Sean Payton: Roughing the passer stands out as one thing NFL needs to officiate better

Roughing the passer penalties are being scrutinized at this week’s league meeting, and Broncos coach Sean Payton says that’s necessary. Payton told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network that roughing the passer needs to be officiated better. “Roughing the passer, I’m not going to say it’s a crisis, but whatever is next,” Payton said. “Let’s say [more]

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Brandon Staley: We want Austin Ekeler to be a Charger

Austin Ekeler feels underpaid, but he’s not underappreciated. The Chargers gave Ekeler permission to seek a trade two weeks ago after the sides failed to come to an agreement on a new contract. He remains a Charger with no apparent interest from any other team, and the Chargers are hoping it stays that way. “We’ve [more]

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Sean Payton: Broncos won’t trade Jerry Jeudy or Courtland Sutton

Despite talk that the Broncos might shop one of their top receivers this offseason, coach Sean Payton says Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy are staying put. “We’re not trading those two players,” Payton said. “When people call and the phone rings like it does this time of year, [Broncos General Manager] George Paton’s job is [more]

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Jonathan Gannon: I’m operating that DeAndre Hopkins is a Cardinal right now

Four weeks ago, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said he wasn’t sure whether wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins would be back in Arizona this season. Gannon still doesn’t know for sure, but he is currently planning to have Hopkins on his team in 2023. Gannon told Steve Wyche of NFL Network that he’s thinking about coaching [more]

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Robert Saleh: Aaron Rodgers’s interest shows how far Jets have come

The Jets still haven’t landed quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The mere fact that they even have him on the line counts as progress. That’s how Jets coach Robert Saleh characterized the situation in Sunday comments to Judy Battista of NFL Network. “Two years ago when we first got there, just thinking about where we were and [more]

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Andy Reid: Patrick Mahomes’ ankle hasn’t slowed down his offseason workouts

The most-watched ankle of the NFL postseason hasn’t caused any trouble during the offseason. Chiefs coach Andy Reid told Steve Wyche of NFL Network that quarterback Patrick Mahomes‘ ankle hasn’t prevented him from working out this offseason and isn’t a concern going forward. “He didn’t have to get anything done. He’s doing good, he feels [more]

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Brian Daboll expects Daniel Jones to “grow into the quarterback we think he can be”

The Giants have made their investment in quarterback Daniel Jones with a four-year, $160 million contract, and they expect him to progress as a quarterback during those four years. Giants coach Brian Daboll says Jones should benefit from continuing to play in the same offense for years to come. “It’s his second year in the [more]

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