Cardinals heeded that notion Thursday night, even as more highly rated players at other positions remained on the board. Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield became Cleveland’s […]

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Prescott sees humbling side of NFL, bright Cowboys future

December 26, 2017 Rick Solem

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Now that Dak Prescott knows how the other half lives in the NFL, the Dallas quarterback can see where it was easy to think every season would be like his remarkable rookie year. Missing the playoffs just wasn’t much of a thought after an NFC-best 13 wins — until the Cowboys […]

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