Daily Archives: January 16, 2024

Saints fire offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. after 15 seasons, also part ways with other assistants

Getty Images Dennis Allen is set to return as the Saints’ head coach in 2024. But he won’t be bringing the same staff with him, announcing Tuesday that he’s parted ways with longtime offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr., along with two other key offensive assistants. Carmichael, senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell and wide receivers coach Kodi Burns will all be …

Read More »

Nic Anderson named a freshman All-American by FWAA

We are nearly a month since the 2023 college football season for the Oklahoma Sooners came to a close. Still, the accolades keep on coming for the Sooners. This time, it’s for wide receiver Nic Anderson. Anderson was named to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team, the FWAA announced Tuesday. Anderson joins Marvin Mims Jr. as the …

Read More »

Colts defenders impressed by Texans’ C.J. Stroud: ‘Hell of a player … definitely a playmaker’

Indianapolis Colts linebackers Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed had the challenge of facing Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud twice this season. Franklin and Speed discussed what their divisional opponent’s quarterback is like, noting that he does not seem like a first-year player. “Hell of a young player … hell of a player, period. Definitely a playmaker,” Franklin said about …

Read More »

Texans sign Steven Sims to 53-man roster

With receiver Noah Brown going to injured reserve with a shoulder injury, the Texans have made another move at receiver. Houston has signed Steven Sims off of its practice squad to the 53-man roster, the team announced on Tuesday. Sims appeared in three regular-season games this season, catching three passes for 25 yards. Sims also averaged 12.3 yards on four …

Read More »

Eight head-coaching candidates who make most sense for Titans

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter The Tennessee Titans’ search for a new head coach is in its second week after last Tuesday’s stunning firing of Mike Vrabel.  And while we don’t know the exact characteristics that Tennessee is looking for in his replacement — general manager Ran Carthon was mum in regards to the franchise’s vision — we know that whoever …

Read More »

Blowouts in wild card round unlikely to be precursor for rest of playoffs

Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider The National Football League is trendy around this time of year, and no, I’m not talking about all those new fans enticed because Taylor Swift keeps popping up at games.  More than any other spot on the calendar, the postseason is when all kinds of weird trends, quirks and coincidences emerge for us to ruminate …

Read More »

Ranking Divisional Round offenses & defenses with Nate Tice

Subscribe to Zero Blitz Charles McDonald is joined by Nate Tice to give their thoughts on Super Wild Card Weekend before ranking the top four remaining offensive and defensive units in the NFL playoffs ahead of the Divisional Round. Charles and Nate start off with their thoughts on last weekend’s games, including what’s wrong with the Philadelphia Eagles and what’s …

Read More »

Former Alabama LB Shawn Murphy transferring to Florida State

It did not take long for former four-star and Alabama linebacker Shawn Murphy to find a new home. The Virginia native has committed to Florida State just one day after entering his name into the transfer portal. Murphy spent two seasons in Tuscaloosa. He was primarily a reserve inside linebacker for the Crimson Tide. Murphy also contributed on special teams. …

Read More »