Every now and then, a team’s season can be summarized by one game. For the 2022 New York Jets, that game was their 10-3 defeat to New England in Week 11, a loss that showed what the Jets still lacked in their quest to be a title-contending team. The loss to the Patriots made it abundantly clear that the Jets …
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Texans request interview with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka
The Houston Texans like what they saw from the New York Giants in 2022. According to Aaron Wilson from KPRC-TV, the Texans have requested an interview with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka. Kafka, who is in his first season as offensive coordinator under rookie coach Brian Daboll, was able to unlock the enigma of 2019 first-round quarterback Daniel Jones, who …
Read More »‘Georgia is the cream of the crop’
Georgia is on top of the college football world again, having crushed TCU in the national championship game 65-7 to win their second-straight title. The CFP championship game always brings out a lot of interesting characters. One, in particular, was impressed by how the Bulldogs do things. That would be the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2024, Chandler …
Read More »Titans start overhaul; Colts to trade up for QB? AFC South analysis
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Titans coach Mike Vrabel has already taken big steps in the right direction for a pivotal offseason. Just hours after Vrabel’s end-of-season news conference on Monday, Tennessee announced the firings of offensive coordinator Todd Downing, offensive line coach Keith Carter, secondary coach Anthony Midget and offensive skill assistant Erik Frazier. The offense, offensive-line play and …
Read More »Cowboys vs. Buccaneers prediction, odds, line: 2023 NFL playoff picks, best bets from model on 15-6 roll
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys will travel to Raymond James Stadium for a matchup with Tom Brady and the NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers to close out the Super Wild Card Weekend schedule on Monday Night Football. The Cowboys went 12-5 in the regular season and locked down the fifth seed and top Wild Card spot in the NFC …
Read More »Georgia’s obliteration of TCU leads to lowest ratings in college football title game history
It appears fans did not feel like watching most of Monday’s College Football Playoff title game between Georgia and TCU, and it’s hard to blame them. The 65-7 show of force displayed by Georgia on its way to a second consecutive national championship drew only 17.223 million viewers for ESPN’s family of channels, according to Austin Karp of Sports Business …
Read More »Giants vs. Vikings odds, line, spread: 2023 NFL picks, Wild Card predictions, best bets from proven model
The New York Giants (9-7-1) will play their first postseason game in six years when they visit the Minnesota Vikings (13-4) on Super Wild Card Weekend of the 2023 NFL playoffs. Under first-year coach Brian Daboll, the Giants are the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoff bracket, while Minnesota won the NFC North and is the No. 3 seed. …
Read More »Cardinals plan to trade star WR DeAndre Hopkins in offseason
Cardinals reportedly plan to trade Hopkins; Should Patriots get involved? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston One of the best wide receivers in the NFL could hit the trade market this offseason. The Score’s Jordan Schultz reported Tuesday that the Arizona Cardinals plan to trade star wideout DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins would not be a cheap acquisition for any team. In …
Read More »Sean McVay confirms he’s weighing whether to step down from Rams
The worst season by a defending Super Bowl champion in NFL history is finally over, and Sean McVay can catch his breath. The Los Angeles Rams will be holding their breath for the next few days — or weeks? — while they wait to learn whether McVay will join them on their journey back to contention. McVay said Monday he …
Read More »Wisconsin lands a four-star transfer quarterback from the SEC
It just keeps on rolling for new Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo and Badger head coach Luke Fickell. Earlier today, Wisconsin added to an already stacked quarterback room when Mississippi State transfer quarterback Braedyn Locke announced his commitment to the Badgers. Locke is a Texas native who was a four-star recruit in the class of 2022. “I want to say …
Read More »Joe Burrow, Blake Griffin, other top MLB, NHL players purchase corn and soy farm in Iowa
Getty Images Athletes from all the major American sports are getting into the farming business. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Celtics forward Blake Griffin, Islanders forward Anders Lee, Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman, and 20 other athletes have purchased a 104-acre Iowa farm for around $5 million, per a report from Front Office Sports. The farm produces corn and soy, and …
Read More »Commanders fire offensive coordinator Scott Turner after three seasons in Washington
Getty Images Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew did not commit to quarterback Carson Wentz returning to the team in 2023 while addressing reporters Tuesday. Hours later, coach Ron Rivera was even more definitive about a shakeup on that side of the ball, announcing the dismissal of offensive coordinator Scott Turner. “I met with Coach Turner today and informed him that …
Read More »Coaches Poll top 25: Georgia ends season No. 1 ahead of No. 2 TCU in college football rankings
USATSI Georgia finished on top of the final Coaches Poll on Tuesday, a day after capturing its second consecutive College Football Playoff National Championship. After a 65-7 loss to the Bulldogs in Monday’s CFP title game, TCU finished No. 2, ahead of No. 3 Michigan and No. 4 Ohio State in the final rankings. Alabama made its case to enter …
Read More »Bengals continue ‘Herd Hierarchy’ rule entering Super Wild Card Weekend
Things are about to get wild in the NFL. And for the squads that comprise the league’s annual (Super) Wild Card Weekend slate, playing their cards right is of the utmost importance. It’s win or go home time, and with the postseason right around the corner, Colin Cowherd returned with a special playoff-themed edition of his weekly “Herd Hierarchy” rankings. …
Read More »3 teams interested in DC as a HC candidate
After one season as defensive coordinator with the Denver Broncos, Ejiro Evero is drawing interest from teams as a potential head coach candidate. Denver’s defense totaled the 10th-most interceptions (15) and the fifth-most forced fumbles (16) while allowing the 10th-fewest rushing touchdowns (12) and the fifth-fewest passing touchdowns (20) this season. Evero is an up-and-coming assistant with a bright defensive …
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