The NFL Players’ Association has released its second “Players’ All-Pro Team” list, the only such list exclusively voted on by NFL players themselves. “The Players’ All-Pro is the only team voted on exclusively by players, in a way that makes the most sense to the game of football,” NFLPA president J.C. Tretter said in a statement accompanying the inaugural list …
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Chargers block Giants’ request to interview special teams coach Ryan Ficken
The Giants fired special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey earlier this week. They have begun the process of requesting interviews with candidates. One of those requests was sent to the Chargers to talk to Ryan Ficken. The Chargers, though, have blocked Ficken from interviewing with the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Despite firing head coach Brandon Staley, the Chargers …
Read More »Five-star WR Ryan Williams decommits from Alabama
The dominos are already falling after the announcement of Nick Saban’s retirement. Five-star wide receiver Ryan Willams decommitted from Alabama on Wednesday, just hours after the report of Saban retiring. Willams is ranked as a top 10 recruit in the nation and the No. 3 wide receiver in the 2024 class. He committed to Alabama in October of 2022 and …
Read More »2024 NFL Wild Card Weekend injury report: Lions’ Sam LaPorta, Browns’ Amari Cooper missing from practice
Six games are on the docket for Super Wild Card Weekend as the NFL opens up the postseason and the race to Super Bowl LVIII begins. Of course, just as it is throughout the regular season, injuries certainly will play a key role in who ultimately is hoisting the Lombardi Trophy when the dust settles. And that includes this weekend …
Read More »2024 NFL playoffs: Three reasons Cowboys will beat Packers, including Dak Prescott-to-CeeDee Lamb connection
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have won at a rate in the past three regular seasons not seen since the 1990s Super Bowl dynasty years. Dallas now has at least 12 wins for three seasons in a row under head coach Mike McCarthy after going 12-5 every year since 2021. This stretch marks the second time in franchise history …
Read More »2023-24 NFL odds: Win totals Over/Unders recap for every team
Now that the 2023 NFL regular season has come to a close, bettors can start looking back at how their win total futures turned out. Betting on title futures is fun, but wagering on win totals is even more thrilling, especially toward the end of the season. There’s nothing better than the sweat during the final weeks, especially if you …
Read More »Deion Sanders thinks college football changed so much it ‘chased the GOAT’ Nick Saban away
Nick Saban is retiring as the head coach at Alabama after the greatest 17-year run in college football history. Tributes on social media have been flooding in for the sport’s greatest coach, including from peer and Aflac commercial co-star Deion Sanders – who had an interesting take about why the 72-year-old coach is finally stepping away. Though Saban has yet …
Read More »2024 NFL playoffs: Three reasons why Steelers will beat Bills in Super Wild Card Weekend
There’s one similarity between the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming playoff game against the Buffalo Bills and one of the franchise’s most iconic wins. Sunday’s game is between two teams that have won a combined eight straight games. In January 1979, the Steelers prevailed against the Dallas Cowboys in a Super Bowl that featured two teams that had won a combined 15 …
Read More »Bears say they never reached out to Jim Harbaugh
Bears say they never reached out to Jim Harbaugh originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Jim Harbaugh was never going to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears. It’s not because Harbaugh isn’t qualified. He certainly is. Harbaugh has found a way to win wherever he goes, from taking the downtrodden Stanford Cardinal and leading them to a …
Read More »Best ever? Nick Saban ruled college football with an iron fist and old-school attitude
It was overtime of the 2017 national title game. Alabama trailed Georgia by three. That’s when Tua Tagovailoa, the true freshman thrown into the game to save the day, was sacked on first down for a 16-yard loss, only to then whip a perfect 41-yard touchdown to win it all. Amid the celebration, Tagovailoa ran into his coach, the forever-demanding …
Read More »Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins Wild Card Round: Prediction, odds, picks
The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins will play in the AFC Wild Card round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs. The Chiefs are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -4). The Chiefs enter the postseason having won three of their last four games, while the Dolphins are in the …
Read More »Nick Saban retires: Alabama coaching legend’s impact felt in NFL, on numerous 2024 playoff teams
Getty Images Nick Saban has made a profound impact on college football. The Alabama coaching legend, who retired Wednesday after winning seven national championships — one at LSU (2003) and six at Alabama (2009, 2011-12, 2015, 2017, 2020) — has had a big impact on the NFL, too. A whopping 35 players who played for Saban at Alabama will suit up …
Read More »Nick Saban’s biggest moments at Alabama: Titles, marches and miracles
During his 17 years at Alabama, Nick Saban created some of the most memorable moments in all of college football history. His six national championships lead the list, but just as important were Saban’s works off the field, both for his players and his community. As Saban heads off into the sunset, a list of his finest: 2007: In one …
Read More »Nick Saban leaves the widest gaping hole in college football history
RJ Young FOX Sports National College Football Analyst Two days after the College Football Playoff national title game and just nine days removed from watching the No. 1-ranked Michigan Wolverines defeat his team in the Rose Bowl, Nick Saban, the greatest football coach the sport has ever seen, reportedly announced his retirement at Alabama on Wednesday. With this decision, Saban …
Read More »Terron Armstead back at practice for Dolphins
The Dolphins made one change to their injury report on Wednesday. Left tackle Terron Armstead (knee, ankle, back) took part in practice as a limited participant. Armstead did not practice at all on Wednesday. Three other Dolphins remained out of practice. Safety DeShon Elliott (calf), safety Jevon Holland (knee, knee), and cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) missed their second straight day. …
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