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• Is this a make-or-break season for Buccaneers' Rachaad White?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What kind of a year can Bucs' fans expect from Rachaad White? Tampa Bay Buccaneers' running back Rachaad White will be entering his third season in the NFL. In each of his first two seasons as a pro, White has been a part in the league's worst rushing attack— In 2022 and 2023 the Buccaneers averaged less than 100 yards rushing per game....2024
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• Buccaneers Training Camp Battles to Watch

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Which position battles should fans have their eye on? With Buccaneers training camp now officially underway, the team and fans will get a first hand look at how some of the new additions look as well as how the veterans are adjusting to different schemes or packages being put into place. However, that isn’t the only thing that training...2024
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• Mike Evans set to reach more milestones in 2024

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The greatest offensive player in Bucs history will continue his assault on NFL record books this year. Mike Evans has seen his rankings in NFL and Buccaneers record books steadily climb higher and higher as the years go on, and 2024 should lend a few more notches on his belt. In the newly released NFL Record and Fact Book for this year,...2024
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• PR Roundtable: Who Will Be The Bucs’ Breakout Player In Camp?

A new Pewter Report Roundtable debuts every Tuesday on PewterReport.com. Each week, the Pewter Reporters tackle another tough question. This week’s prompt: Who will be the Bucs' breakout player in training camp? Scott Reynolds: Playmaker Tykee Smith Will Take Bucs' Nickelback Job Bucs DB Tykee Smith - Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR If...2024
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• Former Buccaneers' star announces retirement

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Shaq Barrett has decided to call it a career. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers' standout edge-rusher, Shaquil Barrett has announced his retirement from the NFL. Barrett took to social media to break the news— #Dolphins LB Shaq Barrett announces that he’s retiring from the NFL. pic.twitter.com/dpmE68RNIY— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 20, 2024 While onl...2024
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• Shaq Barrett announces retirement - The Splash Zone 7/21/24

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours. The Miami Dolphins signed Shaq Barrett this past free agency to provide some veteran depth as an edge rusher. However, after a ten year career he has decided it is time to r...2024
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• BREAKING: Miami Dolphins OLB Shaq Barrett abruptly retires from NFL just days before training camp

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Shaq Barrett‘s sudden retirement leaves a glaring hole in Miami Dolphins’ defense. In a shocking turn of events, new Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Shaq Barrett announced his retirement from the National Football League via an Instagram post on Saturday — just days ahead of the club’s start to training camp. Just in: Two-time Pro...2024
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• Open thread: Which offseason acquisition was the best upgrade for the Lions?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions made plenty of moves to improve an already good roster, but which of them will emerge as the best upgrade? The Detroit Lions had a roster capable of reaching the NFC Championship last season. In 2024, the goal is simple: Super Bowl. In order to reach those heights, the Lions needed to make upgrades. Through free agency, trades...2024
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• Is Buccaneers’ head coach Todd Bowles underrated?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Should Bucs’ fans appreciate Todd Bowles more? Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head coach Todd Bowles is as debatable a coach as the NFL has to offer. Bowles, in his career, has been the leader of three separate organizations. He got his start with a brief stint as the interim head coach of the Miami Dolphins in 2011, coaching just three games— ...2024
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• The Buccaneers may have a new look at nose tackle in 2024

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Vita Vea might be in a, well, different jersey (and body) this season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Vita Vea in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Vea has since established himself as one of the best defensive tackles in the league. Vita Vea’s return from injury in 2020 may live on as one of the most underrated reasons the 2020 ...2024
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• Braves Prospects Weekly Report: Smith-Shawver’s two starts and EJ Exposito’s hot streak

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images News, notes, and a preview of the upcoming week of Braves minor league baseball As part of our efforts to expand the minor league content we provide at Battery Power, my aim moving forward will be to fill the gap in minor league coverage that we have every Tuesday with sort of all-encompassing article covering the news of the past week ...2024
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• 3 Saints most in need of a bounce back season in 2024

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Which Saints players need to improve on their 2023 campaigns the most? 1. Jamaal Williams Jamaal Williams scored 17 touchdowns in 2022, and just 1 in 2023 on the New Orleans Saints’ last play of the season. Williams started slow at the beginning of the season as he was limited by a hamstring injury sustained in Week 2 that caused him to miss four games. Ha...2024
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• Rays loss to Angels highlights early team struggles

Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images Tampa Bay in desperate need of contribution from top of the lineup. Last night’s game in Tropicana field was... ugly The 7-3 loss certainly wasn’t all gloomy, with ace Zack Eflin going six and a third scoreless innings allowing just six hits, however a late game meltdown saw the angels run away with the game at the end leading to a final score that ...2024
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• Hubbard’s first round mock NFL draft

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Here’s how I think the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft will go. The NFL Draft is right around the corner, and with that comes the time for everyone to make mock drafts that are completely wrong, but it’s fun to speculate. So today, I’m going to take my shot at predicting what is going to happen on April 25th based on rumors, positional needs and my gut...2024
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"Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1952 - The Reds purchased veteran outfielder Willard Marshall from the Boston Braves."

• Is this a make-or-break season for Buccaneers' Rachaad White?
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• Are Joe Tryon-Shoyinka's days in Tampa numbered?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Is Buccaneers' rookie Chris Braswell pushing for a starting role? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Joe Tryon-Shoyinka with the last pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The last pick in round one doesn't automatically project as a Hall of Famer, however, a first round pick is a first round pick. Tryon-Shoyinka's draft status s...2024
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• Dates announced for Miami Dolphins joint practices with Atlanta, Washington, and Tampa Bay

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Are joint practices diminishing the value of preseason games? Joint practices are quickly becoming the preferred choice of cross-team preparation for the NFL season. Instead of offering 60 minutes of high-definition film with a preseason game, these practices allow coaches to test strategy against live opponents freely. The NFL announce...2024
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• Three hot takes for the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Three hot, yet still possible, takes for the 2024 Bucs. For football, the summer is a time of hot takes and projections. The Buccaneers have a lot of potential and have built a good deal of anticipation heading into this season. Here are three Tampa Bay Buccaneers hot takes for the 2024 season. 1. The Buccaneers are about to have the best offensive line in t...2024
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• Potential Buccaneers Breakout Candidates for 2024

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Who could step up this season? The 2024 season is almost upon us and the Buccaneers are looking to once again become NFC South champions and hopefully make another playoff run. In order to do that, the Bucs stars will have to play like it. Players like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Baker Mayfield, Lavonte David and many more will have to do their part, but t...2024
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• Buccaneers sign first-rounder Barton, completing draft class

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bucs will have no holdouts as their entire 2024 draft agreed to terms. The Buccaneers signed first-round offensive lineman Graham Barton to his rookie deal Thursday, the team announced. Rookie contracts are largely pre-determined under the CBA, but nuanced language in guarantees and bonuses can often be hangups for first-round picks...2024
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• Is this a make-or-break season for Buccaneers' Rachaad White?
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• Mike Evans set to reach more milestones in 2024
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• Buccaneers officially place Ryan Jensen on the reserve/retired list

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The veteran center announced his retirement earlier this year. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today placed center Ryan Jensen on the Reserve/Retired list following his announcement on Feb. 2 of his intentions to retire from the National Football League. Jensen (6-4, 319) joined the Buccaneers as a free agent in 2018. He started 65 regular sea...2024
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• 6 NFL players who will sign the next massive, market-setting contracts

Which NFL stars are next in line to get a record-setting bag after Justin Jefferson’s massive deal? After Justin Jefferson got the largest contract for a non-QB in NFL history, the next discussion went to who would be next. Jefferson got $140 million over four years, plus another $110 million guaranteed, ensuring that he would be the face of the Minnesota Vikings for a very long time. In recent ye...2024
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• Saints game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images New Orleans has a slow start with a strong finish. With the schedule being revealed recently, many of us highlighted important matchups and gave our record predictions for the team. The consensus around New Orleans Saints media as well as the fan base, projects the team to win somewhere between 7-10 games this season. This makes a lot of sense considering...2024
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• What would a good rookie season for Buccaneers' center Graham Barton look like?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What constitutes a good rookie year for Tampa’s newest offensive lineman? In last month’s NFL Draft the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted an offensive lineman with their first round pick. Graham Barton, a position-versatile lineman out of the University of Duke, was the selection. Barton was immediately projected as a day one starter at the ...2024
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• AJ Smith-Shawver, Hurston Waldrep tumble in updated Baseball America Top 100

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s been a rough start for Atlanta’s top two prospects, and BA reflected that in their May rankings update One month of minor league baseball is in the books, and the good folks over at Baseball America rolled out an updated look at their top 100 prospects. For the Atlanta Braves it was the same two names as preseason, but both of thei...2024
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• What Chris Braswell Does for the Buccaneers

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tampa stuck with the trenches at No. 57 overall. The Buccaneers found their Shaquill Barrett replacement Friday, as they selected Alabama edge rusher Chris Braswell with the No. 57 overall pick of the second round. It's another big investment in the trenches and again fits the Bucs’ profile of freaky athletes, but will Braswell be an i...2024
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• Shaq Barrett announces retirement - The Splash Zone 7/21/24
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• BREAKING: Miami Dolphins OLB Shaq Barrett abruptly retires from NFL just days before training camp
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• Miami Dolphins planning joint practices with Tampa Bay, Atlanta, and Washington

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Miami Dolphins have preferred joint practices ahead of preseason games since Mike McDaniel became head coach. Joint practices have become more common ahead of preseason games throughout the NFL and the Miami Dolphins look to carry that momentum. On Tuesday, dolphins’ coach Mike McDaniel shared that the team will hold joint practic...2024
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• Rays loss to Angels highlights early team struggles
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• NFL free agency: Meet Browns new QB Tyler Huntley

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Cleveland’s quarterback room is very full The 2023 season for the Cleveland Browns could be called several monikers. The most obvious would be “The Year of the Quarterback.” After the season began very promising with Deshaun Watson hoping to play a full season, he was ruled out in a game-time decision of the Week 4 game against division foe Balti...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta selects Chipper Jones with No. 1 overall pick
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1952 - The Reds purchased veteran outfielder Willard Marshall from the Boston Braves. 1975 - The Braves draft second baseman Glenn Hubbard in the 20th round of the MLB Draft. 1986 - Barry Bonds hits his first career home run off of Craig McMurtry in a 12-3 Pirates win over the Braves. Bonds will finish with fo...2023
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• Chiefs signing Donovan Smith to one-year deal, according to a report
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Super Bowl LV champ is on his way to Kansas City. The NFL Draft has come and gone, but the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t done adding to their roster. The Chiefs are signing eight-year veteran offensive tackle Donovan Smith to a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissro. Veteran OT Donovan Smith is s...2023
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• DJ Reader ‘has been and could be a very important part of our team’

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Duke Tobin clearly would love for the Bengals to re-sign DJ Reader as he gets set to enter NFL free agency. The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Kelsey Conway was able to discuss the upcoming offseason with Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel and de facto general manager Duke Tobin. They discussed a wide range of topics, and eventually...2024
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• Former Browns QB Baker Mayfield having fun for the first time in a few years
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Mayfield gets the chance to start for his fourth team in three years in Tampa Bay. Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield took part in the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship recently, and the media naturally asked him about football. According to the New York Post, Mayfield talked about the rejuvenation of his care...2023
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• SB Nation Reacts: Buccaneers fans feel the team can beat the Eagles

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fans also vote on the better QB/OC duo. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night in Week 3. Foll...2023
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• Giants allow stranded Tampa Bay Bucs to use practice facility

Todd Bowles | Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After Jets canceled a Thursday joint practice with Tampa Bay, Giants let Bucs practice at Quest Diagnostics The New York Giants did not practice on Thursday, but an NFL team did use their Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, preparing for a preseason game against the New York...2023
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• Could Trey Palmer Be “The Big Catch” Of 2023 WR Class?

Throughout training camp and the preseason, Bucs rookie wide receiver Trey Palmer has made plenty of big plays. Bucs WR Trey Palmer - Photo By: Cliff Welch/PR From torching Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner in joint practice to hauling in two touchdowns in the preseason, Palmer appears to be the best candidate to...2023
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• POLL: Are the Lions the best team in the NFL right now?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions are now tied with the best record in the NFL, but are they actually the best in the league? In the blink of an eye, the NFL went from having two undefeated teams to zero after the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers lost their respective games in heartbreaking fashion. It’s a reminder that the “Any Given Sunday...2023
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• Shaq Barrett announces retirement - The Splash Zone 7/21/24
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• BREAKING: Miami Dolphins OLB Shaq Barrett abruptly retires from NFL just days before training camp
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• Are Joe Tryon-Shoyinka's days in Tampa numbered?
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• PR Roundtable: What Is The Most Intriguing Bucs Camp Battle?

A new Pewter Report Roundtable debuts every Tuesday on PewterReport.com. Each week, the Pewter Reporters tackle another tough question. This week’s prompt: What is the most intriguing Bucs training camp battle? Scott Reynolds: Trey Palmer vs. Jalen McMillan For WR3 Bucs WR Jalen McMillan - Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR I've already gone...2024
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• 2024 Sunburst Awards: Cleveland Guardians games 94-96

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Apparently two runs is all you need! “Sunburst Awards” is a series-by-series evaluation of player performance, where four different awards are given out after each series: Offensive player of the series, defensive player of the series, pitcher of the series, and highlight play of the series. This edition will be covering the 31st series...2024
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• Open thread: Which offseason acquisition was the best upgrade for the Lions?
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• BREAKING: Miami Dolphins OLB Shaq Barrett abruptly retires from NFL just days before training camp
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• Hubbard’s 2024 Mock Draft: Saints find hidden value late in the draft

Photo by Perry McIntyre/ISI Photos/Getty Images An unexpected prospect falls to the Saints at pick 14. With the NFL Combine officially over, it’s about time for everyone to start releasing their new and improved mock drafts. There are a couple different sites you can use to create your own personal mock draft, but I’m using Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator because it’s free for ...2024
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• Mike Evans' agent sheds light on receiver's priorities

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Mike Evans' agent had some telling quotes about what his client is looking for. For the Tampa Bay Bucs, the offseason has been packed with speculation of resignings and new contracts. Topping the list of concerns in the Buccaneers' fans' community— Mike Evans. Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports When the offseason first b...2024
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• DJ Reader ‘has been and could be a very important part of our team’
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• Panthers tab Bucs OC Canales as next head coach

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Buccaneers experience a brutal loss to a division rival. In the most shocking news of this year’s coaching cycle, the Carolina Panthers have decided to hire Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. A surprise! The #Panthers are closing in on a hire: It’s #Bucs OC Dave Canales as their new hea...2024
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• Devin White wants to remain in Tampa Bay

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Despite a trade request made out of frustration, Devin White wants to stay with the Buccaneers for the long term The off-season was filled with rumors, questions, and speculation surrounding Buccaneers linebacker Devin White following his trade demand. Now, White has spoken out about that demand with the media following practice on Mond...2023
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• Shaq Barrett’s 2-year-old daughter drowns in pool in tragic accident
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Buccaneers have also released a statement regarding the tragic news. There is some unfortunate news to share this Sunday afternoon. Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett’s two-year-old daughter, Arrayah, drowned in a family pool Sunday morning. The news was first reported by Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. According to the report, ...2023
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• Buccaneers projected depth chart, post-NFL Draft
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Plenty will change between now and training camp, but here’s an initial glimpse at the potential pecking order. We now enter the only true quiet portion of the year for NFL activity, as not much will happen aside from mini-camps and OTAs before the entire roster reports for training camp in late July. Everything is subject to change unt...2023
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• Thank You, Tom Brady
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The GOAT has announced his retirement for good this time and I have some things to say This piece is going to be a bit more personal for me than other articles I write. On Wednesday morning, Tom Brady retired from the game of football, this time for good. There will be no return on twitter or dropping hints about his football future. The GOAT has said ...2023
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• 7 candidates to replace Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Whoever is the offensive coordinator, it looks like Mike McCarthy will call the plays. Well, it’s happened: the Cowboys have decided to part ways with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. To make things more interesting, head coach Mike McCarthy is expected to take over the play-calling, something he did for all but one season in Green B...2023
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