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Many NFL players are worried about returning for voluntary offseason workouts in preparation for the 2021 NFL season. COVID-19 is still a topic of concern in the United States. Therefore, as of today, players from 20 NFL teams have released statements, per the NFL Players Association, saying they will not …

Current Jaguars passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Brian Schottenheimer has coached great quarterbacks. The list he has coached includes the likes of Drew Brees, Philip Rivers, Brett Favre, Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson. But he will most likely lead rookie quarterback live up to his lofty expectations. Jacksonville has …

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the third NFL team to announce their intent of skipping voluntary offseason workouts. After the Seahawks and Broncos made the decision on Tuesday, Tampa Bay shortly followed suit. These decisions come at the advisement of the NFLPA as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. More teams are …

One of the few remaining players from the last coaching regime in Florida, Brett Heggie has set his eyes on the league. He will hope to join his fellow NFL-chasing Gators for the 2021-22 season. Tough beginnings While Heggie came in during Jim McElwain’s two year stay at UF, the …

Football fans across the country are paying all attention to the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft in April. Eligible draft prospects are bringing their best to heir program-held Pro Days after the 2021 NFL Combine was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As scouts are currently relying on these program-held Pro …

Completing a Florida career that totaled 2,641 all purpose yards and 16 total touchdowns, Kadarius Toney is making the lead to the NFL. At his recent Pro Day, the star receiver posted a 4.39 forty-yard dash, 11 foot 4 inch broad jump, and 39.5 inch vertical. Now, the once high …

Many college football coaches don’t make the leap to coach at the next level due to lack of success. Only three of them have collected a winning record. But this hasn’t deterred former Gators coach Urban Meyer from trying. The Jaguars hired Meyer Jan. 14. He recently returned to Gainesville to …

Mackey Award Kyle Pitts is the second tight end in Gators history to win the Mackey Award. Head coach Dan Mullen, tight end coach Tim Brewster, and award chairman Jerry Mackey were in attendance for Pitts’ award ceremony on Thursday. The John Mackey Award is presented annually to a “‘true …

University of Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin discussed two of the uncertainties surrounding Gators sports: in-person events and the fate of Mike White. In-Person Events In his talk, Stricklin said that the University Athletic Association has been working closely with UF Health for guidance. He said that its suggestions included …

The eyes of the pro football world were on Gainesville yesterday as head coach Dan Mullen’s former Gators showcased their skills at their annual pro day. In a year without a true, in-person NFL Scouting Combine due to COVID-19, college pro days are taking the lead for physical evaluations of …