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Dearth of premier passers in draft had QB carousel spinning

This year's quarterback class isn't as heralded as last year's or even next year's.

Mac Jones helps send AFC to 41-35 win in Pro Bowl’s return

The Chargers’ Justin Herbert hit Baltimore’s Mark Andrews with two touchdown passes to leading the AFC to a 41-35 victory over the NFC in the return of the Pro Bowl.

Former Bolles QB Mac Jones will play in Pro Bowl in rookie season

Following several opt-outs by AFC quarterbacks, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who starred at The Bolles School and then Alabama, has been named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad.

Titans hope third time is charm as top seed in AFC playoffs

The Tennessee Titans are the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2008.

One for the record books! Watch Trevor Lawrence set a Jaguars record with style

Trevor Lawrence broke Gardner Minshew's rookie passing yards record with a 40-yard bomb to Laquon Treadwell vs. the New England Patriots.

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Patriots blow past Jaguars 50-10, earn playoff berth

Rookie quarterback Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes and Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for two scores apiece to put the New England Patriots in the playoffs with their 50-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

CFP title game QBs: Former 5-star recruit vs. former walk-on

The national championship game quarterbacks are a former five-star recruit already with a Heisman Trophy and a former walk-on ending a long journey with his home state team.

Michigan moves past Cincinnati in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll

USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll.

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Jones throws 2 TD passes, Patriots roll past Titans 36-13

Mac Jones had two touchdown passes, New England’s defense forced four turnovers and the Patriots earned their sixth straight win, rolling past the Tennessee Titans 36-13.

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Naturally, Falcons vs Patriots brings back memories of 28-3

Tom Brady has moved on to win another title at Tampa Bay.

Packers grab No. 1 spot in AP Pro32 poll; Cards fall to 4th

Aaron Rodgers’ return helped lift the Green Bay Packers four places to the top spot of the latest AP Pro32 poll.

Jones tosses 3 TDs, Mayfield hurt as Pats beat Browns 45-7

Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes, rookie Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for a career-high 100 yards and two scores, and the New England Patriots rolled to a 45-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Cam Newton: Focus is on present, the past is 'irrelevant'

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made it clear in a 30-minute teleconference Friday that he doesn’t hold any grudges about the team releasing him prior to the 2020 season, calling it “irrelevant” to him now.

Jones tosses 2 TDs, Patriots roll 54-13 as Jets lose Wilson

Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, Damien Harris and J.

Former Bolles QB Mac Jones earning praise in rookie season with Patriots

When the dust had settled after the first round of the 2021 NFL draft, five teams had added new quarterbacks. The Jaguars, Jets and 49ers made Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and Trey Lance the first three picks of the draft. Chicago took Justin Fields with the 11th pick. And with the 15th pick of the draft, the New England Patriots selected Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, who starred in high school at the Bolles School.

In the end, Belichick was biggest winner this week

Oct. 4—Who was the biggest winner here at Gillette Stadium late Sunday night? Was it the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, improving to 3-1, and back on track to the standard winning percent of 75%? Was it Tom Brady, who left his favorite stadium basically stealing a win from his old team, driving for a late field goal en route to taking down the coach who "didn't want him anymore?" Was it Mac Jones, who ...

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Winston has 2 TDs, Saints pick Jones 3 times in 28-13 win

Jameis Winston threw two touchdown passes, Malcolm Jenkins returned an interception for a score and the New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 28-13.

Matt Ryan says he loves Atlanta, not worried about future

Matt Ryan has watched Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady switch teams, so he knows there’s a possibility he won’t finish his career with the Atlanta Falcons.

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Jones, Patriots breeze past Jets as Wilson throws 4 INTs

Mac Jones was smart and efficient, Damien Harris and James White had touchdown runs and the New England Patriots took advantage of a nightmarish outing by Zach Wilson in a 25-6 victory over the New York Jets.

SEC defenses flexing after 2020 championship game fireworks

Some Southeastern Conference defenses are flexing their muscles after 2020 being a defensive coordinator’s nightmare.

Historic drought impacting Colorado River basin

Climate change is taking a dramatic toll on the Colorado River system that provides water to nearly 40 million people across seven states. Dr. Becky Bolinger, an assistant state climatologist for Colorado, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

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New documents show potential links between 9/11 hijackers and Saudi nationals with government connections

The FBI has released declassified documents from an investigation into Saudi Arabia's potential link to some 9/11 hijackers. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge spoke with CBSN's Lana Zak about what is in the documents and what it means.

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Newton believes COVID testing mishap contributed to release

Former Patriots quarterback Cam Newton says he was caught by surprise by his release by New England and believes his weeklong absence near the end of training camp due to a mishap related to COVID-19 testing protocols contributed to coach Bill Belichick’s decision.

Surfer killed in shark attack off Australian coast

A surfer was fatally bitten by a shark off Australia's eastern coast Sunday as many locals went to beaches to celebrate Father's Day.

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Young throws 4 TDs, No. 1 Alabama routs No. 14 Miami 44-13

Top-ranked Alabama looks very much like a team capable of making another run at a national title.

Young throws 4 TDs, No. 1 Alabama routs No. 14 Miami 44-13

Top-ranked Alabama looks very much like a team capable of making another run at a national title.

Newton, Peterson, Bell and Gurley among unsigned big names

They were once at the top of the NFL.

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Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

Cam Newton followed Mac Jones along the sideline, holding his right hand up, waiting for the rookie quarterback to slap it after the No. 15 overall pick threw a touchdown in a preseason game Sunday night.

Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing way for Mac Jones to start

The New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton.

NFL cuts day local tracker: Mac Jones earns starting spot with Patriots

NFL cut day is Tuesday as teams must trim their rosters from 80 to 53 players. We'll update any moves involving area players.

Best Starting Quarterbacks In The NFL (2021)

For the 2021 season, these are the starting quarterbacks, listed from worst to best. Jalen Hurts (Eagles)The Eagles have made it clear that they want Jalen Hurts as their starting quarterback. A duel threat, it’s still unknown if he’ll be the starting quarterback for the Eagles in the long term. Teddy Bridgewater (Broncos)Bridgewater is playing as the team’s starting quarterback this season, replacing former rookie Drew Lock after a lackluster season. His strong arm and analytical mind allowed him to stand up to some of the truly great quarterbacks, such as Tom Brady, Drew Brees.

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Top SEC contenders breaking in new-ish quarterbacks

The Southeastern Conference still has its usual array of potential national title contenders, even if the quarterbacks have changed.

Newton to miss time after traveling to medical appointment

The Patriots say quarterback Cam Newton will miss at least three days of practice this week after traveling to a team-approved, out of town medical appointment over the weekend.

Newton, Jones star at QB for Patriots in 35-0 rout of Eagles

Cam Newton passed for 103 yards and a touchdown, Mac Jones threw for 146 yards and the New England Patriots routed the Philadelphia Eagles 35-0 on Thursday night.

Alabama's Young embraces expectations, says not distractions

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has made lucrative deals before starting his first college game, but he doesn’t think that or the preseason hype surrounding him will be a distraction.

Georgia opens season ranked No. 5, Florida 13th in initial AP Poll

Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll for fourth time in the past six seasons.

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From 6 a.m. texts to criticism, Pats' Jones taking it all in

Mac Jones had probably his best day so far during Day 9 of Patriots training camp.

Reunion Tour: College teammates getting back together in NFL

Six NFL teams used the draft to reunite college teammates.

Lower-round QBs face long odds to make it in NFL

History dictates that it’s likely at least a couple of the five first-round quarterbacks won’t fulfill the hopes of the teams that drafted them.

NFL draft winners, losers: Patriots prosper, Cowboys confound on Day 2

The Patriots and Browns each bolstered their rosters in a big way on Day 2 of the NFL draft, but several other teams made puzzling moves.

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SEC still most coveted conference, 3 more QBs taken

Not much changed on the second night of the NFL draft.

NFL draft reunites Alabama teammates as Crimson Tide ties record with 6 first-round picks

Alabama's six first-round selections tied it with the 2004 Miami Hurricanes for most from the same school picked in the first round of an NFL draft.

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Biden's 100th day, NFL draft Day 2, Elliot Page interview: 5 things to know Friday

President Biden reaches his 100th day in office, the NFL draft resumes with Rounds 2 and 3 and more news to start your Friday.

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Betting millions on QBs who can turn clubs around on a dime

Following the highest-scoring season in league history, the NFL draft proved its clubs are more committed than ever to keep lighting up the scoreboard.

Opinion: Mac Jones is perfect fit with Bill Belichick and the Patriot Way, but don't start Tom Brady comparisons

Former Alabama QB Mac Jones will have no problem with Bill Belichick or the culture of the Patriot Way, but don't start all the Tom Brady comparisons.

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NFL draft winners, losers of Round 1: From Trevor Lawrence to Mac Jones, QBs reign

The first round of the 2021 NFL draft was packed with drama, and the quarterback selections made for some of the most compelling plots.

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NFL draft winners, losers of Round 1: From Trevor Lawrence to Mac Jones, QBs reign

The first round of the 2021 NFL draft was packed with drama, and the quarterback selections made for some of the most compelling plots.

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Patriots, Steelers selections among the NFL draft's 10 most intriguing first-round picks

Steelers and Patriots picks were among several surprising selections during Thursday's first round of the NFL draft in Cleveland.

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Patriots, Steelers selections among the NFL draft's 10 most intriguing first-round picks

Steelers and Patriots picks were among several surprising selections during Thursday's first round of the NFL draft in Cleveland.

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Opinion: After successful smokescreen, 49ers go bold with QB vision by taking Trey Lance

Few analysts predicted that the 49ers would select Trey Lance with the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft, but San Francisco wasn't afraid to go bold.

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Mac Jones is a Patriots quarterback, and he has already compared himself to Tom Brady

New Patriots quarterback Mac Jones may have spoken his draft destination into existence, once comparing his body to Tom Brady's pre-draft photo.

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Mac Jones gets NFL draft call from Patriots

Mac Jones became just the 22nd player in the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia coverage area to be selected in the first round of the NFL draft.

49ers pull surprise by drafting QB Trey Lance with No. 3 pick in NFL draft

The San Francisco 49ers finally revealed their plan at quarterback after trading up to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

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Could former Bolles QB Mac Jones be highest drafted player in Jacksonville history?

From his days starring at Bolles where he led the Bulldogs to the state finals, to the top of the college football world at Alabama, where the Mac Jones has had quite the football career already. Thursday, he could become the highest-drafted player from Jacksonville.

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News4Jax NFL mock draft: Trevor, Zach and then who?

The NFL draft is almost here and so is our mock draft.

13 players, 5 from Alabama, to attend NFL draft in Cleveland

Thirteen prospects will attend next week’s NFL draft in person.

Alabama's Smith headlines players attending NFL draft

Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama is scheduled to appear in person in Cleveland at the NFL draft later this month.

Jones, Smith, Harris reconnect at Alabama's pro day No. 2

Patrick Surtain II and Mac Jones had the spotlight at Alabama's Pro Day, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)DeVonta Smith was there for quarterback Mac Jones once again, this time it was at Alabama's latest pro day. “He didn't have to do that,” Jones told the SEC Network, which aired the pro day. '”Jones showcased his arm strength a week after participating in the Crimson Tide's first pro day. “Mac was just on me like, ‘Bro, come catch, come catch, come catch,’” Smith told the network.

Playmakers wanted: Defending champ Alabama replacing stars

Saban and Alabama opened spring practice Friday, March 19, 2021l with an immediate goal. For now, they need to find replacements for three of college football's top offensive weapons. Patterson, File)Nick Saban and Alabama opened spring practice Friday with an immediate goal. He also didn't get a spring practice last year because of the pandemic. The Crimson Tide holds its spring game on April 17 and opens the regular season against Miami on Sept. 4 in Atlanta.

Despite no combine, NFL releases list of who merited invites

The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year later, with the 2021 combine canceled, the league has released a list of players who would have merited invitations. Cornerbacks got the most invitations with 44, including all-Americans Shaun Wade of Ohio State, and Patrick Surtain of national champion Alabama.

Alabama follows up title by finalizing star-studded class

The recruiting class that Alabama finalized Wednesday has the highest rating in the history of the 247Sports Composite team rankings, which go back to 2010. Steve Wilfong, the director of recruiting for 247Sports, notes this celebrated Alabama class arrives as most of the Tide’s decorated 2017 class departs. Ad“You’re replacing one of the best recruiting classes ever for what they accomplished with maybe the best recruiting class on paper coming in,” Wiltfong said. While plenty of SEC teams joined Alabama in signing impressive classes, Ohio State stood out from its Big Ten foes. All three were quarterbacks, with Bryce Young enrolling at Alabama, DJ Uiagalelei selecting Clemson and CJ Stroud selecting Ohio State.

Franks-to-Yeboah TD seals National's 27-24 Senior Bowl win

American Team quarterback Kellen Mond of Texas A&M (12) has his throw tipped by National Team offensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa of UCLA (92) during the first half of the NCAA Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)MOBILE, Ala. – Texas A&M's Kellen Mond was the Senior Bowl Most Valuable Player but two fellow Southeastern Conference Western Division products made the decisive big play. Fitzpatrick had six catches for 90 yards in the showcase game for senior and graduate NFL prospects, earning offensive player of the game honors. Obviously, kind of shaky at the beginning but it definitely shows a lot of poise to be able to bounce back.”North Carolina running back Michael Carter also had a big game. Jamie Newman completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Trevon Grimes with 49 seconds left for the American team after Franks and Yeboah made it a two-score game.

Alabama QB Mac Jones heads into Senior Bowl on gimpy ankle

The next game he plays is for his NFL draft stock, provided the Alabama quarterback's gimpy left ankle is good to go. Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy said the plan is for Jones to dress out and see how his ankle feels. “Just being in that room, I already learned so much about NFL football,” he said. Mond started 44 games for the Aggies, Ehlinger logged 43 starts for the Longhorns,Mond led the Aggies into College Football Playoffs contention in his final season. I just wanted to come and kind of learn more about NFL football and learn a new playbook, which I thought I did a good job with.

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NFL draft early entry list has 3 national title-winning QBs

National champion Alabama has five players leaving early after beating Ohio State in the CFP title game on Jan. 11, with All-America quarterback Jones and linebacker Dylan Moses both early graduates. The 30 players with college eligibility remaining after completing their degree requirements had to notify the NFL of their intentions for the draft. Players less than four years removed from high school who have not completed a degree need to be granted special entry to the draft by the NFL. Southern California has the most players leaving early for NFL draft eligibility with six. Stanford and Ohio State matched Alabama with five each.

Bama hires ex-Texans coach O'Brien as offensive coordinator

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien watches during an NFL football training camp in Houston. Alabama has hired former Texans coach O'Brien as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – National champion Alabama has hired former Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. O'Brien also served as offensive coordinator for the Nittany Lions and won national coach of the year honors after going 8-4 in 2012. A 28-year coaching veteran and former Brown defensive player, O'Brien was also offensive coordinator at Duke.

Alabama QB, Bolles product Mac Jones opts for NFL draft after record season

The Alabama quarterback and Bolles School product announced his decision on Thursday afternoon, along with three teammates, defensive lineman Christian Barmore, cornerback Patrick Surtain II and receiver Jaylen Waddle. He passed for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns during a dominant season for Alabama. Jones could be positioned as the highest draft pick from Bolles should he go where some projections have him as. One CBSSports mock draft has Jones going sixth to Carolina, although others place him in the mid- to late first round. Tight end Hayden Hurst was the 25th overall pick by the Ravens in 2018, the highest draft spot for a Bolles football alum.

Mac Jones succeeds in seeing the process through at Alabama

(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mac Jones is a lesson in seeing the process through. In a world of transfer portals and program hopping for better opportunity, Jones’ 2020 football season is what coaches on every level point to and preach about. Jones led Alabama to a 13-0 season, capped by Monday night’s 52-24 pasting of Ohio State. Under Saban, Alabama has signed 18 high school quarterbacks since his hire in January 2007. Of those 28 players ahead of Jones, Tagovailoa and Jake Fromm both entered the NFL draft early and just completed their rookie seasons in the league.

New Texas coach Sarkisian defends "The Eyes of Texas"

(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)AUSTIN, Texas – Fresh off a national title with Alabama, Steve Sarkisian plans big changes to Texas' football program. Sarkisian said that while discussion about "The Eyes of Texas "and other issues are welcome, “'The Eyes of Texas' is our school song. Texas, without a conference championship since 2009, is itching to see if Sarkisian can produce similar results in Austin. Texas expects quick results from Sarkisian, recent winner of the Broyles Award given to college football’s top assistant coach. Asked about scheduling A&M again, Sarkisian said “I would love to play that game.”Sarkisian is Texas’ fourth head coach since 2009.

Alabama routs Ohio State to take 6th college football title in 12 years

1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game, 52-24, against No. 3 Ohio State on Monday night. "To me this is the ultimate team," Saban said. Ohio State (7-1) just couldn't keep up. Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesUsing an array of motions and misdirections, outgoing offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian had Ohio State heads spinning trying to track down Smith.

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Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith among Heisman Trophy finalists

Alabama teammates Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith along with Clemson's Trevor Lawrence and Florida's Kyle Trask have been named finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Jones and Smith are the eighth set of teammates to be finalists together since the tradition started in 1982. Smith is trying to become the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Michigan's Desmond Howard in 1991. Jones or Smith would become Alabama's third Heisman winner, but first that is not a running back. Iowa State running back Breece Hall was sixth, followed by Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts.

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