Byron Leftwich loved Scotty Miller’s tape, wanted him to run a slow 40

Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller was somewhat overlooked coming out of Bowling Green in the 2019 NFL draft, but one person who didn’t overlook him was Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. Leftwich said today that he loved Miller so much when watching Bowling Green tape that he feared a good showing at his Pro Day [more]

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Vikings to interview Tyke Tolbert for offensive coordinator

Minnesota’s search for a new offensive coordinator has taken them East. The Vikings will interview Giants wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert for the position, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Tolbert has been coaching wide receivers in the league since 2003 after spending the first decade of his coaching career in college. He was the [more]

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Green Bay G.M. says Aaron Rodgers will lead the Packers for “next few years”

Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst says not only will Aaron Rodgers be back in Green Bay in 2021, but in 2022 and beyond as well. Gutekunst said today that the Packers aren’t trading Rodgers and Rodgers isn’t retiring. “He’s going to be a part of our future, and we look forward to all the runs [more]

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Matt LaFleur: Aaron Rodgers will “absolutely” be with the Packers “for a long time”

Aaron Rodgers recently described his future as a “beautiful mystery.” Matt LaFleur is doing his best to eliminate the second part of that. During his season-ending press conference on Monday, LaFleur was straightforward when asked if he was confident Rodgers would be Green Bay’s quarterback in 2021 and beyond. “Is that a trick question? Absolutely, [more]

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Sean McVay became “fixated” on Matthew Stafford

Although quarterback Matthew Stafford ostensibly would have accepted a trade to any team but the Patriots, Stafford wanted to play for Sean McVay and the Rams. In the end, Stafford got what he wanted. Chris Simms explained on Monday’s PFT Live that Stafford shied away from other potential trade destinations, like for example Carolina, as [more]

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Matt LaFleur on Mike Pettine: It’s time for new leadership on defense

Mike Pettine’s contract was up and the Packers decided not to renew it. Now head coach Matt LaFleur is looking for a new defensive coordinator, saying Green Bay needs to be more consistent on the unit. But in his season-ending press conference on Monday, LaFleur did credit Pettine for his contributions since he took over [more]

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Rams are willing to build a team without first-round draft picks

One of the most intriguing angles emerging from the trade that will send quarterback Matthew Stafford from the Lions to the Rams for quarterback Jared Goff, two first-round picks, and a third-round pick comes from the ongoing willingness of the Rams to surrender first-round picks. The Stafford trade, as noted on Saturday night, means that [more]

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