Chris Simms Unbuttoned
Simms identifies Chiefs' only weakness on offense
While the Chiefs' offense may look unstoppable, Chris Simms has found one area that could prevent Kansas City from repeating as Super Bowl champions.
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request early last week.
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We now know the next coach of the Houston Texans will be David Culley. We
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Chris Mortensen of ESPN reported over the weekend that...
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For the second consecutive year, the Chiefs’ high-scoring offense is in
the Super Bowl. For the second consecutive year, Chiefs offensive coordinator
Eric Bieniemy is earning praise for his job at the...
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Michael David Smith
Now that the dust that Aaron Rodgers kicked up on Sunday has largely settled,
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He has three years left under contract, with no...
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Mike Florio
The Chargers have made another critical hire for the development of Justin
Herbert. According to a report from ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, L.A. has hired
Shane Day to be the club’s quarterbacks coach...
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Myles Simmons
Falcons head coach Arthur Smith’s initial staff in Atlanta continues to
take shape. D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports
that Des Kitchings will be the team’s running...
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Since Jon Gruden returned to the Raiders as head coach in 2018, the
Raiders’ defense has been an issue. That came to a head in 2020, with
Gruden firing defensive coordinator Paul Guenther in December...
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Myles Simmons
From Jaguars RB James Robinson, to Josh Allen, to this rookie QB, Mike Florio
and Chris Simms examine the players who had their stock go through the roof
in 2020.
PFT Live won't be at Super Bowl LV, but Mike Florio and Chris Simms will
still have a star-studded guest list for media week, including Christian
McCaffrey, Justin Jefferson and others.
The Seahawks are moving on from Chad Wheeler after the veteran was arrested
on suspicion of domestic violence.
Zach Orr could be part of Urban Meyer’s first staff with the Jaguars.
According to multiple reports, Orr is interviewing to be the linebackers
coach in Jacksonville. Orr has spent the last four...
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Josh Alper
The Colts know that they are currently in a window to contend for a
championship and Matthew Stafford could be a perfect fit to take over at
quarterback.
It seems as though the Lions are having some trouble finding some interest
for Matthew Stafford, which leads Mike Florio and Chris SImms to discuss the
teams who could use his services.
The Rams are reportedly set to have an open QB competition this offseason as
Los Angeles realizes it'll have a hard time trading Jared Goff and his
massive contract.
Vikings running back Dalvin Cook set career highs in a number of categories
during the 2021 season, including rushing attempts, rushing yards, yards per
carries, and rushing touchdowns. Cook did that while...
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Josh Alper
The Texans are hiring Ravens passing game coordinator David Culley as their
next head coach. Can he find a way to turn Houston around?
Over the past few days, Bills head coach Sean McDermott and General Manager
have both touted quarterback Josh Allen’s growth over the 2020 season.
Allen’s progression was a big part of why...
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Myles Simmons
Mike Florio and Chris Simms touch on some of the latest news around Super
Bowl LV, including the jersey selection for both teams, the homefield
advantage the Buccaneers will have and more.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio debate why Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy was passed up
again for multiple head coaching opportunities in the NFL.
Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said early this month that the team will
“look at every opportunity to have the best we can have at every
position” including quarterback as they head into the...
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Josh Alper
The Bills have made great strides over the last couple of seasons, but they
now face an offseason that calls for them to close the remaining gap with the
Chiefs while dealing with the roster turnover that...
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Josh Alper
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supply in history, the demand is causing prices for Super Bowl LV to
skyrocket. The Tampa Bay Times reports that data tracked by...
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significant injuries this season that required dual surgeries to address.
However, you wouldn’t have known that by viewing the team...
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The Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets both have reached out to the San
Francisco 49ers to interview assistant special teams coach Michael Clay for
positions on their staffs, according to Matt Barrows of...
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Defensive line coach Nick Eason has been hired by Auburn University after
being let go by the Cincinnati Bengals at the end of the season. The Auburn
program announced the addition of Eason to the coaching...
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Now that the Houston Texans have a head coach in place, they are moving
quickly to fill out the rest of their coaching staff. According to NFL
Network, the Texans are targeting Josh McCown and former...
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Free agent offensive tackle Chad Wheeler was formally charged Wednesday
following his Friday arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. The King
County prosecutor’s office filed criminal charges...
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Charean Williams
The Jaguars are set to hire Sanjay Lal as as part of Urban Meyer’s new
coaching staff in Jacksonville, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL
Network. Lal spent the 2020 season as a senior offensive...
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The Texans have agreed to a deal to make David Culley their next head coach,
according to a source. Culley remains in Houston after a long day of
interviews. Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was...
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Charean Williams
The Buccaneers, who are the home team, announced they are wearing their white
jerseys and pewter pants in the Super Bowl. They won their past two games,
over the Packers and Saints, wearing the same...
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Charean Williams
The pandemic seems to have resulted in a higher percentage of NFL
broadcasters than NFL players suffering infections. Via TMZ.com, FOX’s
Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19. Strahan...
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It’s been a great start to 2021 for women. Kamala Harris became the
first woman vice president, the first Black vice president and the first
Asian vice president. On Monday night, Natalie Sago and...
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Charean Williams
Tom Brady has played in nine Super Bowls before this Super Bowl, winning six.
His losses were to Eli Manning, Eli Manning and Nick Foles. Brady still is
going strong at 43. Manning retired after the 2019...
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Charean Williams
The Colts are looking for a quarterback yet again. Philip Rivers retired, and
Jacoby Brissett is a free agent. The team will have its fifth opening day
starter in five years in 2021. Andrew Luck’s...
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Charean Williams
The Buccaneers waived offensive lineman Earl Watford last week to get
defensive tackle Vita Vea back on the roster. Watford isn’t going
anywhere, though. The Bucs re-signed Watford to the practice...
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Charean Williams
With the salary cap set to drop next season, the Football Pod in America gang
examines how that might affect the trade markets for Deshaun Watson and
Matthew Stafford.
The Football Pod in America examines the reason behind why Chiefs OC Eric
Beiniemy have not behind hired yet as a head coach and discuss what more he
needs to do to land a job.
When it comes to potential interest in Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford,
the glass is currently two-thirds empty. That’s the obvious import of
the news that a third of the league has reached out to...
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Mike Florio
With Kansas City down multiple offensive linemen, the Football Pod in America
crew break down whether Shaq Barrett and Tampa's pass rush will be able to
take advantage and get to Patrick Mahomes.
Mike Florio and Charean Williams run through the latest questions from the
PFT PM Mailbag, from why Deshaun Watson is halting on a verbal request for a
trade to what Randy Moss says about the Jacksonville...
With Tom Brady back in the Super Bowl at age 43, Mike Florio and Charean
Williams wonder whether he could keep going to 45 and beyond.
With Matthew Stafford wanting out, the Lions have put the QB on the trading
block. Mike Florio and Charean Williams analyze what all the team could get
if they are able to land a trade partner.
Mike Florio and Charean Williams wonder what Jason Witten will do next after
he announced his retirement from the NFL for a second time.
Someone from TheAtlhetic.com says that former University of Tennessee coach
Jeremy Pruitt will be joining the New York Jets’ coaching staff.
Someone else from TheAthletic.com says that Pruitt won...
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Mike Florio and Charean Williams react to the news on Chad Wheeler being cut
by the Seahawks following his arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence
and explain why Seattle had no option but to...
The Packers are beginning to make changes to their coaching staff. According
to multiple reports, special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga will not return
for the 2021 season. Green Bay struggled on special...
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The Lions continued to flesh out head coach Dan Campbell’s initial
coaching staff on Wednesday. In addition to officially announcing Anthony
Lynn as the team’s offensive coordinator, Dave...
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Josh Alper
Anthony Lynn officially has a new job. Reports emerged over the weekend that
the Lions would hire the former Chargers head coach as offensive coordinator,
and Detroit announced the move on Wednesday...
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The Seahawks have acted quickly after offensive tackle Chad Wheeler was
arrested on domestic violence and assault charges. Seattle officially waived
Wheeler today, according to the league’s...
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discuss Davante Adams and the toughest players to cover, how Carolina can
return to the playoffs and what makes Tom Brady and the...
Scotty Miller tells Dan Patrick about the win over Green Bay, the confidence
he has in himself and his speed, and the matchup against the Chiefs in Super
Bowel LV.
Left tackle Eric Fisher was the only Chiefs player who would have missed
Chiefs practice on Wednesday. Fisher tore his Achilles in the AFC
Championship Game and will not play in the Super Bowl, so there...
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surrounding Jared Goff and how much the team has invested in the QB, as well
as why it may be wise for the Rams to stand by Goff at...