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Giving Chip Kelly more power is smart move for the Eagles. | SportsonEarth.com : Kenneth Arthur Article
A tweet by NBC's Mike Florio on Friday that said "something big" was about to go down in Philadelphia, sparking rumors that Chip Kelly might be on his way out following the firing this Wednesday of vice president of personnel Tom Gamble, a close friend of Kelly's. While that news would have certainly been an early frontrunner for "Shocker of the Year" in the NFL, the real story turned out to be less exciting, but possibly more surprising.
Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals under pressure NFL wild-card weekend | The MMQB with Peter King
The way I see it, there are two players under the most significant pressure as the NFL playoffs begin with a fairly intriguing wild-card weekend: Detroit defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton.
Steelers wideout Antonio Brown on records, and facing the Ravens | The MMQB with Peter King
Steelers practice ended at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, and meetings wrapped up about 20 minutes later. But Antonio Brown wasn’t done for the day. He still had a 90-minute workout to complete in the weight room.
What are players paid during the playoffs? | National Football Post
Inside the financials for each players’ postseason pay.
John Idzik Fired, and Rebuilding in New York
After two seasons on the job, Jets general manager John Idzik was fired on Black Monday. Idzik has been loudly criticized for his personnel decisions — more on this in a bit — but even the anti-Idzik crowd would recognize that firing a general manager after just two years is unusual. Firing a general manager who drafted the defensive rookie of the year in one of those two seasons, and who never was permitted to hire his own head coach, only adds to the perception that Idzik’s tenure in New York was unique.
FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Saturday Wild Card Playoff Preview 2015
Saturday's wild card games bring us something new and something old. The NFC game gives us the first-ever playoff broadcast on ESPN, featuring only the second playoff appearance by a team with a losing record in a non-strike season and only the fourth playoff appearance by the Arizona Cardinals since they moved to the desert in 1988. The AFC game gives us Baltimore and Pittsburgh for what seems like the nine zillionth time, switched up for the new year with a special "no pass defense" allowed edition.
FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Sunday Wild Card Playoff Preview 2015
The narrative that links the two Sunday wild-card games is four teams seeking long-awaited playoff success. Cincinnati has lost on three straight wild-card weekends. Dallas is just 1-3 in the playoffs with Tony Romo at quarterback. Detroit, of course, barely even gets to the postseason in the first place. Only Indianapolis has had any recent playoff success, and that took a ridiculous comeback against Kansas City last year... which was followed up a week later by a colossal egg-laying in Foxborough against the Patriots.
Key Matchups: Panthers pass attack, Bengals run game must step up - CBSSports.com
With A.J. Green likely out, the Bengals need to control the ball and keep Andrew Luck off the field. Greg Olsen and Kelvin Benjamin need to make big things happen.
LOOK: SF bar having Aldon Smith-Ray McDonald drinking special - CBSSports.com
Forty-Niners fans can drink their sorrows away with the Ray McDonald-Aldon Smith holiday drink special.
Darrell Bevell, Dan Quinn, Josh McDaniels catch Buffalo’s eye | ProFootballTalk
The Bills found out they needed a new head coach a couple of days after Black Monday, but the late start hasn't taken them out of the running for any of the hot candidates for jobs around the league.
Rain a strong possibility for Saturday’s wild card games | ProFootballTalk
Wet weather is a distinct possibility in both of Saturday's wild card games. The National Weather Service forecasts a 67 percent chance of rain in the Charlotte area throughout Cardinals-Panthers, which kicks off at 4:20 p.m. Eastern.
2015 NFL Draft: Brett Hundley flashes first round form in Alamo Bowl win - CBSSports.com
In the final game of his collegiate career, UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley showed off the big arm, graceful running and improved poise in the pocket that could force a QB-needy team in the NFL to gamble early.
A closer look at the All-Pro vote | ProFootballTalk
We noted earlier today that the Associated Press has declined to release the full list of 50 members of the media who vote on the NFL's All-Pro team. But we have been able to identify some of the voters behind some of the more surprising votes.
Cardinals’ bandwagon still has a healthy contingent of bettors | ProFootballTalk
As a general rule, the betting public prefers favorites. And that's holding true in the wild card round, according to data from a major Nevada linemaker. At the William Hill U.S.
Colts planning to lean on passing game vs. Bengals - NFL.com
The Indianapolis Colds know where their offensive bread is buttered: in the passing game. Coordinator Pep Hamilton said the team will accentuate its strength Sunday vs. the Bengals.
Bruce Arians: No doubt Cardinals will win vs. Panthers - NFL.com
Coach Bruce Arians has "no doubt" the Cardinals will win versus the Panthers on Saturday. Find out what has him so confident in quarterback Ryan Lindley.
End Around: Cheers to Doug's guile; nonagenarian fire - NFL.com
In the latest edition of the Around The NFL End Around, Dan Hanzus looks back at a week that brought us entertaining press conferences, angry matriarchs and Screech Powers' loyalty to the Packers.
Chip Kelly to run personnel department in Philadelphia - NFL.com
Uncertainty filled the air in Philadelphia on Friday. That is, until the Eagles released a statement detailing an organizational shake-up that puts power in Chip Kelly's hands.
Wild Card Weekend Cheat Sheet - NFL.com
The Tony Romo-Matthew Stafford showdown in Dallas is one of four intriguing Wild Card games. Around The NFL's Kevin Patra dishes out everything you need to know for this weekend.
Russell Wilson ready to rely on rookie receivers - Jan. 1, 2015 | SPORTS RADIO KJR
With Jermaine Kearse out with a hamstring strain last week, rookie receivers Paul Richardson and Kevin Norwood rose to the occasion to make big plays to help clinch the NFC West and No. 1 seed for the Seattle Seahawks.
Seahawks veteran Williams has had to learn from pupil Mebane | HeraldNet.com - Sports
RENTON — When the Seattle Seahawks hosted the Minnesota Vikings last season, Brandon Mebane asked Kevin Williams if the two could exchange...
Seahawks ready to relax and watch games on TV | HeraldNet.com - Sports
RENTON — Like a lot of fans, several Seattle Seahawks have been looking forward to a long weekend of football watching, starting Thursday with...
Seahawks assistant coaching interviews tracker | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
It can be a little dizzying keeping up with all of the reports about Seattle’s assistant coaches and which teams are interested in them for head coaching jobs. So I thought I’d put together a little tracker of the various reports involving the three Seattle assistants reportedly being sought by other teams:
New York Jets complete interviews with Seattle Seahawks personnel | FOX Sports
Jets complete interviews with Quinn, Cable
Five-prong playoff rankings: Pack, Broncos 1-2; are Seahawks still best? - CBSSports.com
This five-pronged NFL playoff ratings system puts the Broncos and Packers in the super Bowl, but the champs may have something to say about these figures.
Earl Thomas: Forced fumble against Rams 'just another play' | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
But Thomas today said he considers it just par for the course. “Yep, just another play,” Thomas said. “If y0u watch, the tackles will look similar.”
Seahawks set several franchise records on offense | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
Doug Baldwin credits offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell for Seahawks finishing with team records for total yards (6,012), average (375.8), yards per play (5.9) and rushing yards per game (172.6) among others.
Earl Thomas shows why you should never doubt him | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
Safety’s forced fumble on goal line against St. Louis encapsulates his pursuit of football perfection.
NFC wild card preview: Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers - ESPN
Two teams whose seasons are going in opposite directions collide in Saturday’s NFC wild-card game at Bank of America Stadium.
Ex-Seahawk Golden Tate a marked man in Lions-Cowboys game - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Remember that crushing hit that Golden Tate laid on linebacker Sean Lee during Seattle's victory over Dallas two years ago? The Cowboys remember it quite well and not all that fondly, and one of them, safety Barry Church, has vowed to extract some measure of revenge during Sunday's wild-card gamer between Dallas and Detroit. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle
Maxx Williams, Markus Golden & Melvin Gordon impress | Seahawks Draft Blog
A few days ago we pondered the stock of Minnesota’s Maxx Williams. He announced his decision to declare as a redshirt sophomore — perhaps taking advantage of a paper-thin tight end class. Featuring in a run-heavy offense and used as an H-back/lead blocker on a lot of snaps, it was hard to judge his stock. How athletic is he? What is he capable of in the passing game?
2014: Best of Richard Sherman
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman once again proved that he is one of the best in the game by anchoring one of the best defenses in the league. Check out his highlights from 2014.
With Will Tukuafu, the more things you can do is more than a cliché
He was signed to play fullback because of a season-ending injury to Derrick Coleman. Recently, he’s also been playing defensive end because of injuries on the line. And it’s that versatility which makes Will Tukuafu so uniquely valuable.
Friday Seahawks links and notes: Is this Lynch's best season, and the debut of Paper Hawks | Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times
What may be the only real news of the day concerning the Seahawks — the naming of five players to the AP All-Pro Team — is below.
Super Bowl hangover? Seahawks admit season has had challenges | HeraldNet.com - Sports
RENTON — The Seattle Seahawks learned a few hard lessons in the 11 months between winning a Super Bowl and returning to the postseason as the...
Counting down the top ten plays of the Seattle Seahawks’ 2014 regular season | Seattle Seahawks
With home-field advantage comes a bye week, so there’s no time like the present to fill the Seahawks void in your life by reviewing the 10 best plays of the regular season. Here are GIFs, Vines and videos of the most shocking, most hilarious, and most mind-boggling highlights from Seattle’s first 17 weeks of the 2014 season.
San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman interviews for same position with Bucs | FOX Sports
San Francisco offensive coordinator Greg Roman interviewed Friday for the same position with Tampa Bay, a source told FOX Sports.
Reports: Seahawks’ Dan Quinn up for five NFL head-coach jobs; Darrell Bevell, Tom Cable receiving interest - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has more than just the Seahawks’ upcoming playoff run on his mind as he prepares to interview with four NFL franchises about their head-coaching positions this weekend.
Lurie Explains Decision Behind Change
The following is an expanded statement from Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie regarding the structural change announced today:
49ers ask for permission to talk to Kyle Shanahan | ProFootballTalk
The 49ers aren't limiting themselves to offensive coaches or defensive coaches, and they're balancing experienced candidates and newcomers. They're even considering members of the same family.
Three reasons why the Seahawks can win it all this year | FOX Sports
The Seattle Seahawks could be bound to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the New England Patriots.
Green Bay Packers And Seattle Seahawks Experience Surge In Fan Interest
The Green Bay Packers have the best local following for the 4th consecutive year, and the Seahawks have gone from 24th in the NFL to 6th best local market.
X factors: Emerging game-changers - ABC News
X factors: Emerging game-changers
Why Jets' Percy Harvin should root for Seattle Seahawks, his former team, to win Super Bowl | NJ.com
Harvin stands to benefit if that happens.
2014 All-Pro Teams: Analysis of the full rosters - NFL.com
The Associated Press released its 2014 All-Pro Teams on Friday, unveiling its first- and second-team rosters. See Around The NFL's Chris Wesseling's full analysis of who all made the cut.
'Sound FX': Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll - NFL Videos
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is wired for sound during his team's week 17 game against the St. Louis Rams.
QB Index: Year-end rankings - NFL.com
Counted out before the season as a top-tier quarterback, Tony Romo proved rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated with a career year. See where he ended up in the QB Index year-end rankings.
Gamble's dismissal shows that Kelly does not have complete authority
What Howie wants, Howie gets. There is no other conclusion to draw from the Eagles' dismissal of Tom Gamble, formerly their vice president of player personnel, formerly the man in the franchise's front office whom Chip Kelly respected most, formerly a thorn who apparently pricked general manager Howie Roseman one too many times.
Is this Marshawn Lynch’s best season? | Seahawks | The Seattle Times
So much of the appreciation for Lynch centers on the moments of high drama — his Beast Quake runs, for instance — but there is equal beauty in the mundane.
Is Seahawks coach Pete Carroll the secondary whisperer? | HeraldNet.com - Seattle Sidelines
It’s no secret that Seahawks coach Pete Carroll knows a thing or two about defense, and about passing defense in particular. His current team is in the midst of a historical run, allowing the fewest points in the league for the third straight season, and Seattle has given up the fewest total yards and passing yards in each of the past two seasons. Considering Carroll spent almost his entire coaching career as a defensive backs coach or defensive coordinator before becoming a head coach, it shouldn’t be a surprise that his teams excel on defense, but when you look back on what some of his team’s have accomplished, it appears Carroll might be even better at coaching a secondary than you might have realized.
Is Seahawks coach Pete Carroll the secondary whisperer? | HeraldNet.com - Seattle Sidelines
It’s no secret that Seahawks coach Pete Carroll knows a thing or two about defense, and about passing defense in particular. His current team is in the midst of a historical run, allowing the fewest points in the league for the third straight season, and Seattle has given up the fewest total yards and passing yards in each of the past two seasons. Considering Carroll spent almost his entire coaching career as a defensive backs coach or defensive coordinator before becoming a head coach, it shouldn’t be a surprise that his teams excel on defense, but when you look back on what some of his team’s have accomplished, it appears Carroll might be even better at coaching a secondary than you might have realized.
Five Seahawks named All-Pros - Seattle - Scout
The accolades keep coming for the Seattle Seahawks' dominant defense with cornerback Richard Sherman, free safety Earl Thomas and middle linebacker Bobby Wagner earning First Team All-Pro recognition from the NFL. Strong safety Kam Chancellor and running back Marshawn Lynch were named to the Second Team.