Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

Sean Payton, 58, is officially on hiatus from NFL coaching and enjoying every bit of it as he unplugs and relaxes for what he hopes is another chance.

In the Buccaneers’ season-opening win against the Cowboys, the running game and defense provided plenty of help to veteran quarterback Tom Brady.

Tom Brady’s game turned page on the most unusual offseason and preseason in his history. He didn’t seem too rusty despite missing training camp reps.

Former Saints coach Sean Payton, now an analyst for Fox Sports’ NFL pregame show, is sticking by his old team for the NFC South.

Passed over repeatedly for NFL jobs, Todd Bowles’ delayed opportunity was worth the wait in inheriting a Super Bowl contender stacked with Tom Brady.

Without pressure that unfolded when rape allegations against Matt Araiza became public, it looks like Bills would have kept punter if they could have.

Jared Bernhardt was an all-time great as a college lacrosse star, but now he’s making waves with the Falcons in his quest to make an NFL roster.

Even after an 11-game suspension and $5 million fine for Deshaun Watson, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam stood by his star quarterback.

The NFL world is focused on the length of Deshaun Watson’s suspension. But there’s a more important matter at hand for the future of the Browns QB.

Richard Seymour doesn’t get anywhere near the same billing that Tom Brady does, but the defensive lineman was a vital part of the Patriots’ dynasty.