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Greg Olsen on Tom Brady postponing TV career: I'm glad Sunday won't be last game with Fox's No. 1 team

[Meirov] Chiefs HC Andy Reid told reporters today that he spoke to Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and endorsed Giants OC Mike Kakfa for their HC opening. Kafka played for Reid in PHI (2010-2011) and worked with him in KC (2017-2021).

DeMeco Ryans hire has re-energized Houston, but lots of work ahead for Texans

Patrick Mahomes' growth as a quarterback helped drive Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl LVII

[Yates] Travis Kelce has played 17 career playoff games, the equivalent of one full regular season. His stats in those 17 games: 127 catches, 1,467 receiving yards, 15 receiving TD

Eagles cornerback Darius Slay still feels disrespected by Matt Patricia: “He basically just said, ‘You are not in that category yet.’ At that time, I only had one Pro Bowl but now I’m at five, so I want to know how he feels about that now.“

[Hughes] The appropriate figure for Daniel Jones is believed to be somewhere between $35 and $37 million per year, two executives familiar with the quarterback market told SNY

That's a little funny

[Orr] “If the speed limit is 40 miles per hour and you’re going 45 miles per hour and you don’t get pulled over, are you speeding?” A deep dive into the Lane Johnson false start conspiracy, and why he’s just pretty damn good.

Eric Bieniemy: 'Unfortunate' to miss out on HC jobs, but repeat SB trips lessen sting

[Yates] Total seconds spent trailing this postseason: Chiefs: 0 Eagles: 0. Neither team has been behind in a game since Week 17 of the regular season.

Patrick Mahomes 'in a better spot' with ankle sprain, willing to 'leave it all on the line' in Super Bowl LVII

Brandon Graham credits Nick Sirianni for making football fun for the Eagles: “That’s how you get the most out of your players. When you try not to make a game fun, and it’s too serious, it ain’t gonna end well for you on game day.”

[Dragon] Kadarius Toney told me he’s “definitely” playing on Sunday. He suffered an ankle injury in the AFC championship game.

[Palmer] Chiefs CB L’Jarius Snead told me he has cleared concussion protocol. He’ll practice tomorrow. He’s good to go for Super Bowl Sunday.

Christian Kirk: I still feel like I don't get the respect I deserve

RB Index: Ranking all 75 starting running backs from the 2022 NFL season

[Schrager] What drew Sean Payton to the Broncos — and why he's perfect for job

Retire? Return to Indy? Matt Ryan, Colts still pondering the quarterback's future

Mark Kaboly notes in his article that Mitch Trubisky is unhappy with how things played out for him in 2022, making him one of the more likely cap casualties on the team. The Steelers can save $8 million against the cap if Trubisky is released.

NFL QB bargains: Ranking best to worst, exploring who gets paid next

Flag football a hit with players at revamped Pro Bowl. Geno Smith: "I didn't know what to expect, but I think it turned out pretty well. It got very competitive at the end, and I think that's what they wanted."

49ers legend Joe Montana says Jimmy Garoppolo should be San Francisco's starting QB in 2023: "He has won a lot of games. I can't say the same for Trey. You don't know that from him. I don't think it's hard -- I think you just start Jimmy."

Bucs plan second interview with Bengals QB Coach Dan Pitcher for OC

Davante Adams: “Would I be interested in having Aaron Rodgers throw to me? Yes. I would love that. … I would love to have that, and obviously, that would be a dream scenario. One that I’m very familiar with.”

[Rapoport] The Panthers and Vikings both had discussions with Ejiro Evero, who ends up in Carolina with a huge commitment from the Panthers. Minnesota had two top candidates for DC — Evero and Brian Flores. They are now in a strong position for Flores.

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Greg Olsen on Tom Brady postponing TV career: I'm glad Sunday won't be last game with Fox's No. 1 team

[Meirov] Chiefs HC Andy Reid told reporters today that he spoke to Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and endorsed Giants OC Mike Kakfa for their HC opening. Kafka played for Reid in PHI (2010-2011) and worked with him in KC (2017-2021).

DeMeco Ryans hire has re-energized Houston, but lots of work ahead for Texans

Patrick Mahomes' growth as a quarterback helped drive Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl LVII

[Yates] Travis Kelce has played 17 career playoff games, the equivalent of one full regular season. His stats in those 17 games: 127 catches, 1,467 receiving yards, 15 receiving TD

Eagles cornerback Darius Slay still feels disrespected by Matt Patricia: “He basically just said, ‘You are not in that category yet.’ At that time, I only had one Pro Bowl but now I’m at five, so I want to know how he feels about that now.“

[Hughes] The appropriate figure for Daniel Jones is believed to be somewhere between $35 and $37 million per year, two executives familiar with the quarterback market told SNY

[Orr] “If the speed limit is 40 miles per hour and you’re going 45 miles per hour and you don’t get pulled over, are you speeding?” A deep dive into the Lane Johnson false start conspiracy, and why he’s just pretty damn good.

Eric Bieniemy: 'Unfortunate' to miss out on HC jobs, but repeat SB trips lessen sting

[Yates] Total seconds spent trailing this postseason: Chiefs: 0 Eagles: 0. Neither team has been behind in a game since Week 17 of the regular season.

Patrick Mahomes 'in a better spot' with ankle sprain, willing to 'leave it all on the line' in Super Bowl LVII

Brandon Graham credits Nick Sirianni for making football fun for the Eagles: “That’s how you get the most out of your players. When you try not to make a game fun, and it’s too serious, it ain’t gonna end well for you on game day.”

[Dragon] Kadarius Toney told me he’s “definitely” playing on Sunday. He suffered an ankle injury in the AFC championship game.

[Palmer] Chiefs CB L’Jarius Snead told me he has cleared concussion protocol. He’ll practice tomorrow. He’s good to go for Super Bowl Sunday.

Christian Kirk: I still feel like I don't get the respect I deserve

RB Index: Ranking all 75 starting running backs from the 2022 NFL season

[Schrager] What drew Sean Payton to the Broncos — and why he's perfect for job

Retire? Return to Indy? Matt Ryan, Colts still pondering the quarterback's future

Mark Kaboly notes in his article that Mitch Trubisky is unhappy with how things played out for him in 2022, making him one of the more likely cap casualties on the team. The Steelers can save $8 million against the cap if Trubisky is released.

NFL QB bargains: Ranking best to worst, exploring who gets paid next

Flag football a hit with players at revamped Pro Bowl. Geno Smith: "I didn't know what to expect, but I think it turned out pretty well. It got very competitive at the end, and I think that's what they wanted."

49ers legend Joe Montana says Jimmy Garoppolo should be San Francisco's starting QB in 2023: "He has won a lot of games. I can't say the same for Trey. You don't know that from him. I don't think it's hard -- I think you just start Jimmy."

Bucs plan second interview with Bengals QB Coach Dan Pitcher for OC

Davante Adams: “Would I be interested in having Aaron Rodgers throw to me? Yes. I would love that. … I would love to have that, and obviously, that would be a dream scenario. One that I’m very familiar with.”

[Rapoport] The Panthers and Vikings both had discussions with Ejiro Evero, who ends up in Carolina with a huge commitment from the Panthers. Minnesota had two top candidates for DC — Evero and Brian Flores. They are now in a strong position for Flores.