Top 10 offensive linemen of the decade

As the decade comes to a close, we’re creating Top 10 lists for 2010 to 2019. This is our Top 10 offensive linemen broken down specifically by position, with two centers, four guards and four tackles listed as a first team (1-5) and a second team (6-10). 1. Joe Thomas, OT, Browns: One of the [more]

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Chargers looking forward to “real NFL stadium”

The Chargers played their final home game at what’s now known as Dignity Health Sports Park last Sunday and the crowd was a reflection of what most of the previous 21 games at the stadium were like. Raiders fans dominated the small stadium and made the Chargers feel like the road team as they slumped [more]

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Brian Flores not expecting any gifts from his old boss

By any honest accounting, the Dolphins have probably overachieved this year. But a 4-11 record and his own background in New England gives coach Brian Flores the awareness to know that it’s not enough, and that his old boss, the football Scrooge himself, won’t have any changes of heart by the time Sunday’s season finale [more]

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Lamar Jackson gives his offensive linemen Rolex watches

As the last player taken in the first round of the 2018 draft, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson isn’t making nearly as much as he deserves, and by rule he’s not even eligible for a new contract until next year at this time. That didn’t stop him from splurging on the men who block for him. [more]

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Josh Jacobs took part in Tuesday’s practice

When the Raiders ruled running back Josh Jacobs out in Week 16, head coach Jon Gruden said there was a chance he’d play in the final week of the regular season despite the shoulder injury that’s been bothering him for many weeks. The door remains open after Tuesday’s practice. Jacobs took part in the session, [more]

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49ers curious, intrigued, surprised by return of Marshawn Lynch

The surprise of the year came from Marshawn Lynch’s late-year return to the Seahawks. And the Seahawks, along with everyone else, will learn what Lynch has left on Sunday night, when Seattle hosts the 49ers. Seahawks coaches and players have spoken publicly on the development; as the week unfolds, more and more 49ers will be [more]

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Mike Tomlin: We’re not built to overcome turnovers in our current state

One of the reasons the Steelers came into their Week 15 game against the Bills with an 8-5 record and control over their ability to make the playoffs was turnover ratio. They’d taken the ball away from opponents 12 more times than they’d given it away, which helped make up for the loss of Ben [more]

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