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Blanket Coverage: Best fits for the NFL’s most likely coaching openings | SI.com
The latest NFL news, scores, stats, fantasy analysis, and mock drafts as well as the best NFL writers and photos from SI.com

Dan Quinn wants to see Thomas Dimitroff return | ProFootballTalk
Last year, after a second straight losing season in Atlanta (which followed five straight above-.500 campaigns), it seemed for a while that Falcons G.M. Thomas Dimitroff was in danger of being replaced.

Michael Bennett on new 'Star Wars': People 'are racist in a fake world!' - CBSSports.com
Michael Bennett is more than one of the NFL's best pass rushers. He's also a smart guy with thoughts on a variety of non-football-related topics that span the gamut.

Let’s Redesign Every NFL Logo As Donald Trump | UPROXX
Donald Trump always wanted to be an NFL owner. Here's the next best thing.

Buffalo Bills CB Ronald Darby remains atop Mel Kiper's rookie rankings - NFL
Mel Kiper ranks the most impressive rookies this season, starting with Bills CB Ronald Darby and Jets D-lineman Leonard Williams, who have both made smooth transitions to the NFL.

Ranking the NFL's most clutch quarterbacks
Which quarterbacks have been the best in clutch situations this season? MVP front-runner Cam Newton has earned top billing, but Mike Sando's top 12 includes some names you might not expect.

Are the Jaguars the NFL's next great offense? - NFL.com
The AFC South is a mess this season, but there's plenty of hope for the future. Especially in Jacksonville, where tackle Luke Joeckel sees a Blake Bortles-led attack with "a swagger and a confidence."

Rams' Jeff Fisher, Les Snead expected back in '16 - NFL.com
Despite a sub-.500 record during his tenure with the Rams, don't expect to see Jeff Fisher on another squad next season. Ian Rapoport has the latest on Fisher's future.

Danny, Dave and Moore - Podcasts - 710 ESPN Seattle
Danny, Dave and Moore - Podcasts - 710 ESPN Seattle

Thiel: Michael is back with Seahawks — honest | Sportspress Northwest
Pete Carroll surprised all with the re-hire of RB Christine Michael, whose inconsistency made him expendable. But Michael is talking a better game. Sunday will show if he can walk his talk.

Seahawks can clinch playoffs Sunday, but need some help | HeraldNet.com - Sports
RENTON — Four weeks ago the Seattle Seahawks were on the brink of falling out of the playoff race.But after winning four straight, and with...

The Cleveland Browns are a more formidable opponent for Seahawks than you think - Seattle - Scout
It would be easy to dismiss the 3-10 Browns as another overmatched opponent at CenturyLink but a closer look reveals a team perhaps coming together, as evidenced by the nine sacks and 230 rushing yards Cleveland manufactured in a 24-10 whipping of the 49ers last week.

Seattle re-signs Christine Michael to bolster run game - seattlepi.com
The Seattle Seahawks' search for a primary running back until Marshawn Lynch returns took an unexpected twist Wednesday.

He Said / She Said – Seattle Seahawks vs. Cleveland Browns - Oregon Sports News
Oregon Sports News football writers Julian Rogers and Jessica Ridpath preview the week 15 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks (8–5) and the Cleveland Browns (3–10).

Seahawks personnel updates: Secondary still banged up, Luke Willson limited in practice - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Tight end Luke Willson practiced Wednesday, but the Seahawks' secondary is still banged up with Kam Chancellor, DeShawn Shead and Marcus Burley all nursing injuries. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Browns coach pokes fun at scrutiny over his Russell Wilson comments - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
The debate about Russell Wilson's place among the NFL's top quarterbacks was raised anew on Wednesday when Browns coach Mike Pettine said, among other things, that he considers him to be somewhere outside the top four. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Will the Seahawks pose a threat to NFC's top seeds in January? - Seattle Seahawks Blog- ESPN
A roundup of what's making news on the Seattle Seahawks beat.

Cleveland Browns' Mike Pettine clarifies 'second tier' comments about Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson
After receiving attention on Wednesday for ranking Russell Wilson outside the top tier of quarterbacks, Browns head coach Mike Pettine joked that all quarterbacks were tied for best ever.

This is how your favorite NFL team failed you in 2015 - SBNation.com
Tracking the 20 NFL teams that won't be making the playoffs, and why they died.

Mark Wahlberg talks Super Bowl XLIX with Seahawks fan Will Ferrell | New England Patriots
The life-long Patriots fan got into some football trash talk with his big screen co-star.

Seahawks Bennett named finalist for 2016 MTR Western Sports Star of the Year | Seattle Seahawks
Michael Bennett has been nominated as a finalist for the 2015 Male Sports Star of the Year at the 2016 MTR Western Sports Star of the Year event.

Versatility, toughness make Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett special - Seattle Seahawks Blog- ESPN
Tyler Lockett, a third-round draft pick last spring, is emerging as one of the most dynamic rookies in the NFL this season.

Four Seahawks Among Leading Vote-Getters By Position in Fan Pro Bowl Balloting | Seattle Seahawks
Return specialist Tyler Lockett, kicker Steven Hauschka, free safety Earl Thomas, and strong safety Kam Chancellor are among the leading Pro Bowl vote-getters at their respective positions.

Inside what led to the Seattle Seahawks' recent offensive explosion - Seattle Seahawks Blog- ESPN
The Seahawks' turnaround on offense hasn't been about one big change, but rather finding the perfect mix on play calls and relying on core concepts.