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Seven clichés that show flaws in NFL draft trade-up process

Trading up in the NFL draft for a non-quarterback is a temptation general managers should almost always resist. Like candy while on a diet or an NBA midrange 2, passing on immediate satisfaction will lead to better long-term results. The value of trading down — and not trading up — has been an enduring refrain […]

Rams front office seeing parallels to 2018 Super Bowl season

Demoff admitted at the time that he knew he was being optimistic, but that the offseason reminded him of McVay’s hire, when the Rams overhauled the coaching staff and were focused on “the day-to-day improvement.” After McVay pondered his future and decided he wanted to return to coach the Rams in 2023, Demoff said it […]

Sources: Cowboys release Leighton Vander Esch, Michael Gallup

FRISCO, Texas — In 2018, the Dallas Cowboys drafted linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and wide receiver Michael Gallup in the first and third rounds, respectively. On Friday, the Cowboys released both players, sources told ESPN. Vander Esch was released with a failed physical designation, while Gallup was listed as a post-June 1 cut. The Gallup […]

Jerry Jones’ ‘all-in’ isn’t what Cowboys fans want it to be

FRISCO, Texas — Every now and then Jerry Jones will come up with a saying that gets repeated and repeated and repeated. When Tony Romo was the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback, the owner said the team’s offseason approach one year was “Romo friendly.” Later, when Dak Prescott was the quarterback, he said the approach was “Dak […]

Tony Pollard, Tyron Smith among Cowboys’ top FAs on offense

More Teams. More Games. Mike Tannenbaum explains why the Cowboys should sign Saquon Barkley to start ahead of Tony Pollard and bolster their offense. (1:28) FRISCO, Texas — It’s difficult to call coach Mike McCarthy’s first season as the playcaller for the Dallas Cowboys in 2023 anything but a success. The Cowboys led the NFL […]

Jim Kelly happy for OC Alex Van Pelt, even on enemy Patriots

More Teams. More Games. Tom Brady expresses his surprise that Bill Belichick does not have a head-coaching job after leaving the Patriots. (0:23) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Kelly on AVP: Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly and Alex Van Pelt circled the date […]

No pressure, Jared Goff: Rams are ready for a Super Bowl run

More Teams. More Games. Aqib Talib says there’s no adjustment needed for him as the Rams’ defense under Wade Phillips is the “same defense” he’s accustomed to. (0:38) IRVINE, Calif. — Jared Goff bites his nails, which is weird because that’s a habit you normally associate with nervous people, and Goff doesn’t otherwise strike you […]

Punt, kick or go for it on fourth down? Method to NFL analytics models

More Teams. More Games. The “Around the Horn” panel explains why Todd Bowles not using his last timeout against the Lions was a terrible decision. (1:45) Late in the third quarter of the Ravens’ divisional round matchup against the Texans, Baltimore, leading 17-10, faced a fourth-and-1 at the Houston 49-yard line. Then, in the bottom […]

How Mike Evans has put imprint all over Bucs’ franchise

It was 2014. He’d just become general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he knew his team needed a quarterback. “See, I just got hired. … I was kind of the lone ranger that year,” said Licht, who hadn’t gotten to know his scouts yet outside of meetings. “I would just lock myself in […]