Photograph: Phelan M Ebenhack/AP It’s long been said the NFL stands for Not For Long. Change comes quickly in a copycat league where winning strategies are examined, analyzed and imitated and constant innovation is central to continued success. But even by that standard, it’s difficult to recall a more rapid fall from grace than what’s gone down with the Philadelphia …
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The Cowboys missed a golden opportunity. Here’s why contention now get tougher
David Helman Dallas Cowboys Insider When the shock wears off and the embarrassment fades into a dull ache, the Dallas Cowboys will still be faced with the same question. It’s the question that’s lingered over this entire effort, and now that the effort has failed, it comes into a sharper focus. If not now, then when? Throughout a season of …
Read More »Prisco’s NFL playoff picks for divisional round: 2 underdogs win outright while a third nearly shocks top seed
Playoff Pete is back. Yep, I had a nice start to the postseason. I went 5-1 against the spread, but 3-3 straight up. I’ll take it. The only ATS loss I had wasn’t close. I had the Cleveland Browns beating the Houston Texans, which never had a chance. The ATS week brings my season record to 139-128-11. My straight-up record …
Read More »NFL head coach, GM interview tracker: Bill Belichick, Jim Harbaugh meet with Falcons; Seahawks expand search
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 interest in …
Read More »Mike Kafka scheduled to interview with Seahawks Friday
Seahawks General Manager John Schneider said on Tuesday that the team’s head coaching search is set to get underway on Wednesday and Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka’s meeting with the team is on tap for later this week. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that Kafka is scheduled to interview with the team on Friday. The meeting will take place …
Read More »Brandon Graham wants his ‘farewell tour’ final season in 2024
Brandon Graham wants his ‘farewell tour’ final season in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Brandon Graham’s goal has always been to play 15 years in the NFL. He’s pretty darn close. The Eagles lost to the Buccaneers in the playoffs on Monday night, wrapping up Graham’s 14th NFL season. After the 32-9 loss, Graham was asked if he’s …
Read More »NHL rookie rankings: With Bedard injury, a tie at No. 1
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 17, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Figuring out who will win this year’s Calder Trophy has turned into something of a complex discussion — all because of what happened on Jan. 5. That’s the day Chicago Blackhawks star center Connor Bedard fractured his jaw. Until that evening, …
Read More »We’ve gotten stronger since regular season loss to Lions
The Buccaneers spent last week preparing to play a team that beat them in the regular season and the work they did to get ready for the Eagles paid off for them. A 32-9 win on Monday night sent them into the divisional round of the playoffs and set them up for another game against a team that they ran …
Read More »The most unbreakable records in sports
Jan 17, 2024, 07:27 AM ET LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar last season to become the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, a record that stood for almost 40 years. James holds another record that will likely not be touched for years to come. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The Los Angeles Lakers star has scored at least 10 points in 1,188 consecutive …
Read More »Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit needs a minor miracle to make it in the NFL
Photograph: Stéphanie Lecocq/Reuters Louis Rees-Zammit is the latest rugby player to turn his talents to the NFL. He follows in the path of Jarryd Hayne and Christian Wade, two former internationals who exited rugby at or near their prime to dabble with American football. Rees-Zammit announced on Tuesday that he would be leaving Wales before the Six Nations to join …
Read More »Jared Goff has settled all scores
The Detroit Lions’ locker room roiled with joy, and in the middle of it all, head coach Dan Campbell held court, his voice as shredded as a torn jersey. “Dude, how electric was it out there?” Campbell bellowed after the Lions had beaten the Los Angeles Rams for Detroit’s first playoff victory in 32 years. “I’m telling you what. It …
Read More »Seahawks request interview with Bobby Slowik
Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik continues to be a popular name in head coaching searches around the league. According to multiple reports, the Seahawks have requested permission to interview Slowik for their vacancy. He is the eighth coach that the Seahawks have requested an interview with since they decided to replace Pete Carroll last week. Slowik has also drawn interview …
Read More »Texans sign WR Steven Sims to active roster
The Texans signed receiver/returner Steven Sims Jr. from the practice squad to the 53-player roster ahead of Saturday’s AFC divisional round game against the Ravens. He takes the roster spot that came open when the Texans placed wide receiver Noah Brown on injured reserve Monday. Brown injured a shoulder in the wild-card win over the Browns. Sims has three catches …
Read More »Taron Johnson is in concussion protocol
The Bills saw several players pick up injuries during Monday’s win over the Steelers, including defensive back Taron Johnson. On Tuesday, Bills head coach Sean McDermott gave an update on Johnson’s condition. Johnson is in the league’s concussion protocol and he will have to clear it in order to be on the field against the Chiefs next weekend. Johnson had …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh interviews with Falcons for head coaching vacancy after talking with Chargers
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, his second interview in two days. The Falcons announced the interview with Harbaugh, who is exploring a return to the NFL after leading Michigan to the national championship. The Los Angeles Chargers announced Monday that Harbaugh had interviewed for their head coaching vacancy. Harbaugh …
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