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Why Ravens QB Lamar Jackson will be a huge challenge for Chiefs defense

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The Chiefs defense and coordinator Steve Spagnuolo know well the challenge of containing Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Kansas City faced him four years in a row from 2018-21, winning the first three and then losing a thriller in 2021. But in the two-plus years since the Chiefs last faced him, Jackson has added to what …

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PFT’s 2023 NFL conference championship picks, Florio vs. Simms

With only three postseason games to go, one of three competitions has been clinched. This weekend, another one will be clinched. One remains up for grabs. Simms has won the season-long against-the-spread competition. He’s 138-133-11. I’ve clinched the straight-up game at 176-106. What’s left is the best bets. I’m 30-27-1. He’s 29-28-1. He can tie me this weekend, if he’s …

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Eagles hiring Vic Fangio as new defensive coordinator: How the change could affect Philadelphia in 2024

A year after first eyeing him for the position, the Eagles have finally secured their man, welcoming Vic Fangio to Philadelphia on Thursday to become Nick Sirianni’s new defensive coordinator, as ESPN reported. The former Broncos head coach marks the Eagles’ first major addition since a late-season collapse, signed to revitalize what became one of the NFL’s worst defenses in …

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Mock draft has Fields headed to Patriots in blockbuster Bears trade

Mock draft has Fields headed to Patriots in blockbuster Bears trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The thing about mock drafts is that even when the regular season is over, any change, however slight, may alter the direction an organization moves toward. Movements within teams’ coaching staffs could indicate which positions or, more specifically, what players become prioritized. The …

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Ranking four NFL head-coaching openings

The list of candidates riding the head-coaching carousel this offseason seems unprecedented. It’s an all-star cast with a who’s who list of names. Teams could hire an all-time great coach like Bill Belichick or Pete Carroll. There are experienced coaches available like Mike Vrabel, Ron Rivera and Dan Quinn. Even Jim Harbaugh, the current NCAA champion, was in the pool …

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Eagles waste no time hiring Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator

Eagles waste no time hiring Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia That didn’t take very long. Vic Fangio is already on his way to Philadelphia to become the Eagles’ next defensive coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Thursday morning. Former Dolphins’ defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is traveling to Philadelphia this morning to officially sign the …

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Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin finalizes two-year deal to stay in Pittsburgh, per report

Getty Images While the Pittsburgh Steelers continue their searching for a new offensive coordinator, they don’t have to worry about finding a new defensive coordinator anytime soon. Teryl Austin, the team’s defensive coordinator since 2022, has finalized a two-year deal with the club, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.  Austin, 58, initially joined the Steelers’ coaching staff during the 2018 season …

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Brock Purdy admits to ‘nerves’ ahead of NFC Championship | The Carton Show

Video Details Brock Purdy looked less than stellar against the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round game. It wasn’t until late in the 4th quarter that the quarterback made a game-winning drive, securing the NFC Championship for the San Francisco 49ers. Craig Carton is joined by Willie Colon and Greg Jennings to react to the quarterback’s admission that he …

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