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Better, worse or the same? How the Las Vegas Raiders’ offense has changed this offseason
HENDERSON, Nev. — It’s not often a team that just played in the postseason undergoes a massive rehaul, from front…
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Rookie QB Desmond Ridder has impressed the Atlanta Falcons in short order
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Desmond Ridder went home after practice, pulled up the voice recorder app on his iPhone, hit…
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Losing Von Miller, bringing in Bobby Wagner gives Los Angeles Rams’ ‘daunting’ defense slightly altered look
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — At the Los Angeles Rams‘ Super Bowl parade in February, All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald stood…
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Arizona Cardinals have a plan for DeAndre Hopkins’ return
TEMPE, Ariz. — Even with training camp a month away, the Arizona Cardinals have a game plan for wide receiver…
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‘He’s the real deal’: Mac Jones has taken charge of Patriots’ offense in Year 2
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The question of who calls the plays for the New England Patriots‘ offense lingers, but when it…
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Why Cooper Kupp signing his megadeal with the Los Angeles Rams in a Matthew Stafford jersey matters
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Not long after the Los Angeles Rams finished their second day of minicamp Wednesday, offensive coordinator…
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How the Senior Bowl helped shape the Dallas Cowboys’ 2022 draft class
FRISCO, Texas — Back at the Senior Bowl in February, they were teammates for a week. Jake Ferguson and Matt…
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New York Jets’ dream week? Dee-bo Samuel in trade and dee-fense in draft
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Ready to pounce? The Jets…
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San Francisco 49ers reload coaching staff after another ‘brain drain’
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — For the first three years of his tenure as the San Francisco 49ers head coach, Kyle…
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New England Patriots’ 21st pick doesn’t look like a top spot for a cornerback
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Backed into a corner? If…
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WR corps needs help if Indianapolis Colts want Matt Ryan to serve up wins
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts‘ wide receiver room is currently like when you open up a pantry at home after…
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Patriot Way felt in Raiders’ running back room along with front office, coaching staff
“No, Josh is a great coach. I’m sure he feels like it’s a great opportunity; that’s why he took it.…
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Jerry Jones open to trading up in NFL draft, but should Dallas Cowboys stay put?
FRISCO, Texas — When it comes to the NFL draft and the Dallas Cowboys, it is always wise to heed…
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Russell Wilson has quickly become the Face(Time) of Denver Broncos’ franchise
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — On the morning of March 8, many Denver Broncos players found out the team had acquired quarterback…
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Derek Carr has all he needs, what will he and the Las Vegas Raiders do with it?
HENDERSON, Nev. — A tried and true, dynamic playcaller to help fix those red-zone woes? Check. A trusted playmaker who…
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Why making Russell Wilson ‘comfortable’ is part of Denver Broncos’ playbook
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have a new coach, offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach and, you may have heard, a…
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Bill Belichick, New England Patriots lag when it comes to drafting receivers
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. More WR picks: Coach Bill…
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Boos, busts and blunders: New York Jets battle history of imperfect 10s in NFL draft
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — They once drafted a defensive tackle who had no cartilage in one knee. They selected a…
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Detroit Lions fans still rooting for now-Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford
6:00 AM ET Eric WoodyardESPN DETROIT — Quarterback Matthew Stafford pushed through the pain in his final game with the…
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Titans’ Taylor Lewan becomes ultimate hype man for Nashville Predators
11:58 AM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football…
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Will Cam Newton bounce back? Answer could determine Patriots’ 2021 fate
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Want to generate a passionate reaction from New England Patriots followers? Just say the name Cam Newton.…
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Mel Kiper sees an NFL draft stocked with positions the Cardinals need
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals are in need of a wide receiver who can be a foundational piece of…
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Julian Edelman’s evolution: From training camp boos to Patriots icon
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — In one of Julian Edelman‘s first training camp practices with the New England Patriots in 2009, he…
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With Cowboys’ 10 picks in 2021 NFL draft, it’s time for Trader Jerry Jones
FRISCO, Texas — Since taking over the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, owner and general manager Jerry Jones has made 161…
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New York Jets deal their way into franchise-changing game of ’21’
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Card shark: Joe Douglas wants…
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As Patriots’ Bill Belichick turns 69, Marv Levy says there’s no reason to stop now
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Belichick at 69: Coach Bill Belichick will…
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Evaluating GM George Paton’s first free agency with the Denver Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When George Paton was hired in January to be the Denver Broncos‘ top football decision-maker, he became…
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