The Dallas Cowboys are hiring former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer as their next defensive coordinator, NFL Media reported. It’s a return to Dallas for Zimmer, who previously coached there from 1994-2006 and served as Cowboys defensive coordinator for the final seven of those seasons. Before that, he was the Cowboys’ defensive backs coach, and his time in that …
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Cowboys expected to hire Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator: Ex-Vikings coach heading to Dallas, per report
Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have found their next defensive coordinator. The team is expected to hire veteran coach Mike Zimmer to lead the defense going forward, according to NFL Media. Zimmer comes aboard after the Cowboys lost Dan Quinn, who has since accepted the head-coaching job for the Washington Commanders. Zimmer has a history with the organization, so this …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: Chiefs’ Rashee Rice downgraded to limited during Thursday practice
Getty Images The Kansas City Chiefs continued their on-field preparations for Super Bowl LVIII on Thursday, and an injury storyline is developing that bears watching throughout the rest of the week. Wide receiver Rashee Rice was listed as a limited participant in the team’s official injury report for Thursday’s session. The club notes that Rice has an ankle injury. This …
Read More »Cowboys reportedly expected to hire ex-Vikings coach Mike Zimmer as defensive coordinator
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 05: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 05, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) The Dallas Cowboys are expected to hire former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports. …
Read More »Bears’ DJ Moore: I’m ‘definitely on record’ wanting Justin Fields back
DJ Moore has just one year of catching passes from Justin Fields under his belt, but the Chicago Bears wide receiver wants the team to stick with their young signal-caller. Moore, who said he’s “definitely on record” that he wants Fields back, raved about Chicago’s incumbent quarterback. “His growth has been phenomenal,” Moore said about Fields to PFT Live Thursday. …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl: Taylor Swift’s biggest issue getting to Chiefs vs. 49ers isn’t the flight from Tokyo
When it comes to the Super Bowl, it turns out that Taylor Swift’s biggest challenge isn’t going to be making it to the game on time from Tokyo. As we established earlier this week, Swift, who has a concert in Japan on Feb. 10, will have plenty of time to make it to Las Vegas for the big game thanks …
Read More »Ranking 15 greatest endings in Super Bowl history: Giants-Patriots games, Rams-Titans wild finish make cut
The Super Bowl has teased us the previous two years. While both endings were good, they were marred by controversial penalties that contributed to the outcome. Those penalties cost both games a place on my list of the greatest endings in Super Bowl history. Hopefully, the zebras won’t have a similar impact in Super Bowl LVIII. If they don’t, there’s …
Read More »C.J. Stroud says Bryce Young will be ‘a great player, but it takes time’
C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young have had their careers intertwined since they were both in high school in Southern California — but their rookie seasons couldn’t have been more different. Young, who went first overall to the Panthers in the 2023 NFL Draft, struggled mightily at the helm in Carolina. The Panthers finished a league-worst 2-15 on the season, and …
Read More »Rashee Rice, Clyde Edwards-Helaire downgraded to limited in Thursday’s practice
Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice (ankle) was downgraded to a limited participant in Thursday’s practice. He was listed as a full participant on Wednesday. The rookie made 79 receptions for 938 yards and seven touchdowns in the regular season and added 20 catches for 223 yards and a touchdown in three postseason games. The Chiefs added running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire to …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: SpongeBob SquarePants to recreate ‘Sweet Victory’ performance before game on Nickelodeon
CBS The debate about the best Super Bowl halftime performance could go on for hours, and no two people will agree on an answer. However, there is no denying the best Bubble Bowl performance, and that act is coming to Super Bowl LVIII with the help of CBS and Nickelodeon. Over 20 years ago, in 2001, the “SpongeBob SquarePants” episode …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024 halftime show predictions: Trying to guess Usher’s setlist for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas
Singer, songwriter, actor, dancer and businessman Usher will be headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. The eight-time Grammy Award winner will hit the stage after two quarters of football on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The big game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, as well as all performances, will be televised on …
Read More »Chris ‘The Bear’ Fallica’s best Super Bowl LVIII picks, prop bets, predictions
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. What a great ride this NFL season has been! We went 2-1 in the conference championship games, bringing me to 37-32-2 (53.5%) for the season. I’m betting on Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers-Kansas City Chiefs in a ton …
Read More »49ers legend Steve Young says Kyle Shanahan ‘has cracked the code’ on quarterback play
Ever since Brock Purdy was elevated to the San Francisco 49ers’ starting lineup and immediately began producing elite results, there’s been a ton of discussion surrounding the idea of exactly how good Purdy really is, and whether or not he is a “game manager.” For Purdy’s part, he said during Super Bowl media availability that he doesn’t really care about …
Read More »Chargers to bring back Shane Day as QBs coach
Quarterback Justin Herbert will have a familiar face leading his position room in 2024. According to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo, the Chargers are hiring Shane Day as quarterbacks coach. Day, 49, was previously Los Angeles’ QBs coach and passing game coordinator under former head coach Brandon Staley from 2021-2022. Now he’ll serve in the role under head coach Jim Harbaugh. …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl LVIII odds: Experts’ best prop bets, predictions, picks for Chiefs-49ers
Super Bowl LVIII is finally here, and bettors are enthusiastic about diving into wagers for the huge showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs — led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid — are currently 2-point underdogs to the Niners. However, this has become a somewhat familiar spot for Kansas City & …
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