In “First Call” for Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers are adding a running back. A third team may be in the mix for Aaron Rodgers. Some former Steelers are part of moves in the AFC North. We will also look at what lies ahead for Robert Morris in the NCAA Basketball Tournament after clinching the Horizon… Continue reading First Call: Brett Favre wants Aaron Rodgers to choose Vikings; Steelers reportedly sign Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell
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Jim Harbaugh now has former Michigan offensive and defensive coordinators on his staff. A year after bringing Jesse Minter with him, the Chargers HC is hiring Kirk Campbell from Ann Arbor, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. Campbell moved up to Wolverines OC following Harbaugh’s exit but was in place as QBs coach during the team’s unbeaten… Continue reading Chargers, Saints, Sirmon, Wilber, Eagles, Vikings, Chiefs, Steelers
Eagles star projected to leave Philadelphia for $63 million mega deal with Vikings
The Philadelphia Eagles are riding high after throttling the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, but Philly’s star-studded roster is almost certain to undergo significant turnover this offseason. The Eagles have over 15 players scheduled to hit free agency this March, and four of them rank among the best at their position in linebacker… Continue reading Eagles star projected to leave Philadelphia for $63 million mega deal with Vikings
Eagles finally broke the ‘Kirk Cousins curse’ with Super Bowl victory
The “Kirk Cousins curse” has finally been broken. 13 years into Cousins’ NFL career, the Eagles became the first team to overcome the magic. Up until Sunday, no team had ever lost to Cousins in the regular season and went on to win the Super Bowl. That notably included last year’s 49ers, who lost to… Continue reading Eagles finally broke the ‘Kirk Cousins curse’ with Super Bowl victory
Why Vic Fangio’s scheme worked for the Eagles, but not the Vikings
“Mahomes is very, very good when you rush five or six – at reading it, seeing the blitz – and then making big plays off of it,” Fangio told reporters after the game. “So the plan was not to do it much.” Fangio is a great coach. And, yes, coaching is important. But without Philly’s… Continue reading Why Vic Fangio’s scheme worked for the Eagles, but not the Vikings
Super Bowl champion Eagles were built with brilliance
Roseman has the ability to be both bold and surgical. He sensed Carson Wentz, the quarterback he drafted to lead his team for a decade, was not up to the task. So he drafted Hurts, considered by most at the time to be a long shot, run-first athlete more than a fully developed quarterback. Turns… Continue reading Super Bowl champion Eagles were built with brilliance
A Chiefs Super Bowl win over Eagles should be loved by Vikings fans
Vikings fans should be Chiefs fans on Sunday, and not because Kansas City’s barbecue is better than in the Twin Cities. The Chiefs are a dynasty. It’s hard to root for a dynasty if it’s not your team, you say. Travis Kelce is over-commercialized, you say. Taylor Swift gets too much airtime during games, you… Continue reading A Chiefs Super Bowl win over Eagles should be loved by Vikings fans
Eagles’ NFC title game win shows importance of RB position, offensive line
The Philadelphia Eagles romped over the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game on Sunday, winning 55-23 to secure their second trip to the Super Bowl in the last three years. If there’s one lesson for the Vikings and other teams to take from the Eagles’ success this season, it’s how valuable an effective and… Continue reading Eagles’ NFC title game win shows importance of RB position, offensive line
Rams dominate Vikings, will face Eagles in divisional round
GLENDALE, Ariz. — In a playoff game that was moved from SoFi Stadium because of the wildfires in Southern California, the Los Angeles Rams beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 on Monday night to advance to the divisional round. It was an impressive performance for a young defense that has taken a giant step forward since… Continue reading Rams dominate Vikings, will face Eagles in divisional round
Why Eagles’ Jordan Mailata was ticked off at Vikings during their playoff loss to Rams
PHILADELPHIA — You want to get ready for Eagles versus Rams? Listen to Jordan Mailata. He’ll get you in the mood for the NFC Divisional game scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. “It’s going to be mano a mano,” the Eagles left tackle said after practice Wednesday. “It’s going to be good… Continue reading Why Eagles’ Jordan Mailata was ticked off at Vikings during their playoff loss to Rams