Archives for January 2022

Justin Fields attended Monday’s news conference when the Bears introduced General Manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus. Fields went into the 2021 season as a rookie backup learning the ropes behind Andy Dalton and from Nick Foles. He will go into 2022 as the unquestioned starter. “I’m willing to do whatever to win,” Fields [more] … [Read more...] about Matt Eberflus: Bears will build offense around Justin Fields and his strengths

Back when Josh McDaniels was the head coach of the Broncos, he had full control of the team’s football operation — including final say on personnel. That won’t be the case for his second go ’round with Las Vegas. New General Manager Dave Ziegler said in Monday’s joint introductory press conference that he will have [more] … [Read more...] about G.M. Dave Ziegler has final say in Raiders personnel

Wide receiver Deebo Samuel wasn’t the only 49ers 2019 draft pick asked about the possibility of a contract extension on Monday. Defensive end Nick Bosa was the second overall pick in that draft and he has lived up to expectations to this point in his career. Bosa was the defensive rookie of the year in [more] … [Read more...] about Nick Bosa: Contract extension “definitely something” to think about down the road

Doug Pederson is getting a second interview in Jacksonville. Pederson will interview with the Jaguars tomorrow, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. There’s no doubt about Pederson’s credentials: He’s a Super Bowl-winning head coach during his time with the Eagles. But his tenure in Philadelphia ended very badly, and that tarnished his reputation in the [more] … [Read more...] about Doug Pederson gets second interview with Jaguars

Dak Prescott could have made his third Pro Bowl, and his first since 2018. He declined. Todd Archer of ESPN reports that the Cowboys quarterback wants “to give himself some rest after a long year of rehab from the ankle, calf and other ailments that cropped up during the season.” The NFL named Vikings quarterback [more] … [Read more...] about Dak Prescott passes on Pro Bowl