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This offseason brought one of the most surprising changes in the last few decades. After spending 20 years with the New England Patriots, superstar quarterback Tom Brady signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Obviously, this sent shockwaves through the sports world. One of the greatest players of all-time leaving one of the […]

The Miami Dolphins were far from being a playoff team in 2019, but that does not mean that Brian Flores’ first year as head coach was not a success. Expected by some to be one of the worst clubs in NFL history, the Dolphins managed to win five games, rebounding from an 0-7 start to […]

The New York Jets were a team that allowed a lot to get out there about the availability of their players. Many players were displeased of the news that came of the situation happening at the trade deadline, including their emotional leader on defense, Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams. He was infuriated of the matter […]

As soon as the New England Patriots signed receiver Antonio Brown, there was backlash. A lot of NFL fans were upset that the defending champions were able to add one of the league’s best wideouts right before the start of the regular season, and they weren’t the only ones. People in and around the game […]

The Oakland Raiders finally cut ties with wide receiver Antonio Brown after a short stint in which he caused more controversy than highlights on the field. The NFL landscape hasn’t remained mute since the release. One that shared their words on the news is Tony Dungy, a Hall of Fame head coach and two-time Super […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, entering his second season in charge of the team this year, spoke on Tuesday about lessons he learned from Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy. Dungy, 63, coached Indianapolis for seven seasons in the 2000s, leading the Peyton Manning–quarterbacked franchise to a Super Bowl win in 2006-07. Reich, 57, […]

With the talk of more senior members being included in the next Pro Football Hall of Fame class, there are many different opinions on who should be included. Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy has made his pitch, and he thinks former Pittsburgh Steelers great Donnie Shell should get the nod. On Twitter Dungy  — […]

Tony Dungy and Rich McKay worked together in Tampa Bay, but are on opposing sides for now. McKay, the Competition Committee chairman, wants to insulate “Hail Mary” plays from replay review for pass interference, calling it “survival of the fittest,” because he believes that in those situations the normal standard for pass interference evaporates. Dungy, […]

The idea of adding two more regular-season games to an already demanding NFL schedule has been a topic of debate for the better part of a decade, now. At least, it seems that way. The idea has at times polarized the relationship between owners looking for more ways to bring in revenue and players who […]

There has been a lot of speculation and rumors recently following Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and whether he will be shopped this off season. The All-Pro receiver has supposedly been in confrontations with head coach Mike Tomlin and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as of late. Former Super Bowl winning head coach Tony Dungy gave […]

The Indianapolis Colts took an easy 21-0 lead against the Houston Texans in their first round matchup of the playoffs. Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy went to Twitter to praise the Colts’ defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ in-game coaching. As a former coach, he notices the little things that make the whole team play more […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston seems to always be getting himself in trouble and it doesn’t seem he has too many chances left before he might see himself on his way out of the NFL. Former great Tony Dungy still has high hopes for what Winston can accomplish but thinks he needs to be […]

The Indianapolis Colts found their man in head coach Frank Reich after Josh McDaniels backed out of his initial agreement. Although he may not have been their first choice, there is plenty of optimism that he could be the right one. Among the believers is former NFL head coach Tony Dungy. During an appearance on […]

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels made headlines for backing out of his deal to become the new head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Needless to say, former coach and NFL analyst Tony Dungy was not happy with the decision. Although McDaniels is not obligated to follow through on his initial agreement, the same […]

Mike Tomlin broke the ice three weeks ago in an interview with Tony Dungy prior to the  Pittsburgh Steelers’ Sunday night matchup with Green Bay. Dungy, Tomlin’s longtime mentor and friend, asked for non-coach speak. Tomlin obliged. “It’s going to be fireworks” he declared, referring to this weekend’s matchup with the vaunted New England Patriots. […]