Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Jaguars coach Doug Pederson was justified in relieving defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell of his duties.  Down the stretch of 2023, when Jacksonville had the chance to secure its second straight AFC South title and playoff berth, the defense collapsed. The tackling drastically regressed. Derrick Henry’s eruption in the regular-season finale, which eliminated the Jaguars from …

Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll didn’t always see eye-to-eye in Seattle, but Wilson is remembering Carroll fondly today. Following the news that Carroll has been fired as the Seahawks’ head coach, Wilson wrote on social media that he is thankful for his time playing with Carroll. “One of the Greatest Ever,” Wilson wrote of Carroll. “’Keep Shooting’ Coach. Grateful for …

Just when you thought the coaching carousel in college football was coming to a full and complete stop, a gigantic meteor hit the college football world on Wednesday evening. Alabama head coach Nick Saban reportedly has decided to retire, bringing a close to one of the best coaching careers in college football history. And with the retirement of Saban, one …

There’s nothing like being on a roll heading into the playoffs. That’s me. Finally. I went 11-5 against the spread last week and 10-6 straight up with my NFL picks. I feel like the Buffalo Bills on a winning streak. My ATS record is now 134-127-11, so well over .500. My straight-up record is 168-104. The season has been a …

Getty Images Jim Harbaugh has flirted with a return to the NFL for years. But now, with a national championship under his belt, the Michigan head coach could finally be primed to make the leap back. Harbaugh has repeatedly deflected questions about a potential move, but he’s already been linked to several NFL openings while reportedly hiring famed agent Don …

The NFL draft will be here before you know it, which means several draft-eligible players are receiving invites to various pre-draft showcases. The Reese’s Senior Bowl is one of the biggest around and is coached by an NFL staff. It was announced this morning on the Senior Bowl’s X (formerly known as Twitter) account that Penn State cornerback Kalen King …

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus will reportedly get a third season at the helm, but offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, among other assistants, were fired on Wednesday. Could the Bears turn to a former quarterback of their own to fill one of those vacancies? The recently retired Chase Daniel expressed on X, formerly known as …

Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith missed the Week 18 game a foot injury. He is improving, and owner Jerry Jones said on his radio show on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that he is optimistic about Smith’s chances of playing Sunday. Smith was limited in Wednesday’s practice. The Cowboys rested cornerback Stephon Gilmore (shoulder), defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (rest), right …

If the Dolphins had beaten the Bills in Week 18, they’d be getting ready to play a wild-card game in the balmy weather of Miami, but due to their loss, they’re now headed to Kansas City for what will likely be the coldest game in franchise history.  When the Dolphins and Chiefs kick off on Saturday night, the temperature is …

NCAA Football: Alabama at Auburn Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according to multiple reports. The 72-year-old Saban restored a Crimson Tide program once ruled by Paul “Bear” Bryant to the top of college football after …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Chicago Bears are staying true to themselves and their process over the last few years. The franchise announced on Wednesday they will retain head coach Matt Eberflus but have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and members of his staff. This makes for an especially tricky situation with the question under center yet unanswered. What …

USATSI Giants head coach Brian Daboll told reporters after the conclusion of the team’s 2023 season that he planned to retain defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale moving forward. But Martindale apparently had other plans, teasing a potential resignation before agreeing to mutually part ways with the Giants. Martindale’s exit marks the end of a months-long back-and-forth between the coordinator and head …

The college football world was rocked by the news that Nick Saban is retiring from coaching, creating an opening at what has always been one of the biggest jobs in the sport. The list of potential candidates will be lengthy whether it be Dabo Swinney from Clemson, Kirby Smart from Georgia, Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss, or several others. Could …

The Chiefs may be embarking on the quietest attempt to repeat as Super Bowl champions in recent memory. That’s likely due to the Kansas City offense not impressing much throughout the 2023 regular season, specifically at the wide receiver position. The receivers led the NFL in drops, which helped lead to the offense averaging the fewest points per game in …

The Browns got one of their most important players back on the practice field on Wednesday as they prepare to face the Texans on Saturday afternoon. After mission Tuesday’s session for personal reasons, defensive end Myles Garrett was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday. Garrett is dealing with shoulder and hamstring issues. Receiver Amari Cooper (rest, heel) remained a …