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Buffalo Bills: Firing Rex Ryan Would Be a Huge Mistake

Here’s why Rex Ryan should be given another year with the Buffalo Bills.There are a lot of disgruntled members in the #BillsMafia right now.But just think for a minute, going into the season, did you really believe the Buffalo Bills would be any better than 10-6 this season? With games ag…

Five Arizona Cardinals on the roster bubble

As a disappointing Arizona Cardinals season is winding down free agents-to-be are vying to prove their worth to the teamThe current regime of the Arizona Cardinals is in unfamiliar territory. Their record stands at 5-8-1, the worst mark after 14 games since Bruce Arians and Steve Keim assumed cont…

Drew Brees snub shows how irrelevant Pro Bowl is

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees leads the league in several passing categories yet was passed over for the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl for Cowboys rookie QB Dak Prescott. The snub shows how irrelevant that game has become.Saints quarterback Drew Brees leads the NFL, not the NFC, in the followi…

How to quantify Terrelle Pryor's value to the Cleveland Browns?

The Cleveland Browns are facing a big decision in the off-season when it comes to determining just how valuable Terrelle Pryor is to the team.Among the many decisions the Cleveland Browns face in the coming off-season is the annual debate over what to do with the team’s impending free agents….

Patriots focus on Jets and not the big picture

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — You won’t find anyone around the New England Patriots talking about how winning the next two games assures them of home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

Mike Shanahan Open to Advisor Role if Kyle Shanahan Gets Rams Job

Mike Shanahan expressed a potential interest in being an advisor for the Los Angeles Rams if his son Kyle Shanahan were to get the head coach job.Former NFL head coach Mike Shanahan sounds like he’d be open to taking an advisory role if his son, Kyle Shanahan, gets the head coaching gig with …

Week 15 Notes and Observations: Oakland Raiders Clinch Playoffs in SD

Scouting notes and observations following the Oakland Raiders playoff-clinching Week 15 “road”victoryoverthe AFC West rival San Diego Chargers.The Oakland Raiders rebounded from a brutal Week 14 Thursday Night road loss in Kansas City to resume their “cardiac kids” winning ways…

Phase one complete: Seahawks looking for more after winning division title

The Seattle Seahawks completed their first goal with their win last week. Now they look beyond just winning their division.The Seahawks captured their thirddivision title in four years last Thursday as they defeated the LA Rams 24-3 at CenturyLink Field. Winning the division is a nice achievement,…

3 Ways Ravens Can Beat The Steelers Without Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith probably won’t play against the Steelers on Christmas Day:I’m not going to lie to you Baltimore, if Jimmy Smith can’t play in this game it isn’t good news for the Ravens.Jimmy Smith is one of the purple and black’s most important players. Without him, the Steel…

Lions' Caldwell focused on Cowboys, not standings

The Detroit Lions could win their first division championship in 23 years on Monday night. Or they could move closer to a late-season collapse.

Savage gets another shot when Texans host Bengals

HOUSTON (AP) Tom Savage has been waiting for another chance with the Houston Texans after struggling when he got a shot as a rookie in 2014.

Moore, Dolphins look to continue surge vs. Bills

Even without quarterback Ryan Tannehill, the Miami Dolphins remain one of the hottest teams in the NFL.

Jerry Jones is playing a brilliant game with Tony Romo — or making a major mistake

Colin Cowherd thinks the Dallas Cowboys owner knows what he’s doing, but not Skip Bayless.

Jon Gruden addresses Rams, NFL coaching rumors

Jon Gruden addresses the rumors about him potentially returning to the sidelines to coach an NFL team on ESPN’s Mike and Mike.It wouldn’t be December without a few rumors surrounding the potential return to the sideline for Jon Gruden. The former Super Bowl-winning coach has been off the…

Buccaneers begin their playoffs against Saints

NEW ORLEANS — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 8-6 and have yet to qualify for the playoffs, but quarterback Jameis Winston says the playoffs actually start Saturday against the 6-8 New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Adrian Clayborn returns to practice for the Atlanta Falcons

Great news for Atlanta Falcons’ fans as Adrian Clayborn practiced on a limited basis Wednesday. A knee injury sidelined the 6th year DE forthe past three weeks.Adrian Clayborn’s return is a boost to a defense that has played very well, but struggled to rush passers in his absence. The …

Browns look to earn first win by jolting Chargers

The clock is ticking on the Cleveland Browns. Fourteen games in the books and just two more to reach perfect imperfection.

Raiders look to get red zone offense clicking again

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders’ high-powered offense have struggled to score in recent weeks.

2017 NFL Mock Draft: Cleveland Browns Get Their Men

The Cleveland Browns are situated well for the 2017 NFL Draft. They have two picks in the Top-10 and they already seem to know who they want.In late November, Jason La Canfora of CBSSports reported that the Cleveland Browns love QB Mitch Trubisky. Then just last week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reporte…

Mularkey, Titans keeping focus on sputtering Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — With two critical games remaining in his team’s effort to complete a worst-to-first surge in the AFC South, Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey had one resounding message for his club this week: Don’t overlook the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Petty fully practices, will start for Jets at New England

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Quarterback Bryce Petty was a full participant at practice and is on track to start the New York Jets’ game at New England on Saturday.

Matt Light Says He Tricked Brandon Meriweather Into Asking Bill Belichick To Pick Up His Bar Tab

Former Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light showed up on radio show Toucher and Rich this morning after his old teammate Brandon Meriweather called in, and told a wonderful story about the time he set up a painfully awkward conversation between the safety and head coach Bill Belichick at the 2011 Pro Bowl.

Panthers LB Kuechly: No plans to retire after 2nd concussion

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers three-time All-Pro middle linebacker Luke Kuechly says he’s not considering retiring from playing football after his second NFL concussion in as many years.

Bears CB Fuller to remain on IR, miss entire season

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears cornerback Kyle Fuller will miss the entire season because of a knee injury.

Aaron Rodgers explains why he believed the Packers could 'run the table'

The Packers have won four in a row since.

Falcons' Julio Jones moves closer to return from toe injury

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones moved closer to his return from a toe injury by joining full-speed drills in Wednesday’s practice.

Ty Montgomery Should Have Been A Running Back From The Start

The Packers aren’t bad anymore—they’re on the cusp of a wild card—and it’s in large part because they’ve finally figured out how best to use Ty Montgomery, a notional wide receiver who’s really been a running back all along.

Michael Bennett Turned His Penalized Sack Dance Into A Christmas Sweater

Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett has been known to unleash an homage to Ravishing Rick Rude after recording a sack, and he hit the Rams with a particularly saucy one after sacking Jared Goff last Thursday. Bennett was penalized for the dance, but that didn’t stop him from commemorating it with a very dope Christmas sweater.

Panthers NFL Draft: Five Safety Targets

Five safetiesthe Carolina Panthers could be targeting inthe NFL Draft…Continuing to compete the Carolina Panthers put together a strong showing on Monday night against Washington. After being embarrassed during their last prime time appearance Monday’s victory continued a nice rebound since…

Flacco carries Ravens' offense into duel with Steelers

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens usually talk all week about establishing the run, then end up throwing the ball for most of the game.