Clark Hunt: Eric Bieniemy will be “an awesome head coach” if he gets the chance

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been passed over for head-coaching jobs so many times through the years that his name has practically become synonymous with the NFL’s ongoing issues with diversity in its head-coaching ranks. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is frustrated that Bieniemy still hasn’t gotten his chance. Hunt said that he will continue [more]

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Robert Kraft: Tom Brady is a Patriot from start to finish, we’ll celebrate his 20 years here

Tom Brady retired after three years in Tampa Bay, but Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants the greatest of all time to be remembered for his 20 years in New England. Kraft told Malcolm Johnson of NBC 10 in Boston that the Patriots have big plans for how they’re going to honor Brady, not just during [more]

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Report: Steelers want Mitch Trubisky to return, but he’s due to count $10.6 million against the salary cap

Mitch Trubisky is under contract with the Steelers for 2023. The Steelers, though, signed him as a starting quarterback, and he now is a backup to Kenny Pickett. Trubisky would rank among the highest-paid backups in the league with $8 million in base salary and a salary cap hit of $10.625 million in 2023. Gerry [more]

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Report: Byron Leftwich has talked to Notre Dame about its offensive coordinator job

The Ravens interviewed Byron Leftwich for their offensive coordinator opening, but could Leftwich be headed to the college ranks? Grace Remington of 247Sports reports that Leftwich has talked to Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman about the Irish’s offensive coordinator opening last week and remains a “serious candidate.” Tommy Rees left Notre Dame for Alabama, creating [more]

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Jeff Stoutland: Jordan Mailata’s growth “just a tremendous story”

Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata didn’t go to college before entering the NFL and his introduction on Sunday Night Football is a nod to the unusual route he’s taken to a starting job in Philadelphia. Mailata introduces himself as being from “Jeff Stoutland University” in reference to the Eagles offensive line coach who has helped [more]

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Kadarius Toney says he “definitely” will play Sunday

The Chiefs have termed wide receiver Kadarius Toney as questionable to play on Sunday with an ankle injury, but Toney says there’s no question about it. Toney told USA Today he’s “definitely” playing in the Super Bowl. A first-round pick of the Giants in 2021, Toney was a disappointment in New York but has become [more]

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Brandon Graham credits Nick Sirianni for making football fun for the Eagles

Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham says playing for Nick Sirianni reminds players of why they wanted to play football in the first place: It’s fun. Graham said the 41-year-old Sirianni is part of a generation of coaches who can relate to players and understand what makes the players tick. “You’ve got a coach who’s young, [more]

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