The Bills added another haunting loss to their playoff resume in the 27-24 defeat at home at the hands of the Chiefs on Sunday night, and fans are already thinking “how can this team get over the hump?” I’ve outlined my three main ideas here, one of which is very specific, while the other two are more philosophical. I can …
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Bucs’ surprising season leads to higher expectations for 2024
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter That the Bucs’ 2023 season ended — with disappointment no less — in the third week of January 2024 says a lot. Sunday’s 31-23 loss to the Lions finished a surprisingly resilient season for Tampa Bay, which exceeded most outside expectations in not only winning a third straight division title, but a playoff game as …
Read More »Greenlaw admits he must learn ‘situational football’ after mental mistakes
Greenlaw admits he must learn ‘situational football’ after mental mistakes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Dre Greenlaw came up with three of the biggest plays Saturday night to enable the 49ers to advance in the NFC playoffs. But two mental mistakes once the linebacker had the ball in his hands caused a lot of anxiety …
Read More »What life was like the last time Detroit Lions won two playoff games in a season: A look at things in 1957
If you’re under 67 years old, you were not alive the last time the Detroit Lions won two playoff games in the same season, which happened in 1957. It’s been a while since Lions fans have seen this kind of success, and now they are one win away from the franchise’s first-ever Super Bowl appearance. For starters, when it last happened Bill …
Read More »Eagles’ Nick Sirianni set to return in 2024, but offensive coordinator Brian Johnson likely out, per report
Nick Sirianni is all but confirmed to return as the Eagles’ head coach, but his staff is getting a major makeover. Amid a change at defensive coordinator, where Ron Rivera is among candidates to replace the jettisoned Sean Desai, offensive coordinator Brian Johnson is also expected to depart Philadelphia ahead of the 2024 season, according to Derrick Gunn. Johnson, 36, …
Read More »Caleb Williams 2024 NFL Draft No. 1 pick odds shift after Kliff Kingsbury news
It’s never too early to look ahead to the 2024 NFL Draft, especially if you are a fan of the Chicago Bears, who hold the No. 1 pick. The Bears are expected to inject some new blood into their offense and hire Seahawks assistant Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator. Quarterback Caleb Williams’ odds to be the No. 1 pick remained …
Read More »Jaguars hiring former Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen to fill same role in Jacksonville, per report
Getty Images Two weeks after dismissing Mike Caldwell and his entire defensive staff, the Jacksonville Jaguars have found their next defensive coordinator, hiring former Atlanta Falcons DC Ryan Nielsen, as ESPN reported. Jacksonville initially requested to interview Nielsen weeks ago, per ESPN, but the Falcons declined to make him available, since his new job would’ve been a lateral move. Atlanta …
Read More »Brock Purdy vs. Jared Goff and Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson is teasing a ‘game manager’ vs. ‘game changer’ Super Bowl
On the NFC side of the quarterback ledger, it’s the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft whose greatness continues to be a hotly debated topic, facing off against a Sean McVay cast-off who is rewriting his career with each passing week. On the AFC side of the balance sheet, we have a two-time Super Bowl winner and two-time league …
Read More »Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh reportedly meeting with Chargers for second time
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh will meet with the Los Angeles Chargers for a second interview, per ESPN, as rumors about his potential jump back to the NFL continue to swirl. The Chargers have long been seen as an ideal landing spot for Harbaugh, who led his alma mater to a 15-0 record and is first national championship since 1997. …
Read More »Who is Shane Waldron? What to know about new Bears offensive coordinator
Who is Shane Waldron? What to know about new Bears offensive coordinator originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears have hired a new offensive coordinator, less than two weeks after firing Luke Getsy, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago on Monday. Shane Waldron will take over the reins for the Bears offense and will be charged with developing …
Read More »Buccaneers coach gives bizarre explanation for baffling decision not to use timeout in final minute vs. Lions
When it comes to NFL coaching, the award for most baffling decision of the weekend probably goes to Tampa Bay’s Todd Bowles, who made a very questionable late-game decision during the Buccaneers’ 31-23 divisional-round loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Buccaneers had a chance to get the ball back with just under 40 seconds left to play against …
Read More »Eagles interviewing Ron Rivera: Former Commanders head coach up for vacant DC position, per report
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles gave Ron Rivera his first break in the NFL 25 years ago. Rivera is getting an opportunity to revive his career with the franchise, as the Eagles are interviewing him for their open defensive coordinator spot, per ESPN. Rivera was recently fired as head coach of the Washington Commanders, compiling a 26-40-1 record in his …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh next team odds: Chargers now huge favorites to land coach
Will he or won’t he? That is the question on every bettor’s mind when it comes to Jim Harbaugh and the NFL. The Michigan coach, former Wolverines quarterback and “Michigan man” has now been interviewed for multiple NFL coaching vacancies, causing his next team odds to shift significantly over the last week. And now, one franchise is firmly in the …
Read More »Patriots coach Jerod Mayo plans to ‘burn cash’ this offseason: Potential big-money targets for 2024
The New England Patriots are starting a new chapter in 2024, with Jerod Mayo taking over as head coach after 24 seasons of Bill Belichick. And that’s not the only way the team will look different, with Mayo telling “The Greg Hill Show” this week he plans to “burn some cash” to restock New England’s roster this offseason, promising to …
Read More »Bears reportedly hire Shane Waldron as next OC
The Chicago Bears have reportedly locked in on its next offensive coordinator. Shane Waldron and the Bears are reportedly in the final stages of agreeing to a deal to bring Waldron to the Windy City. According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Waldron was the first person Chicago interviewed for its vacancy after firing former offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, after two seasons, …
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