Kyle Shanahan lost his first Super Bowl appearance as the Falcons’ offensive coordinator after the 2016 season. And he has now lost two Super Bowls as the 49ers’ head coach. And that 0-3 start in Super Bowls is something no head coach or coordinator before him has overcome to win a Super Bowl. Shanahan is the fifth head coach or …
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Ex-Browns QB Bernie Kosar diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, also likely needs liver transplant
The exact cause of Bernie Kosar’s liver issues are reportedly not yet known. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Bernie Kosar, considered by many to be the best Cleveland Browns quarterback of the Super Bowl era, is facing significant health issues, he revealed to Cleveland Magazine. The 60-year-old former Pro Bowler has reportedly been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease …
Read More »Taking a closer look at Eagles’ WR3 competition in 2024 training camp
Taking a closer look at Eagles’ WR3 competition in 2024 training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia We’re getting close to Eagles training camp 2024 so we’re taking a look at some notable camp competitions. This year, we’ll start off with the third wide receiver position. The Eagles have one of the best pairs of starting receivers in the …
Read More »After disappointing end to 2023, Sweat still important in 2024
After disappointing end to 2023, Sweat still important in 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Over the next few weeks leading up to training camp, we’ll be counting down the top 25 most important Eagles for the 2024 season. 25. Brandon Graham24. Nakobe Dean23. Milton Williams22. Jake Elliott21. Nolan Smith20. Cooper DeJean19. Reed Blankenship18. Tyler Steen17. Devin White16. Quinyon …
Read More »Carson Wentz: I’ll find any way I can to help Patrick Mahomes
Carson Wentz fully moved into his backup era when he signed with the Rams last year and he’ll be the No. 2 behind another Super Bowl winner this season. Wentz signed with the Chiefs earlier this year, which puts him on a team looking for a third straight title with the league’s best quarterback at the helm. Given that status, …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 18 Atlanta Falcons had quite an interesting offseason
Other NFL team previews: 32. Panthers | 31. Patriots | 30. Broncos | 29. Commanders | 28. Giants | 27. Titans | 26. Raiders | 25. Cardinals | 24. Saints | 23. Chargers | 22. Vikings | 21. Seahawks | 20. Buccaneers | 19. Jaguars | 18. Falcons | 17. Colts All first-round picks in the NFL Draft are somewhat …
Read More »John Abraham, Donald Penn disagree on whether the 2012 Buccaneers were told to try to injure Falcons players
Well, here’s something you don’t see every day. Former Falcons pass rusher John Abraham, while reflecting on his career during an appearance last week on The Water Boyz Show, made an explosive allegation about the 2012 Buccaneers. Abraham claimed that, in the final game of the regular season, Bucs tackle Donald Penn gave him a warning. “[Penn] was like, ‘Hey …
Read More »Justin Jefferson says he’s ‘not mad’ at Kirk Cousins for leaving Vikings for Falcons
For the first time in his NFL career, Justin Jefferson’s starting quarterback will not be Kirk Cousins. Cousins, the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback who helped Jefferson become one of NFL’s best wide receivers during their four years together with the Minnesota Vikings, left to sign a four-year contract worth up to $180 million with the Atlanta Falcons when NFL free …
Read More »Joe Burrow on T.J. Watt: There’s no other defensive lineman that I have to treat like a DB
Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt is undeniably one of the league’s best edge defenders. But he also presents a distinctive challenge to quarterbacks when it comes to the pass game. Entering his eighth season, Watt has seven career interceptions — two of which have come off of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. In an interview with the Pardon My Take podcast, …
Read More »2024 Indianapolis Colts Fantasy Preview
2023 Stats (Rank) Points per game: 23.3 (10th) Total yards per game: 336.8 (15th) Plays per game: 64.4 (11th) Pass Attempts + Sacks per game: 36.2 (15th) Drop back EPA per play: 0.03 (18th) Rush attempts per game: 28.2 (10th) Rush EPA per play: -0.11 (16th) Coaching Staff Second-year head coach Shane Steichen brought significant improvement to the Colts in …
Read More »CeeDee Lamb declines interview with team website after youth camp
Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb entertained 600 youth at his football camp in Round Rock on Tuesday. As promised, he would not talk about contract negotiations. In fact, Lamb declined an interview request “about any topic, including the camp” from Nick Harris of the team website. Harris reports that a few fans pressed Lamb on his contract situation, and Lamb offered …
Read More »Davante Adams speaks on ‘direct’ mentality, Raiders’ QB battle
Superstar Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams spoke for himself Tuesday on “Speak” about one of his famous “a quarterback doesn’t make me” comment from last year. The three-time First-team All-Pro recipient was ecstatic when he received the award for the third straight season following the 2022 campaign. And while the honor itself was no different from previous years, …
Read More »NFL attacks jury’s basis for coming up with $4.7 billion verdict
The NFL has tried (with, at times, some success) to persuade the courts that the Sunday Ticket antitrust class action should be dismissed. The latest paperwork filed by the league focuses on the manner in which a jury in a Los Angeles federal court came up with its $4.7 billion verdict. In the NFL’s renewed motion for judgment as a …
Read More »Is it concerning the Bears haven’t signed Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze? Dave Wannstedt weighs in
Is it concerning the Bears haven’t signed Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze? Dave Wannstedt weighs in originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Both Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze have yet to sign their respective rookie contracts. Now one week away before rookies report to Bears training camp, this could steamroll into a problem. Rookies report on July 16 and veterans follow …
Read More »Vikings’ Justin Jefferson addresses Kirk Cousins leaving, expectations for J.J. McCarthy and Sam Darnold
Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings made 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Justin Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history this offseason when they signed him to a four-year, $140 million extension. Thanks to his partnership with four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins, Jefferson is averaging 98.3 receiving yards per game in his career, the most in NFL history. Jefferson’s …
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