Bears special teams coordinator Chris Tabor served as the acting head coach when Matt Nagy was sidelined by COVID-19. So if the report that Matt Nagy will be fired after the Bears’ Thanksgiving game is true, Tabor would be the logical choice to fill in as interim head coach. But Tabor says he knows nothing [more] … [Read more...] about Bears special teams coach says he knows nothing about report on Matt Nagy’s status
Archives for November 2021
Ron Rivera: Taylor Heinicke growing and developing, we’ll see how it goes
Washington’s season looks a lot different than it did when they hit their bye in Week Nine and quarterback Taylor Heinicke has a lot to do with that change in outlook. Heinick went 42-of-54 for 462 yards and four touchdowns in wins over Tampa and Carolina that have put Washington on the fringes of the [more] … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera: Taylor Heinicke growing and developing, we’ll see how it goes
Chiefs sign long snapper James Winchester to contract extension
The Chiefs are keeping one of their core special teams players around for another couple of seasons. Kansas City signed long snapper James Winchester to a contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player at his position, agent Ken Sarnoff told EPSN. Winchester has been with the Chiefs since 2015 and has not missed a [more] … [Read more...] about Chiefs sign long snapper James Winchester to contract extension
Steelers anticipate getting T.J. Watt, Joe Haden, Minkah Fitzpatrick back at practice this week
The Steelers were shorthanded on defense for Sunday night’s 41-37 loss to the Chargers and head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that he expects some reinforcements at practice this week. Tomlin said at his press conference that he anticipates having linebacker T.J. Watt, cornerback Joe Haden, and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to rejoin the team [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers anticipate getting T.J. Watt, Joe Haden, Minkah Fitzpatrick back at practice this week
Lions won’t be giving up Thanksgiving hammerlock, and league doesn’t seem inclined to make them
In the years when the Lions are particularly bad by the time late November rolls around, a question often emerges. Why are we subjected to the Lions as an annual home team, every Thanksgiving? The NFL has said that the Lions (and Cowboys) keep their games because they were willing to host Thanksgiving games at [more] … [Read more...] about Lions won’t be giving up Thanksgiving hammerlock, and league doesn’t seem inclined to make them