Doug Pederson fine with not having personnel authority

Eagles coach Doug Pederson and General Manager Howie Roseman have a great working relationship, and Pederson says he’s not going to wreck things by seeking more personnel authority. “I was hired to be the head football coach, not the general manager,” Pederson said, via NJ.com. “I was hired to teach football. Howie was hired to [more]

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Connor McDavid’s signature forged on Oilers jerseys

A man has been charged with forging the signature of Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid on team jerseys and then selling them for big profits.

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Aaron Rodgers: Billy Turner’s a great addition for us

There’s been plenty of attention paid to changes to the Packers offense this offseason and most of it has focused on how quarterback Aaron Rodgers will adjust to the system head coach Matt LaFleur is installing in Green Bay. Less attention has been paid to newly acquired members of the unit, especially when compared to [more]

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Quinnen Williams unsigned with Jets rookies reporting to camp

Jets rookies are reporting to training camp on Friday, but they may be missing their top pick in this year’s draft. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams was the third overall pick this year, but he and the Jets have not agreed on a contract at this point. Despite that, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that [more]

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Reports: Tristan Thompson will not play for Canada at World Cup; Rui Hachimura will play for Japan

Even without Thompson, Canada will have a team made of up primarily of NBA players.

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Brandon Beane: We think LeSean McCoy can still play or he wouldn’t be here

Bills running back LeSean McCoy had his least productive NFL season in 2018 and the team acquired a handful of new backs this offseason, which led some to wonder if McCoy might wind up elsewhere by the time the 2019 season is underway. Those suggestions did not come from the Bills as General Manager Brandon [more]

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PHT Morning Skate: Triple-A ball club to wear Sabres inspired jerseys; Talbot comeback?

Friday's collection of links.

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