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Pierce Has Two More Games To Make His Case To Remain With Raidars
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 31-Dec-23 @ 0:12 AM PT
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According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, owner Mark Davis has told people close to him that he's increasingly impressed by interim head coach Antonio Pierce, who is 4-3 since replacing Josh McDaniels -- including a 20-14 triumph last week at Kansas City.
Superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby and other players have been effusive in their praise for Pierce, and several members of the extended Raiders family have reached out to Davis to express their support as well. ... |
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Lions OC Ben Johnson Still On Panthers Radar
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 31-Dec-23 @ 0:10 AM PT
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According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, since firing Frank Reich on Nov. 27, owner David Tepper has been gathering information on a variety of candidates -- and there's a lot for him to sell about the opportunity in Carolina.
They have a quarterback, No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young, who has made strides in recent weeks ... |
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Belichick Will Coach In 2024... Where Remains To Be Seen
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 31-Dec-23 @ 0:08 AM PT
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According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick still haven't met to discuss the future. Until they do, there will be more questions than answers about how this plays out, and Rapoport and Pelissero believe there’s still a scenario where Belichick returns to New England for a 25th season.
Whatever the case, Belichick, 71, intends to coach in 2024.
Rapoport and Pelissero explain Belichick is motivated to brea ... |
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Report: Falcons Unlikely To Move On From Arthur Smith
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 31-Dec-23 @ 0:07 AM PT
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According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, it would be a surprise if the Falcons moved on from coach Arthur Smith, who is 21-28 over three seasons and enters Sunday's game at Chicago with playoff hopes alive.
But owner Arthur Blank didn't close the door on changes in recent interviews, reiterating to The Athletic he was committed to Smith while adding: "We have two more games to go. Let's see what happens."
Smith signed a six-year deal when he was hir ... |
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Report: Bears Expected To Retain Eberflus
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 31-Dec-23 @ 0:05 AM PT
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The Bears have a big decision to make at quarterback for 2024. They apparently are set with their head coach.
Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report that the Bears are expected to bring back Matt Eberflus for 2024.
Eberflus is 9-23 since being hired before the 2022 season, but the Bears have won three of their past four games and four of their past six. They are 6-9 headed into Sunday’s game against the Falcons.
Since Week 5, the Bears defense ... |
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Commanders Trending Toward Major Changes, Including From Rivera
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 31-Dec-23 @ 0:04 AM PT
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In examining the possibility of a coaching change in Washington, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero note that new owner Josh Harris hasn't commented publicly since Nov. 24, when he issued a statemen ... |
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Why Didn't More Teams Pursue Lamar Jackson This Offseason?
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 31-Dec-23 @ 0:03 AM PT
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Lamar Jackson has the Ravens close to clinching the AFC's No. 1 seed and has emerged as the favorite to win his second MVP award.
But last offseason, there weren't any other teams that made a major push to sign Jackson, and only a couple appeared to have expressed mild interest in signing the star quarterback to an offer sheet.
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Observer: Broncos Have Four Options With Wilson
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 31-Dec-23 @ 0:01 AM PT
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The Denver Broncos have benched Russell Wilson for now, but they eventually will have to figure out the most effective way of breaking up with the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback.
That will not be simple.
As ESPN's Adam Schefter laid it out, the Broncos face four potential options as a means of moving on from Wilson this offse ... |
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Broncos Promote WRs Bandy, Dorsett To Shore Up Depth
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 30-Dec-23 @ 16:08 PM PT
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Following up on the ongoing story. ... With Receiver Courtland Sutton ruled out and fellow wideouts Jerry Jeudy and Marvin Mims listed both questionable for Sunday’s ... |
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Smith-Schuster Placed On IR; Boutte Ruled Out
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 30-Dec-23 @ 15:33 PM PT
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Following up on the ongoing story. ... The Patriots placed WR JuJu Smith-Schuster on IR, per the NFL's transaction wire.
He missed last week's game and was ruled out for tomorrow with an ankle injury.
Meanwhile, safety Jabrill Peppers won’t be in the Patriots secondary in Buffalo tom ... |
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