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Michael Schwartz

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NFL Editor at USA Today

NFL editor @USATODAYsports, @usatodaynfl.

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  • 1 day ago | usatoday.com | Michael Schwartz

    Editor's note: This story is a part of a series by USA TODAY Sports called Project: June. We will publish at least one NFL-themed story every day throughout the month because fans know the league truly never sleeps. The top of every NFL draft typically features at least a handful of players who have been well-known figures for some time. But plenty can change over the course of a year – and several prospects typically ensure there's somewhat of a shake-up.

  • 1 week ago | usatoday.com | Michael Schwartz

    No player's path to the NFL draft resembles a straight line. While it's typical for prospects to enjoy steady and sometimes even exponential growth on their way to the pros, there's no single way to reach the next level.

  • 1 week ago | usatoday.com | Michael Schwartz

    Anyone looking for the next Cam Ward might want to settle in for an extended wait. To most, the No. 1 pick of the Tennessee Titans in this year's NFL draft didn't clear the threshold of a "generational" talent that his future team first floated months before his selection. But his path to the point is a unique one unlikely to be followed anytime soon.

  • 3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Michael Schwartz

    When it comes to scheduling, the NFL is hardly a meritocracy. Spotlighting the top teams can be one of the driving factors for the league as it pieces together the intricate puzzle of a 272-game regular season. But an operation intent on attracting the most viewers doesn't rely solely on records from the previous year to determine who should receive the most exposure in marquee broadcasts.

  • 3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Michael Schwartz

    If variety is the spice of life, the NFL's prime-time schedule is typically the broadcast equivalent of an unseasoned chicken breast. Few enterprises can match the league when it comes to commanding attention throughout the country. Of the top 100 live event broadcasts in 2024, more than two-thirds belonged to the NFL. While that figure was actually down from 93 a year ago, it reinforced that there's no singular entity that can compete with the league when it comes to getting people to tune in.

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Michael Schwartz
Michael Schwartz @MikeMSchwartz
30 Apr 25

For reference: Derek Carr had to backtrack after admitting his first New Orleans meal was Chipotle.

Fletcher Mackel
Fletcher Mackel @FletcherWDSU

Saints rookie QB Tyler Shough is in NOLA. His first meal…a New Orleans institution, @DragosSeafood with owner Tommy Cvitanovich. I’m told the dinner lasted 3 hours and everyone loved Shough. “He’s smart and polite, but we were most impressed by how respectful and humble he is.” https://t.co/xMHIzHwOFW

Michael Schwartz
Michael Schwartz @MikeMSchwartz
30 Apr 25

Marquand Manuel also asked Eli Apple at the combine in 2016 about his sexual orientation.

Nate Tice
Nate Tice @Nate_Tice

In the past decade, the Falcons have been fined for: - $350k + 5th round pick for illegal crowd noise - $75k + $25k to HC for an injury report violation on Bijan Robinson - $250k + 5th round pick for tampering with Kirk Cousins - $250k +$100k to DC for a prank call

Michael Schwartz
Michael Schwartz @MikeMSchwartz
24 Apr 25

Matthew Golden making a late push up big boards with this selection.

NFL
NFL @NFL

Draft prospects in Green Bay each selected a song to walk out to as they get drafted 🎶 Which songs are you vibing with? #NFLDraft https://t.co/yDdZEK6juo