Author: Bobby Finger on Jezebel, shared by Tom Ley to Deadspin

Despite finishing riding the NFL’s sixth ranked offense to a 12-4 record, the Oakland Raiders are choosing not to retain coordinator Bill Musgrave.The resurgent Raiders were one of the NFL’s positive storylines this season. Oakland finally returned to the playoffs after a long rebuilding…

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Patriots receiver Danny Amendola says he’s “feeling good” and hasn’t had any setbacks while recovering from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for the past month. Amendola spoke to reporters Tuesday for the first time since suffering the injury late in the Patriots’ win over the Rams on Dec. 4. Amendola returned to practice during New England’s bye week.

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While sitting at my desk today, I watched a mad dash of Twitter notifications come in from Ravens’ beat writer Jeff Zrebiec. Steve Bisciotti, John Harbaugh, and Ozzie Newsome held the season review press conference. Zrebiec’s tweets all covered highlights expressing disappointment in the…

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The Miami Dolphins made the post-season for the first time in eight years and many are already excited about 2017.Reading many reports in both the mainstream and local media as well as social media commentary from fans, one thing is certain. No one really knows what will happen in 2017. And there …

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FRISCO, Texas (AP) Sean Lee’s first All-Pro season will end with the first trip to the playoffs for the oft-injured Dallas linebacker.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) For all the postseason appearances that the Green Bay Packers have made in coach Mike McCarthy’s tenure, this year’s run to the playoffs might be the most unique yet.

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As the New York Jets search for their next offensive coordinator, hopefully, they bring someone in that can finally have a consistent identity on offense.When one looks at the overall offense of the New York Jets, it’s hard to really determine what they’re known for. Usually known as a g…

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Before this weekend, just five NFL playoff games since 1966 have featured a team favored by at least 15 points. Just one of those underdogs won the game (Google ”Joe Namath” if you need more information on that).

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Despite some belief that the Seattle Seahawks went away from their zone blocking scheme against the Lions, they simply didn’t do so.One of the interesting story lines to come out of Saturday’s playoff win over the Lions was Seattle’s apparent shift from zone blocking to man blocking…

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Tracking the underclassmen who have declared their intentions to enter the 2017 NFL Draft.Entering the 2017 NFL Divisional Playoffs, there are only eight teams still with hopes for winning Super Bowl 51. Subsequently, 24 teams around the league are already preparing for the offseason and the 2017 …

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PITTSBURGH (AP) Offensive lineman nirvana arrived for the Pittsburgh Steelers late in the first quarter on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

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Though the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl didn’t come to fruition, the 2016 NFL season was a success for Ben McAdoo and the New York Giants.The season ended ugly when the New York Giants lost 38-13 to the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round. The Giants had a great season i…

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The Atlanta Falcons obviously have to beat the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. I firmly believe a win makes the Birds the favorite heading into the NFC Championship.The Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks will rematch for in the NFC Divisional Round for the second time since 2012. Plenty of story l…

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The longtime Ravens wideout thinks Beckham should focus on the Giants and not himself.

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The San Francisco 49ers interviewed Carolina defensive coordinator Sean McDermott for their head coaching vacancy and ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for their general manager job on Tuesday. McDermott became the first defensive coach to interview with CEO Jed York for the coach opening in San Francisco as the team seeks replacements for fired coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke following a 2-14 season that tied the worst mark in franchise history.

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The football gods couldn’t have scripted a better start to the postseason campaign for the Kansas City Chiefs. Pay no attention to what appears to be the consensus of Chiefs Kingdom. The Chiefs drew the perfect opponent in the divisional round — The Pittsburgh Steelers.If anything effectiv…

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The Steelers are fresh off of a dominant win over the Miami Dolphins in the Wild Card round and are ready to take on the Chiefs in the Divisional Playoffs this Sunday.Before the team takes off for Kansas City coach Tomlin takes his typical spot on Tuesdays to wrap up the previous game, update inju…

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Home teams decimated their Wild Card competition, but will the momentum carry over? Will they now struggle on the road in the NFL Divisional Playoffs?Cinderella stories are for suckers, because nothing is better than the best teams facing off. After a lopsided Wild Card Weekend, that’s exactl…

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The 11 most important players in Saturday’s pivotal NFC showdown.

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The 2016 NFL season has officially concluded for theNew York Giants. Who were the most valuable and outstanding players on the roster during the 11-5 season?Though the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl may not have been realized, the New York Giants had an outstanding season in 2016. In …

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After pulling off the incredible win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the national championship, Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson’s draft stock is as high as ever.Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson has become a college football legend after pulling off the upset in a thrilling…

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Chicago native and ESPN’s PTI host Michael Wilbon responds to Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery’s Super Bowl guarantee.Bears WR Alshon Jeffery recently made a very bold statement after their final game of the year, wrapping up a 3-13 season. Jeffery said, “I guarantee you w…

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Tomlin reveals he made the call to throw the ball late in the game.

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The San Francisco 49ers are on the prowl for a new head coach in 2017 to replace Chip Kelly. Let’s take a look at why Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is the best fit for the Niners’ needs. Far and wide, the San Francisco 49ers have been actively searching…

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Tyreek Hill is one of the NFL’s most exciting players, but with every electrifying touchdown, fans have to ask themselves how hard they’ll cheer for a player with a graphic domestic violence incident on his record.

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