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MMA obsession is toughening up the Chargers receivers
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 16:36
The physical training techniques of Chargers receivers coach Phil McGeoghan have improved an already talented unit, but especially Mike Williams.
Amari Cooper, the Cowboys anti-diva WR, is starting to have some fun
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 15:46
He plays for a team with a history of big, colorful WR personalities, which isn't his style, but Cooper is showing more of a fun side this season.
Have the Chiefs met their match?
Sky Sports - 10 Jan 2019 15:25
The Kansas City Chiefs have been the darlings of the NFL in 2018, dazzling observers with their high-octane, league-leading offense. One marshalled so expertly by second-year star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Jets' Herndon pleads guilty to DWI
Sky Sports - 10 Jan 2019 01:29
New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon has pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated, stemming from a multi-car accident in June.
Darnold: Gase is right hire, Jets fans will see
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 23:43
Jets QB Sam Darnold says fans will soon agree that new head coach Adam Gase is "the best thing for our team."
Jaguars clear the air with RB Fournette
Sky Sports - 10 Jan 2019 23:28
Running back Leonard Fournette has met with Jacksonville Jaguars vice president of football operations Tom Coughlin to clear the air, NFL Network reported Thursday.
Sources: Fournette meets with Jags to clear air
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 23:22
Jaguars management, including executive vice president of football operations Tom Coughlin, met with running back Leonard Fournette on Wednesday and the group discussed his disappointing season and plans for the future, ...
Fritz Pollard Alliance 'surprised' no minority coach hired yet. Does that put pressure on Dolphins?
Miami Herald - 10 Jan 2019 22:37
The respected Fritz Pollard Alliance, which promotes minority candidates and seeks equal job opportunities for NFL head coach and front-office positions, has been "surprised" no minority coach has been tapped …
As the NFL Divisional Round playoffs begin, this No. 1 seed will take a mighty fall
Miami Herald - 10 Jan 2019 21:00
GREG COTE'S NFL PLAYOFF PICKS / DIVISIONAL ROUND AFC COLTS (11-6, NO. 6 SEED) at CHIEFS (12-4, NO. 1) Line: KC by 5 Cote's pick: IND 34-30 TV: 4:35 p.m. …
N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks for the Divisional Round
The New York Times - 10 Jan 2019 20:19
As teams compete for spots in the conference championship games, Patrick Mahomes makes his playoff debut, Philip Rivers tries to beat the Patriots and Ezekiel Elliott looks to run all over the Rams.
Time to write off the Patriots?
Sky Sports - 10 Jan 2019 19:39
The New England Patriots and a first-round bye in the playoffs go hand in hand.
How will Matt LaFleur coach Aaron Rodgers? See Ryan, Matt
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 16:27
LaFleur got off to an interesting start with Ryan, but they developed "a great relationship," and the Packers are counting on the same with Rodgers.
Colts' Marlon Mack delivers 'body blows' to wear down competition
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 16:26
A patient style with speed to turn the corner and some open-field wiggle makes the slippery back a nice complement to Indianapolis' passing attack.
Source: Chargers signing PK Rose for kickoffs
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 14:42
In a move to try to bolster a subpar kicking game, the Chargers are signing Nick Rose to handle kickoff duties Sunday against the Patriots, a source told ESPN.
Davis not in Panthers plans
Sky Sports - 10 Jan 2019 08:54
Linebacker Thomas Davis intends to return for a 14th NFL season in 2019, but it won't be with the Carolina Panthers, the team that drafted him in 2005.
Veteran LB Davis says Panthers won't re-sign him
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 05:52
Thomas Davis said via social media Wednesday that the Carolina Panthers have informed him they won't re-sign him for next season. Davis, 35, said he intends to land with another team to continue playing.
New York Jets hire Adam Gase. Miami Dolphins should answer with Jim Harbaugh
Miami Herald - 10 Jan 2019 05:18
Remember that otherwise unremarkable game between the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos in Week 13 of the 2017 season? The Dolphins won that one, 35-9, and folks forget the game …
McCarthy to sit out 2019, wants to coach in '20
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 05:10
With the Jets' vacancy expected to be filled by Adam Gase, Mike McCarthy said he'll sit out the 2019 season and be "locked and loaded" to coach again in 2020.
With Vic Fangio, Broncos go with experience and toughness
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 02:57
Denver tried the young coordinators and it didn't work. Fangio has never been a head coach, but he brings a long list of credentials.
Philip Rivers once got a taste of playing for Bill Belichick
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 02:48
The Chargers' QB didn't have a great first half at the 2011 Pro Bowl, and even in Hawaii, the competitiveness of the Patriots' coach was clear.
LaFleur says Rodgers called him before job offer
ESPN - 10 Jan 2019 02:39
New Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday he will lean on his experience as Matt Ryan's former quarterbacks coach in Atlanta as he develops a relationship with Aaron Rodgers and looks to revive the former Super Bowl ...
LaFleur: No place like Lambeau
Sky Sports - 10 Jan 2019 01:51
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur says he is "blessed and fortunate" to have taken charge at Lambeau Field.