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The Oakland Raiders make their first big move of 2017

Jack Del Rio made his first coaching staff change since becoming head coach in 2015.

NFL: Late Head Coach Changes Potentially Looming

Chuck Pagano and Bill O’Brien could still be on their way out once the NFL playoffs are settledKyle Shanahan and Josh McDaniel were the two biggest names going into the coaching carousel, yet both are still with their playoff teams. Clubs searching for a new coach may not have wished to wait …

San Francisco 49ers: Is The Patriot Way Approaching?

The San Francisco 49ers are the last team standing in terms of not yet having hired a head coach for the upcoming 2017 season.Everywhere else from Denver, to San Diego, to Los Angeles, to Buffalo and Jacksonville have found their guys. Meanwhile the 49ers wait. No head coach. No general manager. I…

49ers: How Atlanta Falcons' loss could tip Jed York's hand early

Niner Noise describes why the 49ers true intentions will be revealed if the Atlanta Falcons lose against the Seattle Seahawks during the divisional round of the 2017 NFL Playoffs. Oh, Jed York… just when it appears that you can’t mess this up. Well, you still can. York is presu…

The Latest: Seattle scores on opening drive for 7-0 lead (Yahoo Sports)

The Seattle Seahawks have scored on their opening drive on a 7-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to Jimmy Graham to take a 7-0 over the Atlanta Falcons. Seattle went 89 yards in 14 plays and took more than half of the first quarter off the clock. Seattle also carried over its success running the ball from last week’s win over Detroit.

Miami Dolphins have options with free agency linebackers

When the free agency period opens in March, the Miami Dolphins are expected to be active in trying to overhaul their linebacker group.The Dolphins spent the 2016 season holding their linebacker group together with band aids. Koa Misi was in three games all season while Jelani Jenkins missed five. …

Rodgers, Packers visit Cowboys for Prescott's playoff debut

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Aaron Rodgers has been unbeatable on a seven-game run that carried Green Bay to the divisional round.

Jay Glazer: Colts owner Jim Irsay pushing to hire Peyton Manning as head of football

Irsay wants both Manning and Jon Gruden in his organization.

NFC Divisional Playoff 2017, Seahawks vs. Falcons: Preview, Prediction

Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta FalconsA regular season meeting between the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons ended in controversy. With the latter driving to try and take the lead, a pass interference call was missed as Richard Sherman mauled Julio Jones. That ended the drive and allowed the Seah…

2016 NFL Playoff Predictions: Divisional Weekend Winners

The 2016 NFL playoff predictions are about to resume with the divisional round of games. It’s a proper mix of old and new rivalries reborn.In a rare case it features four conteststhat are all rematches of games played earlier in the regular season. That adds an extra layer of intrigue to an a…

Rodgers, Packers visit Cowboys for Prescott's playoff debut (Yahoo Sports)

Aaron Rodgers has been unbeatable on a seven-game run that carried Green Bay to the divisional round. ”There’s a lot of nerves in your first playoff game, you know there was for me,” Rodgers said of a 51-45 wild-card loss to Arizona seven years ago.

Packers secondary has setback with Randall's foot injury (Yahoo Sports)

The Packers have added cornerback Damarious Randall to the injury report for Sunday’s divisional playoff at Dallas with a foot issue, a potential setback for a secondary that has battled injuries most of the season. Randall was listed as questionable Saturday, joining cornerback Quinten Rollins, who is recovering from a neck injury and is in the NFL’s concussion protocol after getting hurt in the regular-season finale in Detroit.

Reports: Matt Cavanaugh "Very Likely" To Be Washington Redskins Next Offensive Coordinator

The Washington Redskins are looking for a new offensive coordinator. It seems like they have zeroed in on their quarterbacks coach, Matt Cavanaugh, as their top option.It was always likely that the Washington Redskins were going to make an internal hire at the offensive coordinator position. After…

Denver Broncos: Top 10 Defense/Special Teams Plays of 2016

Continuing on the Top 10 Mini Series, I take a look at the top plays defensively and on special teams for the 2016 Denver Broncos season.For the Denver Broncos defense, it was a tall task to repeat as the dominating unit that helped the franchise win its third Lombardi Trophy.While the goal fo…

Report: Oakland Raiders To File For Relocation To Las Vegas

In news that is surprising to nobody, Mark Davis and the Oakland Raiders are set to file for relocation to Las Vegas.Hardly a surprise, but Mark Davis plans to take the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Davis is just about set to file the official relocation p…

Chargers exec reveals why the team changed logos three times in 24 hours

Next time, maybe pump the brakes a little bit.

Where Does UCLA Football Fit in the New Football Mecca, Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is now THE place for football, but with a lot of recent attention to the teams of the city, where does the UCLA Football team fit in?Los Angeles, the new Mecca for football. Though the UCLA Football team (and that school from across town) have occupied the attention of LA gridiron fans…

Colts owner Jim Irsay pursued Jon Gruden for head coaching job

Jon Gruden has been out of the NFL for almost a decade, but his name is always tied to any potential opening.It has been nine years since Jon Gruden last coached an NFL game, but every year his name always pops up around head coach openings or potential openings. This year is no different. ESPN…

Tom Brady is about to set an NFL record that proves how dominant he really is

32 is the magic number for TB12.

Arizona Cardinals Free Agent Preview: Calais Campbell

A fair argument could be made that Calais Campbell is the most valuable player on the Arizona Cardinals. Since his debut in 2006, he has established himself as a great player, a popular player with fans, and a team leader. In many ways, he’s uns…

Danny Woodhead, Denver Broncos 2017 free agent fit?

With Mike McCoy now coaching the offense, could Danny Woodhead be the perfect role player in the Denver Broncos’ offense?Now that the Denver Broncos have hired Mike McCoy to be their offensive coordinator, it stands to reason he could start bringing some of his friends along with him. One pla…

Ken Dorsey Could be a Really Solid Option as Bills Offensive Coordinator

The Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator position needs to be filled soon, and Ken Dorsey’s familiarity with Sean McDermott, among other things, makes him a good candidate.The Buffalo Bills crossed off a big thing on their to-do list earlier this week by hiring Sean McDermott to their vacant h…

AFC Divisional Playoff 2017, Texans vs Patriots Live Stream: Watch Online

The New England Patriots hostthe Hosuton Texansat Gillette Stadiumon Saturday, Jan. 14in an AFC Divisional Playoff game. Here’s all the info you need to watch.Even while facing their fair share of adversity, the New England Patriots rolled through the regular season, snagging the number one …

2017 NFL Playoffs: Final prediction for Texans vs Patriots

When it comes to the 2017 NFL Playoffs, the Houston Texans don’t stand a chance against the New England Patriots.For what seems like an eternity now, the football world can always expect the New England Patriots to be a force to reckon with every single season. They are a premier contender an…

Dallas Cowboys Final Injury Report: 7 Questionable vs. Packers

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, seven different Cowboy players are questionable for the contest.As the team prepares to face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in the NFC divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, the Dallas Cowbo…

2017 NFL Draft: 5 First-Round Options For the Oakland Raiders

If the Oakland Raiders plan on making the Super Bowl next season, targeting one of these prospects during Day 1 of the 2017 NFL Draft would be wise.The Oakland Raiders put together an outstanding season in 2016, but watched the untimely loss of Derek Carr cost them a shot at a Super Bowl. If they …

2017 NFL Draft Big Night For Washington Huskies

The University of Washington, ranked 4th in the nation, say farewell to four Huskies who were integral in the team’s 12-2 record in 2016. But there is a silver lining, as the NFL will be welcoming them in the 2017 NFL DraftThe 2016 season was fairly successful for the University o…

A lot has changed since previous Atlanta-Seattle matchup (Yahoo Sports)

Then again, so much will be different when the Atlanta Falcons host Seattle in an NFC divisional playoff game Saturday. Seattle found a running game in its playoff opener, and quarterback Russell Wilson appears as healthy as he’s been all season. Most significantly, this game will be at the Georgia Dome, costing the Seahawks perhaps the most imposing home-field advantage in the NFL.

Underdog Texans face big challenge on road against Patriots (Yahoo Sports)

The Houston Texans face an enormous challenge against the New England Patriots on Saturday night. The Texans are 1-7 against the Patriots. The Patriots enter the game as 15 1/2-point favorites over the visiting Texans – just the sixth time since 1966 that a team has been favored by at least 15 points in a playoff game.

NFL conference championship schedule: Possible matchups, dates, games

Full schedule for the road to Super Bowl LI.