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Washington To Retire The Redskins Name, New Name To Follow Later

July 13, 2020 By Nick A.

Washington To Retire The Redskins Name, New Name To Follow Later

Washington’s NFL team is getting a new name and look. On Monday morning, the NFL franchise announced that it is retiring the Redskins name and logo. A new name and logo are still under consideration and will be announced at a later date. The team will continue to use the Redskins name and web destination […]

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NFL Postseason Could Expand To 14 Teams Next Season

February 20, 2020 By Nick A.

NFL Postseason Could Expand To 14 Teams Next Season

The NFL postseason could be getting a facelift next season. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the NFLPA proposal for a new playoff format would expand the number of teams per conference to make the playoffs from six to seven, with only one team receiving a bye week as opposed to two. In addition, the […]

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PHOTOS: The Kansas City Chiefs Are Super Bowl Champions

February 3, 2020 By Nick A.

PHOTOS: The Kansas City Chiefs Are Super Bowl Champions

The Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions. Nearly a half-century since their last championship when they were crowned in 1969, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs orchestrated a 4th quarter comeback against the San Francisco 49ers to emerge victorious 31-20. The Chiefs were down 20-10 in the third quarter when the tables began to turn. […]

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Marshawn Lynch Gives Advice To Young Players At Press Conference

January 13, 2020 By Nick A.

Marshawn Lynch Gives Advice To Young Players At Press Conference

If Beast Mode was done for good on Sunday, Marshawn Lynch parted the NFL with words of wisdom to the next generation. Shortly after the Seattle Seahawks lost to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Round, the usually reserved Lynch took to the podium to answer a few questions from reporters. As expected, […]

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Dallas Cowboys Hire Mike McCarthy As New Head Coach

January 6, 2020 By Nick A.

Dallas Cowboys Hire Mike McCarthy As New Head Coach

The Mike McCarthy era in Dallas has started. After weeks of speculation, the Dallas Cowboys officially moved on from former head coach Jason Garrett and just hours later, welcomed McCarthy to the family. Scoopage alert: the @dallascowboys have agreed to terms with Mike McCarthy to be their new head coach. Announcement and press conference expected […]

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Report: Dallas Cowboys & Jason Garrett To Finally Part Ways

January 3, 2020 By Nick A.

Report: Dallas Cowboys & Jason Garrett To Finally Part Ways

The Jason Garrett saga in Dallas may finally be coming to an end. After a week full of rumors, false reports, and unproductive meetings between the two parties, the Dallas Cowboys seem to be moving on from their head coach… despite the lack of a formal announcement that is expected to come at any time. […]

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Baltimore Ravens Tie Record With 12 Pro Bowl Selections

December 17, 2019 By Nick A.

Baltimore Ravens Tie Record With 12 Pro Bowl Selections

Lamar Jackson and 11 of his teammates are going to the Pro Bowl. The Baltimore Ravens tied the record for the most players from one team selected to the Pro Bowl, joining the 1973 Miami Dolphins. Jackson, who’s having a phenomenal year, will be the starting quarterback for the AFC squad. The New Orleans Saints […]

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J.J. Watt Working Hard To Return This Season

December 16, 2019 By Nick A.

J.J. Watt Working Hard To Return This Season

J.J. Watt refuses to give up. On Monday, Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien wouldn’t rule out Watt for the remainder of the season. Watt, who tore his pectoral muscle on Oct. 27 while trying to tackle Oakland’s Josh Jacobs, was expected to miss the remainder of the season. He even tweeted after the game […]

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Jerry Jones: “Jason Garrett Will Be Coaching In The NFL Next Year.”

December 3, 2019 By Nick A.

Jerry Jones: "Jason Garrett Will Be Coaching In The NFL Next Year.”

If you ask Jerry Jones if Jason Garrett will be coaching in the NFL next season, he’ll say yes. It’s whether or not he’ll be coaching for the Dallas Cowboys that he gets a bit more elusive. While on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas this morning, Jones conducted his weekly appearance and talked about everything […]

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Deshaun Watson Woke Up At 2:01 AM To See His First NFL Check Deposited

November 26, 2019 By Nick A.

Deshaun Watson Woke Up At 2:01 AM To See His First NFL Check Deposited

Deshaun Watson’s humble beginnings are well-documented. So when he was becoming a star quarterback during his time at Clemson, it was only a matter of time before his fortune would change. In 2017, the Houston Texas took Watson with the 12th pick where he would eventually sign a four-year, $13.8 million contract. Guaranteed. While speaking […]

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