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The Baltimore Ravens will interview former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel for their head coaching vacancy this week, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. McDaniel, 42, was on the hot seat for much of the 2025 season, but all reports indicated he would be retained for another year. But Dolphins owner Stephen Ross relieved McDaniel […]
One positive aspect of the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season was the performance of their running back group. Coming into the year, there were real questions about the quality of the position group, and many believed they were one of the worst running back units in all of football. As the season went on, we learned […]
Now that we’re full-on into the playoffs, it’s time to stop looking in the rearview with our Secret Superstars series, and start looking forward to the next game with Postseason X-Factors. The principle is the same — using game tape and metrics to uncover those hidden gems for every team who are primed to bring […]
The Steelers are wasting absolutely no time in their search to fill their vacant head coaching position. Almost exactly 24 hours after Mike Tomlin stepped down as the head coach of the team after 19 seasons, Pittsburgh requested to interview Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula. The news broke just minutes after it was […]
The New England Patriots started the on-field preparation for their upcoming divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans on Wednesday, and one of their most important players was part of the proceedings. Wearing a red non-contact jersey, starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez was present during the short media window at the start of the session. While […]
There had been a quiet buzz for weeks that Dante Moore might bypass the 2026 NFL Draft and return to Eugene for another season. That chatter only grew louder as draft order clarity emerged — particularly with the New York Jets holding the No. 2 overall pick and looming as a likely landing spot. For many quarterbacks, that path would be hard to ignore. Early first-round draft capital, a life-changing contract, and the chance to begin an NFL career often outweigh concerns about fit or franc...
One of the primary talking points when it comes to the Los Angeles Rams playing the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field is the weather. The Rams play in California while the Bears have played their last three home games in the cold. Matthew Stafford is 1-9 in cold, rainy, or snowy conditions since […]
Washington interviews Seahawks DB coach/pass game coordinator Karl Scott The Washington Commanders added another name to their defensive coordinator search list today. ESPN’s John Keim reports they have interviewed Seattle Seahawks DBs coach/pass game coordinator Karl Scott for the position formerly held by Joe Whitt Jr. He has been coaching since 2007, but didn’t get […]
Brian Flores interviewing today The Washington Commanders were hoping to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, and that is happening today. His contract is expiring, but Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has already said he’d like him back if he doesn’t get an opportunity to be a head coach again during this hiring cycle. The Commanders […]
Shough Makes Super Bowl Promise After Falcons Loss Sparks Louisiana Debate New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough is making headlines across the NFL after delivering a strikingly bold postgame message about his team’s championship ambitions. Following a hard-fought 19-17 road loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 on January 4, Shough stunned reporters […]
For weeks, ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter has been consistent in saying that the Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur want to get an extension done, with the issue not being the Packers’ desire to keep LaFleur but instead the price it would cost to keep LaFleur. On Wednesday, days after this alleged […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers first head coaching search since 2007 has begun. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Steelers have put in their first interview request since Mike Tomlin stepped down on Tuesday, requesting to interview Los Angeles Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. “The Pittsburgh Steelers first known head coach interview request is for Rams […]
NFL Divisional Round Preview The NFL Wild Card round delivered a few dramatic finishes last week, and now the divisional round brings four matchups that will determine which teams advance to championship weekend. The top seeds in both conferences make their postseason debuts after earning first-round byes, while six wild-card winners look to keep their […]
Veteran NFL wide receiver Adam Thielen announced his retirement Wednesday, he announced on social media. Thielen spent 13 years in the NFL after signing with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2013 out of Minnesota State. He made the Vikings’ 53-man roster in 2014 and became a key piece of the offense […]
Wisconsin Badgers freshman linebacker Mason Posa was named to the FWAA Freshman All-American team on Wednesday, becoming the first Badgers freshman since Braelon Allen in 2021 to earn the honor. Posa, a four-star recruit in the Class of 2025, broke out as a star in the making after making his first start against the Oregon […]
The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar territory, facing the Seattle Seahawks just two weeks after seeing them in the regular season finale. Only this time, it’s at Lumen Field, as the 49ers will have yet another short week before traveling up north for the divisional round of the playoffs. San Francisco is […]
Every coaching cycle for the Atlanta Falcons throws in a handful of surprises, and this certainly qualifies. The Falcons will reportedly interview ex-Raiders head coach and current CBS analyst Antonio Pierce for their head coaching vacancy. The news comes from NFL insider Mike Garafolo, who said the interview will come later this week. Pierce also […]
The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! The Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers in the most epic way possible, erasing a 21-3 deficit and coming back in dramatic fashion against their hated rival. The game included so many remarkable moments, including Caleb Williams’ insane throw to Rome Odunze on fourth down, that some […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing significant uncertainty at both head coach and quarterback heading into the 2026 season. Following the Steelers’ Wild Card round loss to the Houston Texans, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was noncommittal about his playing future, saying he did not want to make “an emotional decision” regarding a potential return next season. That […]
Some big news this morning after practice.
With as good as the Rams offense and as bad as Bears defense has been this season, Sunday’s divisional round game could come down to the matchup between Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay against Chicago defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. Although he wasn’t directly involved in the play, will Allen remember the last time he faced […]
One day after the stunning announcement that Mike Tomlin will step down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, team president Art Rooney II addressed the media and provided clarity on Tomlin and the organization’s thinking behind the decision. Rooney revealed that the franchise was prepared to give Tomlin “another run” in 2026, despite the […]
The New England Patriots went 14-3 in 2025 and find themselves back in the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2021. Let’s dive into the Patriots’ playoff history, including Super Bowl victories. How Many Times Have the Patriots Made the Playoffs? The New England Patriots have made the NFL playoffs 28 times in franchise history. They also reached the AFL Championship Game in 1963 before joining the NFL in 1970. New England was called the Boston Patriots from 1960-70. The New Englan...
Spring Training 2026 is closer than it’s ever been … but it’s only getting closer. We won’t be done with our communal rank of the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization by then, but we’ll be a little bit closer. We almost have a top 30! The next name on our list […]
The Arizona Cardinals do no have a head coach, but their GM Monti Ossenfort is still busy adding players for future’s contracts. Today, the team announced they have signed wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette. From the team: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has signed wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (ah-MEER / smith-MAR-set) to a […]