“Good luck,” the new defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams said this week when asked about the difficulty of taking the Patriots quarterback out of his comfort zone. “He’s good no matter what.”
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Injuries: Harrison questionable for Steelers
Coach Mike McCarthy noted Friday that Nelson, Adams, and Allison could all be game-time decisions. The trio did not practice Friday.
Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) is sacked by New…
Although many people want the Texans to go out and trade for a quarterback, John McClain says their best option will be in the draft. Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler is sacked by New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan during the first quarter of an AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough.
Social photos show Cowboys QB Tony Romo in Washington, D.C., at
He says he ran into Tony Romo at dinner in Trump hotel last night. @allisonfox4news: North Texan Eric Meyers is one of many from DFW in DC for inauguration.
Dallas Cowboys Failed to Finish the Fight; A Bittersweet End
As the Dallas Cowboys season comes to a bittersweet end, we reflect on how America’s failed to finish the fight, their core mantra for the year. I was as disappointed as any loyal Dallas Cowboy fan could be after seeing this year’s team and magical season come to a sudden, abrupt and unanticipated end, as the Packers defeated America’s team by the score of 34-31 at AT&T Stadium.
Is Miami an option as Johnny Manziel eyes NFL return?
According to TMZ , Manziel, who left the game of football after a string on personal issues, is “dead serious” about making an NFL comeback and has hit the gym in hopes of getting another shot in the league. Could the Miami Dolphins be a potential landing spot for the embattled quarterback? If the 24-year-old can stay sober and show he has made drastic strides in changing his personal life and his image, it is possible that a team or two could consider adding Manziel to its roster.
Is Miami an option as Johnny Manziel eyes NFL return?
According to TMZ , Manziel, who left the game of football after a string on personal issues, is “dead serious” about making an NFL comeback and has hit the gym in hopes of getting another shot in the league. Could the Miami Dolphins be a potential landing spot for the embattled quarterback? If the 24-year-old can stay sober and show he has made drastic strides in changing his personal life and his image, it is possible that a team or two could consider adding Manziel to its roster.
New England Patriots: Julian Edelman Has Advice For Teammates
The New England Patriots will be playing the AFC Championship Game for the sixth straight season. For some, it will be their first time.
New England Patriots: Julian Edelman Has Advice For Teammates
The New England Patriots will be playing the AFC Championship Game for the sixth straight season. For some, it will be their first time.
Vikings officially confirm Shurmur’s return, reveal new offensive staff
The Vikings officially confirmed today that Pat Shurmur, who took over as the offensive play-caller on an interim basis midway through the 2016 season, will be the team’s full-time offensive coordinator in 2017. The Vikings have also revealed the reshuffled offensive coaching staff that will support Shurmur and will hopefully give the Vikings a potent offense for the first time in Mike Zimmer’s tenure.
Falcons’ Shanahan will have another meeting with 49ers
Shanahan said Thursday he plans to talk again with the San Francisco 49ers about their coaching vacancy, with all signs pointing to him landing the position. He is the only apparent candidate, and the 49ers are the lone team that hasn’t hired a coach.
Cowboys answered cry of grief-stricken city of Dallas during run
Dallas Cowboys’ Barry Church and his teammates gave the city of Dallas something to celebrate after the tragic summer police shooting. [AP PHOTO] Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings made an appeal to the Dallas Cowboys when training camp opened on July 30, less than a month after five police officers were shot and killed by a downtown sniper during a Black Lives Matter protest march.
Packers’ Davante Adams may be game-time decision on Sunday
The Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams says he may not know until warmups on Sunday whether he’ll be able to play in the NFC championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Packers’ Davante Adams may be game-time decision on Sunday The Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams says he may not know until warmups on Sunday whether he’ll be able to play in the NFC championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jF2q8M Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson watches during NFL football practice inside the Don Hutson Center Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017 in Ashwaubenon, Wis. The Green Bay Packers play the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC championship game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots for the AFC title game – with poll
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Breaking the Pittsburgh Steelers Offense
The Patriots tend to know better than most how to tailor their plan of attack to what the opposition does best, so let’s try to figure out how the Steelers run their offense, and how the Patriots might try to slow them down on Sunday. The key is slowing, not stopping.
Bills agree to hire Rick Dennison as offensive coordinator
Newly hired Bills coach Sean McDermott is placing his trust in former Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Rick Dennison to oversee Buffalo’s run-heavy attack. And it might help, too, that Dennison has a connection to quarterback Tyrod Taylor, whose long-term future has been in question in Buffalo.
Browns nearing contract with linebacker Jamie Collins
… eveland’s young defense and said he enjoyed playing with the Browns despite the team finishing with a 1-15 record. As sports columnist, Paul Woody offers an array of commentary on the sports scene in columns and World of Woody videos.
Limiting commercials won’t solve NFL’s TV problem
… is trying to say: there are better, less publicly demanding ways for billionaires to grow their wealth than owning a sports team. But saying they aren’t doing this at least partially because of the money is the sort of thing he could get away with …
Johnny Manziel admits he was a ‘douche’ in 2016, now focused on NFL comeback
In this May 26, 2015, file photo, then-Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel smiles during an NFL football organized team activity, in Berea, Ohio. Johnny Manziel will be in Houston ahead of the Super Bowl to give fans a chance to take a photo with the 2012 Heisman trophy winner — at a price.
Jason Garrett named Coach of Year by Pro Football Writers
Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett was named the NFL Coach of the Year by the Pro Football Writers Association after leading his team to 13-3 record, including a club-record 11-game winning streak. Now with that award in his pocket, Garrett should be the favorite for AP NFL Coach of the Year honors, which will be announced the night before the Super Bowl.
Miami Dolphins make internal coaching changes with new hires
The Miami Dolphins have made three changes to their coaching roster today as Adam Gase fills in the holes on his staff. With the promotion of Matt Burke to defensive coordinator Gase had a hole at linebacker.
Who is that? Falcons’ Gabriel, others make their marks
FILe – In this Oct. 30, 2016, file photo, Green Bay Packers cornerback Demetri Goodson tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel in the end zone as Gabriel scores a touchdown during the first of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Gabriel is a big part of Atlanta’s offense entering Sunday’s NFC championship game rematch against the Packers.
Raiders file Las Vegas relocation papers with NFL
And their fate now rests in the hands of 31 National Football League team owners, who are likely to decide the Raiders’ future sometime over the next two months. In a long-expected move dating to last January when the Raiders began working with Las Vegas and Nevada business and political leaders on a $1.9 billion stadium plan – of which $750 million will be raised by a recently approved Nevada hotel tax hike – the Silver and Black formally field relocation papers with the NFL on Thursday morning.
Why It Worked, Divisional Round: Packers breaking Cowboys’ Cover 1
A game that left me speechless needs no further recap, so let’s cut to the chase. This past Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys attempted to stop the world’s greatest quarterback using a myriad of defenses.
NFL Insiders redraft the first five picks of the 2016 class
How would the 2016 NFL draft have panned out if teams knew then what they know now? Would Jared Goff and Carson Wentz still have gone before Dak Prescott ? Would Ezekiel Elliott still have ended up with the Dallas Cowboys ? With the regular season in the rearview mirror, our panel of NFL Insiders took a crack at redrafting the first five picks of the 2016 class. The panel included Matt Bowen, John Clayton, Mike Sando, Aaron Schatz and Field Yates.
Does Kyle Shanahan deserve his reputation as QB miracle worker?
Matt Ryan, who was named the PFWA’s MVP on Wednesday, put together the best season of his life this year under Shanahan, the Falcons’ offensive coordinator. Shanahan has parlayed the Falcons’ offensive success into becoming a hot head coaching candidate, and is the reported favorite to land the 49ers job once the Falcons’ run is over.
Amatuer Scotting Report #1: OT
Here we have 20 of the best OT prospects going into the 2017 draft. Along with a link to the tape of each player i watched, I will give a small summary of the conclusions I have come to after watching the footage.
Mein Gott! Watch Tom Brady mangle the German language.
… included Danny Amendola and Rob Gronkowski, who is always up for some fun. Des writes for the Early Lead and the D.C. Sports Bog, scouring the Web to bring readers items of interest, both serious and amusing. He also covers fantasy football, as well …
Chargers celebrate arrival in LA, but gear up for work ahead
… playing their next two seasons at 30,000-seat StubHub Center, the Chargers must work to carve a niche in a jam-packed sports marketplace. “It’s an amazing place,” Bosa said. “LA is the land of opportunity, and it’s going to be what we make of it. …
Report: Future and Ciara Settle Custody Case
Twelve days after Ciara dropped her $15 million defamation lawsuit against Future, TMZ reports the former couple have settled their custody battle over 2-year-old Future Zahir Wilburn. The two have reportedly agreed to joint custody, though Future Jr. will spend the majority of his time with Ciara.
Beckham tops NFLer on Twitter, Kaepernick 49th
Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. , had the most engagement on Twitter among NFL players this season, while Colin Kaepernick was only a surprising 49th. The list, compiled by MWWPR and sports influencer network OpenDorse, looked not just at who tweeted the most, but also at which players had the highest engagement rate, with a minimum of 100,000 followers and 100 tweets.
20 NFL playoff facts that will surprise hardcore fans
Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jyMYe8 1. The Trinity: Tom Brady, Eli Manning and Peyton Manning all have the same exact playoff passer rating . 2. Mark Sanchez has a higher playoff passer rating than Brady, Eli, Peyton, Brett Favre, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, Steve Young and John Elway.
Steelers WR Antonio Brown apologizes for livestreaming video
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown breaks a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson after making a reception during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. less Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown breaks a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson after making a reception during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game … more PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has apologized for livestreaming video from the team’s locker room following its win over Kansas City.
Senior Bowl pass makes sense for Deshaun Watson; no big deal for…
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson’s reported decision to decline a Senior Bowl invitation is understandable for him and no big deal for the Browns. His last game, the national championship win over Alabama, allowed him to walk away from college football on a “goodnight everybody” high note.
Bill Belichick once banned Tom Brady from throwing to Deion Branch in practice for 2 days
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick doesn’t pull punches when it comes to criticizing players. This is the same guy that let Tom Brady know that ” I could go get the quarterback at Foxborough High to do it better than that” after the four-time Super Bowl MVP after screwed up in practice.
Dak Prescott is up for Rookie of the Year honors. Who ya gonna vote for?
In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott takes the handoff from quarterback Dak Prescott during NFL football practice at the team’s headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Aaron Rodgers has been unbeatable on a seven-game run that carried the Green Bay Packers to a divisional-round game against Dallas.
Steelers can’t let Le’Veon Bell’s historic run go to Super waste
Le’Veon Bell is doing things that typically send a team to a Super Bowl. Pittsburgh has to take advantage.
Paul Tagliabue’s Hall of Fame case much stronger with Rooney Rule getting results
… coach. But it’s still an issue in the NFL. How do you find the talent that’s out there? “It’s an issue in college sports, too. And it’s not just coaches at this stage of things. It’s front-office talent. One of the problems that’s unique to sports: …
Why Tony Romo starting for the Cowboys in 2017 is nonsense
Like so many Cowboys seasons before it, this one ended with a tremendous thud. The only solace at a time like this is the knowledge this team lucked its way into a franchise quarterback for the next decade or so.
NFL Free Agency: Top cornerbacks available and how they might fit in with Eagles
A.J. Bouye #21 of the Houston Texans runs the ball in the first half against the New England Patriots during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium on January 14, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Elsa The good news for the Eagles is that both starting cornerbacks — Nolan Carroll and Leodis McKelvin — likely won’t be back next season, giving them a clean slate in which to fix the position.