When the Nationals agreed to a one-year deal with left-hander Jon Lester, it further entrenched who they are. … [Read more...] about Jon Lester strengthens the Nationals’ biggest strength — and gives them an undeniable identity
Tom Brady closing in on 12,000 yards, 80 touchdowns in postseason career
Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has rewritten the postseason record book, and in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game he may reach another couple of impressive and unprecedented milestones. Brady only has to pass for 32 yards on Sunday to reach 12,000 yards in the postseason in his career. That’s easily the best in NFL history; Peyton Manning [more] … [Read more...] about Tom Brady closing in on 12,000 yards, 80 touchdowns in postseason career
Kevin Stefanski: I think we established our identity this season
When new head coaches are hired in the NFL, they often talk about establishing a new culture or identity for their teams. Progress on that front can be hard to define during a season, but the year-end press conference offers a chance to reflect on how that process has played out. Browns head coach Kevin [more] … [Read more...] about Kevin Stefanski: I think we established our identity this season
Rod Graves: Disparity in opportunities for Black coaches is “mind-boggling”
As the 2021 coach and G.M. hiring cycle continues, the man who runs the Fritz Pollard Alliance has expressed his disappointment regarding the opportunities given to Black coaches and executives. “Thus far, the NFL hiring cycle of 2021 has not changed the rate of hires for Blacks as Head Coaches and primary football executives,” Fritz [more] … [Read more...] about Rod Graves: Disparity in opportunities for Black coaches is “mind-boggling”
Chris Harris on Brandon Staley: Amazing how fast he’s skyrocketed
Chargers cornerback Chris Harris played for the Broncos before coming to L.A. in 2020 and that gives him a little more insight to new Chargers head coach Brandon Staley than others on the team. Staley was the outside linebackers coach in Denver in 2018 and 2019 before moving on to the Rams as a defensive [more] … [Read more...] about Chris Harris on Brandon Staley: Amazing how fast he’s skyrocketed