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Richard Sherman To Seattle Radio Host: “I'll Ruin Your Career”

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was caught on tape Tuesday telling a local reporter that he would ruin his career.

Jaguars regroup, start to move on without fired Gus Bradley

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Little changed for the Jacksonville Jaguars without fired coach Gus Bradley.

Judge denies ex-NFL star's bid to delay double murder trial

BOSTON (AP) Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has lost his bid to delay his trial in the 2012 killing of two men in Boston.

Would Rex Ryan make sense as defensive coordinator of Jets?

With many changes coming to the New York Jets this upcoming offseason, would the return of Rex Ryan as their defensive coordinator actually make sense?As head coach Rex Ryan is on the hot seat with the Buffalo Bills, at any given moment he will more than likely be fired. It’s a sad state of n…

NFL Playoffs 2016: NFC Wild Card race Week 16

The NFC Wild Card race is wide open entering Week 16.Entering Week 16, four teams remain alive in the race for the NFC’s final playoff spot. But the NFC Wild Card will ultimately be decided on the last Sunday of the NFL regular season.New York Giants can clinch playoff spot with winThe Ne…

NFL fines Giants $150,000, McAdoo $50,000 for walkie-talkie (Yahoo Sports)

The NFL has fined the New York Giants, coach Ben McAdoo and moved the team’s fourth-round pick in next year’s draft to the end of the round because the rookie coach used a walkie-talkie for about five plays during the fourth quarter of a game against Dallas a little more than a week ago. The league notified the Giants on Tuesday that the franchise was fined $150,000 and McAdoo was fined $50,000. The Giants’ fourth-round selection in the 2017 draft will be moved to the end of the fourth round, after any compensatory picks in that round, but no more than 12 selection spots from where they finished in draft order for that round.

Giants Fined, Have Draft Pick Downgraded For Using Walkie-Talkies

During the fourth quarter of the Giants’ Week 14 win over the Cowboys, Bob McAdoo’s headset malfunctioned, causing him to begin relaying plays to quarterback Eli Mannig via walkie-talkie. The Cowboys complained, the NFL investigated, and now the Giants have been hit with a fairly hefty punishment:

Judge denies ex-NFL star's bid to delay double murder trial (Yahoo Sports)

Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has lost his bid to delay his trial in the 2012 killing of two men in Boston. Prosecutors say a Suffolk Superior Court judge on Tuesday denied a request by Hernandez’s lawyer to delay the trial slated to start Feb. 13. Raychides Sanches identified Hernandez specifically as the triggerman during the hearing.

Rams' Sean Mannion Likely to Start if Jared Goff is Out

There might be a Sean Mannion sighting in Week 16!With Jared Goff still going through the concussion protocol and his status uncertain for this week, it’s looking like Sean Mannion could get the start against the San Francisco 49ers.Mannion, who was a third-round pick of the Rams in 2015,…

Giants fined $150K, Ben McAdoo docked $50K for using walkie-talkies against Cowboys

Giants’ fourth-round pick moved to end of round, too.

Richard Sherman said he didn't apologize to Seahawks coaches for calling them out

Sherman was seen yelling at coaches during win over Rams.

Munnerlyn on spoiling Packers' playoff hopes: 'If we can't go, they can't go'

If the Minnesota Vikings are unable to make it into the postseason this year, they are going to do their best to make sure the Green Bay Packers stay home too.There is no fuel required to fire up the players inside the Minnesota Vikings locker room in the week leading up to a matchup against the r…

Short week heading into Bears game adds to Redskins' urgency

As much as a short week might throw off preparation for Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley, he knows it’s nothing compared to what the Washington Redskins are dealing with before their matchup.

How Does One Guy Keep Winning The Eagles' Free Ticket Giveaway?

The Eagles’ #FanFriday promotion is fairly straightforward: A few days before each home game, the team posts on Twitter a random location in and around the city (and sometimes in Jersey, which I would mock except that I’m from there) where team mascot Swoop will soon be waiting. Be the first to high-five Swoop at the designated time and place you’ll win a pair of tickets to that week’s game.

Seattle's Sherman doesn't back down from sideline outburst (Yahoo Sports)

Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman didn’t back down from his sideline outburst last week during which he questioned Seattle’s offensive play calling. Sherman remained adamant Tuesday that yelling in the direction of coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell was not out of line in Seattle’s 24-3 win over the Rams. Sherman was angered by the decision to pass the ball on first-and-goal from the 1-yard line, a throw that was intended for Jimmy Graham and was nearly intercepted.

Dolphins Fantasy Football Recap Week 15

As part of the Dolphins dismantling of the Jets this past Saturday night, they helped prove mewrong into thinking that it was an easy game to avoid in fantasy football leagues.I’m willing to admit when I’m wrong, and this past Saturday proved that I clearly was. Initially, with a backup …

Washington Redskins Should Abandon Run Game When It Is Not Working

The Washington Redskins continue to rely on a running game that doesn’t work and turn away from one of the league’s top passing games. If they want to make a repeat playoff appearance, they need to reconsider this philosophy.Among the numerous things that went wrong in the Washington Red…

Panthers Show True Form at Last

They may only have a 6-8 record, but the Carolina Panthers recent performances have been more like the ones seen during their Super Bowl run.If only the Carolina Panthers could have played like this at the start of the season. After coming into Washington on Monday Night Football and all but endin…

They're Throwing Stuff at DeAndre Hopkins Again! Dion Lewis on the Run, Tyler Lockett Late

Plus, more fantasy football stuff heading into Week 16

Bengals' Offense Needs An Immediate Overhaul

The Bengals’ offense has struggled for most of the season. With two games remaining, Cincinnati needs to figure out how to score.With two games left on the schedule, the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense is still reeling. The explosive unit that captured the AFC North in 2015 has suddenly gon…

Jalen Ramsey Is Going To Be A Beast

This season has been completely useless for the Jacksonville Jaguars. After blowing a two-touchdown lead to the Texans on Sunday for their ninth straight loss of the season, the Jags fired Gus Bradley, a bad coach everyone knew was bad a long time ago. Blake Bortles has rapidly regressed back to the point where he may need to re-learn how to throw a football, but he will probably open next season as the team’s starter anyway. Even in the sorry-ass AFC South, the Jags have been left behind by the Titans, their longtime roommates in the division basement, who may end up hosting a playoff game after two straight victories over the Broncos and Chiefs.

Falcons keep high-scoring pace even without Julio Jones

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons can afford to be patient with Julio Jones’ return from a sprained toe.

Ex-football star identified as shooter in double slaying

BOSTON (AP) A man who survived a deadly 2012 drive-by shooting in Boston has identified former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez as the triggerman.

Week 16 guide to rooting for a Minnesota Vikings playoff appearance

The Minnesota Vikings need a lot of help getting into the playoffs for the 2016 NFL season, so let’s take a look at what needs to happen in week 16.Week 15 was devastating for the Minnesota Vikings. Their blowout loss to the Colts set them back quite a distance in their hopes of staying alive…

Titans Control Their Own Destiny

This Saturday the Tennessee Titans head south for much warmer weather for an AFC South divisional match up against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a special Christmas Eve edition of football. The Titans are coming off an incredible win at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs in a game that w…

The Seahawks Now Control Their Own Destiny in the Playoff Race

With the Seahawks win and the Lions, the Seahawks are in a favorable position in the NFC playoff race. They now control their own destiny.The Seattle Seahawks took care of business this week, thrashing a depleted and overmatched Rams team on Thursday night. The Lions, who entered the week firmly e…

Ex-football star identified as shooter in double slaying (Yahoo Sports)

BOSTON (AP) — A man who survived a deadly 2012 drive-by shooting in Boston has identified former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez as the triggerman.

NFL Playoffs 2016: AFC Wild Card race Week 16

With two games left, the AFC Wild Card race has two clear favorites.Enter Week 16, the AFC Wild Card race finally has some clarity. At 10-4, the Kansas City Chiefs can win and clinch at least a Wild Card spot. The Miami Dolphins are 9-5, giving them a one-game advantage in the race for the last pl…

Cleveland Browns: Cam Erving is the Answer at Center

Much to the chagrin of many who follow the Cleveland Browns, the team has insisted on playing Cam Erving at center despite his struggles—it’s paying off.The Cleveland Browns have received a substantial amount of criticism for allowing Alex Mack and Mitchell Schwartz to walk in free agen…

2016 AFC Playoff Picture: Week 16

Here’s a look at the playoff picture in the AFC heading into Week 16.With two weeks left in the regular season, the playoff picture in the NFL is starting to take shape. In the AFC, one division champion, one first-round bye and two playoff berths have been clinched, and everything else is to…