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The Associated Press 2016 NFL All-Pro Team is showing off the new wave of pro football stars. Three rookies among 17 first-time selections highlight the team, including Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott, and Kansas City’s Tyreek Hill, who is a unanimous choice as a punt returner. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, edging New England’s Tom Brady, who was suspended for four games, is another first-time All Pro.

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The New England Patriots finished with the best record in the AFC, and it’s not hard to figure out why after they had multiple players land on Pro Football Focus All-Pro Team.After beating the Miami Dolphins in Week 17, the New England Patriots were able to clinch home-field advantage throug…

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According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Gus Bradley is atop the list to replace Joe Barry as the Washington Redskins Defensive Coordinator.For those not familiar with the name, Bradley was the Seahawks defensive coordinator during the time Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan was with t…

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The Kansas City Chiefs are the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs. But are they the New England Patriots’ biggest threat in the conference?It appears that the Kansas City Chiefs need to dig themselves a little bit of a hole before they get their act together.Last season, Andy Reid’s squad …

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Cleveland Browns fans should be encouraged, but still skeptical about the recent letter from the owners to season ticket holders.1-15 was not what anyone expected, including the owners of the Cleveland Browns. Following the most forgettable season in franchise history, Jimmy and Dee Haslam sent a …

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New York Jets fans are clamoring for a playoff team, because they haven’t seen one since 2010. However, owner Woody Johnsonisn’t in a playoffs or bust mindset for 2017.According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson wants to see improvement, but he’s not putt…

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After seeming to be in limbo all week, Chuck Pagano will be back as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.A second straight disappointing season, this time with quarterback Andrew Luck mostly healthy, seemed to put Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano on the hot seat again. Owner Jim Irsay…

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Finishing at 6-10, see where the Carolina Panthers ranked among all NFL teams in 2016As the season closed on a failed two-point attempt, the Carolina Panthers fell to 6-10 and now have a top-ten pick in the NFL Draft. A season of struggles on both sides of the football, Carolina failed to meet exp…

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Los Angeles Rams COO Kevin Demoff ruled out the possibility that the team would hire a college coach, and also denied that the team is rebuilding.It appears the Los Angeles Rams’ next head coach won’t come from the college ranks, according to the team’s COO, Kevin Demoff.Demoff …

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Peter King’s key for Seattle to advance: Russell Wilson’s short passing game

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It’s been an incredibleseason for the AtlantaFalcons. While we anxiously await the first playoff opponent, letslook back on the regular season and relive the good times.2016 was a year to remember. Aninteresting election, Star Wars came back to theaters. Golden State blew 3-1 lead, Harambe, a…

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What should the Oakland Raiders coaching staff add into their weekly game plan against the Houston Texans for Saturday’s AFC wild-card matchup?The Oakland Raiders prepare for their first postseason game since Super Bowl XXXVII. What should head coach Jack Del Rio and his staff throw into the …

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The Cleveland Browns have been let down by Josh Gordon more than once, but should the franchise give the talented receiver one final chance?It feels like just yesterday we were all watching Josh Gordontake over the league. Josh Gordon was one of the most transcendent wide receiversthat I have ever…

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The Steelers have an explosive offense, but their young and inexperienced secondary may doom them. Tim Rohan breaks down Pittsburgh’s playoffs

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Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Friday, Jan. 6.The Cleveland Browns have numerous roster holes to fill in the coming off-season.One area that drew the ire of fans and media alike during th…

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As a No. 6 seed, Miami has a tough draw, playing in Pittsburgh on the road. Jenny Vrentas says the defense will have to improve for the Dolphins to have a chance to advance

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PITTSBURGH (AP) An iconic Pittsburgh restaurant chain won’t serve fish leading up to Sunday’s NFL playoff game between the Steelers and the Miami Dolphins.

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One more for the road

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Chuck Pagano and Ryan Grigson are expected to remain in charge for the Indianapolis Colts in 2017, again neglecting necessary changes.Poor draft decisions and coaching blunders, such as this famous example from 2015, have marred the Indianapolis Colts with Ryan Grigson as the general manager and C…

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With the postseason officially getting underway this weekend, here’s a look at the X-Factor for each team during the 2017 NFL Playoffs.Every team has that one guy that will ultimately make or break their chances of making it to the Super Bowl. Now, the 2017 NFL playoffs are finally getting un…

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Though both teams were officially in the playoffs by the time they took the field last Sunday, there was still plenty to fight for between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.The winner here would be kings of the NFC North — either a return to normalcy for Green Bay after a one-year absence f…

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