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Intel on developing QB ahead of Bears’ pick in NFL draft
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles pondered the question, knowing his ability to find an answer will help define his legacy: Why haven’t the Bears been able to draft and develop a franchise quarterback in the past 85 years? “It’s a good question,” Poles said at the annual league meeting in March. Perhaps the person […]
Continue readingCarson Wentz: Nick Foles’ past words sold him on joining Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Carson Wentz had the thought years ago, when he had no reason to believe he would ever play for the Kansas City Chiefs, that it would be a good thing for him to play for Andy Reid and Matt Nagy. The thought came to him from Nick Foles, then a teammate […]
Continue readingWhy Kenny Pickett joining the Eagles made sense
PHILADELPHIA — There’s a popular meme among Eagles fans of general manager Howie Roseman looking from a stadium suite down to the field through a pair of large binoculars. It’s usually dusted off around free agency and the draft when the longtime architect of the team kicks his roster-shaping efforts into overdrive — a time […]
Continue readingWhy the Bears traded Justin Fields to the Steelers
CHICAGO — Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles was the Chiefs’ director of college scouting in 2017 when Kansas City drafted quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who sat for a year and learned behind veteran starter Alex Smith. Poles knows that dynamic could work. But that’s not what he was facing with the Bears. Instead of having […]
Continue readingWhat will Washington do at No. 2?
ASHBURN, Va. — Washington sat in this same scenario four years ago: a new coach, armed with the second pick in the draft. But what the Commanders didn’t have then that they appear to have now are options. In 2020, Washington had a quarterback the owner favored in Dwayne Haskins, whom they used the 15th […]
Continue readingFive offseason moves to improve all 16 AFC teams
More Teams. More Games. Victor Cruz says the Bengals should draft LeSean McCoy and is a replacement-level back at this point of his career. Bodine’s spot at center already has been filled by Spencer Long, who signed a three-year, $12.6 million deal earlier this month. The team can free up about $4.5 million in cap […]
Continue readingNick Foles’ future up in air with Carson Wentz planning to return
More Teams. More Games. Ryan Clark, Matt Hasselbeck and Jeff Saturday debate whether the Eagles will pick up the team option on Nick Foles‘ contract in the offseason. (1:28) PHILADELPHIA — Nick Foles is looking for a starting gig, and Carson Wentz is hoping to be back leading the Philadelphia Eagles this spring. The two […]
Continue readingDespite Nick Foles’ success, Eagles committed to Carson Wentz
More Teams. More Games. Ryan Clark, Matt Hasselbeck and Jeff Saturday debate whether the Eagles will pick up the team option on Nick Foles‘ contract in the offseason. (1:28) PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are sticking with Carson Wentz as their quarterback despite the late-season success of Nick Foles over the past two years. “Yes, Carson […]
Continue readingBill Belichick’s Patriots legacy: The NFL’s greatest dynasty
More Teams. More Games. Tedy Bruschi joins “Get Up” to talk about his former coach Bill Belichick’s legacy with the New England Patriots. (2:19) We’ve closed the book on the greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL. The Patriots and coach Bill Belichick are expected to part ways Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter […]
Continue readingCarolina Panthers fire head coach Frank Reich
More Teams. More Games. Rex Ryan and Dan Orlovsky react to the Panthers firing Frank Reich after only 11 games with the team. (2:17) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper fired coach Frank Reich on Monday, less than 24 hours after the owner left the locker room muttering an expletive following Sunday’s 17-10 […]
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