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Here’s why the Bears offensive coordinator job was an attractive position: reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago After firing offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, the Bears went through a laundry list of qualified candidates for the opening around the league. They interviewed the likes of Klint Kubiak, But why? “I think some of the guys who went through there and …

Brady deflects report 49ers wanted him to start at QB over Purdy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It doesn’t appear an NFL return was in the cards for Tom Brady this season. The veteran quarterback, who played 23 NFL seasons, officially retired after the 2022 season and was linked to San Francisco as a possible destination should he …

49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was the second overall pick in his draft year. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant. And Bosa can’t help but wonder where Purdy’s confidence comes from. In the 49ers’ locker room after their win over the Lions in the NFC Championship Game, Bosa questioned Purdy about how he has come so far in less …

Before Ravens receiver Zay Flowers fumbled short of the end zone on Sunday, he cost his team 15 yards of field position with a three-pronged act of taunting — shoving the defender, spinning the ball at him, and standing over him. It was so blatant that it had to be called. And the fact is that, throughout much of the …

Despite many in the fantasy community eye-rolling at the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring of Arthur Smith as their new OC, Matt Harmon believes Smith’s track record suggests he could get the most out of the Steelers playmakers in 2024. Video Transcript MATT HARMON: Arthur Smith was a great offensive coordinator hire by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and let me give you three …

The Packers are expected to hire Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley as their new defensive coordinator, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports. Hafley was 22-26 in four seasons, with the Eagles earning bowl eligibility three times. Boston College beat No. 22 SMU in the Fenway Bowl, finishing 7-6 this season. He will replace Joe Berry with the Packers as the …

How many picks are in the 2024 NFL Draft? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago While the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers prepare for Super Bowl 58, the other 30 organizations have already directed their attention to the NFL Draft. This year’s event will take place over three days in Detroit, Michigan from April 25-29. The Bears, who …

It’s become common in some online circles for articles regarding a person’s comments on a given subject to appear under a clickbait-y headline suggesting that so-and-so “breaks his silence” about whatever the issue may be. The technique implies that the person has been silent for an extended stretch. Usually, that’s not the case. It’s just more likely to garner a …

Buccaneers special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong is retiring, NFL Media reports. Armstrong, 60, has coached in the NFL since 1994, spending the past five seasons in Tampa. He was with the team for Super Bowl LV. Armstrong started his NFL coaching career with the Falcons as the safeties coach in 1994. He held that role for two seasons before being …

The 2024 Senior Bowl, one of the week’s two collegiate all-star NFL Draft showcases along with the East-West Shrine Bowl, is underway in Mobile, Alabama, and we have you covered with both halves of the “With The First Pick” podcast — CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson and former longtime Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman — with boots …

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 31, 2024, 10:31 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Calgary Flames had one lone All-Star game representative at the start of Wednesday in Elias Lindholm. By the end of the day, they had none after trading him to the Vancouver Canucks. Lindholm’s future with the Flames had been in …

The Seahawks made it official, announcing the hiring of Mike Macdonald as the ninth head coach in franchise history. The team went from one of the oldest head coaches in the league to the youngest. Pete Carroll is 72, while Macdonald is 36. Macdonald spent the past two seasons as defensive coordinator of the Ravens. “What an honor,” Macdonald said, …

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab breaks down Seattle’s decision to hire Baltimore’s former defensive coordinator, making him the youngest head coach in the league at just 36 years old. Subscribe to the “Zero Blitz” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] FRANK SCHWAB: The Seattle Seahawks hired the youngest coach in the NFL …

The Cincinnati Bengals have changed course in recent years and been more willing than ever to spend money on outside free agents, but they have still shown a strong willingness to retain their own, homegrown draft picks over the long term. This offseason, they have a big free agent decision ahead of them as Tee Higgins, their second-round pick in …

Tom Moore is returning to the Buccaneers coaching staff in 2024, Peter Schrager of NFL Media reports. Moore, 85, just completed his 45th season of coaching in the NFL, his fifth with the Bucs. He serves as a senior offensive analyst. Moore is best known for the 13 seasons he spent coaching Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. While playing for …