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What the actual eff?? Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, Kayvon Thibodeux, and now Reece? They have four highly touted guys, for TWO positions.. HATE the pick.

Update: NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the NFL is “closely monitoring all developments” in Falcons EDGE James Pearce Jr.'s legal situation. From Rapoport, “Earlier today, Pearce entered into a six-month pre-trial intervention program that, if conditions are met, will result in all charges being dismissed.” Pearce was initially charged with a misdemeanor and three felonies: aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and resisting an officer with violence to his or her person. This deal would allow him to walk away with no jail time and no admission of guilt. The NFL could still suspend him at some point, but it does look like he has avoided career-altering legal trouble. "This deal would allow him to walk away with no jail time and no admission of guilt." Seriously??

ESPN’s Marc Raimondi reports that Falcons EDGE James Pearce is being charged with 3 felonies and one misdemeanor. Pearce’s felony charges include “aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police and resisting an officer with violence to his or her person.” His fourth arrest charge of felony aggravated stalking was changed to a misdemeanor. Per Raimondi, “Pearce allegedly followed the car of [WNBA player Rickea] Jackson, his ex-girlfriend, and repeatedly used his vehicle to collide with hers as she attempted to reach the Doral (Florida) police station.” A police chase allegedly ensued. After crashing his vehicle, Pearce fled on foot but was eventually caught and arrested. Pearce’s 2026 availability appears to be up in the air. (sigh) It is AMAZING what some p-sleeve can make (cr@zy) men do..

Sweet!! Best WR since Diggs left town. DJ Moore averages: 79 / 1,066 / 5 for his career. And, Josh Allen will be the best QB he's played with. So, those are probably his floor.

Again, surprised no thread on the final inductees? 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame: Drew Brees*, QB, San Diego Chargers; New Orleans Saints Larry Fitzgerald*, WR, Arizona Cardinals Roger Craig, RB, San Francisco 49ers; Los Angeles Raiders, Minnesota Vikings Adam Vinatieri, K, New England Patriots; Indianapolis Colts Luke Kuechly, LB, Carolina Panthers *Denotes induction in first year of eligibility

Surprised no one started a thread yet? NFL Honors: MVP - Matthew Stafford, QB, Los Angeles Rams DPOY - Myles Garrett, DE, Cleveland Browns OPOY - Jaxson Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks DROY - Carson Schwesinger, LB, Cleveland Browns OROY - Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers Comeback Player of the Year - Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers Protector of the Year - Joe Thuney, G, Chicago Bears Assistant Coach of the Year - Joe McDaniel, OC, New England Patriots Coach of the Year - Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots Walter Payton Man of the Year - Bobby Wagner, LB, Washington Commanders

Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur as their new head coach. LaFleur entered the NFL’s coaching ranks as an offensive intern with the Browns in 2014, studying under then-OC Kyle Shanahan. LaFleur followed Shanahan to the Falcons in 2015 after accepting an offensive assistant position. Evidently impressed with LaFleur’s development, Shanahan hired LaFleur as the 49ers’ passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach after Shanahan was hired as the team’s head coach in 2017. LaFleur shed the wide receivers coach title in 2019, and later accepted the Jets’ offensive coordinator position in 2021 after former 49ers DC Robert Saleh was hired as the Jets’ next head coach. LaFleur parted ways with the Jets in 2023 and was hired by Rams head coach Sean McVay as the Rams’ offensive coordinator. He has served in that capacity in each of the last three seasons. LaFleur’s offense led the league in yards per play this season (6.1), while using creative play designs featuring play action, shifts and motion. He signed a five-year contract with his new team. Oh, and BTW - that leaves the remaining 10th HC opening with LVR to .. SEA OC K. Kubiak.

Bills hired offensive coordinator Joe Brady as the team’s head coach. While it’s hard to separate Brady’s play calling and offensive scheming from the all-world quarterbacking of Josh Allen, Brady’s Buffalo offenses have been productive. The Bills have been top-six in points scored and top-ten in total yards in all three of Brady’s seasons at the helm of the offense. Brady, 36, served as OC for the Panthers before coming to Buffalo in 2023. The Bills over the past three years lead the NFL in EPA per play and rank second in offensive success rate, trailing only Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers. Brady, at worst, will bring continuity to the team after they fired longtime head coach Sean McDermott following a Divisional Round loss to the Broncos.

I turned the game off, after the muffed punt. Surprisingly LAR kept it close.

I went to bed thinking SEA would be favored ..; I was right! Super Bowl Odds Notable Line Moves LATEST UPDATE: Super Bowl 60 odds went up Sunday evening. DraftKings Sportsbook was among the first to post, opening Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots at Seahawks -3.5. In no time flat, Seattle advanced to -4.5. The total opened at 46.5, and that number saw no early movement, remaining there late Sunday night. NFL Conference Championship Opening Odds Below are DraftKings Sportsbook's opening odds for Super Bowl 60. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 Patriots vs. Seahawks (-3.5)

Ha, ha - Payton, and NOT kicking that FG early in the game. Your DEF was dominant vs. NE. $uck it, for "following the analytics!"

Called McDermott's firing almost two weeks ago. Hmmmm .. haven't been following ALL the HC interviews (BAL & TEN up to a dozen??) .. but one would think B. Daboll is on BUF's radar.

Yeah .. SF down Kittle, I didn't think the game would be competive..

"he is still under contract, so he cannot go to another team without the steelers agreement." From what I read, Tomlin's tired of coaching. Although, the article author also thought at least a few teams would try and change his mind on that.

Falcons hired Matt Ryan as President of Football. Ryan spent 14 of his 15 years in the NFL as a player with the Falcons, winning the MVP in 2016 and making four Pro Bowls. He signed a one-day contract to retire with the organization and was inducted into the Falcons’ ring of honor in 2024. Ryan is putting his reputation on the line in taking a job many believe was created specifically for him as the Falcons’ President of Football. He’s been granted full control with final say over all football decisions, including leading the search for the team’s next head coach and general manager. Ryan will pause his broadcasting career at CBS while he takes over the Falcons. Good!! Every time I saw a CBS ad for its morning show, his .. smile always looked like he was constipated, trying to push one out..