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NFL preseason week 1 takeaways: Jaxson Dart has strong debut, Travis Hunter plays both ways, plus a 70-yard FG

NFL preseason week 1 takeaways: Jaxson Dart has strong debut, Travis Hunter plays both ways, plus a 70-yard FG

The Saturday slate of preseason action certainly had plenty of debuts that were worth paying attention to. Cameron Ward started his first game for the Titans, while Jaxson Dart also played well in his debut for the Giants.  Travis Hunter played both offense and defense for the Jaguars, who made some history in their preseason opener. J.J. McCarthy also returned …

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NFL Preseason Blitz: Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter plays both ways in preseason debut

NFL Preseason Blitz: Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter plays both ways in preseason debut

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t going to ease Travis Hunter into the NFL. Not even in the preseason. In Jaguars camp, reports have said Hunter is practicing extensively on offense and defense. That shouldn’t be a surprise considering Hunter won a Heisman Trophy last season at Colorado playing receiver and cornerback, and the Jaguars made a huge trade up to draft …

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Jaxson Dart has solid preseason debut

Jaxson Dart has solid preseason debut

He was listed as third on the depth chart, but rookie first-rounder Jaxson Dart was the second man up after Russell Wilson during Saturday’s preseason opener. And Dart was solid. Dart entered after the opening drive. He finished the half at quarterback. He completed 12 of 19 passes for 154 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown pass to Lil’Jordan Humprey. Dart …

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‘Lightning bolt’ TreVeyon Henderson comes as advertised in Patriots debut

‘Lightning bolt’ TreVeyon Henderson comes as advertised in Patriots debut

There was a lot to like about TreVeyon Henderson coming out of Ohio State. His defining attribute as a prospect, however, might have been hiss home run ability — something the New England Patriots were clearly drawn to in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft. “Extremely productive player, extremely good speed, pass protection, pass game,” said EVP of …

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Jameis Winston’s Giants debut a top storyline in preseason opener

Jameis Winston’s Giants debut a top storyline in preseason opener

Here’s what to look for in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Bills on Saturday at Orchard Park, N.Y. Just Winston, baby! This will be the first appearance in a Giants uniform for Jameis Winston and that should be fun. Winston is the freest of spirits and will chuck the ball all over the lot. He is also a …

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