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• 7 defensive coordinator candidates for the Bengals to consider

Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Some names you know and others you might not. It should surprise no one that Lou Anarumo is still this team’s defensive coordinator. Al Golden left for Notre Dame a few seasons ago, and Robert Livingston is now working with Coach Prime in Colorado. Firing Anarumo in the middle of the season doesn’t make the Bengals any better. Still, ...2024
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• Detroit Lions could play 4 brand-new defenders vs. Packers

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The Detroit Lions added four new defenders since Saturday. Dan Campbell suggested all four could play vs. the Packers. The Detroit Lions have scrambled to add healthy players on the defensive side of the ball this week. Last week against the Chicago Bears, the Lions lost four players to injury: defensive tackles Levi Onwuzurike and DJ Reader, defensiv...2024
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• Despite Giants’ struggles, young assistant coaches remain highly-regarded

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The New York Giants are 2-8, and the seats of GM Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll are turned up to varying degrees of warmth depending on who you ask. Young assistant coaches for the Giants, though, appear to remain held in high esteem around the NFL. Two, in fact, are on NFL insider Tom Pelissero’s list of coaches to watch in the 2025 hiring cycle. DC ...2024
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• There’s only room for one Defensive Rookie of the Year

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images And how Temple football can unite us all I don’t know, or really care, who is going to win MVP this season. But the Bills beating the Chiefs last week certainly helped Josh Allen’s case. When two candidates go “head to head”–really their teams–it gives voters an easy out on ranking them. So this week we have, potentially, a Defensive Rookie of the Year sh...2024
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• Bucs’ 2025 Free Agent Options: Outside Linebackers

Last week I outlined the Bucs’ cap situation for 2025. With a talented roster with a couple of specific holes it makes sense that the team might be in the market for some external help next year. And while Tampa Bay is not out of the playoff race this year, far from it in...2024
• Lamar Jackson is inevitable and 4 other things we learned from Ravens - Bengals

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Some questions were answered while others came into focus on Thursday night. Coming off just three days’ rest, the Baltimore Ravens completed a regular season sweep of the Cincinnati Bengals in a a 35-34 thriller on Thursday Night Football. Offensively, the Ravens recovered from a slow first half in which they were held to season-lows across the board to...2024
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• Detroit Lions could play 4 brand-new defenders vs. Packers
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• Pass rush woes and 4 more things we learned from Ravens’ loss to Browns

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images More questions than answers were revealed in disappointing performance on Sunday. In an AFC North showdown between two teams heading in different directions, the Baltimore Ravens were upset in gut-wrenching fashion by the Cleveland Browns in a 29-24 loss. They not only had their five-game winning streak snapped, the result ended a five-game skid by their ...2024
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• The Vikings’ Coaching Advantage

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The Vikings are cutting edge on both sides of the ball Minnesota Vikings’ Hall of Fame head coach Bud Grant always said he would rather have good players than good coaches, as it was the players that ultimately made the plays that determined the outcome of games. The latter part of Grant’s statement is certainly true, but with the advent of the NFL sal...2024
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• Bengals vs. Giants Injury Report: Mike Gesicki, Zack Moss, Malik Nabers get DNP

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bengals had a couple of starters sit out the first practice of the week. The first injury report is out for Week 6, as the Cincinnati Bengals slowly try to get healthier as the season progresses. Returns of players can’t come too soon, with the team trying to climb out of a 1-4 hole as they prepare to face the New York Giants. Appea...2024
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• Broncos vs Raiders: The No Bull Review

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The Denver Broncos trounced the Las Vegas Raiders by 16 in their most convincing win of the season. Here are my thoughts, opinions, and analysis on the game. The game started shaky with me joining most of Broncos Country in fearing a 9th straight loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The team got a huge momentum-changing play from PS2 and never looked back. Th...2024
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• 5 Giants-Seahawks questions: How good is Seattle, and more

Leonard Williams | Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images John Gilbert of SB Nation’s Field Gulls gives us the lowdown The New York Giants face the Seattle Seahawks for the third straight season on Sunday. Out ‘five questions’ segment this week is with John Gilbert of SB Nation’s Field Gulls fills us in on things we should know about the Seahawks. Ed: What are the Seahawks four games into th...2024
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• Giants news, 10/3: Malik Nabers, Matthew Adams, Dexter Lawrence, more headlines

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports New York Giants news for Thursday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Giants-Seahawks Wednesday injury report: Malik Nabers not practicing New York Giants open practice window for LB/special teamer Matthew Adams To blitz or not to blitz? That is the question for Giants DC Shane Bowen Giants-Seahawks 2024, Week 5: 5 story lines to follow this...2024
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• Monday Night Football: Seahawks vs. Lions 1st Quarter game thread

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Can the Seahawks remain undefeated? The first real test for the Seattle Seahawks is here. We’ve got ourselves a Monday night road game against a presumptive Super Bowl contender in the Detroit Lions. Both teams are dealing with several injuries to key starters, but on balance the Seahawks are more impacted by virtue of how many defensive linemen and outside...2024
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• Ravens Week 3 Defensive Report Card: Both Kyles had big days, cornerbacks played better than box score indicates

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Weekly grades for every position group on defense are in with some high, moderate and poor marks. The Baltimore Ravens finally found a way to finish and didn’t let another double-digit fourth-quarter lead slip away in a decisive 28-25 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in Week 3. In the team’s first victory of the 2024 regular season, there were several...2024
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• Browns Martin Emerson lauded all over the place this offseason, underrated no more?

Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images The defense is full of players who are playing on an All-Star basis The 2024 season is almost upon us. In seven weeks, training camp will begin. For the Cleveland Browns, the offense is basically the same with WR Jerry Jeudy the only new starter. The defense has several new faces including MLB Jordan Hicks, outside linebackers Devin Bush and rookie Booki...2024
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• Why Shane Ray Will Have Breakout Season for Denver Broncos in 2016
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"Kyle Van Noy confirms he’s had talks with Ravens about re-signing"

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"Steelers signing Markus Golden: Ex-Cardinals pass-rusher joining Pittsburgh on one-year deal, per report"

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"Packers hire Jason Rebrovich as outside linebackers coach"

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"Patriots Twitter Has Some Fun With Steve Belichick Meme During Bucs Game"

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"Report: Texans fire assistant coach John Pagano"

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"Organic chemistry; LB duo Watt, Dupree thriving for Steelers"

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"Combine: Mike Vrabel: 'We're all better off having spent time in New England'"

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"Packers' new outside linebackers plan to catch up quickly"

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"Broncos Championship Stories: The outside linebackers"

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• 7 defensive coordinator candidates for the Bengals to consider
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• Detroit Lions could play 4 brand-new defenders vs. Packers
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• Despite Giants’ struggles, young assistant coaches remain highly-regarded
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• There’s only room for one Defensive Rookie of the Year
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• Pass rush woes and 4 more things we learned from Ravens’ loss to Browns
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• Statistical Storylines: Key Metrics from the Ravens’ Week 6 Win over Washington

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Welcome to Statistical Storylines, a new column on Baltimore Beatdown with a weekly statistical breakdown of the Ravens’ last matchup, using advanced metrics to tell the story of the game. There’s only one number that truly matters at the end of a football game: the final score. But advancements in player tracking and the creative work of the NFL’s grow...2024
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• Giants’ DBs coach Jerome Henderson critical of Deonte Banks’ effort vs. Dallas Cowboys

CeeDee Lamb runs away from Deonte Banks for 55-yard touchown. | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images Henderson “didn’t like” touchdown catch by CeeDee Lamb New York Giants defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson was critical on Friday of cornerback Deonte Banks’ effort on a 55-yard touchdown pass Banks allowed to CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday. “Didn’t like it. Liked nothing about i...2024
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• 5 Giants-Seahawks questions: How good is Seattle, and more
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• Lamar Jackson is inevitable and 4 other things we learned from Ravens - Bengals
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• Pass rush woes and 4 more things we learned from Ravens’ loss to Browns
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• Ravens vs. Bengals Critical Matchups: Limiting impact of Ja’Marr Chase will be paramount

Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images This AFC North rivalry features key battles between specific players, units, and coaches. The Baltimore Ravens will be back on the road in Week 5 where they will travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals in the first AFC North showdown of the 2024 regular season. For the fourth straight week, the Ravens are favored to come out on top in the first edition of...2024
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• 5 Giants-Seahawks questions: How good is Seattle, and more
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• Giants news, 10/3: Malik Nabers, Matthew Adams, Dexter Lawrence, more headlines
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• Ravens Week 3 Defensive Report Card: Both Kyles had big days, cornerbacks played better than box score indicates
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• 5 things to watch when the Cowboys host the Ravens

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images What are you going to be paying the most attention to on Sunday? The Dallas Cowboys host the Baltimore Ravens this week and they’ll try to go up one in the win column while sending the reigning AFC North champions to the basement with an 0-3 start. In the opener, the Cowboys looked impressive, but they were helped by a Cleveland team that didn’t play so w...2024
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• The Honolulu Blueprint: 4 keys to a Lions victory over the Bucs

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK 4 keys to a Detroit Lions Week 2 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s the Honolulu Blueprint! For the second week in a row, the Detroit Lions are squaring off against a team they faced—and beat—in last year’s NFL Playoffs. After beating the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, the Lions will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 of the 2024 regular season....2024
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• Pre-Snap Reads 9/10: Seahawks defense, coaches look to improve on impressive performance

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Read! In Today’s Links: highlights, breakdowns, takeaways, numbers of note, and much more from our Seattle Seahawks’ opening game victory against the Denver Broncos. What are you most impressed with? Who’s performance stood out most to you from Sunday’s game? Where would you like to see improvement? Dive into the links and bath yourselves in victory. ...2024
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• Giants’ DBs coach Jerome Henderson critical of Deonte Banks’ effort vs. Dallas Cowboys
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• Ravens Week 2 Defensive Report Card: Pass rush dominates; secondary continues to struggle late

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Weekly grades for every position group on defense are in with some high, moderate and poor marks. The Baltimore Ravens blew another double-digit fourth-quarter lead in a deflating 26-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday afternoon. Despite coming up short as a team in Week 2 in their regular season home opener, there were several impressive performa...2024
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• Ravens Week 1 Defensive Report Card: Young edge rushers standout; Jordan Stout was surgical

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Weekly grades for every position group on defense are in with some high, moderate and poor marks. The Baltimore Ravens came up just short of clinching a come-from-behind victory over the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in a 27-20 loss on Thursday night. With the whole world watching the prime-time rematch of last year’s AFC championship, t...2024
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• Malcolm Smith to Sign with Raiders: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Broncos Championship Stories: The outside linebackers
Every player's path to the Super Bowl is different and has its own meaning. Here's how the outside linebackers got to this point and what it means for each player....2016
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Every player's path to the Super Bowl is different and has its own meaning. Here's how the outside linebackers got to this point and what it means for each player....2016
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• Von Miller: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on Free-Agent LB
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• James Harrison Re-Signs with Steelers: Latest Contract Details and Reaction
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• Brett Hundley ends practice on a high note
Outside linebackers getting healthy, punting competition ends...2015
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• Junior Galette Injury: Updates on Redskins LB's Achilles and Return
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• Patrick Willis' Shock Retirement Marks Official End of Jim Harbaugh-Built 49ers
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• Is Bobby Brown ready to fulfill his potential in Year 3?

Rams tackle Bobby Brown readies for a bigger role on the defensive interior The young Rams defensive line needs him to step up in 2024 When the Los Angeles Rams drafted defensive tackle Bobby Brown, he came along with a developmental, high ceiling/low floor label. Selected at #117 in Round 4 of the 2021, the Texas A&M Aggie was a boom-or-bust prospect. Full of potential, he has the size, a...2024
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• Monday Morning Hangover: The Biggest Losers of Slip-Up Sunday
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• B/R NFL 1000: Ranking the Top 35 4-3 Outside Linebackers from 2014
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• NFL Pro Bowl Roster 2015: Twitter Reacts to Players for Unconferenced Draft
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• There’s only room for one Defensive Rookie of the Year
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• Bucs’ 2025 Free Agent Options: Outside Linebackers
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• Lamar Jackson is inevitable and 4 other things we learned from Ravens - Bengals
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• Pass rush woes and 4 more things we learned from Ravens’ loss to Browns
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• Statistical Storylines: Key Metrics from the Ravens’ Week 6 Win over Washington
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• Ravens vs. Bengals Critical Matchups: Limiting impact of Ja’Marr Chase will be paramount
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• 5 Giants-Seahawks questions: How good is Seattle, and more
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• Giants news, 10/3: Malik Nabers, Matthew Adams, Dexter Lawrence, more headlines
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• 7 defensive coordinator candidates for the Bengals to consider
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• Pre-Snap Reads 9/10: Seahawks defense, coaches look to improve on impressive performance
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• 6 things we learned from Ravens Week 1 preseason loss to Eagles

Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports Several questions were answered or at least came into focus in the team’s first exhibition contest. There are several revealing takeaways from the Baltimore Ravens’ 16-13 preseason opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night. With a handful of starting spots and several key roles up for grabs, the team got some early indications of who the front...2024
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• Shaquil Barrett retires: Dolphins may not need to make any moves

Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Just days before the Miami Dolphins welcome their veterans to their 2024 training camp, linebacker Shaquil Barrett announced his retirement. What do the Dolphins do next? The Miami Dolphins opened their 2024 training camp last week when their rookie class reported to South Florida. The veterans are scheduled to arrive back at the team training facilities on Tue...2024
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• Minnesota News: Will the Vikings make any trades?

Should the Vikings trade for a receiver? 9 more days! Vikings Announce 2024 Training Camp Schedule • Saturday, July 27 – Back Together Weekend • Monday, July 29 – First padded practice • Monday, Aug. 5 – Night practice • Thursday, Aug. 8 – Last open practice I still am a firm believer in the Vikings needing to upgrade the WR3 spot and general depth. I do not know if Jordan Addison will be suspen...2024
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• Will the Giants’ pass rush be better in 2024?

Kayvon Thibodeaux in coverage against Dallas last November | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images With Brian Burns, hopefully, but what about the other edge defenders? During the Wink Martindale era, the hoped-for invigoration of the New York Giants’ pass rush didn’t really happen. Per Pro Football Reference, the 2023 Giants only finished 18th in pressure percentage, 23rd in quarterback knoc...2024
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• AFC North 2024 roster rankings: Edge rushers

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Breaking down who has the best collection of perimeter pass rushers in the division. With training camp less than a month away and every roster in the league all but set, it’s time to take a step back and evaluate all four rosters in the AFC North, the only division in which every team finished with a winning record above .500 in 2023. ...2024
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• ‘Hard Knocks’ is here: What will we learn about the Giants?

We’re about to get a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the Giants’ offseason The New York Giants avoided ‘Hard Knocks’ for years, with co-owner John Mara wanting no part of the intrusion of HBO cameras and the potential for the distraction of unwanted headlines and attention. That changed this offseason with the Giants beginning the celebration of their 100th season of NFL competition as one o...2024
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• Giants news, 5/31: Recap of OTA 5, Darius Slayton, Deonte Banks, more headlines

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images New York Giants news for Friday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View OTA No. 5 practice report: Wide receivers get tutelage from Steve Smith Sr. Darius Slayton has incentives added to contract by New York Giants With Aaron Donald retired, could the Giants have the best defensive tackle in football? Giants’ Deonte Banks will be asked to as...2024
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• Big Blue View mailbag: Draft scenarios, other NYG roster questions

The mail’s here! Jeffrey Greenberg asks: With so much attention going to whether the Giants would trade up for a QB, here’s another thought: would they trade up for Marvin Harrison Jr.? My rationale: He’s thought to be a generational talent, and some put him as the top player in the draft. With 4 QBs that may go in the top 5 picks (including by a team that may trade ahead of the Giants), getting M...2024
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