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Jerry Jones got blasted for hiring Brian Schottenheimer but still gave himself credit for the move. But the Dallas Cowboys owner faked interest in Deion Sanders, according to claims by ESPN’s Shannon Sharpe on First Take. “Do you remember how they were saying, oh Jerry he really likes Coach Prime,” Sharpe said. “And Stephen (Jones) […]

Out with Mike Zimmer, and in with Matt Eberflus. These are the non-headline-grabbing news bits from the Dallas Cowboys. And now, an NFL executive blasted the Cowboys for hiring Brian Schottenheimer instead of bringing back Kellen Moore. The executive made a good point, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. An NFC executive […]

While ESPN’s Adam Schefter whines and cries about the Kansas City Chiefs getting favoritism, Travis Kelce mulls over the retirement question. But Patrick Mahomes hit a milestone amid the nerve-wracking AFC Championship game versus the Bills, according to a post on X by StatMuse Football. Patrick Mahomes records multiple rushing touchdowns in a single game […]

The Denver Broncos seem to have a nice future with Bo Nix at quarterback. And they need to focus on defense with their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With both of those things in mind, here are the two best players the Broncos must trade for in the 2025 NFL offseason. After putting […]

Even though Jayden Daniels set an NFL record, the Washington Commanders fumbled their way to a loss against the Eagles. And Terry McLaurin revealed the toughest part of the NFC Championship game loss, according to a post on X by Sam Fortier. WR Terry McLaurin on the emotions in the Commanders locker room after the […]

What the Tennessee Titans will do with their first pick remains to be seen. It could be a quarterback or it could be a player like Travis Hunter. But here are the two best players the Titans must trade for in the 2025 NFL offseason. After an ugly 3-14 season, the Titans find themselves at […]

So, Patrick Mahomes admitted he tried to trick the officials while also denying the Kansas City Chiefs get special treatment. Why not just play the game straight up, Patrick? Still, Cam Newton dropped an “immortality” truth bomb about Mahomes ahead of the AFC Championship. Newton commented on GetUp, according to a post on X by […]

First, the Chicago Bears have to shake off the bad culture. And they took a step in the right direction, according to Caleb Williams. Also, they must add talent. Here are the two best players the Bears must trade for in the 2025 NFL offseason. Chicago started this season with a 4-2 mark before collapsing […]

In the crazy world that is the Jacksonville Jaguars, Liam Coen is back in the hunt and others may emerge as well. But there is still confusion with the coaching situation as it regards Robert Saleh, according to a pair of posts on X. Jordan Schultz posted this: This thing just keeps getting crazier… Sources […]

The Minnesota Vikings have their man in the head coach spot — even though Kevin O’Connell joined Dan Campbell as meme fodder. However, if the Vikings are going to soar in 2025, here are the two best players they must trade for in the offseason. It turned out to be a great regular season for […]

The Buffalo Bills know their AFC Championship game opponent very well. And perhaps the Bills X-factor can make noise against the Chiefs. Also, here is the Chiefs’ fatal flaw the Bills must exploit in the battle for a Super Bowl berth. It will be the ninth time Josh Allen has squared off against Patrick Mahomes […]

Ben Johnson walked into the Chicago Bears head coaching job with positivity, and he now carries a lot of cash as well. But first, Johnson will have to fix the “loser culture” that Cole Kmet described in a brutal admission, according to a post on X by The Score. Cole Kmet on the Bears’ past: […]

Appreciative comments followed Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn out the door, but one of the St. Brown brothers thought coaching cost the Detroit Lions. However, the Lions general manager got real on the “humbling” exit at the hands of the Commanders. The Lions fell victim to Jayden Daniels and the Commanders in a 45-31 decision […]

Darius Slay still provides the Philadelphia Eagles with plenty of good performances, and the team got a good injury update for his cornerback mate. However, the Eagles received concerning practice updates from Dallas Goedert and Cam Jurgens, according to a post on X by Jeff McLane. Some clarification/update on this: TE Dallas Goedert is out […]

While Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams try to figure out what areas they need to shore up, the future of Matthew Stafford hangs in the balance. And McVay made a request of Stafford amid the quarterback’s murky future. After a surprise run to the playoffs, and a blowout win over the Vikings in […]

For 60 minutes, it won’t matter what fans think about the officials favoring the Chiefs. And Josh Allen said the last matchup between these teams is meaningless now. But with a Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship game scheduled against the Buffalo Bills, history and a Super Bowl berth are at stake. Ahead of the Chiefs-Bills […]

The Washington Commanders have an X-factor for their NFC Championship game, other than the guy who is having an incredible rookie season. With a Washington Commanders game scheduled against the Philadelphia Eagles, a Super Bowl berth is at stake. Ahead of the Commanders-Eagles game, we’ll be making our Commanders NFC Championship game predictions. After surprising […]

Another playoff exit left Lamar Jackson supporters claiming he will conquer it one day. Also, Jackson and his Baltimore Ravens teammates defended Mark Andrews. Meanwhile, Jackson revealed what he told Buffalo’s Josh Allen after their playoff duel, according to a post on X by Sarah Ellison. Lamar Jackson on his exchange with Josh Allen after […]

Along with the Buffalo Bills secondary in an injury flux, quarterback Josh Allen isn’t resting on the team’s regular-season win over the Chiefs. With a Buffalo Bills AFC Championship game scheduled against the Kansas City Chiefs, it’s time to reveal a Super Bowl entrant. Ahead of the Bills-Chiefs game, we’ll be making our Bills AFC […]

One mock NFL draft has the Seattle Seahawks taking a quarterback in round one, but coach Mike Macdonald said he’s sticking with Geno Smith. As for Smith, he reacted to cousin Jeremiah Smith’s big College Football Playoffs title-game performance, according to a post on X. 😤😤😤😤 Will Howard hit receiver Jeremiah Smith with a 56-yard […]

After getting turned down by a 49ers assistant, the New York Jets turned their interview attention to Aaron Glenn. And now it looks like the Aaron Glenn-Jets link is growing stronger amid the team’s head coaching hunt, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. Sources describe Aaron Glenn as “very interested” in the […]

Offensive lineman Sam Cosmi will miss the NFC Championship, but the Washington Commanders still have rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. And while Daniels will be leaned on heavily, the Commanders X-factor versus the Eagles will be running back Austin Ekeler. The Eagles’ defense is a tough nut to crack, and they shut down Brian Robinson Jr. […]

Ben Johnson bolted for what he thinks are greener pastures, and he left Lions fans in shambles. With a new head coach of the Chicago Bears, expectations will be out of the roof. Ahead of Ben Johnson taking over as Bears head coach, we’ll be making our Caleb Williams bold predictions. Not only did the […]

Jayden Daniels is enjoying quite a rookie season, and he’s even drawing praise from an opposing quarterback. Perhaps that’s one reason Kliff Kingsbury is not rushing to take a head coaching job amid the Washington Commanders’ success, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter on the Pat McAfee Show. “I think by the time the Commanders […]

NFL fans who don’t like the Kansas City Chiefs seem to be in an uproar about their winning ways. And so, predictably, they’ve exploded about the officials. The claim is the officials favor Patrick Mahomes — even though the NFL office defended recent calls. But here are two reasons why fans need to shut up […]

Mike McCarthy is scoping out his next destination while Drew Brees thinks the New Orleans Saints would be better off with Aaron Glenn. Still, McCarthy is ready for an in-person interview with the Saints, but there’s a weather issue, according to a post on X by Courtney Cronin. From me, @kalynkahler and @kat_terrell: Two league […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn gave his props to the Lions fans but still must deal with the bad injury news about Sam Cosmi. However, Jayden Daniels got a “best rookie year” label from Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. “In my opinion he’s had the best rookie […]

Sean McVay took the Los Angeles Rams loss hard while Jared Verse faced the music after he couldn’t back up his mouth. Also, Puka Nacua had an honest reaction after falling short versus the Eagles in the Divisional Round, according to a post on X by Sports Central LA. “You think of all the plays […]

Heading into the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t know who their starting quarterback will be. They may not even be sure of the head coach. However, here are the Steelers’ 2025 NFL free agency targets after the playoff loss to the Ravens. Pittsburgh lost its last four regular season games and then faded out […]

Nick Sirianni may have to ruminate about Jalen Hurts’ injury, but he can bask in the performance of Saquon Barkley. Also, Sirianni had a championship reaction to the Philadelphia Eagles Division Round win over the Rams, according to a post on X by Eliot Shorr-Parks. “We played championship defense,” Sirianni said. And it took Saquon […]

Terry McLaurin is looking forward, and he’s enjoying Jayden Daniels’ season like other members of the Washington Commanders. But they will have to move along without Sam Cosmi, who sent a heartfelt message to Commanders’ fans after his brutal injury. Cosmi delivered his thoughts, saying he’s down but not out, according to a post on […]

Dan Campbell didn’t have trouble finding words for the Detroit Lions exit from the playoffs. However, quarterback Jared Goff did. Now it’s time for the Lions to turn their attention to the 2025 NFL Draft, and here are three early targets with the No. 28 overall pick. The Lions suffered a 45-31 loss to the […]

While the Washington Commanders are enjoying Jayden Daniels’ rookie season, Dan Quinn said the team is ready for the next step. And Quinn also shouted out the lit Lions fans after the wild win on Saturday, according to a post on X by JP Finlay. Dan Quinn says the atmosphere in Detroit was the real […]

Jayden Daniels will have to extend his incredible rookie season without one of his protectors, but he has that competitive fire to try. Here are three reasons the Washington Commanders quarterback is having the GOAT rookie season in NFL history. Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil added two interceptions, helping Washington […]

Lamar Jackson said Josh Allen isn’t his buddy, and Jackson wants to take down the team that some are calling the Super Bowl favorite. But Allen offered fans hope with his analysis of the loss to the Ravens earlier in the season. In the weekend’s marquee game, Allen will try to guide the Bills past […]

While Mark Andrews deliriously thinks playing a football game is like going to war, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh gave respect to Josh Allen. However, the Buffalo Bills X-factor versus the Ravens in the 2025 NFL Playoffs is not Allen. In the weekend’s marquee game, Allen will lead the Bills against Lamar Jackson and the […]

While Andy Reid offered dad advice to Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs hoped the bye week would help them get over injuries for their Divisional Round showdown against the Texans. And the Chiefs got their wish as the their stars are all good to go for the playoff clash against the Texans, according to […]

Entering as a tiny favorite against the Ravens in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, the Buffalo Bills have bold expectations for the contest. And here is why the Bills are the Super Bowl favorite after destroying the Broncos in the Wild Card round. Keep in mind that being the Super Bowl favorite can […]

While Colin Cowherd tries to find a reasonable explanation for his bonkers trade proposal, Ryan Clark offered up job advice for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Meanwhile, Jerome Bettis pushed blame away from Tomlin over the Steelers quarterback dilemma. Dan Patrick said Tomlin deserves some blame for the quarterback situation, but Bettis said that’s […]