The defending champion Rams were built to peak last year, and it worked, as they won the Super Bowl. But this season they fell back to earth, as trading draft picks and signing expensive veterans proved not to be the way to build a lasting winner. The Chiefs have a different approach. Kansas City has [more] … [Read more...] about Chiefs GM Brett Veach: With Patrick Mahomes, we’re going after it every year
Brandon Graham fined for unsportsmanlike conduct; Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga also fined
49ers left tackle Trent Williams wasn’t the only player out of the NFC Championship Game to incur a fine from the NFL for actions in the NFC Championship Game. The NFL docked Eagles defensive lineman Brandon Graham $13,261 for unsportsmanlike conduct, NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com reports. Officials did not penalize Graham during the game last Sunday. Three 49ers [more] … [Read more...] about Brandon Graham fined for unsportsmanlike conduct; Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga also fined
Joseph Ossai not fined for hit on Patrick Mahomes
The Bengals lost the AFC Championship Game after defensive end Joseph Ossai hit Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes out of bounds. The 15-yard penalty moved the Chiefs close enough for Harrison Butker to kick a game-winning field goal with three seconds left. Ossai, though, did not lose any money. The NFL did not fine Ossai for [more] … [Read more...] about Joseph Ossai not fined for hit on Patrick Mahomes
Brandon Aiyuk: Chiefs passing game will expose Eagles’ defense
One week ago, the 49ers were preparing to face the Eagles in the NFC Championship. San Francisco’s opportunity to advance collapsed, primarily due to: (1) a decision to have a backup tight end block a premier pass rusher; and (2) that pass rusher hitting 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the arm and injuring his elbow. [more] … [Read more...] about Brandon Aiyuk: Chiefs passing game will expose Eagles’ defense
Jared Goff tells Derek Carr there’s a great life on the other side after your first team moves on
Jared Goff knows how Derek Carr is feeling right now. The Rams decided to move on from Goff two years ago and traded him to the Lions, and so Goff has experienced what Carr is experiencing now, as the Raiders prepare to trade or release him. And Goff said he’s been talking to Carr at [more] … [Read more...] about Jared Goff tells Derek Carr there’s a great life on the other side after your first team moves on