49ers overreactions: Can Shanahan’s play-calling be a liability? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Let’s face it, folks, the 49ers were the least impressive team that advanced through the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. There was not one phase of the team that played well enough — from start to finish — to meet the 49ers’ lofty expectations …
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Packers, Matt LaFleur remain undecided on defensive coordinator Joe Barry’s future
Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry’s future in Green Bay remains up in the air in the days following their season-ending playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Matt LaFleur told reporters at his season-ending press conference that he was “going to go through the process at my own pace” when talking about Barry’s status with the team. “I know there’s …
Read More »Steelers to speak with former Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury about offensive coordinator job, per report
It appears the Pittsburgh Steelers are ramping up their offensive coordinator search. The Steelers will speak with former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury about the position, according to NBC Sports’ Peter King, via 93.7 The Fan. Kingsbury, 44, was Arizona’s head coach from 2019-22. The Cardinals posted a 28-37-1 record over that span that included a playoff berth in …
Read More »Dolphins legend Dan Marino on his greatest win over Steelers team that passed on him in 1983 NFL Draft
Dan Marino never won a Super Bowl, but the Miami Dolphins legend and Hall of Fame quarterback did win an AFC title against his childhood team — the Pittsburgh Steelers — who immediately regretted not selected him in the previous year’s NFL Draft. In fact, many Steelers fans of a certain age (including the father of this story’s author) still haven’t …
Read More »Josh Uche talks future with Patriots, hiring of head coach Jerod Mayo
Josh Uche talks future with Patriots, hiring of head coach Jerod Mayo originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche is uniquely qualified to discuss Jerod Mayo’s coaching abilities. Mayo was a linebackers coach for the Patriots before he was promoted to head coach last week. Therefore, he has worked with Uche quite a bit since …
Read More »Back from injury, Flames’ Jacob Markstrom to start Tuesday
Jan 23, 2024, 04:07 PM ET After missing three games with a lower-body injury, Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom will start on Tuesday against the visiting St. Louis Blues. Markstrom, 33, is 13-11-2 with a 2.59 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage in 26 starts this season. Markstrom is in his fourth season with the Flames after stints with …
Read More »What are Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans worth? Bucs face big offseason decisions
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The Bucs’ playoff loss at Detroit on Sunday means another offseason has arrived in Tampa, with huge decisions looming that will play a key role in whether the Bucs are seen as favorites to win a fourth straight division title in 2024. First and foremost, the Bucs are in substantially better salary-cap health than they …
Read More »Raiders to hire Tom Telesco as next GM; former Chargers exec beat out finalists Champ Kelly, Ed Dodds for job
Getty Images Tom Telesco appears to be sticking in the AFC West. The Las Vegas Raiders plan to hire the former Los Angeles Chargers executive as their next general manager, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Telesco, 51, beat out finalists interim GM Champ Kelly and Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds, per Jones. This hiring comes after Telesco …
Read More »Can Taylor Swift make it to the Super Bowl: A look at how her tour dates align with the big game in Las Vegas
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are more than just an A-List couple: They have blended the worlds of pop culture, music and the NFL and introduced new fans to the league. The two have supported each other’s careers since they began dating, both showing up to stadiums to watch one another. Kelce has attended Swift’s “The Era’s Tour” concerts, while …
Read More »Kittle details Purdy’s energy-shifting outburst vs. Packers
Kittle details Purdy’s energy-shifting outburst vs. Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area George Kittle had some strong words of support for 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy’s performance against the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round of the playoffs. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the star tight end talked about a moment during Saturday’s game where …
Read More »Flyers’ Carter Hart taking an indefinite leave of absence
Jan 23, 2024, 04:29 PM ET Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons. General manager Daniel Briere announced Tuesday that Hart had requested and been granted time away from the team. He added that the Flyers will have no further comment. Editor’s Picks 1 Related A message sent to Hart’s agent seeking …
Read More »NFL head coach, GM interview tracker: Bill Belichick, Jim Harbaugh hot commodities; Raiders land new HC, GM
With the NFL regular season behind us, it is time for teams to begin preparing for next season. Several teams have already made the decision to change key positions within the organization, whether that be a general manager, head coach or coordinator. Rather than scouring the scatter shot reports across social media, CBSSports.com has compiled all of those reports of …
Read More »Bears haven’t made a QB decision, but new OC Shane Waldron should help regardless
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles stressed in his end-of-season press conference how much the team would prioritize an offensive coordinator who could be flexible. Searching for a new offensive coordinator when they haven’t committed to what they’re going to do under center gave the Bears no choice in that regard. But that doesn’t mean …
Read More »Three reasons why you should root for the Ravens in the AFC Championship vs. the Chiefs
The Baltimore Ravens had the best record in the league this regular season, going 13-4 in the loaded AFC North division that produced three playoff teams. The Ravens were dominant this season and earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC, giving them a bye for the first round of the playoffs. Baltimore defeated the Houston Texans 34-10 in the …
Read More »This coach reportedly is ‘a strong favorite’ to land Patriots DC job
This coach reportedly is ‘a strong favorite’ to land Patriots DC job originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have already found their next head coach in Jerod Mayo, and one of his first tasks in that role is hiring offensive and defensive coordinators for the staff. According to one NFL insider, the best choice for the …
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