All articles tagged with #roster overhaul
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Riggo's Rag
An ESPN analyst criticizes Commanders' GM Adam Peters for poor roster management and team struggles in 2025, highlighting injuries, aging players, and the need for a strategic rebuild ahead of the 2026 offseason.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Chicago Tribune
Angel Reese emphasizes the need for the Chicago Sky to improve their roster in the upcoming WNBA free agency, advocating for acquiring top talent and building a stronger team identity to compete for championships, amid a season of underperformance and roster instability.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
Several Colorado Buffaloes players, including linemen and key starters, have entered the NCAA transfer portal as the spring transfer window opened, continuing a trend of roster turnover initiated by coach Deion Sanders in 2023. The players include right tackle Savion Washington, defensive tackle Chazz Wallace, safety Myles Slusher, wide receiver Tar'Varish Dawson, offensive lineman Isaiah Jatta, reserve offensive lineman David Conner, and freshman receiver Jacob Page. This follows a historic roster overhaul in 2023, with 53 incoming transfers and 86 new players for the team.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
The San Francisco Giants have completed an ambitious offseason by signing reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to a two-year, $62 million contract with an opt-out after the first season, bringing their total payroll investment to almost $400 million in new guaranteed money. This move, along with several other high-profile signings, signifies the Giants' clear intention to win and reset expectations for the 2024 season, matching or exceeding the ambition of their NL West competitors. The team's aggressive approach has also led to the surrender of multiple draft picks for the first time in years, as they aim to revitalize fan engagement and quell dissatisfaction by assembling a star-studded roster under new manager Bob Melvin, with the belief that winning will fix everything.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Piston Powered
The Detroit Pistons made a flurry of moves at the trade deadline, overhauling more than half of their roster by shipping out veterans and bringing in younger, more dynamic players. The team also managed to maintain financial flexibility and open up max cap space for the next offseason. Depending on who you ask, the outcome of the trade deadline for the Pistons is seen as either a disaster or a home run.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Athletic
The Detroit Pistons have made a significant trade with the Washington Wizards, signaling a major shakeup and a summer of big changes for the team. With the acquisition of Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala, the Pistons are set to have around $60 million in cap space, providing them with the flexibility to potentially overhaul their roster. This move reflects the Pistons' intention to make significant upgrades and capitalize on their financial flexibility in the upcoming offseason, marking a critical period for the organization.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Despite low expectations from oddsmakers and experts, there are several reasons why Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes team could exceed expectations this season. The team's success could hinge on the performance of quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who has been praised for his accuracy and intelligence. Additionally, the Buffaloes underwent a massive roster overhaul, bringing in numerous transfers from other colleges, which could provide the talent needed to compete. The presence of standout athlete Travis Hunter, who will play on both offense and defense, adds another dimension to the team. The outcome of the first two games against TCU and Nebraska will be crucial in shaping perceptions of the team's potential. Strong offensive and defensive lines will also be key factors in the Buffaloes' success.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Deion Sanders, the new football coach at the University of Colorado, has described the team he inherited as a "mess" and has brought in 46 transfers from other four-year schools to build his roster, including 10 from Jackson State, where Sanders coached since 2020. Another 17 recruits are coming from high school, along with four from junior colleges. Sanders has held back a handful of scholarships to award to non-scholarship players or other players who earn them to fill out his 85-scholarship limit.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pittsburgh Sports Now
Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi criticized Deion Sanders' approach to completely revamping the Colorado Buffaloes' roster since arriving in December, saying it looks bad on college football coaches across the country. Sanders has removed 70 players from the roster and added 48 transfers, including his son and former No. 1 overall recruit Travis Hunter. Narduzzi disagrees with the process and believes coaches should not kick players out based on athletic ability. Sanders' approach has drawn criticism, but Narduzzi is one of the few coaches to speak out against it.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Colorado Buffaloes Wire
Deion Sanders has been revamping the Colorado Buffaloes football program, with a flurry of players leaving and high-profile transfers coming in. Coaches and executives from across college football have expressed their thoughts on the roster overhaul, with some concerned about the risk of replacing so many players, while others see the potential impact on the future of college football with the transfer portal and NIL. Despite the concerns, the Buffs' roster is quickly becoming the best it has been in years, at least on paper.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Silver Screen and Roll
Rob Pelinka, the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, finished 11th in the NBA Executive of the Year voting, receiving one second-place and one third-place vote. The award is voted on by fellow executives, and Pelinka's past as a former agent has made him unpopular. Despite completely overhauling the Lakers' roster midseason and turning them into a play-in team, Pelinka was not recognized for his efforts.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has initiated an unprecedented roster overhaul, with at least 27 players leaving the team since the end of spring practice. Sanders has made it clear that he wants to "replace" players from last year's 1-11 team, and has already brought in at least 30 transfer players for the upcoming season. The mass exodus has been fueled by an NCAA rule change allowing players to transfer without sitting out a year of competition. Sanders likens the situation to a failing company being taken over by new executives, and says he's making room for the team he wants.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Colorado Buffaloes' transfer tight end Zachary Courtney claims that head coach Deion Sanders won't allow him to have practice film, preventing him from sharing it with potential future coaches. Sanders has overseen a massive roster overhaul, with 41 players entering the transfer portal since he took over as head coach. Despite the exodus, Sanders has infused the roster with talent, pulling in a top-five transfer portal class and a 21st-ranked recruiting class.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
18 players from the Colorado football team, including 17 scholarship athletes, have entered the transfer portal, following a separate batch of 13 athletes who entered the portal last week. The mass exodus comes after Deion Sanders encouraged players to "go ahead and jump in that portal" during his introduction speech as head coach in December. Sanders vowed to bring change and a winning reputation to the program after Colorado posted a 1-11 record in 2022.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Sports
Nearly 20 players from the University of Colorado football team have entered the transfer portal since the conclusion of the spring game, marking a total of over 40 players from last year's team. Head coach Deion Sanders has been overhauling the roster since his arrival in December, bringing in an array of transfers, including his son Shedeur and former No. 1 recruit Travis Hunter from Jackson State. Sanders said the team on the field for Colorado's Week 1 matchup versus TCU was going to look different than the one that participated in the spring game.