… the right to opt out of the deal by March. Potentially complicating matters, Taylor had surgery last week to repair a sports hernia. Next season’s portion of the contract, worth about $30 million including bonuses, is guaranteed if Taylor is unable …
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Vance Joseph has intelligence, alpha mentality to guide Broncos to titles
Vance Joseph, then-Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator, responds to a question during a news conference, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, in Davie, Fla. Vance Joseph’s name isn’t etched in the grandeur of Colorado Buffaloes football history.
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two’
USA TODAY’s top 100 books of 2016 J.K. Rowling is No. 1 for the year with ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.’
Stop Disrespecting the Texans
This week,I have been listening to a lot of radio and watching a lot of CSNE and ESPN and all I have been hearing about is how this game is a joke.Everyone saying that this game is already won,that the Texans have absolutely no chance,and that we should already be talking about the AFC championship people.To those people,and all readers who have these beliefs,that this is the wrong mindset to have. The Texans are no joke.They probably have more defense talent than the Patriots,with Jadeveon Clowney,Whitney Mercilus,A.J Buoye and Vince Wilfork.
Texans’ Lamar Miller shedding rust, prepping for Patriots
Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller gains yardage against Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson during the fourth quarter of an NFL playoff game at NRG Stadium, January 7, 2017. Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller gains yardage against Oakland Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson during the fourth quarter of an NFL playoff game at NRG Stadium, January 7, 2017.
Jets Mailbag: Will Gang Green ever get a quarterback?
We kick off the first offseason edition of the Jets Mailbag with burning questions about the never-ending quarterback conundrum, Todd Bowles’ future, draft strategy and the age-old query: When will the suffering finally stop? Check out our expanded football coverage on Facebook with more analysis, opinions and fan engagement with chats this offseason. “Like” our page at nydn.us/ManishMehta What sense does it make for a rebuilding franchise to trade for an expensive old quarterback? Philip Rivers would sooner want to be exiled in Siberia than be traded to the Jets.
Packers’ Allison charged with misdemeanor drug possession
Green Bay Packers receiver Geronimo Allison has been charged with one count of misdemeanor marijuana possession after a traffic stop in September. The charge against Allison was filed in Manitowoc County Circuit Court on Dec. 15. A hearing was scheduled for Jan. 23, according to online court records.
Several Patriots readying for first playoff appearance
Being a member of the New England Patriots during the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era has generally meant a guaranteed place in the playoffs. Still, for 20 players on the Patriots’ active roster, Saturday will mark the first taste of the postseason of their NFL careers.
Falcons’ Ryan looks to fill postseason void on resume
Matt Ryan’s poise under pressure has produced 25 fourth-quarter comebacks, a “Matty Ice” nickname and his first All-Pro selection. The glaring void on Ryan’s resume is his 1-4 postseason record.
Bullish Steelers going heavy during win streak
Each one of them chewing up clock, yardage and whatever mettle Miami’s defensive front seven might have brought north to chilly Heinz Field with them. When the drive ended 83 yards and 5:27 later with Bell stretching across the goal line to give the Steelers a 20-3 lead, Pittsburgh’s transformation from aerial circus that produced a quick two-touchdown lead to a battering ram protecting that advantage was complete.
New England Patriots: Texans Wilfork Doesn’t Care About Being Big Underdogs
… was a part of that Patriots team which fell to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII in one of the biggest upsets in sports history. He now hopes to take the experience from that game and help the Texans shock the football world this weekend. “We …
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti acknowledges fan discontent but remains…
Steve Bisciotti spoke of the Ravens’ key faces needing to improve, but he didn’t put any of them on watch. Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti saw the empty seats at M&T Bank Stadium during the 2016 season.
Broncos interview Miami defensive coordinator Vance Joseph
The Denver Broncos met Tuesday with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, the third candidate to interview for their head coaching vacancy following Gary Kubiak’s resignation for health reasons Broncos interview Miami defensive coordinator Vance Joseph The Denver Broncos met Tuesday with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, the third candidate to interview for their head coaching vacancy following Gary Kubiak’s resignation for health reasons Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jsozUk Miami Dolphins’ Michael Thomas and Jelani Jenkins fail to stop Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown on his way to score a touchdown in the first half of an AFC wild-card NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Jan. 8. 2017.
Official: Rioting prisoners were ‘getting ready for war’
Rioting inmates armed themselves and “were getting ready for war” during a disturbance at a maximum security prison in Massachusetts, the state’s top public safety official said Tuesday. The incident at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center began with a fight between two inmates and quickly escalated when 47 inmates refused orders to return to their cells.
Image: Why so polarizing?
His Browns teammate, wide receiver Andrew Hawkins , tried to explain on Tuesday why everyone hates on the soon-to-be wealthy quarterback convert. “He’s a polarizing — he’s a quarterback,” Hawkins said on Good Morning Football.
The pecking order after Round 1
… Wow, what a fantastic narrative. The only thing more tired than that storyline is using the word “narrative” in sports. Even Steelers fans are completely desensitized. Let me speak for nearly every Pittsburgh fan I know: We don’t care — just don’t …
Super Bowl LI: The five sexiest potential matchups
With eight teams left, the carousel of potential matchups for Super Bowl LI offers a fascinating journey into the universe of “What if?” With so many possibilities kicking around, they’ve asked me to cook up a list ranking my favorite would-be Super Bowl showdowns. Invariably, this will not comply with YOUR LIST, which will lead to an urge — in some — to tweet at the author with low-wattage jabs such as: YOUR DUMB , THIS LIST SUX and DO U EVEN WATCH FOOTBALL? The historical perks are obvious.
Manning, Spurrier enter College Football Hall of Fame
Peyton Manning and his Southeastern Conference nemesis, former Florida coach Steve Spurrier, will go into the College Football Hall of Fame together. The rest of the new Hall of Fame class of 13 players and coaches announced Monday includes Southern California Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, San Diego State running back Marshall Faulk and Danny Ford, who coached Clemson to its only national championship.
Was protocol followed after hit on Matt Moore? NFL Players Association investigating
Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore had his helmet back in his hands 3 1/2 minutes after being laid out by a vicious hit by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree on Sunday. The NFL Players Association announced Monday afternoon that it is launching an investigation into whether protocol was followed on the Dolphins’ sidelines.
Bruce Arians entering the offseason with a clean bill of health
Despite having several health scares during the Arizona Cardinals, Coach Bruce Arians is heading into the off-season with a clean bill of health from his doctor. “Probably as healthy as I’ve been,” Arians said.
The sting should last until the Super Bowl for the Miami Dolphins, then – you got to let it go’
Clubhouse attendants were taping shut cardboard boxes with sticky notes that included the address where the box should be mailed. Andre Branch was rushing so he could make the drive across Alligator Alley and up I-75 to Tampa to watch his alma mater, Clemson, play Alabama in Monday’s College Football Playoff championship.
Cowboys vs. Packers: Jordy Nelson Spent Night In Hospital, Could Miss Game
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The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Canadian Football League cornerback Mitchell White to a reserve/futures contract, according to an official announcement from the team. The 26-year-old cornerback measures in at 5-11, 183 pounds.
Patriots QB Tom Brady should have WR Danny Amendola
Ranking the NFL’s divisional playoff teams 1-8 With only the top competitors remaining, we take a look at who has the strongest group. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2ibm4rF USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.
Tom Brady has led the New England Patriots to four
Tom Brady says he can relate to Odell Beckham Jr.’s trip to Miami The Patriots QB says he took trips that weren’t ‘publicized’ when he was younger. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2iaGW2o USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.
Division-round story lines: Can Prescott keep up?
Dak Prescott, Matt Ryan and other top story lines for Divisional playoff round From Dak Prescott to Brock Osweiler, the top things to watch next weekend. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2ia5hFC USA TODAY Sports’ Tom Pelissero breaks down the weekend’s wild-card games and looks ahead to the matchups next week.
Reports: Emotional OBJ punched hole in wall postgame
Odell Beckham Jr. punched a hole in a wall after the New York Giants’ 38-13 playoff loss to the Packers in Green Bay on Sunday, according to multiple media reports. Grounds crew members also reportedly saw the emotional wide receiver banging his head against a door after speaking with the media following his four-catch, 28-yard dud of a game.
Manning and Spurrier enter College Football Hall of Fame
Peyton Manning and his Southeastern Conference nemesis, former Florida coach Steve Spurrier, will go into the College Football Hall of Fame together. The rest of the new Hall of Fame class of 13 players and coaches includes Southern California Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart, San Diego State running back Marshall Faulk and Danny Ford, who coached Clemson to its only national championship.
New York Giants: Tom Coughlin Breakup Looming Large
Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin looks on prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim O The New York Giants looked nothing like the team that had won two Super Bowls in the last four playoffs appearances they’d made prior to 2016.
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are facing a ‘damn good…
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signals at the line against the New York Jets during an NFL game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. The New England Patriots did not need Tom Brady to beat the Houston Texans by 27 points in an early September game.
Hail Yeah… On to Dallas
Aaron Rodgers lofted a 42 yard prayer with :06 left in the first half that dropped into the lap of Randall Cobb at the back of the end zone that gave the Packers a 14-6 halftime lead over the New York Giants. Rodgers fired four touchdown passes in all, three to Cobb and another to Davante Adams to fuel a 38-13 rout of the Giants in the NFC Wild Card game before 77, 549 fans in 14 degree temperatures.
Thou Shall Not Beeb
Anyone who hangs out with Justin Bieber deserves to lose. Normally, I root for the Giants but hanging with the Beebs is an all time low.
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The top-ranked Crimson Tide face Clemson on Monday night in a College Football Playoff national championship game rematch. A victory would give Alabama five national championships in eight seasons, a feat never completed at the highest level of the sport during the poll era.
Moving on: Hopefully next round will be better
Miami Dolphins’ Michael Thomas (31) and Jelani Jenkins (53) fail to stop Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown on his way to score a touchdown in the first half of an AFC wild-card NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Jan. 8. 2017. (Charles Trainor Jr/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
“Big Three” power Steelers by Dolphins 30-12
Le’Veon Bell spent the last two Januarys watching helplessly while the Pittsburgh Steelers tried to make a deep postseason run without him. The ever fluid running back made up for lost time Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
Packers beat Giants 38-13 with Hail Mary
Rodgers overcame a sluggish start and finished with four touchdown passes, including a momentum-swinging 42-yard heave to Randall Cobb at the end of the second quarter, to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 38-13 win Sunday over the New York Giants in an NFC wild-card game. Rodgers was 25 of 40 for 362 yards, continuing a remarkable run of quarterback play that helped the Packers win their final six games of the regular season to take the NFC North.
Open Letter to Jerry Reese
Although I know the season didn’t end the way you envisioned, 2016-2017 season was a moderately successful one. This team wildly outperformed expectations, but there were some fatal flaws that were just too big to overcome.
Roman Harper says playing at Alabama provides ‘instant credibility’ in the NFL
New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims during an NFL game on Dec. 11, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. Media outlets have gathered an all-star lineup of former Alabama and Clemson football players to provide analysis of the Crimson Tide-Tigers showdown in Monday night’s College Football Playoff title game.
Rodgers works Hail Mary magic, Packers beat Giants 38-13
To beat Dallas next week, the Green Bay Packers figure that they’ll need to build a big lead to make the Cowboys one-dimensional on offense. The Packers look as if they can beat anybody with the way quarterback Aaron Rodgers is throwing the ball, even if they could be without receiver Jordy Nelson with a rib injury.
Mistakes, missed opportunities help foil Giants at Lambeau
Squandered scoring chances early; a botched kickoff return in the second half; and a number of dropped passes in between contributed to the Giants’ 38-13 loss to the Packers in an NFC wild-card game on Sunday. This wasn’t the kind of night that star Odell Beckham Jr., and fellow receivers Victor Cruz and Sterling Shepard envisioned after taking heat from some fans and media for a trip to Miami on their day off to celebrate a regular-season-ending win over Washington.