Eric Williams NFC West Writer The first time I met Pete Carroll was after his Seattle Seahawks introductory press conference in 2010, and he enthusiastically went into detail about his plans to turn the team around. I admit I was a non-believer. But over time Carroll began to grow on me, as he does on everyone else in his path. …
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Titans request to interview Ben Johnson for HC
Ben Johnson is likely to be a busy man whenever he’s able to take interviews. The Titans would also like to interview the Lions offensive coordinator, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media. Johnson, 37, has been the Lions’ offensive coordinator since 2022 helping to craft one of the league’s best units. he was the tight ends coach from 2020-2021, …
Read More »Pete Carroll parting ways with Seahawks means this coach is now the oldest in the NFL
Getty Images Going into the 2024 offseason, Pete Carroll held the title for being the oldest coach in the NFL, but that won’t be the case going forward after the Seahawks surprisingly decided to part ways with their longtime coach on Wednesday. The 72-year-old Carroll will now be moving to an advisory role in Seattle. The fact that Carroll still …
Read More »Notre Dame football finds upgrade at slot corner in Northwestern transfer Rod Heard II
SOUTH BEND — Rod Heard II gradually learned to love playing slot cornerback over his five seasons at Northwestern. After committing to Notre Dame football on Wednesday as the eighth transfer portal addition this offseason, an Irish program record, Heard joins Arizona State grad transfer Jordan Clark as the top slot options for 2024. “It’s a nice position,” Heard told …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh next team odds: Chargers, Patriots in play for Michigan coach?
On Tuesday, DraftKings Sportsbook released odds on potential landing spots for Bill Belichick next season, with the Chargers opening as the favorites (+250). A day later, the Chargers are once again on the top of the oddsboard, but this time as a potential destination for Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh is days removed from guiding Michigan to its first national title since …
Read More »WATCH: Chiefs create a spoof Hallmark trailer to hype up 2024 NFL playoffs
Getty Images The holiday season may be over, but the Kansas City Chiefs are keeping the Hallmark movie spirit alive with their new playoff trailer. As they get set to take on the Miami Dolphins in the Super Wild Card round, the Chiefs are hoping more people can connect this postseason. On Wednesday, the Chiefs released a trailer for a …
Read More »‘Hail Yes!’ Recapping Michigan’s national title win and what’s next for Wolverines
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Tony Garica (@RealTonyGarcia) and Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Producer: Andrew Birkle • Email: apgarcia@freepress.com On this episode: Well, that was fun. As the dust settles on an incredible season, Tony and Rainer sit down to discuss how Michigan finally got over the hump and what it looked like behind the scenes as the Wolverines celebrated the championship. …
Read More »Pete Carroll out as Seahawks head coach after 14 seasons, will remain with organization in adviser role
Pete Carroll is no longer the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, the team announced. It ends a 14-year run with the Seahawks that brought the Pacific Northwest its only Super Bowl victory a decade ago. Seahawks team chairperson Jody Allen released a statement saying the longtime coach will transition into an adviser role. Carroll also serves as the executive …
Read More »Steelers activate Damontae Kazee after suspension
Safety Damontae Kazee is back on the Steelers active roster. Kazee was suspended for the final three games of the regular season for repeated violations of player safety rules. He was ejected for an illegal hit on Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman in Week 14. “You always want to go out there and battle with your brothers,” Kazee said, via …
Read More »Former Clemson wide receiver Brannon Spector announces transfer destination
A former Tiger has announced where he will be playing football next season. Wide receiver Brannon Spector took to X (Twitter) Wednesday to announce that he has transferred to Jacksonville State to continue his college football career. His time with the Tigers has come to an end after five seasons with the program. From 2019-2023 with the Tigers, Spector recorded …
Read More »Longest tenured NFL head coaches
It wouldn’t be the offseason without some turnover among the NFL coaching ranks. On Wednesday, the Seattle Seahawks and Pete Carroll announced the shocking news that he would not be returning as the team’s head coach, with Carroll moving over to an advisory role with the organization. Carroll had been the team’s head coach since the 2010 season and was …
Read More »Agent’s Take: Ultimate 2023 end-of-season 53-man roster that’s the best team money can buy
A 53-man roster under the salary cap using actual cap numbers with certain parameters, which are below, was assembled at the start of the NFL season. The composition of the roster has changed dramatically in this end-of-the-season version because considerable weight was given to 2023 performance. Jalen Hurts is no longer the choice at quarterback. His 2023 season was not …
Read More »Pete Carroll reportedly out as Seahawks coach, could remain with team
Pete Carroll’s historic run as Seahawks head coach is over. Carroll will no longer be Seattle’s head coach, the team announced Wednesday. However, he will remain in the organization in a different role. Carroll joined the Seahawks in 2010, helping them become title contenders within a few seasons. He led them to their first championship in 2013, winning Super Bowl …
Read More »LSU hires Texas’ Bo Davis as defensive line coach
LSU’s defense was one of the worst defenses in the country last year. Due to that, LSU brass decided to clean the slate and try to get LSU back to being a dominant team on defense. To start, the Tigers hired Blake Baker away from Missouri and brought him back to Baton Rouge where he served as a linebacker coach …
Read More »2024 NFL playoff bracket: Picks, predictions, best bets for AFC, NFC schedule from advanced model
Just as it took decades for a 16-seed to win a March Madness game, we’re still waiting for a 7-seed to advance in the NFL playoff bracket. Seven-seeds are 0-6 all-time with a 12.2-point average margin of defeat. With that in mind, backing No. 2 seeds over 7-seeds with your 2024 NFL playoff bracket picks may be logical NFL picks, …
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