Saints plan to interview Brian Flores

The Saints got a later start on their head coaching search than other teams, but they’re trying to make up for lost time. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Saints plan to interview former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores for the vacancy created by Sean Payton’s decision to step down after 16 years on [more]

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Rams’ Eric Weddle on playing 61 snaps vs. Buccaneers: “No way was I coming out”

Eric Weddle had been retired for two full years before the Rams called him and asked him to sign for the playoffs, but he has shown no sign of being out of shape. He played 61 snaps on Sunday against the Buccaneers and says he feels great. Weddle told the Deseret News that the Rams’ [more]

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Patrick Mahomes can be the youngest quarterback to start three Super Bowls

Few players have accomplished as much as Patrick Mahomes, so early in his career, and he’s one win away from another unprecedented accomplishment. If the Chiefs beat the Bengals in the AFC Championship Game to advance to Super Bowl LVI, Mahomes will start in his third Super Bowl, and he will be the youngest quarterback [more]

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Report: Bears eyeing Rich Bisaccia as special teams coach if not retained by Raiders

If Rich Bisaccia isn’t retained by the Las Vegas Raiders as their head coach, he may already have his next job lined up. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, the Bears are hopeful to be able to hire Bisaccia as their special teams coordinator under new head coach Matt Eberflus. Eberflus and Bisaccia [more]

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Report: Steelers want to interview Joe Whitt for defensive coordinator

The Steelers need a defensive coordinator after the retirement of Keith Butler and their list of candidates for the job is continuing to take shape. Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the team wants to interview Cowboys secondary coach Joe Whitt for the opening. They’ve already shown interest in speaking to Giants defensive [more]

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Brandon Beane wants both offenses to get a chance in playoff OT

Count Bills General Manager Brandon Beane among those who would like to see the NFL consider changes to the way overtime is handled in the postseason. Beane revealed himself as a supporter of that cause when he spoke to reporters on Wednesday. That press conference came days after the Bills’ 42-36 overtime loss to the [more]

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Broncos finalizing deal to hire Nathaniel Hackett as head coach

The Broncos are on the verge of hiring their next head coach: Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. Hackett and the Broncos are finalizing a deal this morning after contract talks heated up on Wednesday night, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The 42-year-old Hackett was a hot name in this year’s coaching cycle and [more]

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