Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Chicago Bears announced the hiring of team president Kevin Warren last week, in conjunction with the retirement of their current president, Ted Phillips. Warren has lived multiple lives within the industry, from being a practicing lawyer to opening his own agency and representing athletes, to working in football administration for the Detroit Lions and as an …
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Panthers hire Frank Reich as head coach just months after he was fired by the Colts
The Carolina Panthers have found their new head coach. The team announced on Thursday that Frank Reich has been hired as the sixth head coach in franchise history. The hiring of Reich comes just over two months after he was fired by the Colts as their head coach following a 3-5-1 start to the season. However, before being let go …
Read More »NFL conference championship injuries: Patrick Mahomes practices in full again; Bengals have new injury pop up
Finally, we have established our final four for the 2022 NFL season, and now, it’s time to decide which teams will play in Super Bowl LVII. The San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs are entering what is Week 21 of the season, and all four teams are dealing with injuries. Below, we will break down …
Read More »Vikings 2023 NFL draft prospect: Maryland CB Deonte Banks
Welcome to SKOL Search! This series will be your guide to the 2023 draft class. From scouting reports to mock drafts and exploring different scenarios, we will be covering the NFL draft and the future of the Minnesota Vikings from all angles. The focus of the draft class in this space will be on the Vikings’ major needs at wide …
Read More »Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn tells teams he’s staying in Dallas
Dallas Cowboys fans are still reeling from their team’s playoff elimination at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but they got a big boost Thursday as reports emerged that defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has informed interested teams that he will stay in his current role in Dallas. Quinn, the former Atlanta Falcons head coach, earned praise for …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes injury update: Chiefs QB practices fully again Thursday, ‘on track’ for AFC Championship game
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes practiced fully again Thursday after being a full participant in Wednesday’s session. Head coach Andy Reid made it seem as though the 2022 First-Team All-Pro quarterback won’t be very limited in the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. “He felt good in the walkthrough,” Reid said of Mahomes on Thursday, ahead of the …
Read More »Cowboys’ Dan Quinn stays on as defensive coordinator, spurning head coaching interest to remain in Dallas
On the same day the Cowboys parted with several assistants, the team learned that it was not losing highly touted defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for the 2023 season. Quinn, who appeared on his way to receiving a head coaching job, has instead told interested teams that he will remain in Dallas, as confirmed by CBS Sports NFL Insider Josina Anderson. …
Read More »Chiefs’ Willie Gay says ‘nothing’ impresses him about Bengals offense ahead of AFC title game rematch
Getty Images While they aren’t yet on the level of other historic postseason rivalries, the Bengals-Chiefs rivalry continues to gain traction ahead of Sunday’s AFC title game rematch. The two teams have engaged in lively banter in the days leading up to Sunday’s game. It apparently started when Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton renamed the Chiefs’ home field to “Burrowhead,” a quip …
Read More »Dan Quinn tells teams he’s staying as Cowboys defensive coordinator, not seeking head coaching jobs
Perhaps the biggest domino of the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason dropped Thursday afternoon. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, after interviewing for three head coach openings, will return to Dallas for a third season, head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed to reporters Quinn had interviewed for the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts’ head coaching vacancies. The Cowboys sought his return, though NFL …
Read More »2023 NFL playoffs: Bold predictions for 49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs championship games
The NFL is officially down to its final four teams, and by Sunday night, we’ll know which two teams will be heading to Arizona to battle it out in Super Bowl LVII. After a divisional round that didn’t provide much excitement, we could be in for a wild Sunday. Both games this week currently have a point spread of under …
Read More »Patriots experienced unprecedented offensive disarray under Bill Belichick during 2022 season, per report
The return of Bill O’Brien as New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach will come after one of the most dysfunctional seasons in the Bill Belichick Era, according to the Boston Herald. The team’s 18.2 offensive points per game were its worst since Year 1 under Belichick in 2000, while its third-down and red zone offense were both the worst …
Read More »Toronto Six forward Daryl Watts lands PHF record salary
TORONTO — Darryl Watts thought she’d retired from hockey after a stellar NCAA career. At Boston College, Watts became the first freshman to win the Patty Kazmaier Award as the top player in women’s Division I hockey. She recently finished her career at Wisconsin, ranking second all-time in NCAA scoring with 297 points in 172 games. Last fall, the 23-year-old …
Read More »Is Sean Payton enough to fix Russell Wilson and the struggling Denver Broncos? | What’s Wright?
Sean Payton is rumored to be the lead candidate for the open HC position with the Denver Broncos. With an expectation of a first-round pick and $20-25M/year to acquire Payton from the Saints, Nick explains he would be a costly acquisition. Nick voices his concerns for Russell Wilson’s struggles and believes Payton may not be enough to fix him. Nick …
Read More »7 matchups to watch on offense
The Eagles and 49ers are preparing for a heavyweight showdown on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field, highlighted by star power on both sides of the football. Philadelphia got off to a 13-1 start and outside of two consecutive losses without an injured Jalen Hurts, the Eagles have been the NFC’s top team. San Francisco has battled adversity and the loss …
Read More »49ers’ Christian McCaffrey (calf) misses practice, Deebo Samuel (ankle) limited ahead of NFC title game
Getty Images While their statuses are not in jeopardy, three of the 49ers’ top offensive players are nevertheless dealing with notable injuries ahead of Sunday’s NFC title game showdown with the Eagles. Christian McCaffrey (calf), fellow running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) and Deebo Samuel (ankle) are each on the 49ers’ injury report. McCaffrey and Mitchell missed their second consecutive practice …
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