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The Philadelphia Eagles are struggling like never before with QB Jalen Hurts. The Denver Broncos' offense isn't any better. Former blue-chip wide receiver prospect Marvin Harrison Jr. has a new team. The New York Jets have a new star defender. Each week, I dive into the All-22 coaches' film before offering a few insights to watch. Here are four developments that could be long-term storylines involving some of the best […]

Earning the No. 1 seed gives a team a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs — two major advantages in the chase for the Lombardi. Since 2013, six of the 13 Super Bowl winners have been the top seed in their respective conference. Through five weeks, the Chiefs, Bills and 49ers lead the oddsboards. Kansas City is looking like its old self after missing the playoffs last […]

Lamar Jackson was absent again at practice during the portion open to reporters Wednesday, as the Baltimore Ravens superstar deals with an ankle injury that has already caused him to miss one game. Coach Jesse Minter said Monday that Jackson was "definitely doing better," though he wasn’t sure how the quarterback’s practice would look Wednesday. "To Lamar’s credit, he’s doing everything he can to get back out there," Minter said. […]

Michigan’s football team might have some help on the way this season. A judge granted a temporary restraining order for former Miami tight end Alex Bauman and former Boise State defensive back Jeremiah Earby, a pair of student-athletes who are enrolled at Michigan and hope to join the team for their fifth season. Judge Julia B. Owdziej, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, ruled that both players are eligible to play […]

One might argue that Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been underwhelming this season, compared to his play in previous years. But Nix is not among those people. "I think playing good and playing bad, it’s all a narrative and I think it’s honestly kind of something we make up," Nix said at Broncos practice Tuesday. "I don’t necessarily think I’m playing any different than what I’m normally playing. … […]

The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract. The team announced the decision Wednesday while also moving on from several members of his coaching staff. His contract is set to expire at the end of this month. "We are thankful for Joe’s hard work, his passion for the game, and for his commitment to the Houston Astros," team owner Jim […]

Welcome to the Quarterback Notebook, where I’ll cover the past week in NFL quarterbacking – from the most interesting passers, plays and storylines to some other stuff that caught my eye while watching film this week. This week, we’ll ask if the Seahawks have a Sam Darnold problem, dig into Justin Herbert's season from hell, and defend the concept of an arm punt. Let’s talk quarterbacks. The simple answer is […]

Twenty-five seconds might seem like nothing. But it's literally everything to a quarterback and his playcaller, because that's all the time they have to communicate between plays from headset to helmet. Yes, the NFL play clock allows 40 seconds from when one play ends and when the center snaps the ball for the next. That’s hard enough to manage. But the link between the playcaller and the QB is even […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager, removing his interim tag and giving him a two-year deal even after a late-season collapse nearly cost the team a playoff spot. The Phillies announced the move Wednesday. Mattingly led the team to a 79-55 record and a spot in the postseason after he replaced the fired Rob Thomson in late April. The Phillies nearly blew a four-game lead for a […]