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Why Packers’ team-building strategy should lead to continued contention

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Nothing is certain in the NFL. Except, apparently, Green Bay starting a top-10 quarterback. There were roughly two months when Packers fans were part of the mainstream. They had question marks about their team, which seemed mired in mediocrity. The annual ups and downs that most fans experience haven’t been commonplace for the green and …

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Brock Purdy ignores the haters, focuses on leading 49ers to Super Bowl

Eric Williams NFC West Writer Haters gonna hate. Brock Purdy has been dealing with vocal doubters of his ability since he took over as the San Francisco 49ers quarterback midway through the 2022 season. He’s a system quarterback, they say, carried by a stacked group of playmakers and an offensive guru in head coach Kyle Shanahan. He comes up small …

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Purdy embracing ‘clean slate’ in NFC title game vs. Lions

Purdy embracing ‘clean slate’ in NFC title game vs. Lions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy had a forgettable NFC divisional-round performances until he starred in one of the great come-from-behind victories in 49ers playoff history. There is a lot to take from Purdy’s down-and-up performance in the 49ers’ 24-21 victory over the Green …

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Bengals hire former QBs coach Dan Pitcher as next offensive coordinator, replacing Brian Callahan, per report

USATSI The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t have to look too far to find their replacement at offensive coordinator. In fact, they didn’t even need to look outside the building. The team has elevated quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher to be their next offensive coordinator, according to NFL Media. Pitcher replaces former OC Brian Callahan, who recently accepted the head-coaching position with the …

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Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs prop wagers popular with bettors

Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions is the most-bet prop player at BetMGM for Sunday’s NFL conference championship games. Gibbs had 114 yards of total offense (74 rushing yards with a 31-yard touchdown and 40 receiving yards) in the 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional round. “Jahmyr Gibbs, the electric running back, 114 total yards and …

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Jaguars to hire Matt House as linebackers coach

The Jaguars are making another hire for their defensive staff. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Jacksonville is hiring Matt House as linebackers coach. House was LSU’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the last two seasons. But he was the Chiefs linebackers coach from 2019-2021, winning Super Bowl LIV with the club. House has spent much of his career …

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Eagles keeping Nick Sirianni after late-season collapse

Nick Sirianni will officially remain as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles for 2024 despite the team’s late-season collapse. Siranni conducted the team’s end-of-season press conference alongside general manager Howie Roseman on Wednesday, nine days after Philadelphia’s 32-9 playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Sirianni led the Eagles to playoff berths in each of his …

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2024 NFC Championship: Ranking five most impactful players in Lions-49ers; Deebo Samuel’s status looms large

After several largely predicable matchups, this year’s NFC Championship showdown is anything but. While the San Francisco 49ers’ participation isn’t surprising, their opponent on Sunday, the Detroit Lions, are one win away from pulling off one of the most unthinkable feats in NFL history.  If they can get past San Francisco, the Lions will advance to the Super Bowl for the …

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‘Deal expected’ for Vic Fangio to become Eagles’ defensive coordinator

‘Deal expected’ for Vic Fangio to become Eagles’ defensive coordinator originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Veteran defensive coach Vic Fangio, a consultant with the Eagles during the 2022 Super Bowl run, has emerged as the “top target” for the Eagles’ defensive coordinator vacancy and “a deal is expected,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler. Fangio quietly spent …

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