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As the Green Bay Packers are negotiating with head coach Matt LaFleur for what seems to be a rather inevitable extension, I find myself increasingly annoyed by the organization. Not because of a LaFleuer extension, no, I am on board with that. It’s everything surrounding it, which mostly comes down to the Packers being cheap. […]
It may or may not have an impact on the Arizona Cardinals decision with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but it without a doubt changes things for the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore will not enter the NFL Draft, deciding instead to return to Oregon […]
The San Francisco 49ers opened up the practice window for star linebacker Fred Warner to return from injury this week, giving him the opportunity to go through walkthroughs and get on the field as he tries to come back from a dislocated and fractured ankle. Now, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Warner is not expected […]
As the New England Patriots headed back to the practice fields on Wednesday, so did Terrell Jennings in a red non-contact jersey. The running back’s 21-day activation window has officially been opened as the AFC divisional round closes in. Jennings, 24, entered the NFL’s concussion protocol prior to halftime against the New York Giants as […]
The Chicago Bears didn’t win Saturday night’s Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers because their defense dominated from start to finish. They won because it finally caught up to the moment. That distinction matters because the first half at Soldier Field looked like the exact scenario Ben Johnson feared heading into the postseason — and the reason he coached the game the way he did. Johnson’s refusal to punt wasn’t bravado or stubbornness. It was an acknowledgement of reality...
With the Steelers’ season over and the Senior Bowl at the end of the month, it’s officially draft season. The Steelers still have some work to do putting together a staff after Mike Tomlin’s departure, but in our defense, we recorded this Sunday night before any of that news broke. Best Available Pod will cover […]
It was about as big a weekend in Chicago sports as any of us have experienced since 2016. With all due respect to four playoff teams the Cubs have had since 2016 and the 2020-21 White Sox, they didn’t quite ignite the same frenzy in Chicagoland we saw on Saturday. First the Bears came back […]
The National Football Foundation (NFF) and the College Hall of Fame have announced the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class and Former Alabama and New Orleans Saints Running Back Mark Ingram will soon be joining the elite group of college athletes and coaches. Ingram becomes the 28th former Crimson Tide player or coach to be […]
The interview requests keep pouring in for the Steelers’ search for a new head coach. According to a report from The Athletic’s Diana Russini, the Steelers have requested an interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the team has also requested an interview with Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. It’s […]
The Eagles are putting in work to start building their roster for the 2026 NFL season and have already signed 12 players to future contracts. Three new names have been revealed, with the team announcing the additions of S Andre’ Sam, TE E.J. Jenkins, and OT John Ojukwu. Sam has had a smattering of experience […]
Many believe Fernando Mendoza will be the No. 1 overall pick of the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL draft in April no matter what. Well, that narrative just took a big step toward becoming reality. Wednesday, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore announced he will go back to school for the 2026 season and not enter […]
The Seattle Seahawks have long skimped on the offensive line, drafting and developing young trench players before letting them move on to greener fields, and larger paychecks, with other franchises. From James Carpenter, Russel Okung and J.R. Sweezy from the Super Bowl seasons to Mark Glowinski, Ethan Pocic, George Fant and Damien Lewis during the […]
Riddle me this, Batman. Now that the St. Louis Cardinals have banked millions of dollars by making significant veteran trades this offseason, what can they do to prove to the fans that they’re dedicated to winning? Would you sign a major free agent or negotiate a major extension with one of your core young players? […]
The Baltimore Ravens will interview former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel for their head coaching vacancy this week, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. McDaniel, 42, was on the hot seat for much of the 2025 season, but all reports indicated he would be retained for another year. But Dolphins owner Stephen Ross relieved McDaniel […]
One positive aspect of the Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 season was the performance of their running back group. Coming into the year, there were real questions about the quality of the position group, and many believed they were one of the worst running back units in all of football. As the season went on, we learned […]
Now that we’re full-on into the playoffs, it’s time to stop looking in the rearview with our Secret Superstars series, and start looking forward to the next game with Postseason X-Factors. The principle is the same — using game tape and metrics to uncover those hidden gems for every team who are primed to bring […]
The Steelers are wasting absolutely no time in their search to fill their vacant head coaching position. Almost exactly 24 hours after Mike Tomlin stepped down as the head coach of the team after 19 seasons, Pittsburgh requested to interview Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula. The news broke just minutes after it was […]
The New England Patriots started the on-field preparation for their upcoming divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans on Wednesday, and one of their most important players was part of the proceedings. Wearing a red non-contact jersey, starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez was present during the short media window at the start of the session. While […]
There had been a quiet buzz for weeks that Dante Moore might bypass the 2026 NFL Draft and return to Eugene for another season. That chatter only grew louder as draft order clarity emerged — particularly with the New York Jets holding the No. 2 overall pick and looming as a likely landing spot. For many quarterbacks, that path would be hard to ignore. Early first-round draft capital, a life-changing contract, and the chance to begin an NFL career often outweigh concerns about fit or franc...
One of the primary talking points when it comes to the Los Angeles Rams playing the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field is the weather. The Rams play in California while the Bears have played their last three home games in the cold. Matthew Stafford is 1-9 in cold, rainy, or snowy conditions since […]
Washington interviews Seahawks DB coach/pass game coordinator Karl Scott The Washington Commanders added another name to their defensive coordinator search list today. ESPN’s John Keim reports they have interviewed Seattle Seahawks DBs coach/pass game coordinator Karl Scott for the position formerly held by Joe Whitt Jr. He has been coaching since 2007, but didn’t get […]
Brian Flores interviewing today The Washington Commanders were hoping to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator, and that is happening today. His contract is expiring, but Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has already said he’d like him back if he doesn’t get an opportunity to be a head coach again during this hiring cycle. The Commanders […]
Shough Makes Super Bowl Promise After Falcons Loss Sparks Louisiana Debate New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough is making headlines across the NFL after delivering a strikingly bold postgame message about his team’s championship ambitions. Following a hard-fought 19-17 road loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 on January 4, Shough stunned reporters […]
For weeks, ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter has been consistent in saying that the Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur want to get an extension done, with the issue not being the Packers’ desire to keep LaFleur but instead the price it would cost to keep LaFleur. On Wednesday, days after this alleged […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers first head coaching search since 2007 has begun. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Steelers have put in their first interview request since Mike Tomlin stepped down on Tuesday, requesting to interview Los Angeles Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. “The Pittsburgh Steelers first known head coach interview request is for Rams […]