Mike Florio

Rush to hire coaches hurts candidates who can’t be hired yet

The annual spinning of the coaching carousel during the NFL postseason creates real distractions for assistant coaches on playoff teams who are in line for promotions.

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Buffalo Bills v Denver Broncos

Josh Allen is sitting in on Bills’ head-coaching interviews

When Bills owner Terry Pegula said Wednesday that quarterback Josh Allen “will be part of the team to help select a new coach” and is “going to be working with us,” Pegula meant it.

Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers - NFL 2025

With Jesse Minter in place, the Ravens must turn attention to Lamar Jackson

Lamar has considerable power over the relationship.

NFC Divisional Playoffs: Los Angeles Rams v Chicago Bears

Sean McVay: Davante Adams “elevates the energy” of WR group

The last time the Rams faced the Seahawks, L.A. racked up 581 total yards of offense.

College Football Playoff National Championship: Miami v Indiana

30.1 million watched Miami-Indiana CFP title game

CoLlEGe fOoTbAlL iS iN cRIsIs!

“Power play” talk draws strong reaction from Brandon Beane

Wednesday’s memorable (and not for good reasons) joint press conference by Bills owner Terry Pegula and G.M.

Seattle Seahawks v Los Angeles Rams - NFL 2025

Cooper Kupp downplays storyline of facing former team for Super Bowl berth

Four years ago with the Rams, receiver Cooper Kupp had a season for the ages, culminating in the Super Bowl MVP award.

Toronto Gets Hit By Messy Winter Snowstorm

Winter storm could lift Conference Championship ratings

A major winter storm is coming this weekend, and that could be good news for the NFL.

NFC Divisional Playoffs: San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks

For now, Tom Brady is more focused on Fox job than Raiders role

When the Raiders fired coach Pete Carroll, the official announcement explained that, “[m]oving forward, General Manager John Spytek will lead all football operations in close collaboration with Tom Brady, including the search for the club’s next head coach.”

NFL: NFC Divisional Round-Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears

Report: NFL, Competition Committee plan no recommended changes to catch rule

The NFL has a catch rule problem.

Report: FBI investigates the death of Jim Irsay

A federal grand jury has been convened.

Miami Dolphins v Buffalo Bills - NFL 2025

Terry Pegula won’t speculate on whether Sean McDermott needed Super Bowl win

Wednesday’s longer-than-it-should-have-been press conference involving Bills owner Terry Pegula and G.M.

Jesse Minter cancels second interview with Browns

Minter backs out of Cleveland candidacy.

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Houston Texans v New England Patriots

37.9 million watched Texans-Patriots on Sunday afternoon

The Patriots have become a great team again, and they helped create a great number during Sunday afternoon’s division-round game against the Texans.

NFL: Super Bowl LIX-Host Committee Handoff Press Conference

PFT’s 2025 NFL Conference Championship picks: Florio vs. Simms

And then there were four.

45.4 million watched Rams-Bears on Sunday night

Sunday night’s epic, snowy, overtime thriller between the Rams and Bears ended in a win for L.A.

Terry Pegula addresses report that Sean McDermott raised concerns about talent

In the aftermath of the firing of Sean McDermott, Vic Carucci of WGRZ.com reported that McDermott privately expressed concern during the season about the quality of the roster, and that owner Terry Pegula and G.M.

With defensive front all back healthy, Patriots rock the Texans right out of the building

Mike Vrabel, Liam Coen headline coach of the year finalists

The coach of the year field has been narrowed to five.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 21 Rutgers at Virginia Tech

Bruce Arians is “baffled” by Sean McDermott’s firing

The firing of Bills coach Sean McDermott has provoked plenty of reactions.

Giants part ways with long-time executive Kevin Abrams

Changes are coming quickly for the New York Giants.

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions - NFL 2025

Brian Flores remains in play for head-coaching jobs

The Vikings’ announcement that defensive coordinator Brian Flores has signed a contract extension ultimately has no relevance to his head-coaching prospects with multiple teams.