List/Grid Monthly Archives: February 2020

Fast times continue to create buzz at NFL scouting combine
Speed continues to be all the rage at the NFL scouting combine. Linebacker Isaiah Simmons completed the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds – matching the time put up the fastest…

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Michael Brockers finds NFL player comp for Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons
Impending unrestricted free agent defensive lineman Michael Brockers explains why Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons compares favorably to Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker/safety Mark Barron. Powered by WPeMatico

This NFL draft stud could end up haunting the Chicago Bears
The Detroit Lions are sitting pretty at No. 3 overall and have a chance to land a true game-changer on defense in the 2020 NFL draft. Powered by WPeMatico

Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Justin Madubuike’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Justin Madubuike 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

David Carr identifies two positions for Kansas City Chiefs to target in Round 1 of 2020 NFL Draft
NFL Network analyst David Carr thinks the Kansas City Chiefs should select an edge rusher or a running back with the No. 32 overall pick in Round 1 of the…

Michael Brockers: Denver Broncos should select a defensive lineman in Round 1 of 2020 draft
With Derek Wolfe and Shelby Harris set to hit unrestricted free agency, Michael Brockers believes the Denver Broncos should select a defensive lineman in the first round of the 2020…

David Carr’s favorite prospects for Las Vegas Raiders in Round 1 of 2020 NFL Draft
NFL Network’s David Carr explains why Oklahoma wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and LSU linebacker Patrick Queen are the best potential draft-pick options for the Las Vegas Raiders with the No….

Should the Chicago Bears draft a RB with one of their 2nd-round picks?
The Chicago Bears don’t have a pressing need at running back, but the 2020 NFL Draft may present value that’s hard to pass up in Round 2. Powered by WPeMatico

Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Willie Gay Jr.’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
Watch Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Willie Gay Jr.’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

Michael Brockers: Los Angeles Chargers should select quarterback in Round 1 of 2020 NFL Draft
Impending unrestricted free agent defensive lineman Michael Brockers explains how he’d approach Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft if he were the Los Angeles Chargers. Powered by WPeMatico

Best of linebackers | 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Watch the best moments from the linebackers at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Isaiah Simmons’ 40-yard time impresses Raiders’ Mike Mayock at combine
If Mike Mayock and the Las Vegas Raiders want Isaiah Simmons, they are going to have to trade up for him. Powered by WPeMatico

How FCS prospects are performing at the NFL Combine
(Stats Perform) – NFL teams have long found value in many former FCS players, so there is reason to keep a close eye on this year’s class of prospects at…

Kenneth Murray, Patrick Queen injured while running 40
Some top prospects decide not to workout at the Combine for just this reason. Two of the top linebackers in the 2020 Draft appeared to injure a hamstring on second…

Clemson Tigers linebacker Isaiah Simmons’ 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
Clemson Tigers linebacker Isaiah Simmons’ 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

James Smith-Williams cuts elbow during vertical jump
If nothing else, North Carolina State defensive lineman James Smith-Williams will have a story to tell for years to come. Smith-Williams cut his elbow during the vertical jump, Kimberly Jones…

LSU Tigers linebacker Patrick Queen’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
LSU Tigers linebacker Patrick Queen’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

Montana Grizzlies linebacker Dante Olson runs official 4.88 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Montana Grizzlies linebacker Dante Olson runs official 4.88 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Chase Young says Tom Brady is the NFL QB he’s most excited to sack
Chase Young joins Colleen Wolfe after his drills at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine on “Combine Today.” Powered by WPeMatico

A.J. Epenesa describes his dad’s influence on his football career
A.J. Epenesa joins Colleen Wolfe to talk about his journey to the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine on “Combine Today.” Powered by WPeMatico

Patriots’ Julian Edelman campaigns for Tom Brady’s return with ‘Stay Tom’ shirt
Julian Edelman released a new signature shirt to campaign for Tom Brady’s return to the New England Patriots. Powered by WPeMatico

Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
Watch Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

Best of defensive line | 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Watch the best moments from the defensive line at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci runs the 40-yard dash in the rain at Stonehenge for Run Rich Run
Watch NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci run the 40-yard dash in the rain at Stonehenge for Run Rich Run. Powered by WPeMatico

Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Mykal Walker runs official 4.65 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Mykal Walker runs an official 4.65 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

BattleHawks bring out another big crowd in St. Louis
St. Louis definitely was ready for some football. A week after 29,554 attended the XFL BattleHawks’ home opener at the Dome at America’s Center, a whopping 27,527 showed up for…

Temple Owls linebacker Chapelle Russell runs official 4.69 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Temple Owls linebacker Chapelle Russell runs an official 4.69 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray runs official 4.52 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Kenneth Murray runs an official 4.52 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jordan Brooks runs an official 4.54 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jordan Brooks runs an official 4.54 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Malik Harrison runs official 4.66 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Malik Harrison runs official 4.66 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Carter Coughlin runs official 4.57 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Minnesota Golden Gophers linebacker Carter Coughlin runs official 4.57 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Kansas Jayhawks linebacker Azur Kamara runs an official 4.59 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Kansas Jayhawks linebacker Azur Kamara runs an official 4.59 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Zack Baun runs official 4.65 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Zack Baun runs an official 4.65 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

LSU Tigers linebacker Jacob Phillips runs official 4.66 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
LSU Tigers linebacker Jacob Phillips runs official 4.66 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Missouri Tigers linebacker Cale Garrett runs an official 4.92 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Missouri Tigers linebacker Cale Garrett runs an official 4.92 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Penn State linebacker Cam Brown runs official 4.72 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Penn State linebacker Cam Brown runs an official 4.72 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Michigan State Spartans linebacker Joe Bachie runs an official 4.67 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Michigan State Spartans linebacker Joe Bachie runs an official 4.67 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Wyoming Cowboys linebacker Logan Wilson runs official 4.63 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Wyoming Cowboys linebacker Logan Wilson runs official 4.63 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Wake Forest Demon Deacons linebacker Justin Strnad runs official 4.74 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Wake Forest Demon Deacons linebacker Justin Strnad runs official 4.74 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

LSU Tigers linebacker Patrick Queen runs an official 4.50 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
LSU Tigers linebacker Patrick Queen runs an official 4.50 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

California Golden Bears linebacker Evan Weaver runs official 4.76 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
California Golden Bears linebacker Evan Weaver runs official 4.76 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker De’Jon Harris runs official 4.69 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker De’Jon Harris runs official 4.69 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Simulcam: Clemson Tigers defender Isaiah Simmons leaves NFL stars in the dust with ‘freaky’ speed
Watch Clemson Tigers defender Isaiah Simmons take on Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James, Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott,…

Stanford Cardinal linebacker Casey Toohill runs an official 4.62 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Stanford Cardinal linebacker Casey Toohill runs an official 4.62 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Utah Utes linebacker Francis Bernard runs official 4.81 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Utah Utes linebacker Francis Bernard runs an official 4.81 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Tennessee Vols linebacker Daniel Bituli runs official 4.84 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Tennessee Vols linebacker Daniel Bituli runs unofficial 4.84 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

Mike Mayock: Raiders will still take chances despite “swing and miss” last year
Raiders General Manager Mike Mayock says he and head coach Jon Gruden won’t hesitate to make aggressive moves this offseason. Mayock said on NFL Network that the Raiders’ up-and-down experience…

Romo remains with CBS after agreeing to long-term contract
Tony Romo will remain with CBS as its top NFL analyst after agreeing to a record extension. CBS Sports spokeswoman Jen Sabatelle said that the network and Romo have agreed…

NFL Combine Friday Highlights
Mark Lindquist offers up Friday’s biggest testing results NFL Scouting Combine, including AJ Dillon’s strong showing. (AP) Powered by WPeMatico

Cowboys will let Byron Jones hit free agency
The Cowboys met with Byron Jones’ agent Friday, and it ended as expected. Dallas discovered what it already knew. The Cowboys won’t be able to afford the cornerback and are…

Redskins have a 1 in 8 chance of playing in Mexico City next season
The Cardinals are hosting a game next season in Mexico City, so one of the eight teams scheduled to visit the desert will be heading south of the border. Powered…

How FCS prospects are performing at the NFL Combine
(Stats Perform) – NFL teams have long found value in many former FCS players, so there is reason to keep a close eye on this year’s class of prospects at…

Report: Tony Romo agrees to deal with CBS to become highest-paid analyst ever
Tony Romo and CBS reportedly have agreed to the largest deal ever for an NFL anaylst. Powered by WPeMatico

Terrell Davis identifies ideal draft pick for Seahawks at No. 27 overall in 2020 NFL Draft
NFL Network’s Terrell Davis explains why Iowa edge rusher prospect A.J. Epenesa is the best fit for the Seattle Seahawks with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2020 NFL…

LaDainian Tomlinson offers his ideal pick for Cardinals at No. 8 overall
NFL Network’s LaDainian Tomlinson explains why Oklahoma wide receiver prospect CeeDee Lamb would be the best fit for the Arizona Cardinals at No. 8 overall in the 2020 NFL Draft….

Offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth lays out blueprint for Los Angeles Rams’ 2020 offseason
Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth explains which players he’d prioritize if he were Rams general manager Les Snead in the 2020 offseason. Powered by WPeMatico

Best of running backs | 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Watch the best moments from the running backs at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Big guys made big impression in 40-yard dash at NFL combine
The big guys made a big statement at the NFL scouting combine Friday night. Wisconsin star Jonathan Taylor ran the fastest 40-yard dash (4.39 seconds) despite weighing in as the…

LaDainian Tomlinson shows how Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor’s 40-yard dash technique stands apart
NFL Network analyst LaDainian Tomlinson explains how the positioning of Jonathan Taylor’s right hand at the starting line boosted his 40-yard dash time at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered…

Best of offensive line | 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Watch the best of the offensive linemen during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

Florida State Seminoles running back Cam Akers’ 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
Watch Florida State Seminoles running back Cam Akers’ full 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

Georgia Bulldogs running back D’Andre Swift’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
Watch Georgia Bulldogs running back D’Andre Swift’s full 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

Boston College Eagles running back AJ Dillon’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
Watch Boston College Eagles running back AJ Dillon’s full 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

LSU Tigers running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combines workout
LSU Tigers running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combines workout. Powered by WPeMatico

NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah’s offensive linemen takeaways from Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah shares his takeaways for offensive linemen competing in the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Netane Muti tells the story behind his 10×10 In-N-Out order
Netane Muti joins Colleen Wolfe on “Combine Today” to talk about the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine and his impressive burger order. Powered by WPeMatico

Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley takes RBs through his drill at the NFL Scouting Combine for the first time ever
Watch Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley take RBs through his famous drill at the NFL Scouting Combine for the first time ever. Powered by WPeMatico

Vanderbilt Commodores running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn runs official 4.51 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Vanderbilt Commodores running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn runs an official 4.51 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Florida State Seminoles running back Cam Akers runs an official 4.47 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Florida State Seminoles running back Cam Akers runs an official 4.47 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

TCU Horned Frogs running back Sewo Olonilua runs official 4.66 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
TCU Horned Frogs running back Sewo Olonilua runs an official 4.66 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Baylor Bears running back JaMycal Hasty runs official 4.55 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Baylor Bears running back JaMycal Hasty runs an official 4.55 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Illinois State Redbirds running back James Robinson runs official 4.64 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Illinois State Redbirds running back James Robinson runs official 4.64 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. amazes Daniel Jeremiah with footwork in combine drill
Alabama offensive lineman prospect Jedrick Wills Jr. amazes NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah with his footwork in a drill at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Memphis Tigers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. runs official 4.57 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Memphis Tigers running back Patrick Taylor Jr. runs official 4.57 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

UCLA Bruins running back Joshua Kelley runs official 4.49 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
UCLA Bruins running back Joshua Kelley runs the 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scotuing Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Arizona State Sun Devils running back Eno Benjamin runs official 4.57 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Arizona State Sun Devils running back Eno Benjamin runs an official 4.57 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns running back Raymond Calais runs an official 4.42 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Louisiana Rajin’ Cajuns running back Raymond Calais runs an official 4.42 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Georgia Bulldogs running back D’Andre Swift runs official 4.48 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Georgia Bulldogs running back D’Andre Swift runs an official 4.48 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Maryland Terrapins running back Javon Leake runs official 4.65 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Maryland Terrapins running back Javon Leake runs an official 4.65 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

LSU Tigers running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire runs an official 4.60 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
LSU Tigers running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire runs an official 4.60 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Western Michigan Broncos running back LeVante Bellamy runs official 4.50 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Western Michigan Broncos running back LeVante Bellamy runs the 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

South Carolina Gamecocks running back Rico Dowdle runs official 4.54 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
South Carolina Gamecocks running back Rico Dowdle runs an official 4.54 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien runs an official 4.62 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien runs an official 4.62 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Simulcam: Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor goes neck and neck with New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley, Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott
Watch Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor go neck and neck with New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley and Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott in the 40-yard dash in this…

Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor runs an official 4.61 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Taylor runs an official 4.61 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Florida Gators running back Lamical Perine runs an official 4.62 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Florida Gators running back Lamical Perine runs an official 4.62 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Charlotte 49ers running back Benny LeMay runs an official 4.75 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
Charlotte 49ers running back Benny LeMay runs an official 4.75 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor runs official 4.39 second 40-yard dash at 2020 combine
Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor runs the 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock explains why Mekhi Becton’s 40-yard dash time is more impressive than Henry Ruggs’
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock joins NFL Network’s Rich Eisen and Daniel Jeremiah in the booth at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Powered by WPeMatico

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport: Dallas Cowboys expected to place exclusive tag on quarterback Dak Prescott if there’s no long-term deal
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Dallas Cowboys are expected to place the exclusive tag on quarterback Dak Prescott if the two sides don’t reach a long-term deal….

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr.’s 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout
Watch Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr.’s full 2020 NFL Scouting Combine workout. Powered by WPeMatico

Tony Romo stays with CBS, at $17 million per year
At times it seemed like it was going to be close enough to make a grown man say “ooooo” and “eeeee.” In the end, however, Tony Romo opted to stay…

Xavier McKinney on NFL Combine meeting with Patriots: ‘It was a little tough, a little awkward’
Yet another 2020 NFL Draft prospect has spoken about his interview with the New England Patriots. Here’s how one of the top safety prospects felt about meeting with the team….

NFL will even turn the combine into a cash cow
TV viewership more than doubled on Day 1 of the NFL combine after its move to primetime this year. Expect the league to make it an even bigger show going…

Mitchell Wilcox’s Embarrassing Moment Won’t Impress Scouts At NFL Combine
The tight end tried to save face after a ball slammed into his face during a catching drill. Powered by WPeMatico

How FCS prospects are performing at the NFL Combine
(Stats Perform) – NFL teams have long found value in many former FCS players, so there is reason to keep a close eye on this year’s class of prospects at…

Raiders’ background check turned up 37 parking tickets for TCU’s Ross Blacklock
TCU defensive lineman Ross Blacklock was surprised by something he heard when he met with the Las Vegas Raiders at the Scouting Combine. Blacklock said the Raiders had thoroughly researched…

Former Eagles high performance director Shaun Huls joining Browns
New Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry is bringing along another familiar face from his time with the Philadelphia Eagles. According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Browns…