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Brady and Buccaneers take down Mahomes and Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, 31-9

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From Scott Polacek of B/R: He did it. Again. Tom Brady is a Super Bowl champion for the seventh time in his illustrious career, only this time as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He and the defense helped lead the Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium to win their second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs couldn’t even score a touchdown against the stout Buccaneers defense, meaning they were unable to become the the first team…

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Tampa Bay claims Super Bowl XIV 31-9 over Kansas City

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From Jenna Laine of ESPN: TAMPA, Fla. — Eleven months ago, it was inconceivable that quarterback Tom Bradywould choose, of all teams, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to continue his football journey. Equally implausible was this partnership — forged in an offseason ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, with little time to connect with new teammates or master a new playbook — would yield Brady’s seventh Lombardi trophy and 10th Super Bowl. At the age of 43. On his home turf at Raymond James Stadium. But Sunday night, playing for the first hometown crowd in…

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Sports media has so little to say about Chad Wheeler

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It has been over a week since news broke of Chad Wheeler using his girlfriend’s face as a punching bag . Allegedly the former reserve offensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks beat up his girlfriend for now bowing to him. If you are not that familiar with that the case you, are not alone and that was no accident because the media, and particularly the sports media, has had very little to say about the incident. People like Michelle Beadle, Jamele Hill, and Jenny Taft, to name a few ,…

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Phillip Rivers retires after 17-year career

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from nfl.com: Philip Rivers is packing up the kids and riding off into the sunset. After 17 NFL seasons, Rivers told Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune that he’s retiring. “It’s just time,” Rivers told Acee. “It’s just right.” The 39-year-old just completed his only season in Indianapolis. As with most aging QBs, it was an up-and-down season as he got acclimated to his new club after 16 years with the Chargers in both San Diego and Los Angeles. Even yet, in the Colts’ playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills, the veteran…

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Chargers run Anthony Lynn after four seasons

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From Grant Gordon of nfl.com: In 2020 — and prior — the Los Angeles Chargers have had a heartbreaking habit of losing close games. The Chargers and coach Anthony Lynn had a strong finish to the 2020 season, but it wasn’t enough for Lynn to remain with the Bolts, as he was fired on Monday. Past the midway point of his fourth season with the Chargers, Lynn and the Chargers had a 3-8 record following a 45-0 loss to the Patriots and it seemed to be past the point of…

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Jaguars break off Doug Marrone

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From Grant Gordon of nfl.com : The Jacksonville Jaguars are on the clock for the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, they’re searching for a new general manager and now they’re looking for a new head coach. Following a one-win 2020 campaign, Doug Marrone has been fired as Jacksonville Jaguars head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The team later made the news official. “I am committed and determined to deliver winning football to the City of Jacksonville,” Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a statement. “Realizing…

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Jets break off DC Gregg Williams after Raiders loss

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From Rich Cimini of ESPN: The New York Jets have fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, league sources said Monday. The decision came on the morning after Williams called an ill-fated, all-out blitz that resulted in a 31-28 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. With 13 seconds left, Williams took an unnecessary gamble, leaving rookie cornerback Lamar Jackson in man-to-man coverage against the speedy Henry Ruggs III, who burned him for a 46-yard touchdown. The play call was unprecedented in recent NFL history. According to research by ESPN Stats & Information,…

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Denver QBs Bortles, Lock and Rypien ruled out for Week 12 after close contact with Jeff Driskel

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From nfl.com: Acccoding to the NFL Network’s James Palmer, Denver Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lock, Rypien, and immortal Blake Bortles all have been ruled out for week 12. The decision to pull the QBs from the team’s Saturday practice to be further evaluated due to close contact with fellow quarterback Jeff Driskel, who Thursday, was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

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Detroit Lions break off GM Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia

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Detroit Lions fan, this should come as good and long-awaited news for you. From Michael Baca of nfl.com: The Detroit Lions have fired coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn, the team announced Saturday. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell will serve as the Lions’ interim coach, per an informed source. Patricia’s firing comes two days after the Lions suffered a blowout loss to the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving Day, which put the team’s record at 4-7. Patricia was asked about his job security in the…

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Ravens-Steelers game moved to Sunday

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Wednesday the National Football League announced that the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers game that was initially set to be played on Thanksgiving has now been pushed back to Sunday. The League had this to say in a statement: “This decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel and in consultation with medical experts,”  The NFL has had to move several games around this season due to COVID-19 concerns and positive tests and this Steelers-Ravens game…

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