John Mara and Steve Tisch didn’t mention when they expect new GM Joe Schoen to start winning. The Giants’ co-owners released neatly-packaged press release statements on Friday conveying their excitement over Schoen’s “progressive and comprehensive vision.” But they didn’t say what their expectation is for the timeline of this turnaround. Will they give Schoen –…
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The Giants are on the verge of naming their fifth GM since 1979. Friday should be the day. San Francisco 49ers assistant GM Adam Peters’ Thursday trip to the Giants’ facility in East Rutherford, N.J., wrapped up the second and final round of interviews. The Giants have narrowed the field to three: Buffalo Bills assistant…
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Almost five months after leaving Baltimore, Ben Mason is a Raven again. The fullback-tight end, a fifth-round pick of the Ravens last year who bounced around in his rookie season, joined the team’s 90-man offseason roster Friday after signing a reserve/future deal. Mason, the No. 184 overall pick, was the final selection of the Ravens’…
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By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have survived using more players than any NFL team in a non-strike season and still earned the AFC’s top seed. They’re as rested and healthy as they’ve been all season, and now they have running back Derrick Henry, the NFL’s top…
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With the surprise announcement Friday that he had parted ways with defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale, Ravens coach John Harbaugh created a major hole in his staff. Harbaugh has always hired from within when choosing his next coordinator, but he could also look to familiar faces outside the organization. Here’s an early look at potential…
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One of the Miami Dolphins’ top practice squad performers has signed with his hometown team. Kirk Merritt, who spent two years blossoming on the Dolphins’ developmental unit, has signed a futures contract with the New Orleans Saints, joining the NFL franchise he grew up rooting for as a Louisiana native. The Dolphins, who are searching…
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By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Aaron Rodgers understands time is running out on his hopes of winning a second Super Bowl title with the Green Bay Packers. The 38-year-old quarterback’s latest postseason run begins Saturday night as he tries to beat the team that has served as the three-time MVP’s biggest playoff nemesis. Rodgers owns…
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Jaylen Waddle is the latest Dolphin to get into the the Pro Football Hall of Fame. At least his jersey is. On Jan. 9, Waddle set the NFL record for receptions in a season by a rookie. On Friday, the shrine in Canton, Ohio, announced that the throwback jersey he wore that day would be…
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The Chicago Bears have reached out to at least 15 general manager candidates and 10 coaching candidates for interviews. As they go through the interview process, we’re looking at each of the prospective hires. Reggie McKenzie interviewed for the GM opening Thursday, the team announced. <mark class=”hl_orange”>Reggie McKenzie</mark> Title: Miami Dolphins senior personnel executive Age:…
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The Chicago Bears have reached out to at least 15 general manager and 11 coaching candidates for interviews. As they go through the process, we’re looking at each of the prospects. Leslie Frazier interviewed for the head coaching position Friday, the team announced. <mark class=”hl_orange”>Leslie Frazier</mark> Age: 62 Title: Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Experience Frazier…
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