Monday was unkind to several coaches throughout the NFL, but that wasn’t the case for GMs. That dichotomy is problematic, Jarrett Bell writes.
Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY
Ravens exorcise late-season demons as defense delivers in clutch
A familiar nightmare looked to be unfolding again for the Ravens. But Baltimore’s stingy defense made sure history didn’t repeat itself.
Opinion: Magic of St. Nick Foles might not be enough to keep Eagles’ playoff hopes alive
A week after upsetting the Rams, the Eagles outlasted the Texans and QB Deshaun Watson. “I told you,” DE Chris Long said, “We don’t quit.”
Saints’ balance behind Kamara, Ingram could prove harmful to Steelers’ playoff hopes
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NFL head coaches like Chargers’ Anthony Lynn more likely to go for broke these days
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Jon Gruden Rule? NFL makes changes to Rooney Rule in light of Raiders’ process
The NFL made changes to the Rooney Rule with an eye toward making sure franchises don’t circumvent the standards on diversity hiring.
NFL defends tactics on personal conduct investigations, but impasse remains
The NFL says it won’t pay for evidence even after Kareem Hunt was punished for
Reggie McKenzie could get last laugh on Jon Gruden, Raiders after firing
If his outcome is the same as that of Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper, Reggie McKenzie might end up better off after being cast off by the Raiders.
Steelers have the look of a team that’s blowing it. But Ben Roethlisberger isn’t concerned
The 33-30 collapse against the Chargers marked the first time the Steelers lost at home after leading by at least 14 points in the second half.