Aaron Rodgers threw for 296 yards and two touchdowns as well as running in another as the Green Bay Packers dominated the NFL’s No 1 ranked defense to beat the Los Angeles Rams 32-18 in front of 9,000 fans at Lambeau Field and secure their spot in the NFC Championship game.  The Packers pulled away for good on a 58-yard touchdown […]

Not long after losing their season to the NFC South-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints are losing their assistant general manager to another division foe. As expected, the Atlanta Falcons are hiring Saints assistant GM/VP of pro personnel Terry Fontenot to be their next general manager, the team announced Tuesday. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that […]

The National Football League has announced its officiating crew for the upcoming Super Bowl – with Sarah Thomas set to become the first female official in the game's 55-year history.  Referee Carl Cheffers' crew at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on February 7 will include Thomas as Down Judge, a position she's held for the past four seasons.  “Sarah Thomas has made […]

For the first time since its 2004 inception, Lauren Loose couldn’t attend her namesake football camp. Normally, she would make an appearance at Lauren’s First and Goal (LFG) Football Camp, speaking to thousands of high school-aged players and hundreds of coaches, all there in her honor. She is a survivor of multiple brain tumors and cancer diagnoses, which she has […]

It’s been a rocky couple of weeks for the Houston Texans and their evolving situation with quarterback Deshaun Watson. Coming off a career season that was waylaid by Houston’s 4-12 record, Watson was “extremely unhappy” (per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport) that the organization failed to involve him in the process that led to the hiring of general manager Nick […]

Arthur Smith will be the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Friday on Twitter. Smith, 38, replaces Dan Quinn, whom the Falcons fired after Week 5 during the regular season. Raheem Morris took over as the interim coach, leading the team to a 4-7 record, and interviewed for the full-time job. The gig ultimately went to Smith, […]

Aaron Rodgers finally getting to play an NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field has been a ballyhooed storyline entering Sunday’s bout against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The chill of Green Bay plays advantage to the home team more than other venues. The Bucs, however, aren’t shaking in their boots. Bruce Arians’ club has won seven straight road games, including the […]

The Divisional Round is upon us! By the end of this weekend, just four teams will be left standing to vie for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LV. Who will they be? Well, you’ll have to tune into NFL Network’s NFL GameDay View (check local listings throughout the weekend) for my picks. But in the meantime, I thought it’d […]

Covered the Redskins for the Washington Examiner and other media outlets since 1994 Authored or co-authored three books on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland Browns The Washington Football Team will promote Jennifer King to a full-time offensive assistant, a source confirmed to ESPN, making her the first Black woman to be a full-time coach in the NFL. King […]

The Baltimore Ravens have built their identity around the rare talents of their quarterback, one they want to be a Raven for many years to come. That comes as no surprise, but to be clear, yes, John Harbaugh likes Lamar Jackson very much. “Of course. Absolutely we want Lamar to sign a long-term deal and be with us,” Harbaugh said […]