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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Potential Seahawks CB addition labeled \
Potential Seahawks CB addition labeled "bounce back" candidate The Seattle Seahawks hosted free-agent cornerback Rasul Douglas on a visit earlier this offseason. General manager John Schneider has shown consistent interest in adding more depth to the cornerback room. The expectation is that a player of Douglas' caliber will eventually sign a contract with the Seahawks. Douglas is coming off a down year with the Buffalo Bills in 2024 after suffering a non-contact knee injury in 2023. Douglas posted an overall defensive grade of 59.2, and a coverage grade of 58.9 last season, according to Pro Football Focus. He was credited with allowing 40 receptions and a passer rating of 123.7. One year fully removed from the injury setback, Douglas qualifies as a potential bounce-back candidate in 2025. Though his advancing age plays a role, Douglas played stellar football from 2021 to 2023. PFF recently highlighted him as a bounce-back player. "Douglas is somewhat of an outlier on this list, as he is currently without a team," Zoltán Buday wrote. "However, it's widely expected he will sign before the season begins. His underwhelming 2024 campaign may help explain why he remains unsigned. Douglas posted a 53.9 PFF overall grade, 102nd out of 116 qualifying cornerbacks, and his 51.6 coverage grade ranked 103rd. Despite his disappointing 2024 season, Douglas' recent track record and the fact that he turns just 30 at the start of the season make him a strong bounce-back candidate for any team needing veteran cornerback help." Seattle continues to be Douglas' most likely destination. The veteran cornerback would provide quality depth behind Riq Woolen, Devon Witherspoon, and Josh Jobe. The Seahawks should strongly consider making Douglas an offer.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Eagles bring back former Jets GM Joe Douglas in senior scouting role: Report
Former New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he previously spent three years. Douglas, 48, will reportedly take a senior scouting role with the Eagles, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. During his prior stint with the team, Douglas was the vice president of player personnel. The Eagles won Super Bowl LII during Douglas' three years with the organization. Working alongside general manager Howie Roseman, Philadelphia added few impact players through the draft but tight end Dallas Goedert, edge rusher Josh Sweat, cornerback Avonte Maddox and offensive lineman Jordan Mailata were key contributors. The team found more success in free agency with receiver Alshon Jeffery, defensive end Chris Long and running back LeGarrette Blount. Philadelphia lost its senior directors of scouting and college scouting to the Las Vegas Raiders during the offseason, in addition to the team's national scout leaving for the Denver Broncos, McLane reports. Douglas will presumably take one of those roles. Douglas left to become the Jets GM in 2019 and lasted five years before being fired late last season. During his tenure, the Jets compiled a 30-64 record, never winning more than seven games in a season, with head coaches Adam Gase and Robert Saleh. Difficulties with finding a quarterback contributed to Douglas' shortcomings in New York. Drafting Zach Wilson in the first round (No. 2 overall) in 2021 failed to produce a franchise QB and trading for Aaron Rodgers didn't result in much over the past two seasons. However, the Jets also drafted cornerback Sauce Gardner, receiver Garrett Wilson, running back Breece Hall and edge rusher Will McDonald, who have been impactful. Before joining the Eagles' front office, Douglas began his career with the Baltimore Ravens, working 14 years in the personnel department. He then spent one season with the Chicago Bears as director of college scouting.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Eagles bring back former Jets GM Joe Douglas in senior scouting role: Report
Former New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he previously spent three years. Douglas, 48, will reportedly take a senior scouting role with the Eagles, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. During his prior stint with the team, Douglas was the vice president of player personnel. The Eagles won Super Bowl LII during Douglas' three years with the organization. Working alongside general manager Howie Roseman, Philadelphia added few impact players through the draft but tight end Dallas Goedert, edge rusher Josh Sweat, cornerback Avonte Maddox and offensive lineman Jordan Mailata were key contributors. The team found more success in free agency with receiver Alshon Jeffery, defensive end Chris Long and running back LeGarrette Blount. Philadelphia lost its senior directors of scouting and college scouting to the Las Vegas Raiders during the offseason, in addition to the team's national scout leaving for the Denver Broncos, McLane reports. Douglas will presumably take one of those roles. Douglas left to become the Jets GM in 2019 and lasted five years before being fired late last season. During his tenure, the Jets compiled a 30-64 record, never winning more than seven games in a season, with head coaches Adam Gase and Robert Saleh. Difficulties with finding a quarterback contributed to Douglas' shortcomings in New York. Drafting Zach Wilson in the first round (No. 2 overall) in 2021 failed to produce a franchise QB and trading for Aaron Rodgers didn't result in much over the past two seasons. However, the Jets also drafted cornerback Sauce Gardner, receiver Garrett Wilson, running back Breece Hall and edge rusher Will McDonald, who have been impactful. Before joining the Eagles' front office, Douglas began his career with the Baltimore Ravens, working 14 years in the personnel department. He then spent one season with the Chicago Bears as director of college scouting.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Eagles bring back former Jets GM Joe Douglas in senior scouting role: Report
Former New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he previously spent three years. Douglas, 48, will reportedly take a senior scouting role with the Eagles, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. During his prior stint with the team, Douglas was the vice president of player personnel. Advertisement The Eagles won Super Bowl LII during Douglas' three years with the organization. Working alongside general manager Howie Roseman, Philadelphia added few impact players through the draft but tight end Dallas Goedert, edge rusher Josh Sweat, cornerback Avonte Maddox and offensive lineman Jordan Mailata were key contributors. The team found more success in free agency with receiver Alshon Jeffery, defensive end Chris Long and running back LaGarrette Blount. Philadelphia lost its senior directors of scouting and college scouting to the Las Vegas Raiders during the offseason, in addition to their national scout leaving for the Denver Broncos, McLane reports. Douglas will presumably take one of those roles. Douglas left to become the Jets GM in 2019 and lasted five years before being fired late last season. During his tenure, the Jets compiled a 30-64 record, never winning more than seven games in a season, with head coaches Adam Gase and Robert Saleh. Advertisement Difficulties with finding a quarterback contributed to Douglas' shortcomings in New York. Drafting Zach Wilson in the first round (No. 2 overall) in 2021 failed to produce a franchise QB and trading for Aaron Rodgers didn't result in much over the past two seasons. However, the Jets also drafted cornerback Sauce Gardner, receiver Garrett Wilson, running back Breece Hall and edge rusher Will McDonald, who have been impactful. Before joining the Eagles' front office, Douglas began his career with the Baltimore Ravens, working 14 years in the personnel department. He then spent one season with the Chicago Bears as director of college scouting.
Irish Independent
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Power keeps rampant Scheffler and PGA spot in his sights in Dallas
Backing up his nine-win 2024 season was never going to be easy, but despite signs to the contrary this season, the world number one insisted he's not 'anxious or eager' to get his first win of 2025. 'I wouldn't say anxious or eager,' said Scheffler, who took advantage of preferred lies and made five birdies and a spectacular eagle after a three-wood to four feet at the ninth to turn in 29 before picking up three birdies coming home. 'I got off to a good start today, and there are three more days of the tournament. I'm just focused on going home, getting some rest, and getting ready for tomorrow.' Scheffler's iron play has been far below its best this year. He's had five top ten finishes in eight starts but after putting the green jacket on Rory McIlroy at Augusta National, he's added next week's Truist Championship in Philadelphia to his schedule before heading to Charlotte for the PGA Championship. 'Yeah, feel good,' Scheffler said. 'I played nice today. Had the good front nine; was able to put together a solid back nine as well. Overall very pleased with the results of today.' Seamus Power had to birdie his last two holes to keep a rampant Scheffler in his sights and his hopes of qualifying for the PGA Championship alive. Power is 65th in the PGA Championship points list and must remain inside the top 70 after this week to clinch his place at Quail Hollow. The West Waterford man followed an early bogey at the third with an eagle three at the fifth before ending a run of pars with birdies at the 17th and 18th. Power's three-under 68 left him tied for 59th behind Scheffler, whose 61 gave him a two-shot lead over the Philippines' Rico Hoey and Colombia's Jhonattan Vegas. Meanwhile, Douglas' Sara Byrne made six birdies, but four bogeys and two double bogeys saw her open with a two-over 74 in the Epson Tour's Reliance Matrix Championship in Las Vegas. She was tied for 81st, nine shots off the lead as she bids to win one of ten LPGA cards at the end of the season. Byrne is 81st in the Race for the Card standings, with two cuts made from her first four starts.
