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One of the reasons why linebacker James Harrison parted ways with the Pittsburgh Steelers last December was because of his dismay over the lack of playing time. Now with the New England Patriots, Harrison has found what the Steelers failed to give him with the Pats deploying his skills into the field more than Pittsburgh […]

The Seattle Seahawks’ decision to fire defensive coordinator Kris Richard was met with some criticism from fans and the media, so it’s not surprising that he quickly found another job. According to 710 ESPN Seattle’s Gee Scott and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Richard will be the Dallas Cowboys’ new passing game coordinator. Scott also noted that Richard […]

As defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans last season, Mike Vrabel had to design plays that he hoped would limit Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota in the two games the Texans and the Titans met. Vrabel does not have to worry about stopping Mariota anymore, however, after being hired by the Titans as the team’s […]

On Monday, the Arizona Cardinals announced the hiring of Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks as their new head coach. It appears he won’t be the only Panthers coach making the trip to the desert, as Carolina linebackers coach Al Holcomb is reportedly the favorite to land Arizona’s defensive coordinator job. From the Charlotte Observer’s […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is a win away from achieving legendary status in the City of Brotherly Love. But even if the Eagles fail to beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, it’s safe to say that his journey alone to football’s biggest stage has already made him an unforgettable figure in […]

If only a few different plays, or calls, went their way on Sunday afternoon, the Jacksonville Jaguars and starting quarterback Blake Bortles would’ve reached the first Super Bowl in franchise history. Instead, New England Patriots superstar QB Tom Brady led a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown drives to end the Jaguars’ improbable 2017 season Bortles’ play […]

The number of Carolina Panthers players on the NFC Pro Bowl roster is now up to three. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer, linebacker Thomas Davis has been tabbed as the replacement for Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr. Davis made the Pro Bowl in each of the previous two seasons, and he is about to […]

The 2017 season was a frustrating one for the Dallas Cowboys and their star wide receiver, Dez Bryant, and vice president Stephen Jones admitted that he wasn’t happy with some of Bryant’s actions. The eight-year veteran has spent his entire career in Dallas, reaching three Pro Bowls while earning one First-team All-Pro nod in 2014. […]

The Carolina Panthers have been busy this offseason finding replacements for coordinators on both sides of the ball. Fortunately, they managed to get the offense squared away early on with the hiring of Norv Turner. Turner’s first objective is getting star quarterback Cam Newton back to his MVP form. There are many areas in which […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins finally sees that blinking light at the end of the tunnel. More appropriately, he sees the light fully understanding the rainbow leading to that long-term pot of gold awaiting his right pigskin-flinging arm. His 2017 employer, the Washington Redskins, just agreed to a blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex […]

The Minnesota Vikings saw their dream season come to an end after a disappointing 38-7 loss in the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The defeat immediately shifted the attention surrounding the team to their pending quarterback situation with Sam Bradford, Case Keenum, and Teddy Bridgewater all becoming free agents this offseason. With that in mind, […]

The fairy tale playoff run for the Minnesota Vikings came to an abrupt end with their embarrassing 38-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game. As a result, the Vikings are now left with more questions than answers at the quarterback position this offseason. Case Keenum did a tremendous job filling in with […]

The Minnesota Vikings were favored to win going into the NFC Conference Championship Game versus the Philadelphia Eagles. However, they were subsequently blown out by the Eagles in an embarrassing 39-7 defeat. There are plenty of factors that contributed to the Vikings’ loss. According to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, veteran cornerback Terence Newman feels the […]

Over the last few weeks, the Cleveland Browns have been actively looking to shake things up within the organization. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the team is nearing one of those moves, as they’re close to a deal to bring in former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley for the same position on their […]

They say that Philadelphia is supposed to be the City of Brotherly Love, but that certainly wasn’t the case on Sunday when linebacker Eric Kendricks and the Minnesota Vikings traveled to take on linebacker Mychal Kendricks and the top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. Unfortunately for Eric, this was a Vikings loss that […]

Following the hiring of Jon Gruden as the Oakland Raiders’ new head coach, much of the media attention has shifted toward his relationship with Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr. Reports emerged about possible concerns with Gruden’s often-times brash coaching style. Despite that being thrown out there, Carr has voiced that he wants the 54-year-old to […]

The Tennessee Titans’ hiring of Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel has left a vacancy with his former team. According to Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network, the team has decided to keep assistant head coach Romeo Crennel as their next defensive coordinator for the 2018 season. After losing Mike Vrabel as defensive coordinator, #Texans will […]

The Carolina Panthers suffered a bit of a loss with the departure of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who was named as the new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals today. As a result, the Panthers were left with a pretty notable void going into the offseason, but they didn’t take long to make a decision with […]

Throughout much of his career, Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has been one of the league’s most productive players at his position. As a result, he has earned him yet another trip to the Pro Bowl as the replacement for Philadelphia Eagles Zach Ertz, tying him with Hall of Famer Bob Lilly for a […]

Since they were eliminated from the playoffs in the divisional round against the New England Patriots, the Tennessee Titans organization has undergone major changes to their coaching staff, the latest of which is now bringing back defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau. With the introduction of former Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Varbel as the team’s next head […]

The New England Patriots are headed to their second straight Super Bowl and third in the last four years after an impressive comeback 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. This bout featured a huge performance from veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola, who put up a strong outing with seven […]

The Los Angeles Rams experienced a resurgent 2017 season that saw them snap a decade-plus playoff drought. Much of that success came from the strong play of second-year quarterback Jared Goff, which helped him earn a selection to the 2018 Pro Bowl as the replacement for injured Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. .@JaredGoff16 is headed to […]

It has been nearly a week since the New York Jets made the decision to part ways with offensive coordinator John Morton after just one season. With that in mind, Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the Jets are planning on promoting quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates to the open vacancy in the coming days. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are headed to their first Super Bowl appearance since 2004 in a rematch against the New England Patriots. It will also mark the first meeting against the Patriots for veteran running back LeGarrette Blount following his departure last offseason. Despite that being the case, Blount voiced after the 38-7 win over the […]

The Arizona Cardinals have hired Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks to be their new head coach, per Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. Wilks, who will replace recently-retired former coach Bruce Arians, has signed a four-year contract with a team option for a fifth season. Wilks, 48, has been an NFL assistant since 2006. He spent the past six […]

The table is finally set for Super Bowl LII. In less than two weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots will square off at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. With their 38-7 slaughter of the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game, the Eagles will be going to their third Super Bowl in franchise history […]

With Sunday’s 24-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship, the defending-champion New England Patriots punched their ticket to Super Bowl LII and will take on the Philadelphia Eagles. It was far from easy, as New England had to rally from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit without star tight end Rob Gronkowski, who […]

The 2017 NFL season for the Jacksonville Jaguars has officially come to an end following their 24-20 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. While a loss of such magnitude is always disappointing, veteran defensive end Calais Campbell feels there is still a silver lining in these kinds of defeats. The success of […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense made their presence felt early and often against the New England Patriots in the AFC Conference Championship Game. However, things got a bit controversial when Jaguars safety Barry Church laid a vicious hit on Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski. It was clear Gronkowski had suffered a head injury after he was […]

The New England Patriots have earned their 1oth trip to the Super Bowl after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game. However, their victory has not come without a bit of controversy. The Jaguars were penalized far more often than the Patriots were. As a result, players from Jacksonville were not shy about expressing their […]

The Tennessee Titans have found their new head coach in former Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. Although Vrabel is known for his defensive prowess both as a player and a coach, there is some speculation as to how he can help with quarterback Marcus Mariota’s progression. However, it seems he is looking to bring a sense […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have embraced their underdog status since the playoffs started. However, they took it to a whole new level by literally becoming the face of underdogs everywhere. Needless to say, things have not changed now that they have earned a trip to Super Bowl LII. According to ESPN’s David Purdum, the Eagles are now […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were a team on a mission on Sunday with their main objective to earn a trip to Super Bowl LII. Although they accomplished that mission with a dominant 38-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Conference Championship Game, the Eagles did not make it out unscathed. Following the win, quarterback […]

The New England Patriots overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit in the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars to secure their second straight trip to the Super Bowl. Star quarterback Tom Brady led the charge in the comeback despite dealing with a thumb injury that required 12 stitches. Following the game, head coach Bill […]

Prior to the AFC Championship Game, there was much attention drawn to the right hand injury that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady suffered in practice. It was a topic that the Patriots and Brady chose to avoid over the last few days with the focus on their opponent in the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to […]

It is no secret that Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy didn’t exactly see eye-to-eye with Chip Kelly during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles. McCoy made those feelings clear once again as he took a subtle shot at Kelly when discussing his former team ahead of the NFC Championship Game, according to […]

Oakland Raiders fans have rejoiced over the return of head coach Jon Gruden and for good reason. Prior to his first retirement, Gruden was one of the most accomplished young coaches in football. Still, he admits that there is some unfinished business to attend to. Gruden’s stint with the Raiders came to a bitter end after […]

The New England Patriots have now earned a trip to their 10th Super Bowl appearance in franchise history with their victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Conference Championship. Needless to say, it has been an eventful 2017 NFL season for New England prior to their second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl. At the […]

The Cleveland Browns are coming off their first-ever 0-16 season, which has led to a few significant changes within the organization. Another one appears to be on the horizon as the front office is nearing a deal to land former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley in the same position with the team under head […]