Who could have known exploring whether the Chicago Bears should take a quarterback at No. 1 overall or soldier forth with Justin Fields would become evergreen content? A year after trading the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft and the eventual rights to Bryce Young, the Bears are in the exact same position as a result of …
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Cowboys’ Jerry Jones raises eyebrows when asked about Mike McCarthy’s future: ‘We’ll see how each game goes’
Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys just crowned themselves NFC East champions and are the No. 2 seed in the NFC after a 12-5 season, but it sounds like their head coach still might be on the hot seat. After Sunday’s blowout win over the Commanders to help clinch the division for Dallas, owner Jerry Jones was asked about the future …
Read More »Jets’ Aaron Rodgers hopes to play beyond next season, says team needs to flush
Aaron Rodgers is focused on coming back strong next season for the New York Jets. And, he hopes, beyond 2024. But first, he says changes need to be made at the team headquarters at One Jets Drive. Rodgers told reporters Monday the team needs to “flush” what he called “bulls—” in order to become a winner next season. “The bulls— …
Read More »Pete Carroll expects to return as Seahawks coach for 2024 season: ‘I’m not worn out’
Getty Images The Seahawks failed to reach the playoffs for the second time in three years this season, and their head coach, Pete Carroll, will turn 73 next September. But Carroll expects to be back atop the staff in 2024, denying this week that he’s “worn out.” “Of course,” Caroll initially told reporters Sunday, when asked if he wants to …
Read More »New first-round predictions for Patriots
2024 NFL mock draft roundup: New first-round predictions for Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Now that the regular season is over, it’s time for the fanbases of the 18 teams that didn’t make the playoffs to start turning their attention to the 2024 NFL Draft. The draft order for the first 18 picks are set, and the New …
Read More »United Football League announces initial rosters for the 2024 season
Getty Images The United Football League announced the results of its first phase of its player dispersal process held on Jan. 5, outlining the initial rosters for each team in the new spring league formed as a result of the merger between the XFL and USFL. Each XFL Conference and USFL Conference team was allowed to protect 42 players from …
Read More »Commanders hire former NBA exec to lead franchise overhaul
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Josh Harris has dreams of building a dynasty with the Washington Commanders. So in his first big move as the team’s new owner, he has enlisted the help of a man who built a dynasty in the NBA. The Commanders new owner kicked off his overhaul of the franchise on Monday morning by hiring former …
Read More »10 reasons for 2023 Eagles’ epic collapse
10 reasons for 2023 Eagles’ epic collapse originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia How? We’ll be asking ourselves that for years. How did a 10-1 team coming off a Super Bowl season and steamrolling its way to another No. 1 seed suddenly became the worst team in football? How did the Eagles not just begin losing but losing in spectacular …
Read More »Why Eagles believe they’ll turn things around in playoffs; Philly banking on ‘0-0’ reset to get back on track
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Dallas Goedert may have been speaking for the group, or he was out of turn. Regardless, his words had merit. “I just know everybody in the locker room is ready to go to work for the playoffs,” Goedert said. “Ever since we clinched the playoff (berth), I just think everybody has been waiting for the playoffs. …
Read More »2024 NFL coaching tracker: News, rumors, personnel changes
The 2023 NFL regular season is now complete. As 14 teams advance to the postseason, the rest are beginning preparations for 2024, which means the coaching carousel is spinning. Head coaches, coordinators and league executives are already on the move as franchises search for better results in 2024. The right hire can bring instant success as six first-year head coaches …
Read More »NFL head coach, GM interview tracker: Five teams looking for new leadership; Commanders make several requests
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 »Why Commanders are an attractive destination for head coaching, GM candidates
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter For years, the Washington Commanders has been a destination to avoid, a last resort for coaches, free agents or anyone who wasn’t out of other options. The combination of bad working conditions, bad facilities and a meddling, tyrannical boss made the organization something to avoid. Five months into Josh Harris’ tenure as the new owner, …
Read More »Bill Belichick’s strategy? Business as usual until further notice
Bill Belichick’s strategy? Business as usual until further notice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The takeaway from Bill Belichick’s day-after press conference? Business as usual until Bill’s told otherwise. “I’m going to do everything I can every day to do the best to help our football team,” Belichick said in an early-morning Zoom call. “That’s what I’ve always done. …
Read More »Maple Leafs give William Nylander team-record $92M contract
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 8, 2024, 12:10 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. William Nylander isn’t going anywhere. The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday an eight-year, $92 million contract extension with their top-line winger. The deal, which includes a full no-movement clause for its duration, kicks in next season and will keep Nylander …
Read More »Have Eagles lost faith in Nick Sirianni? Message from head coach getting stale as team slumps into playoffs
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Nick Sirianni stood at the podium and proclaimed his football team wasn’t a bunch of quitters. Even after losing five of their last six games, the Philadelphia Eagles have shown little indication publicly that they have given up trying to salvage a season that’s spiraling toward the brink of extinction. The locker room vibe is a …
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