Wide receiver Hakeem Nicks, cornerback Corey Webster and linebacker Jacquian Williams missed their second straight day of practice as the New York Giants kept preparing for the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. Williams might be the Giants’ biggest concern among those players for the Feb.
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Pat Shurmur is turning Cleveland’s struggling offense over to a close friend. Shurmur hired former Minnesota coach Brad Childress as his first offensive coordinator on Friday, reuniting two coaches who spent seven seasons together on Andy Reid’s staff with the Philadelphia Eagles. A person with knowledge of the hiring said the deal with Childress “is done.” The person spoke to The…
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Greg Schiano relishes the challenge of trying to turn around the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 45-year-old Schiano was formally introduced Friday as the ninth coach in franchise history, inheriting a team that allowed the most points in the NFL this season. “We’re beginning a new chapter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,” Bucs co-chairman Joel Glazer said, adding that they’re…
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Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay say there are no hard feelings between them. The two issued a joint statement, saying they’ve had a great relationship based on respect and trust since 1998. They said they had a long talk Friday after a week of comments that suggested a rift had developed.
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Rob Gronkowski is absent from the New England Patriots’ practice for the second straight day with an injured left ankle. WIVB-TV in Buffalo reported that his father, Gordy Gronkowski, said he has a high ankle sprain. Rob Gronkowski attended Williamsville North High School in the Buffalo area. The station said his father expects him to be fine for the Super Bowl against the New York Giants on…
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The Raiders formally announced Friday that former Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will be Oakland’s new head coach. New general manager Reggie McKenzie decided earlier this week to hire Allen to replace the fired Hue Jackson as head coach. The two sides finalized the details Thursday. Allen will be formally introduced Monday.
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The Baltimore Ravens have promoted linebackers coach Dean Pees to defensive coordinator and retained Cam Cameron as their offensive coordinator. Pees replaced Chuck Pagano, who left to become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Baltimore’s defense ranked third in the NFL under Pagano, and coach John Harbaugh said Monday that under Pees, “the tradition of this defense will continue, and…
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Tom Brady hopes that Tom Martinez, his personal quarterback coach, can soon find the kidney he needs for a transplant. Martinez lives in northern California and has been working with Brady since the New England Patriots quarterback was about 13. Brady has stayed in touch with Martinez and received guidance from him throughout his NFL career.
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New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht got a second interview Thursday for the Chicago Bears’ general manager’s job. Licht is one of two finalists. Kansas City director of college scouting Phil Emery is the other and is expected to have his second interview Friday as the Bears look for a replacement for Jerry Angelo, who was fired after an 8-8 season.
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New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht got a second interview Thursday for the Chicago Bears’ general manager’s job. Licht is one of two finalists. Kansas City director of college scouting Phil Emery is the other and is expected to have his second interview Friday as the Bears look for a replacement for Jerry Angelo, who was fired after an 8-8 season.
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