Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

Ravens star QB Lamar Jackson changes the subject when it comes to discussing a new contract. He’d rather talk about improving his mechanics.

WFT coach Ron Rivera said less than half his players vaccinated for COVID-19, so he had top scientist talk with team. Montez Sweat still won’t get it.

Expanding the NFL regular season to 17 games provides some pop, and fans deserve at least that after enduring a wild season during the pandemic.

Ja’Marr Chase, widely considered the top receiver in the NFL draft, is poised to be among the top picks and perhaps reunite with QB Joe Burrow.

The impact of COVID-19 could reveal the gap between best, worst talent evaluators for the NFL draft, so this promises to be a big year for sleepers.

Instead of X’s and O’s to diagram football plays, the whiteboard in Jackson State coach Deion Sanders’ office contains 20 marketing targets.

Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, Jackson State football’s “Coach Prime,” always envisioned his role as more than coaching a team. “It was a calling.”

Even with Jimmy Garoppolo in tow, the 49ers didn’t want to risk being “left at the altar” for a quarterback, coach Kyle Shanahan said.

Even with Jimmy Garoppolo in tow, the 49ers didn’t want to risk being “left at the altar” for a quarterback, coach Kyle Shanahan said.

The 49ers have made no secret of their intent to draft a QB after trading up for the No. 3 pick, but the team still sees a place for Jimmy Garoppolo.