Bill Belichick praises Adam Vinatieri as “greatest kicker of all-time”

Bill Belichick is a six-time Super Bowl champion head coach. But without Adam Vinatieri, he may have a couple fewer rings in the safe at home. With Vinatieri announcing his retirement on Wednesday, Belichick released a statement praising the accomplishments of the former New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts kicker. And Belichick wasn’t shy about [more]

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Jets add Matt Burke to coaching staff in game-management role

Matt Burke served as the Dolphins defensive coordinator under Adam Gase before Gase became the head coach of the Jets and now he’ll be going to work for Gase’s successor. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Burke is joining the Jets’ staff. He will fill a game-management role focused on situational football rather than [more]

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Cowboys issue Tony Romo’s old number to Jaylon Smith

The Cowboys don’t retire jersey numbers. For quarterback Tony Romo, the statute of limitations for setting his number aside turned out to be four years. Linebacker Jaylon Smith, taking advantage of the league’s new numbering system, will change from No. 54 to No. 9. Smith wore No. 9 at Notre Dame. Todd Archer of ESPN.com [more]

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