Chiefs' Andy Reid believes holding should have been no-call (Yahoo Sports)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith reacts after an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Chiefs coach Andy Reid doesn’t believe the holding penalty on left tackle Eric Fisher that cost Kansas City a tying 2-point conversion against Pittsburgh on Sunday night should have been called. After watching film of the decisive play in the Steelers’ 18-16 playoff win, when Fisher appeared to pull Steelers pass rusher James Harrison to the ground with about three minutes left, Reid came away with the same opinion as Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce – though he conveyed it a bit more diplomatically. In the 90 seconds that he spoke to reporters before the Chiefs’ communications staff cut him off, the tight end ripped into referee Carl Cheffers and his crew.


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NFL Rumors: Chip Kelly interviewing for Jaguars' offensive coordinator job

Chip Kelly may indeedbe set on coaching in the NFL next season, with an apparentsecondinterview with the Jacksonville Jaguars.The Jacksonville Jaguars had some sort of search for a new head coach, but ultimately settled on internal candidate Doug Marrone. Chip Kelly reportedly interviewed for the …

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Former Raiders Defensive Coordinator Jason Tarver Set To Interview With Redskins

According to reports, the Washington Redskins are interviewing another candidate for the defensive coordinator position. This time, it is former Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Jason Tarver.It appears that the Washington Redskins defensive coordinator search is really starting to heat up thi…

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Carroll: Sherman played 2nd half of season with knee injury (Yahoo Sports)

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the second half of an NFL football divisional football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said on his radio show Monday morning that cornerback Richard Sherman played the second half of the season with an MCL injury in his knee. Carroll told KIRO-AM that Sherman’s injury was significant and it was ”stressful” for Sherman to play with the injury. Carroll did not specify which knee was injured, but said it was similar to Russell Wilson’s sprained MCL suffered early in the season in that Sherman could play with the injury.


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McDaniels pulls name out of consideration for 49ers job (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels encourages players during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. With six vacancies around the NFL, head coach candidates are being carted around the country for interviews. The hot prospects, unsurprisingly, are in New England with assistants Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia topping the list. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels expressed appreciation for the opportunity to interview with the San Francisco 49ers but says for now he will remain in New England. McDaniels, who was a head coach with the Denver Broncos in 2009 and 2010, interviewed with the 49ers during the Patriots’ bye to open the playoffs. Both McDaniels and Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia have been candidates for teams with open head coaching jobs this offseason after helping lead the Patriots to 14-2 regular season.


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Louisville Football: Is Rogers The X-Factor For The AFC Championship?

We take a look at why former Louisville football player Eli Rogers could be the difference-maker when the Steelers meet the Patriots Sunday.Former Louisville football player Eli Rogers has an opportunity that most people will never get to experience on Sunday against the Patriots. He will be playi…

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Steelers' Brown rolls live locker room video after win (Yahoo Sports)

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The star wide receiver filmed the postgame scene in the Steelers’ locker room on Facebook Live after an 18-16 win at Kansas City on Sunday, a video that lasted more than 17 minutes and had over 900,000 views just a few hours after it aired. Brown talks to fans in the video, thanking them for their support while joking around with teammates, many of whom are changing out of their uniforms. The Steelers then have a team prayer, followed by coach Mike Tomlin addressing his players.


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