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The Detroit Lions are targeting John Morton to be the team’s new offensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Detroit Lions have hired John Morton as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Ben Johnson, who left to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears. Morton is a veteran coach with over two decades of experience in the NFL, including stints with the Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Jets. Morton has a strong background in developing passing games, which should be a great asset to the Lions, who have a talented young quarterback in…
The Miami Dolphins’ 2024 season overall was disappointing, but that doesn’t mean it was without some solid individual performances. Some of them were expected to one degree or another, such as Zach Sieler duplicating his breakout season of 2023 to earn team MVP honors or Jason Sanders delivering in the clutch and from long distance. But which performance didn’t get the attention it deserved? His choice for the Dolphins was rookie first-round pick Chop Robinson on the basis of his strong second-half showing when he was among the most productive pass rushers in the NFL. “Given his first-round pedigree, it’s…
The Detroit Lions’ 2024 season was one for the books. With a stellar 15-2 record, they dominated the NFC North and secured home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. However, their impressive season was cut short in the Divisional Playoff game, where they suffered a heartbreaking 31-45 loss to the Washington Commanders. As the dust settled on their unfortunate playoff exit, rumors began to circulate about tensions and disagreements within the Lions’ locker room. Fans and pundits alike wondered what could have contributed to the team’s sudden collapse. Now, for the first time, sources close to the team have come forward to…
Before he had his Hall of Fame career in the NFL, Ray Lewis was doing his thing at the University of Miami almost as long ago as the last time the Miami Dolphins won a playoff game. The longtime Baltimore Ravens linebacker had some interesting thoughts when he talked about the Dolphins on the eve of the AFC and NFC title games this weekend and how they could get back to prominence after they missed the playoffs this season and finished with a losing record for the first time in five years. “Sometimes you gotta go through these rebuilding phases,”…
The circumstances might not be ideal for it, but the Miami Dolphins really need to focus on a draft-and-develop philosophy moving forward because the “F them picks” approach clearly hasn’t provided the desired results. And that already wasn’t clear, it only was reinforced by the NFC and AFC title games. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are headed for a second Super Bowl matchup in three years, both teams built mostly around their homegrown talent rather than bringing in high-priced veterans from other teams. Of course, this is where somebody would point out — and rightfully — that the…
The Miami Dolphins reportedly have their new special teams coordinator, and it’s someone who was out of the NFL last season. The team will be hiring former Tennessee Titans special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, to fill the vacancy created when Danny Crossman was fired after six seasons on the job. Aukerman was Titans special teams coordinator for five-plus seasons before he was fired in December 2023 after a disastrous day for the kicking game led to a loss against the Indianapolis Colts. In that game, the Titans had two punts blocked, including one…
The Detroit Lions made several significant moves during the 2024 free agency period, but one signing stood out as a major disappointment. According to Pro Football Focus, Marcus Davenport was the Lions’ worst signing of the 2024 offseason. Davenport’s time with the Lions was marred by injuries, limiting him to just a few games. However, even before the injuries, it was questionable whether Davenport was the right fit for the Lions. With a career-high of just nine sacks and a history of injuries, Davenport never quite lived up to expectations. The Lions ultimately found a better option mid-season, trading for…
The idea of Miami Dolphins QB coach Darrell Bevell joining the Las Vegas Raiders as offensive coordinator has come closer to becoming reality. Bevell interviewed for the position Tuesday, according to NFL Network reporters. The connection of Bevell to the Raiders is clear, and it’s new head coach Pete Carroll. He took over the Raiders job after previous head-coaching stints with the New York Jets, New England Patriots and most recently the Seattle Seahawks, and Bevell worked with him at his last stop. Carroll said during his introductory press conference Monday that he wanted to bring in coaches with whom…
A Detroit Lions fan who got a tattoo predicting the team would win the Super Bowl in 2024 has been left devastated once again. Alex Chepeska, 44, tweaked the design ahead of this season, crossing out 2024 and writing 2025 below it. However, the Lions’ latest playoff exit has left Chepeska heartbroken. The team crashed out in the Divisional round against the Washington Commanders, extending their wait for a first-ever Super Bowl appearance. Chepeska’s tattoo initially showed the Lions’ logo on the Vince Lombardi Trophy with ‘Champs 2024’ written underneath. Despite being told he risked jinxing the team, Chepeska remained…
The Pittsburgh Steelers are considering extending the contract of star pass rusher T.J. Watt, who is set to enter the final year of his current deal. Watt’s contract carries a $30 million cap hit for 2025, leading to speculation that the Steelers might part ways with him. However, Steelers owner Art Rooney quickly dismissed that idea, stating that it’s “unlikely” the team would move on from Watt. “He’s certainly been one of the real, solid pieces we have on that defense,” Rooney said. “I think he’s the kind of guy we want to have in the locker room going forward.”…