Category: NFL Football

Time For The Cowboys To Let Randy Gregory Go

I looked at my email on Thursday afternoon and read this from the Dallas Cowboys: “Randy Gregory of the Dallas Cowboys has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.” Less than a week after making the first sack of his two-year NFL career, defensive end Randy Gregory will miss the playoffs and the rest of the Cowboys’ 2017 season.

Time For The Cowboys To Let Randy Gregory Go

I looked at my email on Thursday afternoon and read this from the Dallas Cowboys: “Randy Gregory of the Dallas Cowboys has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.” Less than a week after making the first sack of his two-year NFL career, defensive end Randy Gregory will miss the playoffs and the rest of the Cowboys’ 2017 season.

It’s a mix of familiar, fresh faces at QB in AFC playoffs

The AFC playoff field features a mix of familiar faces and fresh blood at quarterback, and this time none of them will have to fret over seeing Von Miller ready to wreck game plans and Super Bowl dreams. While the defending champion Denver Broncos sit this one out and search for a new coach, Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger and Alex Smith return to the playoffs this month.

Can 2 rookies lead Dallas back to the top?

Dak Prescott was quite the revelation and consolation for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who was outmaneuvered for first-rounder Paxton Lynch and third-rounder Connor Cook in the NFL draft last April. Jones chose Prescott with the 135th pick of the fourth round, and Tony Romo’s training camp injury microwaved plans to ease the rookie from Mississippi State into the rotation.

AP Analysis: Good, bad of each current NFL coaching vacancy

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, hugs Gary Kubiak after Kubiak stepped down as head coach of the Denver Broncos because of health concerns Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at team headquarters in Englewood, Colo. less Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, left, hugs Gary Kubiak after Kubiak stepped down as head coach of the Denver Broncos because of health concerns Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at team headquarters in … more FILE – In this Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis.

Sensors to capture any earth shaking during Seahawks game

Scientists with the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network are installing new sensors to measure the earth shaking during Saturday’s Seahawks football game against the Detroit Lions. The Seahawks say seismologists will install the new equipment at CenturyLink Field Thursday to provide real-time monitoring of the ground vibrations.

WSU coach Gregg Marshall talks about his team’s 90-65 win over Drake

Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall talks about his team’s 90-65 rout over Drake Wednesday night at Koch Arena. KU coach Bill Self talked about the last-second shot that gave the Jayhawks a 90-88 win over K-State on Tuesday night Svi Mykhailiuk, Josh Jackson and Landen Lucas talk about their last-second win over Kansas State on Tuesday at Allen Fieldhouse.

Titans fire both their receivers coaches

Titans coach Mike Mularkey spent time during 2016 offseason talking about the need to see more from the team’s wide receivers. He’s kicking off the 2017 offseason with a search for wide receivers coaches who he believes can bring more to the team than the ones they worked with this year.

Richard Sherman officially launches media boycott

Last week, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman opted not to conduct his weekly podium press conference . But he still spoke to the media from his locker, in order to explain that he won’t be talking – and to promise that we’ll all miss him when he’s gone.

The latest candidates to ride the NFL head coach carousel

With close to 20 percent of the NFL needing to fill a head coach vacancy, the quest for the best candidate should be just as competitive as usual The latest candidates to ride the NFL head coach carousel With close to 20 percent of the NFL needing to fill a head coach vacancy, the quest for the best candidate should be just as competitive as usual Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2j5XK8h FILE – In this Sept. 22, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels encourages players during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass.

Why an ex-Texans CB may be rooting for the Raiders

Why an ex-Texans CB may be rooting for the Raiders The offseason struggle is real. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hU7eWI Charles James II #31 of the Houston Texans warms up before the game between the Houston Texans and the San Diego Chargers at NRG Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Houston, Texas.

After brilliant season, Falcons QB Ryan shrugs off MVP talk

Matt Ryan just finished up the best regular season of his career, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a division championship and first-round bye in the playoffs After brilliant season, Falcons QB Ryan shrugs off MVP talk Matt Ryan just finished up the best regular season of his career, leading the Atlanta Falcons to a division championship and first-round bye in the playoffs Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hU86KJ FILE – In this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, in Seattle. he Falcons have never had an MVP.

Raiders to start Connor Cook at QB against Texans

For the first 15 games of the season, rookie Connor Cook was inactive each week, making his biggest contribution as a scout team quarterback who would sometimes dress up like Cam Newton or Philip Rivers before Oakland faced those stars to lighten the mood at practice. Now with the Raiders set to play their first playoff game in 14 years, Cook has been thrust into a much more significant role.

Mularkey fires Titans assistants who worked with receivers

Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey is changing up his coaching staff, firing wide receivers coach Bob Bratkowski and assistant wide receivers coach Jason Tucker Mularkey fires Titans assistants who worked with receivers Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey is changing up his coaching staff, firing wide receivers coach Bob Bratkowski and assistant wide receivers coach Jason Tucker Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hU4EzP NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey is changing up his coaching staff, firing wide receivers coach Bob Bratkowski and assistant wide receivers coach Jason Tucker.

New York Giants: Escape Room Adventure Brings Out the Best in Defense

The tight-knit New York Giants defense enjoyed a fun night out last month, working as smaller teams to solve clues as part of an escape room adventure. The 2016 NFL season has seen NFL quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers trying to escape from the clutches of a New York Giants defense whose bond has strengthened every week through their on-field escapades.

Osweiler getting second chance

Coach Bill O’Brien announced the decision Tuesday with Tom Savage, who had started the past two games, still recovering from a concussion he suffered Sunday. Osweiler started the first 14 games this season before being benched Dec. 18 against Jacksonville after throwing interceptions on consecutive drives in the second quarter.

Koetter Not a Family Man?

About a week ago I wrote about how Koetter’s leadership style is a slap to the face of Winston’s leadership style: Prior to that article, I warned that Koetter had an axe to grind for Martin way before the news of Martin’s PED abuse suddenly became an issue: Add, because Koetter’s leadership style conflicts with Winston’s leadership style, as another reason this should be considered. Koetter does not believe in winning as a family for a family with a family.

Carolina Panthers 2017 Free Agent Analysis

… Remmers can provide depth, but no way should he be a starter if retained. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports After being completely embarrassed by Von Miller in the Super Bowl, Mike Remmers was retained to compete with Daryl Williams …

Reports: Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones arrested, accused of head-butting…

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones has been arrested on multiple charges, including assault and harassment with a bodily fluid, according to multiple local reports. According to WLWT , Jones was arrested early Tuesday morning at a Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cincinnati and is accused of pushing a security guard and poking him in the eye.