The 49ers must tank the rest of the season to find a Garoppolo successor
After falling to 4-6 on the season, the San Francisco 49ers continue to endure a barrage of problems in 2020 and could benefit from an end of season tank.
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Matt Patricia’s firing shows hiring Patriots assistants is always a mistake
After hiring Matt Patricia in February 2018, the Detroit Lions hoped to transform their franchise in the way Bill Belichick did with the Patriots all those years ago. The Lions felt Matt Patricia was the man to make that happen.
Bruce Arians has made Tom Brady too easy to beat
Bruce Arians was the best head coach in the NFL when he turned the Arizona Cardinals into a regular contender. He made innovative use of weapons like Larry Fitzgerald and David Johnson and gave a new lease of life to a veteran quarterback, Carson Palmer.
How the Chicago Bears’ offense has become a long-term problem
The Chicago Bears underperforming offense continues to haunt the franchise as the Bears stumbled to 5-4 on the season.
How the Falcons wasted the primes of Matt Ryan and Julio Jones
After yet another underwhelming start to the season, the Atlanta Falcons appear destined to miss the playoffs for the third consecutive season. In addition, the Falcons continue to waste the primes of Matt Ryan and Julio Jones.
New Orleans Saints should trade for Stephon Gilmore
New England cornerback Stephon Gilmore has recently been in the trade rumours and it might not be as crazy as you think.
Two teams and three players to watch out for ahead of the NFL trade deadline
As the NFL trade deadline approaches on Tuesday November 3rd, NFL teams are searching for that mid-season deal that can change their fortunes. Mark Gill evaluates some potential trades for the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Three keys for Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams on MNF
Khalil Mack and the Chicago Bears’ defense have already shut down some useful offenses en route to a surprising 5-1 start this season. They stopped Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5 before stifling Teddy Bridgewater and the Carolina Panthers last week.
Despite the expectations, the Pittsburgh Steelers are top AFC contenders
Pittsburgh has had a nearly perfect slate of five games to start its 2020 NFL campaign. The team is currently leading the AFC North with a 5-0 record and is the only club with a 5-0 record in the AFC alongside its next opponent, the Titans. The Steelers have won three out of their five games by more than one possession, Ben Roethlisberger has led a terrific offense and the defense is one of the very best in the NFL.
Five of the NFL’s biggest underdogs in 2020
It seems like the NFL is full of surprise teams that go from worst to first every season. This norm has spread across the seasons and it would be no surprise to see newcomers thrash title holders in fierce battles.
Aaron Rodgers vs Tom Brady comparison: Strengths, weaknesses, legacy
Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady. It’s the essential debate about what makes a truly great NFL quarterback. Talent or titles?
NFL vs COVID: What happens next?
There have been just five weeks of NFL football during the 2020 season and the scheduling has already taken a hit. A number of positive COVID-19 tests by players, both high and low-profile, have caused games to be postponed and the original 2020 schedule, released back in May, to be thrown into jeopardy.
Five best landing spots for free agent Le’Veon Bell
Le’Veon Bell and the New York Jets have severed their ties. One year removed from agreeing a 4-year $52.5 million contract; it’s just the latest saga under Adam Gase’s reign that has sent this franchise spiralling into near disaster.
LeBron James vs Michael Jordan: Does fourth ring make LeBron the GOAT?
As LeBron James celebrates his fourth championship and fourth Finals MVP, the LeBron vs Michael Jordan debate is everywhere. Matthew Bowen dives deep into the cases for two of the greatest players in NBA history…
Mike Zimmer was wrong to go for it on 4th Down in Seattle
Mike Zimmer had no business going for it on 4th-and-inches deep in Seattle Seahawks’ territory, no matter what the numbers say.