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• New York Jets Flight Connections 05/24/25

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Apportez vos connexions quotidiennes aux Jets de New York de la NFL. Happy Saturday, Gang Green Nation! You made it to the weekend after a long work week. The Jets can say the same. They kicked off their OTAs this past week. As far as offseason practices go, this was eventful. There was plenty of news, mostly from what was said to the media. At the top of ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Pick your rookie

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which rookie excites you the most. It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and groove out with us for a while. There’s no cover charge. Let us know if we can do anything. There are still a couple tables av...2025
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• First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Marlins, Wednesday 5/21, 12:10 CT

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• Better or worse in 2025? New York Giants tight ends

Theo Johnson (84) celebrates after a play. | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images This group has the potential to be better, if Theo Johnson ascends During the Joe Schoen-Brian Daboll years, the New York Giants have completely remade their tight end group. Let’s look at the tight ends as we keep rolling through our position-by-position “better or worse” series. Key additions: Thomas Fidone II...2025
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• Los Angeles Rams Hidden Gems: 3 secret superstars on the 2025 roster

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images 3 underrated players who could make all the difference for the Rams in 2025 Five weeks into the 2024 season, the Los Angeles Rams did not look like a team to be taken seriously. They had bottomed out with a 1-4 start, neither Puka Nacua nor Cooper Kupp was healthy, which affected Matthew Stafford’s ability to be Matthew Stafford, and a defense that had the...2025
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• First pitch thread: Cubs vs. White Sox, Friday 5/16, 1:20 CT

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• BCB After Dark: Pick your rookie
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• Juan Soto is bringing juice back to the Subway Series

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The best young hitter in baseball took the Yankees to their first World Series in 15 years before moving across town in free agency. Now, he returns to the Bronx as two division leaders clash. On December 7, 2023, the New York Yankees swung a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres. It cost a pretty penny, with future Cy Young contender Michael King le...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Saturday 5/10, 6:15 CT

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Cubs look to even up their series with the Mets. Today’s roster move: Here Saturday notes... TRYING TO END A LOSING STREAK: The Cubs have not lost more than three consecutive games since June 23-27 of last year, when they fell at home to the Mets, then lost three games at San Francisco. They have followed three losses in a row with a win three times ...2025
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• Braves News: Ian Anderson outrighted, pitching probables, and more

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday that right-hander Ian Anderson had been outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett and that outfielder Bryan De La Cruz had been picked up by the New York Yankees. The #Braves today outrighted RHP Ian Anderson to Triple-A Gwinnett. Additionally, OF Bryan De La Cruz was claimed off wa...2025
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• How much of an upgrade will Alex Verdugo provide?

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images It’s hard for him not to be some kind of upgrade, but whether it’s an impactful one... who knows Alex Verdugo was a very late preseason add — which makes some sense, since there was no reason for anyone to lock up a guy coming off a 0.6 fWAR season, with similar projections for the upcoming season. The Braves maybe foresaw him playing some kind of role in...2025
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• New York Giants roster review: Color-coding starters and key reserves

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Let’s see how many top-tier players the Giants actually have The New York Giants are less than two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft. We want to take an honest look at the Giants’ roster ahead of the draft, using former Washington and 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan’s color-coded scheme, inspired by Mark Tyler’s article at Hogs Haven. Here’s the co...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Vladito stays in Toronto

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays agree to a massive contract extension. Tragedy in the Dominican Republic hits baseball. More on torpedo bats and two long losing streaks are broken. Good morning. You’ve probably heard this already, but Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays agreed on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension. Michael Baumann l...2025
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• Russell Wilson signs with Giants, who will play Pete Carroll’s Raiders in 2025 season

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The former Seahawks QB is back in the NFC after three combined seasons with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. Russell Wilson is set to return to the NFC in his third stop post-Seattle Seahawks career. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that the Seahawks’ greatest ever franchise quarterback has signed a one-year deal that will see him make t...2025
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• Should the Broncos sign LB Jamien Sherwood in free agency?

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Linebacker Jamien Sherwood had a breakout year in 2024 and could be a player the Broncos target in free agency. The Denver Broncos linebackers really struggled this past season. They lost leading tackler Alex Singleton early on in the year and had to rely on Cody Barton and special teamer Justin Strnad to be their starting linebackers. While both players ...2025
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• The Philadelphia Phillies’ formidable five
The Philadelphia Phillies have officially become one of baseball’s most disappointing teams, owning a horrid 27-52 record. The Phillies will presumably have a, “fire sale” as the trade deadline approaches. Year after year, the Phillies have become less and less (June 23, 2015-Jim McIsaac/Getty Images North America) proactive and frequently downgrade their roster. At the heart of their pitching s...2015
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"Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images 12 straight games scoring four or fewer runs."

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"Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images He’s available again The New York Giants and Odell Beckham Jr."

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"Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Cubs scored six unanswered runs to end the first half on a high note."

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"Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Cubs put together solid pitching and some home runs and defeated the playoff-bound Mets."

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"Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Should the Colorado Avalanche pursue a high priced free agent this offseason?"

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"(Source: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images North America) For the most part, the Rays slumped heading into the All-Star break, going 4-11 in their previous 15 games."

• New York Jets Flight Connections 05/24/25
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• BCB After Dark: Pick your rookie
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• Los Angeles Rams Hidden Gems: 3 secret superstars on the 2025 roster
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• Juan Soto is bringing juice back to the Subway Series
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• Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Saturday 5/10, 6:15 CT
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• Alex Verdugo leads off in Braves debut

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Well then! Can’t say that this was expected! The Atlanta Braves have revealed their starting lineup for the series opener against the Minnesota Twins and Brian Snitker has decided to throw his newest outfielder right into the thick of it to see what he’s got. Not only is Alex Verdugo starting tonight’s game in left field, he’s leading off in his 2025 regul...2025
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• New York Giants roster review: Color-coding starters and key reserves
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• Outside The Confines: Vladito stays in Toronto
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• Russell Wilson signs with Giants, who will play Pete Carroll’s Raiders in 2025 season
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• Braves News: Spring Breakout roster, Ian Anderson’s outing, and more

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Thursday. We are officially less than three weeks away from Opening Day for the Atlanta Braves, who begin play on March 27 in San Diego. It was a rather slow day for news and notes, but those will likely pick up as we inch towards Opening Day. Until then, we’ve got a look at the Spring Breakout roster, Ian Anderson’s late...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 41

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Cubs tease a series win but come up short in a 6-2 loss. Today’s shocking fact is that the Cubs weren’t quite good enough against the Mets in New York in a series where they were without Justin Steele, Shōta Imanaga and Ian Happ. Ryan Pressly hasn’t worked out at closer and the Cubs are at the tail end of what has been and probably will remain the tou...2025
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• Royals Reacts Survey: Fans don’t expect MJ Melendez to return to Royals

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Will his demotion be permanent? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this month, the Royals finally demoted MJ Melendez, after he hit 4-for-47 (.085) wit...2025
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• Game Thread #6: Milwaukee Brewers (1-4) vs. Kansas City Royals (2-3)

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Freddy Peralta and the Brewers look to start a win streak in today’s rubber match The Brewers took a step in the right direction yesterday, snapping what had been a four-game losing streak to start the season. Milwaukee now has a chance to inch closer to .500 against Royals ace and Opening Day starter Cole Ragans (5.40 ERA), the fourth-place finisher in la...2025
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• Russell Wilson signs with Giants, who will play Pete Carroll’s Raiders in 2025 season
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• NFL draft rumors: When teams and media seem to be working together (Opinion)

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward and the push for QBs going high in the NFL draft We are just days away from the kickoff of the NFL combine and the real start of the NFL offseason. Despite that, NFL rumors have been flying since before last season even ended. As always, including with the Cleveland Browns, what is true or not about the rumors ends up not matterin...2025
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for January 25, 2025

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images New year, new swing? Anne Rogers writes about the outfield situation. Melendez is the most interesting part here, because he still boasts tremendous power potential. It hasn’t clicked in his first three seasons, and the 26-year-old slashed .206/.273/.400 with 17 homers in 2024. The Royals, thinking back to Melendez’s 41-homer Minor League season in 2021, b...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: January 24

On this day seven years ago, Jim Thome was elected to the Hall of Fame on his first try. | Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Jim Thome makes the Hall! 1939 It was the early years of the Hall of Fame, so voting results could still tend to be pretty weird. Case in point, Eddie Collins was voted into the Hall of Fame — on his fourth try. Collins, by his 124.4 WAR the best second baseman in baseball hi...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Hall of Fame Vote

Ichiro will cross the HOF line ahead of C.C. Sabathia, but both stand a great chance of election. | Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Ichiro, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner lead a ballot that is almost certain to see multiple HOFers elected Once again, our Cooperstown ballot is hosted in this post, so you will be able to see the running results in real time right here, rather than having to vote off-...2025
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• New York Jets Flight Connections 05/24/25
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 41
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• New York Giants roster review: Color-coding starters and key reserves
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• Outside The Confines: Vladito stays in Toronto
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• New York Giants free agency: Jason Pinnock leaving Giants for San Francisco 49ers

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Pinnock bolts New York after sign Jevon Holland Former New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock is finalizing a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, per Jordan Schultz. Pinnock started the last two seasons for the Giants, playing a total of 1,987 snaps while contributing 473 defensive snaps in his inaugural season as a Giant in 2022. The 25-year-old too...2025
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• Should the Broncos sign LB Jamien Sherwood in free agency?
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 6

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The Hawk* lands in the Hall, Rizzo traded to the Cubs, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to...2025
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• Miami Dolphins legend Mercury Morris passes away

Mercury Morris, Pro Bowl running back and two-time Super Bowl champion, passed away Saturday night. The Miami Dolphins lost a legend on Saturday night. According to a post from his family, Mercury Morris, a three-time Pro Bowl running back for the Dolphins in the 1970s, passed away. Morris was 77. The release from the family read: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene...2024
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• How much can Giants expect from Adoree’ Jackson vs. Vikings?

Adoree’ Jackson | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Jackson uncertain how many snaps he will be able to play in Week 1 Although it took until roughly a week before the beginning of the regular season, cornerback Adoree’ Jackson said Monday “I never thought the door was closed” to return the New York Giants. “No animosity, no feelings, no ill intentions on, I think, on my end,” Jackson said...2024
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• Cubs 7, Yankees 4: A big-time comeback win
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Cubs scored six unanswered runs to end the first half on a high note. Here is one way to show how much the Chicago Cubs have improved over the last year or so. In June 2022, the Cubs visited Yankee Stadium and got swept. They were outscored 28-5 and were embarrassed to the point where Frank Schwindel threw a 35 mile per hour pitch hit for a home run, t...2023
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• A few midseason thoughts about David Ross as Cubs manager
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images How does the Cubs skipper stack up as we head to the season’s second half? A number of BCB readers have suggested, not just this year but in the past, that when I issue grades for the players at midseason, I should also rate the manager and coaching staff. Truth be told, I just don’t know enough about many members of the coaching staff to assign a grade. H...2023
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• Should the Giants resign Odell Beckham Jr.?

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images He’s available again The New York Giants and Odell Beckham Jr., their 2014 first-round pick, had a tempestuous relationship before former general manager Dave Gettleman traded the star receiver to the Cleveland Browns. The Baltimore Ravens have released Beckham Jr. and designated him as a post-June 1 cut after the former Giant caught 35 passes for 565 yar...2024
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• De’Andre Swift trade: Eagles acquire Lions running back in exchange for draft picks
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Philly native is returning home! If you thought Howie Roseman couldn’t possibly acquire more former Georgia Bulldogs ... think again! The Philadelphia Eagles are trading for Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift, according to a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Details of the deal: EAGLES RECEIVE D’Andre Swift, 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 249)...2023
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• This Day in Braves History: John Smoltz elected to the Hall of Fame

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1976 - Ted Turner, owner of UHF television station WTCG which already broadcasts Atlanta Braves games, buys the team for $12 million, largely with borrowed funds. He will soon turn his television station into a national superstation, on which Braves games are a staple product. 1997 - Former Atlanta Braves knuckleballer Phil Niekro...2024
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• Ian Anderson to undergo Tommy John surgery, per report
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Ian Anderson’s season is over. Atlanta Braves right-hander Ian Anderson will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the 2023 season according to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Anderson made just one start at Gwinnett, before going on the injured list. Atlanta Braves right-hander Ian Anderson will undergo Tommy John surgery, sources tell ...2023
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• Andre Dawson wants his Hall of Fame plaque changed to a Cubs cap — and the Hall is listening

Andre Dawson with his Hall of Fame plaque at the induction ceremony in Cooperstown, July 25, 2010 | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Give the man what he wants. Tuesday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune posted a column in which he wrote that Hall of Famer Andre Dawson wants the cap on his Hall of Fame plaque changed from an Expos cap to a Cubs cap. Dawson’s reasoning, per Sullivan: “...2023
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• Ryne Sandberg will get the next statue in Gallagher Way
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images There was a bit of news in the Ricketts’ family panel at Cubs Con. Statue Row at Gallagher Way honors the most beloved Cubs Hall of Famers in the long and storied franchise history of the Cubs. As you may recall from my reconnaissance from the days before the Fergie Jenkins statue was unveiled, there are two extra bases for statues on either end of Statue ...2023
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• Broncos head back to London to face Jets for October road game

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images This will be Denver’s third regular season game played overseas and fourth time in London. It’s official. The Broncos will travel across the pond to play in the 2025 NFL London Games and will face the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 12, as the visiting team. “Broncos Country has no borders, and we join the NFL in sharing a deep c...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 41
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• Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets preview, Saturday 5/10, 6:15 CT
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• Alex Verdugo leads off in Braves debut
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• How much of an upgrade will Alex Verdugo provide?
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• Game Thread #6: Milwaukee Brewers (1-4) vs. Kansas City Royals (2-3)
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• Russell Wilson signs with Giants, who will play Pete Carroll’s Raiders in 2025 season
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• Braves News: Spring Breakout roster, Ian Anderson’s outing, and more
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• Report: Colts have trio of veteran quarterback free agents ‘already on radar’

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Colts are reportedly eyeing a trio of veteran free agents to potentially challenge and push Anthony Richardson for the starting job this offseason. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Indianapolis Colts already have a trio of veteran free agent quarterbacks on their radar including Jacoby Brissett, Daniel Jones, and Trey Lance among them: Colts l...2025
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• Juan Soto is bringing juice back to the Subway Series
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 41
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• Outside The Confines: Vladito stays in Toronto
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• 2025 South Side Sox Hall of Fame Vote
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• Who could replace Vic Fangio as Dolphins defensive coordinator? Taking a look at the candidates

Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Miami Dolphins have swung into the coaching carousel with the news on Wednesday that defensive coordinator Vic Fangio will not return in 2024. Who could be his replacement? The Miami Dolphins and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio mutually agreed to part ways on Wednesday, opening a major vacancy on the Dolphins’ coaching sta...2024
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• Change is coming to the New York Giants’ coaching staff

Wink Martindale | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images How much change will there be? We recently looked at a handful of potential free agents who could be playing their final games with the New York Giants on Sunday. Several coaches on Brian Daboll’s staff could also be in that situation. Let’s assess some of the potential changes. Wink Martindale Around midseason, Jay Glazer of FOX Sports ...2024
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• Andre Dawson wants his Hall of Fame plaque changed to a Cubs cap — and the Hall is listening
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• Thoughts & Jots: From Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Bengals to Colin Kaepernick

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Things on my mind 1. I was expecting to see Chase Young be traded but for a single third-round pick? His teammate Montez Sweat was traded to Chicago for a second. Young joins a playoff contender whereas Sweat will go to a team that is competing for the first overall draft pick. Both players would have been free agents this off-season so at least Washington g...2023
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• Ravens News 7/19: WR Puzzle and more
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Breaking down the Ravens’ training camp roster, from locks to long shots Jonas Shaffer, The Baltimore Banner Running back Lock: Gus Edwards, Justice Hill Near lock: J.K. Dobbins On the bubble: None Long shot: Keaton Mitchell, Owen Wright Injuries are, of course, a concern, and Dobbins’ standoff with team officials at minicamp was a red flag. But the Raven...2023
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