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Post by blackHEART on Jul 12, 2016 16:27:25 GMT -5
News out of the Wild Card Round
The Texans beat the Jets, led by Coach of the Year candidate Todd Bowles. Houston feels they have the defense to go to Cincinnati and shut down Andy Dalton. Eifert's expected to play this game after missing the last month with a back issue.
The Rams fell short to the Giants, 26-20, as a Nick Foles pass intended for Stedman Bailey sailed over Bailey's head into rookie Landon Collins hands. The Giants love their chances, as 2007, 2011, and now 2015, their defense is coming on and know anything is possible. As for the Rams organization, they want both Jeff Fisher and Nick Foles back next season, but the owner has already promised a NFC West division title, disregarding the stiff competition.
The Raiders went to Denver and beat the division rival Broncos, who had Peyton Manning start his first game since October. Manning was benched at halftime and Osweiler came in, who came back from the 17-point deficit to force overtime, but couldn't pull it out. It's uncertain if Peyton will be a Bronco next season, or someone new will be the quarterback.
Despite a double-digit road victory over the Cardinals, Seattle looks to be shorthanded going to Carolina. Graham will miss the remainder of the playoffs with a ruptured Achilles, an injury suffered in the Wild Card win over Arizona. Also, the team expects for Cary Williams to miss his second-straight game with a hamstring issue, along with out of the secondary with a concussion suffered in the 4th Quarter of the Cardinals game. |
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Post by blackHEART on Jul 12, 2016 16:27:50 GMT -5
NFL DIVISIONAL ROUND PLAYOFFS
4 Houston Texans @ 2 Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals win, 19-6.
4 New York Giants @ 2 Green Bay Packers
Packers win, 40-34 in overtime.
6 Oakland Raiders @ 1 New England Patriots
Patriots win, 30-11.
6 Seattle Seahawks @ 1 Carolina Panthers
Panthers win, 27-21.
This sets up
#2 Cincinnati Bengals @ #1 New England Patriots
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Post by blackHEART on Jul 12, 2016 16:28:06 GMT -5
News out of the Divisional Round
The Bengals were able to beat the Texans, 19-6, but suffered a huge loss, with Mohamed Sanu ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs with a collarbone injury suffered in the 3rd quarter of the win. The Texans were pleased with their output this season, but drastic changes are expected to be made offensively.
The Giants fell short to the Packers, 40-34 at Lambeau in overtime. The gigantic question is the futures of DE Jason Pierre-Paul, as well as head coach Tom Coughlin. The organization wants both back, but Pierre-Paul has come out saying he's unsure of what the future holds, while Coughlin's contemplating retiring from coaching.
A week after the Raiders went to Denver and pulled off a huge upset against the rival Broncos, they went to Foxborough and got stomped by the Patriots. With Coach of the Year candidate Jack Del Rio and rising offensive weapons Derek Carr and Amari Cooper, the Raiders fanbase finally has something to look forward to heading into an NFL season. The Davis family wants to help the young offense, but at the same time, get younger and quicker on the defensive side.
With the Seahawks plagued with injuries, their hopes of going to another Super Bowl were flushed on the road by the Panthers, only losing by six points when Luke Kuechly made an acrobatic interception off Russell Wilson at the end of the game, sealing the 12th Man's fate. The big questions surround Marshawn Lynch and if he'll be a Seahawk come 2016. There's questions of a retirement for the running back who turns 30 in April, or seeking his third NFL team.
The Bengals and Patriots meet in the AFC Championship Game, while the Patriots continue their conquest to repeat as Super Bowl Champions. This will be the first meeting this season between the two teams.
The Packers and Panthers meet in the NFC Championship Game, with Rodgers seeking his second Lombardi and Cam Newton searching for his first. The Packers and Panthers met earlier in the season in Week 9 in Carolina, with Green Bay taking the game 20-17, handing Carolina its first defeat. |
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Post by blackHEART on Jul 12, 2016 16:28:31 GMT -5
NFL Coaching Carousel
Head Coach Job for the Indianapolis Colts :: VACANT
Candidates: Adam Gase, Hue Jackson, Sean Payton, Nick Saban
Head Coach Job for the Philadelphia Eagles :: VACANT
Candidates: Hue Jackson, Brian Kelly, Sean McDermott, Sean Payton, Mike Smith
Head Coach Job for the Tennessee Titans :: VACANT
Candidates: Tom Clements, Hue Jackson, Chip Kelly, Josh McDaniels
Head Coach Job for the Detroit Lions :: VACANT
Candidates: Tom Clements, Chip Kelly, Josh McDaniels, Sean Payton
Head Coach Job for the New Orleans Saints :: VACANT
Candidates: Hue Jackson, Chip Kelly, Josh McDaniels, Sean McDermott, Mike Smith
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Post by blackHEART on Jul 12, 2016 16:28:47 GMT -5
BREAKING NEWS!
Late in the night the blockbuster announcement was made that Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak has decided to retire from the National Football League. Kubiak's been around the NFL as a coach since 1994, and spent 8 seasons as the Texans head coach, along with this past season with the Broncos. He'll finish his career with a 72-69 record, 2-3 in playoff games.
This comes as a shock after signing a 4-year deal last offseason with the Broncos, but Coach Kubiak said the decision was for his family. Kubiak would turn 55 in August, and back in 2013 with the Texans, he collapsed on the field, suffering a TIA.
This means the Denver Broncos are the sixth team who will need to fill a head coaching vacancy. |
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Post by blackHEART on Jul 12, 2016 16:29:09 GMT -5
NFL Coaching Carousel
Chip Kelly was considered banked to be the next Tennessee Titans head coach until the Broncos job opened up. Rumors circulate that Chip Kelly is now torn between the Broncos and the Titans, as Denver's got a win-now football team and Elway thinks highly of him, while the Titans he'd be reunited with Mariota and reportedly has more money on the table.
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott are reportedly not taking any offers until after their respective teams play in Super Bowl 50. However, McDermott has listened to offers, and people around the league believe he will accept the Saints job once the Super Bowl's over.
The only team originally seeking out Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase was the Indianapolis Colts, and now it seems that the Detroit Lions are making a push now as well.
Speaking of, the two favorites the Colts have are Sean Payton and Nick Saban. Both are intrigued by the quarterback situation in place, but it comes down to offering enough money and guaranteeing enough time and commitment to the coaches.
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly was sought after by the Eagles once again, while this Kelly has said he has no intentions of making the jump to the NFL right now. This is the only team that's aware to have contacted Brian Kelly. |
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Post by blackHEART on Jul 12, 2016 16:29:25 GMT -5
BREAKING NEWS!The first head coaching vacancy has been filled, after Chip Kelly chose to relocate from Philadelphia to... Nashville, Tennessee to become the next Titans head coach! |
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Post by blackHEART on Jul 12, 2016 16:29:40 GMT -5
NFL Coaching Carousel
Earlier today, Sean Payton was named the Indianapolis Colts head coach. Payton will now team up with Andrew Luck in Indianapolis, while the likelihood of Nick Saban in the NFL has diminished.
Also, Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Adam Gase has said he'll decline all head coaching offers and remain in Chicago with John Fox and the Bears. Gase was looked at heavily by the Colts and the Detroit Lions. |
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Post by blackHEART on Jul 12, 2016 16:29:54 GMT -5
BREAKING NEWS!
Broncos QB Peyton Manning has decided to retire after coming into the league in 1998 as the first overall pick of the Indianapolis Colts, spending up until 2011 with the organization, and then moving on to the Denver Broncos.
Peyton Manning will retire with one Super Bowl ring, three Super Bowl appearances, a 14-time Pro Bowler, a 7-time First-team All-Pro, a 5-time league MVP, and he's the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown passes and passing yardage.
The NFL has certainly lost one of the true all-time greats. |
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Post by blackHEART on Jul 12, 2016 16:30:12 GMT -5
NFL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS2 Cincinnati Bengals @ 1 New England Patriots| TEAM | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | FINAL | | Bengals | 10 | 16 | 22 | 30 | 30 (Loss) | | Patriots | 3 | 10 | 27 | 37 | 37 (Win) |
| TEAM | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | Overtime | FINAL | | Packers | 0 | 6 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 26 (Win) | | Panthers | 3 | 5 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 23 (Loss) |
AFC champs New England Patriots versus NFC champs Green Bay Packers Super Bowl 50, Levi's Stadium (home of the 49ers) |
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