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Greg Olsen was promoted to join Fox Sports’ lead NFL commentary team after longtime duo Joe Buck and Troy Aikman departed for ESPN. While Olsen has done a fine job during the 2022 season, one person has hung over his head like a dark cloud: Tom Brady. Brady who retired and then promptly unretired last […]

While the San Francisco 49ers are preparing for the NFC Championship on Sunday, defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is a hot commodity for a head coaching job this offseason, with links to the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos. Mike Klis of 9News reported Thursday that Ryans is one of the Broncos’ top candidates to take over […]

Earlier this offseason, it appeared as if Sean Payton was the favorite to become the Denver Broncos’ next head coach. But as the process has played out, Payton’s candidacy with the Broncos has taken a major hit as Denver is starting to look elsewhere. While Payton interviewed with the Broncos, there were reportedly a few […]

The 2022 NFL season is officially in the books for many teams. Because of that, they are already turning their attention to the 2023 NFL Draft. ESPN’s draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. recently released his first mock draft of the year, and it should give Baltimore Ravens fans some idea of what the organization will […]

Ever since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers crashed out in the NFC wild-card round at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys, rumors have been swirling on Tom Brady’s future in the NFL. He has been linked with a possible free agent move to the Las Vegas Raiders, but if it were up to Pro Football Hall […]

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for the NFC Championship on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles and while the team is dealing with a few health issues, a key player took an important step in the right direction Thursday. Swiss Army knife Deebo Samuel (ankle)  was a limited participant at practice after sitting out on […]

The offseason has officially begun for 28 NFL teams, and the other four aren’t far off. By extension, that means it’s NFL Draft season for most of the league, and teams are surely making their projections already. While fans can’t see exactly what teams are thinking, draft analysts like Mel Kiper Jr. give us a […]

Although most of the attention is on the playoffs, most organizations are thinking about the future. It all starts with the 2023 NFL Draft in April and whoever teams select, especially on Day 1. ESPN’s draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. recently released his first mock draft of the year, giving Packers fans an idea of […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ injury report is somewhat troubling ahead of the NFC Championship showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. Christian McCaffrey was among a few key players who have not practiced this week, but when asked about his status for the game, CMC offered no doubts. Via Around the NFL, McCaffrey declared there’s “zero” chance […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ gameplan for a second straight AFC Championship showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals will no doubt be altered to account for Patrick Mahomes’ high right ankle sprain. As Sunday’s highly anticipated matchup draws closer and closer, though, the MVP frontrunner seems to be shaking off most effects an injury many initially assumed […]

The Carolina Panthers named Frank Reich their new head coach on Thursday, officially putting Steve Wilks out of the running following his stint as the interim head coach. With the top job no longer available, Wilks has made clear he has no intention of returning to Carolina this offseason. Via NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Wilks […]

After the Las Vegas Raiders offseason trade and spending spree last year, finishing 6-11 made them one of (if not) the most disappointing teams in the NFL. The next Raiders rebuild starts now, though, with the team’s No. 7 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In his first mock of the year, ESPN draft guru […]

Thursday is the three-year anniversary of the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in Southern California that also took the lives of many others. And by no surprise, Kobe stories are coming out of the woodwork as we remember one of the greatest to […]

And then there were four. The NFL season is coming down to the wire, which means only the best of the best still remain in the Super Bowl race. The Philadelphia Eagles set to host the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, just one win away from returning to the Super Bowl. […]

When New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick made the head-scratching decision to have longtime defensive coach Matt Patricia call offensive plays and longtime special teams coach Joe Judge coach the quarterback for the 2022 season, he said he would take the blame. It appears a couple members of the Patriots’ organization are doing just that. […]

The NFL playoffs are winding down, and the offseason draws ever closer. Even before the offseason officially begins, though, teams are already looking ahead to the NFL Draft in April. While fans would love to know who their favorite team is targeting, the insight of draft analysts like Mel Kiper Jr. will have to suffice. […]

It was never pretty, but the Pittsburgh Steelers somehow managed to overcome some truly brutal stretches of football in 2022 to finish with a record above .500 at 9-8. A big reason for that was due to rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett getting more comfortable as the season went on, and leading the Steelers to wins […]

The 2022 NFL season is coming down to the wire, and only four remain in the battle for the Lombardi Trophy. With the Kansas City Chiefs set to host the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, it is time for some Chiefs AFC Championship bold predictions. Kansas City is coming off a 27-20 win […]

The Atlanta Falcons had a strange 2022 season that saw them actually emerge as a contender in the NFC South for a point in time. While that was largely due to the NFC South being the weakest division in the NFL, that shows that the Falcons aren’t necessarily as far behind the pack in their […]

For teams looking to add a new head coach this offseason, Sean Payton has emerged as quite an interesting option. Payton took a year off from coaching in the 2022 season, joining Fox Sports as an analyst instead, but after one season out of the game, it sounds like Payton is looking to return to […]

The Carolina Panthers’ search for their next head coach is over. Former Indianapolis Colts boss Frank Reich is taking over for the 2023 season, via Ian Rapoport. Coincidentally enough, he was also the first-ever quarterback for the franchise back in 1995. This comes as a bit of a surprise after how well Steve Wilks did […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reached out to Kansas City Chiefs signal caller Patrick Mahomes after a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with encouragement and advice, according to a Thursday tweet from NBC Sports anchor Hayley Lewis. “‘They’re good now’ haha ‘why wouldn’t you want to learn from the GOAT?’” Mahomes wrote. The 27-year-old […]

Everyone saw just how poorly the New England Patriots’ offense performed in 2022 under an unusual setup with longtime defensive coach Matt Patricia calling plays and longtime special teams coach Joe Judge working as the quarterbacks coach. It turns out it was even worse behind the scenes. A report from the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan […]

It is that time of year again! The 2023 NFL Draft is just a few months away, which means it is officially Mel Kiper Jr. season. The Don of the Draft just released his first mock of 2023, and he has an interesting player taken with the Buffalo Bills’ first-round pick. The Bills got crushed […]

The 2022 season was a bit of a mess for the New York Jets at the quarterback position. Zach Wilson missed the start of the season, and while he did end up returning, he was a mess when he found himself on the field. As a result, there have been tons of rumors linking the […]

All eyes are on Patrick Mahomes ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC Championship tilt against the Cincinnati Bengals. More specifically, all eyes are on Mahomes’ ankle. The Chiefs QB suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round against the Jaguars, but the latest reports suggest he’s trending in the right direction for Sunday’s game, […]

Mike McCarthy’s job with the Dallas Cowboys is safe — at least that’s what Jerry Jones said before — but that doesn’t mean his staff is in the same place. That much is clear after the Cowboys made a number of changes to to their coaching staff following another disappointing playoff run. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo […]

The New York Jets hired Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator Thursday and accomplished two things in the process. First, they brought in a veteran play caller to replace Mike LaFleur, who struggled with the role the past two seasons. And second, they added fuel to the fire that the Jets are interested in acquiring Aaron […]

The New York Jets stirred up some NFL offseason speculation with their decision to hire Nathaniel Hackett as the team’s new offensive coordinator. Naturally, the hiring of the former Denver Broncos head coach and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator has immediately led to links to Aaron Rodgers. It seems abundantly clear that the Jets’ decision […]

The New England Patriots made what might possibly be their biggest news of the offseason official on Thursday. Bill O’Brien was officially named the offensive coordinator of the Patriots on Thursday, the team announced. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick offered a brief statement in the team’s announcement. “I am looking forward to working with Bill again,” […]

While the NFL Playoffs continue rolling on, the vast majority of teams are already in offseason mode. Of course, arguably the biggest event of the entire offseason is the NFL Draft in late April. Fans speculate about who their team could take weeks in advance, and draft analysts like ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. provide a […]

Backpedaling is one of Sauce Gardner’s many skills as an All-Pro corner with the New York Jets. But did he just prove to be adept at backpedaling off the field, as well? Gardner was called out Thursday by the hosts of Good Morning Football for playing Mike White, and not Zach Wilson, at quarterback in […]

The San Francisco 49ers 2022 season has been a fairytale story of sorts. Their improbable run, despite being without their top two quarterback options, continued in the Divisional Round when they managed to overcome a tough challenge from the Dallas Cowboys to advance to the NFC Championship Game. Now it sets the stage for the […]

Tragedy struck on Thursday as former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier reportedly passed away at just 25 years of age. Per Eric Woodyard of ESPN: “Former Detroit Lions LB Jessie Lemonier has passed away, a source confirms to ESPN. Lemonier appeared in 7 games in Detroit during the 2021 season.” Lemonier was signed as an […]

The Kansas City Chiefs managed to make it through the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but they may have seen their season come crashing down in front of their eyes in the process when Patrick Mahomes picked up a high ankle sprain in the game. Mahomes was able to finish the […]

Deebo Samuel and the San Francisco 49ers are preparing to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles’ stadium that figures to be rowdy come Sunday afternoon. Samuel and the 49ers know it will be loud at Lincoln Financial Field, but the star receiver has his doubts […]

The Buffalo Bills fired safeties coach Jim Salgado after a 27-10 win by the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Divisional Round, according to the Thursday tweet from ESPN Buffalo Bills reporter Alaina Getzenberg. Jim Salgado was on Bills head coach Sean McDermott’s staff since 2017, starting off as a defensive assistant before being promoted to […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs will play in the conference finals at Arrowhead Stadium for the second consecutive year. This Sunday is the rematch, and there is little question that Chiefs supporters will be out in force. They certainly hope for some payback. We expect them to raise the decibel levels as […]

For the second consecutive season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ Conference Championship opponent will be the Kansas City Chiefs. Last time, Joe Burrow and the Bengals took down Patrick Mahomes and company 27-24. This time, Cincinnati goes into Kansas City a one-point favorite, due to Mahomes’ high ankle sprain suffered last week vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. Burrow […]