I never worked with Howie Schwab but his impact on ESPN can't be overstated. I've built my career in the Research department and telling stories with numbers/facts/statistics. That may not happen without the foundation that Howie created. RIP to a legend in the business.

1 week from right now the Bears will start what could be the most historic QB Draft in the Common Draft Era...

Fewest picks for 4 QBs to be drafted: 10 in 2018

Fewest picks for 5 QBs to be drafted: 12 in 1999

QB Matchmaker touchscreen coming up featuring grades from Jordan Reid and Matt Miller!

The sports week ends the same way it began.

UConn and Scottie Scheffler, dominant performances who were superior to every challenger.

The Jaguars, Jets, Giants and Ravens have all made 11 1st-round picks since the Rams last made one.

Whoa Bryson lol

Not a foul with 3 minutes left in the 1st quarter.

Certainly not a foul with 3 seconds left.

No one will ever be Randy Moss but some interesting parallels between the legend and Stefon Diggs...

- Both started their career with the Vikings
- Both were traded from Minnesota to an AFC team
- Both were traded to their 3rd team at 30 years old prior to their 10th season

The NFL over the last 48 hours:

- Justin Madubuike extension
- Jerry Jeudy traded to Browns
- Chris Jones extension
- Mac Jones traded to Jaguars
- Fletcher Cox retired
- Baker Mayfield extension

And that's before the negotiating window for FA starts Monday at noon. Buckle up!

Trevor Lawrence is the clear starter for the Jaguars, this won't be a QB competition. But his career numbers aren't THAT different from Mac Jones.

Lawrence
- 58 Pass TD, 39 Int (1.5 ratio), 64% Comp pct, 51 QBR

Jones
- 46 Pass TD, 36 Int (1.3 ratio), 66% Comp pct, 45 QBR

Chris Jones Since 2018
- 3 Super Bowl wins
- 67.0 sacks (4th in NFL)
- 5 Pro Bowls
- Two 1st-Team All-Pros
- Three 2nd-Team All-Pros

UConn has won 4 straight games against Providence by an average margin of 12 points per game.

That’s not a rivalry.

#28-3

The Broncos have now traded away their 1st-round picks from 2018 (Bradley Chubb), 2019 (Noah Fant) and 2020 (Jerry Jeudy).

Of the many thoughts I'm remembering fondly about Mort, one that sticks out is watching games with him and the rest of our group.

Anyone who had the privilege to experience that will smile thinking about how entertaining he was on an NFL Sunday.

And how much he loved football.

A great man who I had the honor to work with. Whenever Mort asked a question, it was always thought-provoking. Gutted.

Prayers to his entire family.

Amazing way to finish the season on Sunday NFL Countdown at the Super Bowl. Keep an eye on the Chiefs early aggressiveness on 4th down. #SBVLIII NFL on ESPN Samantha Steele Ponder Tedy Bruschi Randy Moss Rex Ryan, Alex Smith, Larry Fitzgerald Adam Schefter

Storrs. South.

MSG is UConn’s house.

Super Bowl LVIII will be the first Super Bowl played on February 11 in NFL history.

The only Super Bowl played on January 11 was SB IV, when the Chiefs beat the Vikings 23-7.