Posts Tagged ‘June’

AROUND THE NFL Odds may vary – but ProFootballReference.com lists the following on September 8th to win the upcoming Super Bowl based on a $100 bet.  We’ve boldfaced the teams that made the playoffs and put the four remaining teams in red:   New England Patriots                        +400 Kansas City Chiefs                               +600 New Orleans…

AROUND THE NFL In addition to Jimmy Johnson and Bill Cowher, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s special Centennial Class of make goods includes Paul Tagliabue.  Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com:   Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, former NFL Films president Steve Sabol and two players from the league’s most iconic defenses were among those selected…

AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH   CHICAGO The Bears are hiring Bill Lazor as their OC.  Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com:   After missing the postseason in 2019, the Chicago Bears are laser-focused on returning to the dance under new leadership on offense.   Chicago is hiring former Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Bill Lazor as their…

AROUND THE NFL Raise your hand if you had QB RYAN TANNEHILL as a 2019 Championship Game starting quarterback. – – – The Chiefs win marked the first 51-31 game in NFL history per @NFLScorigami:   @NFL_Scorigami HOU 31 – 51 KC   Final   That’s Scorigami!! It’s the 1054th unique final score in NFL…

AROUND THE NFL We went 2-2 with our Wild Card picks, as the NFC results were ill-guessed.   This week we take both home teams, Kansas City and Baltimore, in the AFC.  In the NFC, we think the 49ers will prevail over Minnesota, but the home streak ends with Seattle’s Russell Wilson finding a way…

AROUND THE NFL With an eye on Eric Bienemy of the Chiefs, Terez Paylor of YahooSports.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__YahooSports.com&d=DwQFaQ&c=uw6TLu4hwhHdiGJOgwcWD4AjKQx6zvFcGEsbfiY9-EI&r=Tu0vFt63od6M5xgv_wnECeQcedGJhNEXOL-oWguwyCk&m=UIqMxM1B79j4K2wQe3iUKFy0WWp4M8UvVIEVehSnGco&s=mOmBgTPz5hHbw24xTkL4LBJl6nHlCXkGyCdB7ywCeqs&e=> is worried about the dearth of African-American head coaching hires: Another head coach hiring cycle is about to close, and again the most embarrassing issue concerning the NFL has taken center stage. I don’t say that lightly considering this…

AROUND THE NFL Unless there is a late dismissal, the Browns can hire Josh McDaniels or anyone else they desire.   Washington – Ron Rivera Dallas – Mike McCarthy Carolina – Matt Rhule NY Giants – Joe Judge   Doug Pederson of the Eagles is the senior coach in the NFC East by leaps and…

AROUND THE NFL Even as Colin Kaepernick is offering his opinion on U.S. foreign policy, the NFL’s TV ratings have finally recovered from a slump that coincided with his political activism.  Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com:   The game ultimately wasn’t as exciting as it could have been, given the early exit of Eagles quarterback Carson…

AROUND THE NFL WILD CARD RECAPS   Road teams go 3-1 with the home winner needing overtime.   Low-scoring games as no one scores more than 20 points in regulation – and one of those teams, Tennessee, got there with a late pick-six.  No team had more than two offensive touchdowns in regulation.   The…

AROUND THE NFL The 15 Hall of Fame Finalists are announced.  Barry Wilner of the AP:   Reggie Wayne and Troy Polamalu are among 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s modern-day 2020 class.   The former Colts receiver and Steelers safety are joined by five others who have never been finalists: Packers…