This past week, I asked the following question: Now that our Miami Dolphins have hired the new GM and nearly filled out the entire coaching staff, what concerns do you still have about either or both? Is it an individual coach that you believe could hold the team back, or is there another concern about […] This past week, I asked the following question: Now that our Miami Dolphins have hired the new GM and nearly filled out the entire coaching staff, what concerns do you still have about either or both? Is it an individual coach that you believe could hold the team back, or is there another concern about the new makeup of the front office or the coaching staff as a whole? Or…maybe you think this is nearly perfect for what we want to see. Please let us know that and why as well. Below are some of your thoughts and answers- Luvs2drnk just hopes this isn’t a case of wash-rinse-repeat. My only concern right now is that we’re doing the same thing we’ve been doing for the past 21 years and expecting a different result. coluccim knows that being mediocre is not acceptable. Same concern as before – the acceptance of mediocracy MiamiItaliano is concerned about the dire financial situation the team is in, cap-wise, due to horrible decisions made by the previous regime. The concern is how Sully can build a team with so much dead money against the cap. It’s already at $35 million, before the 2 post-June 1st cuts. Assuming it’s Tua, that’s $67 million this season. Assuming it’s Chubb, that’s $10.9 million. Then there’s Tyreek, who’s probably getting cut ASAP with no post-June 1st designation. That’s $28.2 million dead cap. A total of $142 million of money the Dolphins can’t use this year. That means Sully has to absolutely nail the draft every year until they get out of cap hell. TheRoo1 hopes that the new regime sticks to the long game this time. Concerns? That while Sully and Haf have said the right things, now that they have the keys to the car, they decide to take a joy ride, and stray from the long game that they talked about. USMCFinzFreak hopes the new guys aren’t just fill-ins for now. My concern is if the staff is just a bridge staff, considering the cap space hell they inherited. I hope not, but we fans are impatient (and rightly so), especially after so many decades of mediocrity. We’ve been on an endless search to find our franchise quarterback, so I hope we can get out of quarterback purgatory soon, but first, the team needs to build a formidable OL before we bring in a QB. Chicken or egg, which one comes first? Sorry for the ramble…… SlayerNation1 is concerned about the culture and if the owners’ priorities are in the right place. The concern until proven otherwise: the “Dolphins’ Culture” overwhelms/brainwashes any regimes ability to break through the “Glass Ceiling of Mediocrity” If the Dolphins were an SAT analogy: High NFLPA Player Grades are to Ross, what AFC Championships and Lombardis are to some owners. 👆that’s my concern, different names=same net results Ejplaya is concerned about the lack of talent on the roster and the lack of cap or a high enough draft pick to make an immediate difference. The biggest concern is have with the staff is their lack of ammunition. They have very little talent on the roster, no cap space, and a first round draft pick outside the top 10. Tough to turn things around quickly without those things. MIAMI235 is concerned about the new regime having to learn as they go. Concern: Too much “ On The Job Learning “, as we have watched through the years. sdphinsfan wants to know whether they can walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Is also concerned that they will be able to compile the right level of talent. Execution. Haf and JES look and sound the part. Their background is just what you want. But you have to get the “right” players because for as much focus as we put on the FO and the coaching, it’s a players game and the players are what makes it happen. If you have the right players, its easier to go from 4 wins to 14 than it is to go from 7 to 11. When you’re stuck in the middle, it’s harder to make the changes you need to make because you think you are closer than you really are. Urthling has multiple concerns, inclusing the getting the culture right and the quarterback problem. Also, we are impatient. Damn right we are! With an impatient fanbase and sometimes mercurial owner, will Haf and Sully get a fair shake to turn Miami around? With the current QB, cap and roster situations it looks like it could take a few years. There’s also the secondary concern of creating a “winning culture”, that might be difficult to accomplish if the next 1-2 seasons we pile up more losses than wins, unless the players feel that significant progress is being made. That’s a laundry list, and every one of those concerns seems more than legit. Clearly, we are all concerned about the lack of a quality quarterback, a strong team culture of winning, and the overall lack of talent in the right positions on the roster. Let’s hope that they got it right this time, or it’s going to be another long, ugly ride for us in the fanbase. As always, thank you to each of you who come into our posts nearly every evening or the next morning and answer our question of the day. See More: Miami Dolphins News
Miami Dolpins Fans Share Their Concerns With The New Regime
Rams to hire Tennessee defensive backs coach
The Los Angeles Rams are adding to their coaching staff this offseason. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, the Rams are set to hire Tennessee defensive backs coach Michael Hunter to the same role. That role was previously held by Aubrey Pleasant who was moved to passing game coordinator last offseason Pleasant has interviewed […] The Los Angeles Rams are adding to their coaching staff this offseason. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, the Rams are set to hire Tennessee defensive backs coach Michael Hunter to the same role. That role was previously held by Aubrey Pleasant who was moved to passing game coordinator last offseason Pleasant has interviewed with the Arizona Cardinals for their open defensive coordinator role to join Mike LaFleur. If the Rams are hiring Hunter, the expectation may be that Pleasant is set to join the Cardinals. Hunter was set to join Tennessee this season before being hired by the Rams. In 2024 and 2025, he was the defensive backs coach for Ohio State. With the Buckeyes, Hunter was part of a unit that led the nation in pass defense. That unit was nearly 25 yards better than the next closest Power Four program. An intriguing aspect of the Rams hiring Hunter is that they have two first round picks and Hunter should be familiar with several of the players that Los Angeles could be interested in. Last season, Hunter would have coached Caleb Downs as the assistant defensive backs coach. While he didn’t coach at Tennessee as he was set to join the staff, Hunter may at least have some familiarity with Colton Hood and Jermod McCoy having coached at the college level. Ohio State cornerbacks Davison Igbinosun and Jermaine Mathews Jr. could be names to watch as well during the NFL Draft in the mid-rounds. If there is one area in which the Rams need to improve this offseason, it will be in the secondary, especially at cornerback. It’s no surprise to see McVay delve into the college ranks with this type of hire and Hunter seems to be a rising coach. Hunter also played for four seasons in the NFL. He was signed as an undrafted free agent as a cornerback by the New York Giants in 2016 and had stints with the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, and Kansas City Chiefs.
Caleb Downs mocked to Bengals in 2 new NFL Mock Draft projections
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is a popular choice among Bengals fans to be their first-round pick in April’s NFL Draft. Downs has starred with the Buckeyes the last two seasons, earning unanimous All-American status in both seasons and winning both the Lott and Jim Thorpe Awards in 2025. Both PFF and CBS Sports have […] Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is a popular choice among Bengals fans to be their first-round pick in April’s NFL Draft. Downs has starred with the Buckeyes the last two seasons, earning unanimous All-American status in both seasons and winning both the Lott and Jim Thorpe Awards in 2025. Both PFF and CBS Sports have the Bengals drafting Downs in their latest mock drafts, which Bengals fans should like seeing. Here is what PFF’s Max Chadwick says about the Bengals taking Downs at No. 10: “The Bengals haven’t had a true star at safety since they let Jessie Bates III walk in the 2023 offseason. In fact, Cincinnati’s safeties have combined for the lowest PFF grade as a unit over the past three years (53.7). Downs would change the team’s trajectory at the position after garnering an elite 93.6 PFF overall grade for his college career.” Game-changing safeties can make a huge difference. They are athletic freaks and specimens. The Bengals have been living in the bed they made by letting Bates walk in free agency three years ago. Their secondary, the last three seasons, has been below average, to put it best. CBS Sports’ Mike Renner has a different way to describe the current state of the Bengals’ secondary in his analysis of Downs. “Downs’ versatility and reliability would be exactly what the doctor ordered for the Bengals’ porous secondary. He could fill the slot role that’s growing in value across the NFL or function as a hybrid defender in Al Golden’s defense. A safety hasn’t gone top 10 in nearly a decade, but Downs is well worth that billing.” When you watch teams like the Seattle Seahawks and what their defensive backs can do, you can’t help but wish the Bengals had that kind of safety again. It’s time to replace the void Bates left three years ago once and for all. If Downs is available at No. 10, it’s the easiest two-foot putt the Bengals will have since they drafted Joe Burrow six years ago. Of course, Downs is an elite prospect who could easily go before the Bengals go on the clock, so it would be best to temper expectations on getting him to the Queen City. See More:
Colts appear set to start negotiations with Jones, but is that necessarily a good thing?
Daniel Jones was so much better than expected for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025. While that is true, it is also true that no one expected anything. The bar was so low, it was non-existent. That is what made Jones and the Colts’ start to the season so incredibly exciting. It seemed they had finally […] Daniel Jones was so much better than expected for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025. While that is true, it is also true that no one expected anything. The bar was so low, it was non-existent. That is what made Jones and the Colts’ start to the season so incredibly exciting. It seemed they had finally found their man, and maybe they have. Then again, maybe not. Jones and the offense started off historically hot and then proceeded to look as if the Monstars had drained them of their talent. Nothing went right. Not only did the wheels fall off the season but Jones started to suffer a Lemony Snicket-style of unfortunate events that started with a busted fibula that hobbled him and culminated with an Achilles injury that ended his season. Jones is the best quarterback fans and the organization have seen in a while. That is why the fear exists that while appearing as an oasis in the desert, he might simply be a mirage. Jones, like the rest of the team, feasted on NFL gazelles, but when it came time to fight the lions, they folded. Which Jones did we see? Which one will we get if he is signed to a new contract? Are we delusional and desperate and that is what is making us believe he is the answer? Are we overthinking everything? Those are the major questions, and it sounds like if things go as planned, Jones will stay with the Colts and we will have answers soon enough. We all want Daniel Jones to be the answer. Let’s rewind that. We all want to find an answer to the quarterback conundrum, whether that is Jones or anyone else. It appears the Colts will be hitching their wagon to him a little longer. If he can recover in time, the hope is to see him out there for a whole season. Is signing Jones to a longer term contract to be “the man” in Indianapolis necessarily a good thing? Stick around and find out. See More: Indianapolis Colts Analysis
Teams that could make a run at a Maxx Crosby trade
Speculation persists that the Las Vegas Raiders may end up trading star defensive end Maxx Crosby this offseason. If the Raiders do make Crosby available, there will be a ton of teams interested. Expect well over half the league to make a call to the Raiders about trading for the star. Let’s look at some […] Speculation persists that the Las Vegas Raiders may end up trading star defensive end Maxx Crosby this offseason. If the Raiders do make Crosby available, there will be a ton of teams interested. Expect well over half the league to make a call to the Raiders about trading for the star. Let’s look at some teams that could make a run at Crosby. The top contenders for Crosby: Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens These are serious contenders who have shown a willingness to go for it in the past. Watch out for Dallas here. They have resources and Jerry Jones is a known massive fan of Crosby’s. Keep an eye on: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Crosby has Michigan ties, so the Lions could be a nice fit and whenever there is trade talk, Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman is lurking nearby. The Rams have picks and Crosby be a good fit there as well. Don’t discount: Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Commanders The Bengals could be a fit if they let Trey Hendrickson walk in free agency and Patrick Graham will surely vouch for Crosby with his new bosses in Pittsburgh. Conclusion: The heavy interest in Crosby will only help the Raiders get a big package in return. There could be a bidding war which could make the tough decision to part ways with Crosby easier to justify. See More: Las Vegas Raiders Rumors
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: And The Beat Goes On!
I have a feeling that the “debate” about the Vikings not keeping Sam Darnold is not going to die this offseason. It is like a Halloween or Friday the 13th movie. It just will not die and keeps on coming back. It is glorious too! I love it! I’d rather have passionate fellow fans than […] I have a feeling that the “debate” about the Vikings not keeping Sam Darnold is not going to die this offseason. It is like a Halloween or Friday the 13th movie. It just will not die and keeps on coming back. It is glorious too! I love it! I’d rather have passionate fellow fans than fans that appear to be asleep at the wheel. I was a proponent of keeping Darnold, then Jones, and signing Rodgers because I thought another year on the bench (provided there was no injury and no, you cannot take what happened and say it would have happened here too. Well, you can but I wont) would not have hurt him and actually would have been good. The real crime is that the front office failed to pivot quickly when they knew their offers were going to be declined by Darnold and Jones whatever those offers were. Those two signed on March 13, 2025. Mac Jones (for example) signed on March 14, 2025. Was the team interested in Jones at all last year? It seems like they did not have a plan C after plan A and B failed. That is reason enough for one firing and KOC had better get it right this year or else. The horse is not beaten enough yet! Minnesota Vikings News and Links Is the decision to let Sam Darnold walk the new worst move in franchise history? Jonathan: It’s 1,000-times worse than the Herschall Walker trade. The Walker trade, rightly so, gets tagged as the worst trade/most one-sided trade in sports history. That’s fair. However, the reason the Darnold decision is worse is because this was a quarterback. You know, the position this franchise has been desperate to find since Fran Tarkenton retired. I get needing to see what you had in McCarthy, but this is a quarterback that just won you 14 games, the players inside the clubhouse universally loved him, and played the way Kevin O’Connell wants a QB to play. Forget the whole conversation about Minnesota offering him a deal and he chose Seattle; the tag was right there for the Vikings to use, and they chose not to. So much so that, according to The Athletic’s Mike Silver, O’Connell gave Seattle’s future Hall of Fame general manager John Schneider “glowing” remarks about Darnold. Minnesota didn’t just move on from Darnold, they pushed him out the door. Joe: A thousand times worse? C’mon, man. That’s crazy. Darnold was awesome for the Vikings and the Seahawks, but the Seahawks won the Super Bowl with an incredible defensive effort. Darnold was 19-of-38 passing for 202 yards. Where should blame lie for the decision to let Darnold walk? Jonathan: Since the firing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, it seems like there has been a hit placed on the now former GM, with people trying to lay all of the blame for the QB disaster at his feet. To me, it’s wildly out of place. Both Kwesi and O’Connell deserve blame here. However, I’m leaning towards O’Connell deserving more of the blame than Adofo-Mensah. O’Connell famously labeled McCarthy the “franchise quarterback” last year following the then-rookie’s season-ending injury. After that, it never really mattered what Darnold did on the field. The expectation was put in the fanbase’s, organization’s, and media’s mind that McCarthy had it. Darnold was never allowed to earn the fruits of his labor here in Minnesota. Go back and look at the comment sections and social media reaction to everything in 2024. Anytime Darnold did something well, it was mostly, ‘Oh, that’s nice, but can’t wait to see McCarthy in 2025.’ Anytime something went wrong, ‘Oh, thank God we have McCarthy in the wings.’ Joe: If anything, the blame falls on McCarthy’s brittle body. No one could’ve predicted him to tear a meniscus in his first preseason game, and nobody saw a high ankle sprain, concussion, and fractured bone in his hand derailing his first season as the starter. It was very obvious that Adofo-Mensah and O’Connell agreed that McCarthy was their franchise quarterback. The results may have cost Adofo-Mensah his job and put O’Connell in a hot seat entering the 2026-27 season, but the Vikings stuck to their vision of building a team around McCarthy. If they had re-signed Darnold to a three-year deal, they’ve wouldn’t have had as much spending power last year in free agency, when only the Patriots spent more money, and therefore sacrifices elsewhere on the roster would’ve been required. … What lesson(s) should the Vikings learn from this situation? Joe: First and foremost, sign Aaron Rodgers when he wants to play for you. Of everything that’s happened, passing on a chance to have Rodgers leading the franchise was the biggest mistake of all. He flat-out said on national TV that he’d play for $10 million. Darnold was going to cost Minnesota years and big money. Rodgers was available on a one-year deal, which would’ve allowed McCarthy another year of grooming while giving Minnesota a guy who, according to Aaron Jones, is one of the best locker room leaders in the league. Jonathan: For me, it’s along similar lines of what you said, and what I said to finish the last question: be willing to adjust. From Darnold to Rodgers to even Daniel Jones, there were numerous options for the Vikings last season to give McCarthy another year of development by bringing in a real veteran option. The broad narrative consensus over the past few weeks, looking back on the Minnesota Vikings‘ dealings last offseason, was that Kevin O’Connell wanted to keep quarterback Sam Darnold – who had lead the team to a 14-3 record in the
Detroit Lions offseason preview: Time for CBs to live up to their investment
Without a doubt, the Detroit Lions cornerback play was a pretty big disappointment in 2025. The question moving forward is: what should they do about it? Can the Lions’ internal options take a big step in 2026, or is it time for another round of investments at the position? Let’s explore in our position-by-position Lions […] Without a doubt, the Detroit Lions cornerback play was a pretty big disappointment in 2025. The question moving forward is: what should they do about it? Can the Lions’ internal options take a big step in 2026, or is it time for another round of investments at the position? Let’s explore in our position-by-position Lions offseason preview. Previously: Lions 2025 recap: Cornerback D.J. Reed stats (11 games, 11 starts): 46 tackles, 7 passes defended, 2 INTs, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery 65.2 PFF grade — 45th out of 112 qualifying CBs 61.3 coverage grade — 60th out of 109 78.7 run defense grade — 10th out of 102 Terrion Arnold (8 games, 7 starts): 31 tackles, 8 passes defended, 1 INT 52.6 PFF grade — 94th out of 112 qualifying CBs 53.8 coverage grade — 89th out of 109 47.1 run defense grade — DNQ Amik Robertson stats (17 games, 10 starts): 52 tackles, 12 passes defended, 1 INT, 2 forced fumbles 48.6 PFF grade — 108th out of 112 qualifying CBs 48.0 coverage grade — 101 out of 109 49.0 run defense grade — 85th out of 102 Rock Ya-Sin stats (17 games, 6 starts): 47 tackles, 9 passes defended, 2 QB hits 64.7 PFF grade — 48th out of 112 qualifying CBs 67.1 coverage grade — 39th out of 109 50.8 run defense grade — 82nd out of 102 It was a disappointing year for the Lions cornerback room, and it started with injuries. First, the Lions lost 2024 second-round pick Ennis Rakestraw to a season-ending training camp injury. Then Reed went down with a serious hamstring injury that landed him on IR after just four games. Reed was playing well before the injury, but was inconsistent upon his return. He still fits the bill as a strong run defender that can play some man, but it’s fair to say his first year in Detroit didn’t go as hoped. For Arnold, it was a similar outcome. After a really strong training camp, Arnold came out of the gate with some familiar struggles. But just as it looked like he was starting to turn things around—posting a 67.6 and 90.3 coverage grade against the Vikings and Commanders, respectively—Arnold suffered a shoulder injury that would eventually end his season after just eight games. Even Amik Robertson, who had a fantastic 2024 season, took a bit of a step back. He wasn’t as bad as his PFF grades suggest and he still remain one of Detroit’s more reliable inside/outside options at cornerback, but there were games he seemed uncharacteristically overwhelmed this year. Unexpectedly, Ya-Sin may have been Detroit’s best depth option. The veteran cornerback ended up playing at least 10 defensive snaps in 11 games last year, and for the season, PFF credited him with just 26 catches on 49 targets for 276 yards, one touchdown, and a meager 76.6 passer rating when targeted. 2026 for outlook Currently under contract: D.J. Reed (under contract through 2027) Terrion Arnold (2027) Ennis Rakestraw (2027) Khalil Dorsey (2026) Nick Whiteside (2026) Pending free agents: Amik Robertson (unrestricted) Rock Ya-Sin (unrestricted) Arthur Maulet (unrestricted) Keenan Garber (street free agent, can sign anywhere now) While the Lions could certainly get some outside help in both free agency and the NFL Draft, I think this is the year Detroit needs the players they already have to step up. With limited offseason resources available and holes at other roster positions, Detroit probably can’t afford to spend wildly at cornerback—and they shoudn’t. The Lions have spent years under Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes trying to fix the cornerback room. They spent big on both Reed and Cam Sutton. They drafted Arnold in the first round, and Rakestraw in the second. They traded for Carlton Davis. It’s time for at least one of those investments to pay off. At some point they need young, cheap talent to take over as they turn the page on aging, expensive contracts. Arnold and/or Rakestraw have to emerge as not only starting-level talent, but great talent. Reed needs to live up to his expensive contract and show that Detroit shouldn’t regret letting Davis walk. Don’t get me wrong, the Lions would be wise to continue to build out their depth. Re-signing Ya-Sin is a no-brainer, and if they can find a reasonable number to keep Robertson, he is fantastic depth at both outside and nickel. It’d be hard to convince me the Lions should draft a cornerback early, but if they wanted to invest in the middle-to-late rounds, Detroit could use some developmental depth. But Detroit’s best solution to fixing their cornerback issues is already in-house. Getting the absolute best out of Arnold, Rakestraw, and Reed should be a primary focus for the Lions’ coaching staff, and if they fail to do so in 2026, everything is on the table in 2027. See More:
2025 Detroit Lions awards: Special Teams Player of the Year
Our Detroit Lions award nomination process continues today with our selections for Special Teams Player of the Year award. It wasn’t the greatest year for Lions special teams, but it certainly wasn’t a terrible year, either. After some early struggles, the Lions seemed to find their footing, and they even produced a few explosive plays […] Our Detroit Lions award nomination process continues today with our selections for Special Teams Player of the Year award. It wasn’t the greatest year for Lions special teams, but it certainly wasn’t a terrible year, either. After some early struggles, the Lions seemed to find their footing, and they even produced a few explosive plays toward the end of the season. As always, our staff provides nominations for each award, but your vote decides the winner. Be sure to cast your selection in the poll at the bottom of the page. Previous awards: Detroit Lions 2025 Special Teams Player of the Year Erik Schlitt: Grant Stuard While the kick returner role never panned out, Stuard was a dynamic special teamer in all other ways. Stuard was an ironman in multiple phases, seeing the field for every snap on punt and kick coverage, as well as all but one snap on punt return, kick return, and field goal block. That not only gave him a team-leading 375 special teams snaps and 14 special teams tackles, but also an 83.0 special teams grade, which was second-best on the Lions and 16th in the NFL among players with over 300 special teams snaps. Jeremy Reisman: Jack Fox You may think Jack Fox had a down year because his net punting (42.8) and total punting average (46.6) are way down from last year (46.2, 51.0), but I believe those stats can be misleading based on where he was punting from. Because on the positive side, Fox also posted career bests in: Touchbacks (2) Touchback percentage (3.6 — previous low was 5.8%) Punts inside 20 (28) Inside-20 percentage (50.0) Fox helped the Lions win the field position battle all year, with opponents average starting field position being the 29.6-yard line—good for ninth in the NFL. Al Karsten: Daniel Thomas It wasn’t a banner year for Dave Fipp’s unit. Punter Jake Fox, coming off a First Team All-Pro season in 2024, and kicker Jake Bates both saw dips in performance after special teams had been an underrated driver of the Lions’ 15 wins the year prior. Into that void stepped Daniel Thomas, a former Jaguars special teams standout who signed with Detroit after training camp and steadied the group. Despite battling hand and forearm injuries, Thomas logged more than 200 snaps across every special teams unit and finished tied for second on the team with eight special teams tackles. Ryan Mathews: Hogan Hatten Hatten earned Second Team PFF Honors for his work as a long snapper for Detroit this season, and he was PFF’s second-highest graded long snapper (79.9) in 2025. If you don’t recall any misplaced snaps fired back to Jack Fox, that’s a reminder of Hatten’s dependability and consistency. John Whiticar: Hogan Hatten On paper, there aren’t a lot of strong candidates. Jake Bates had a down year. Kalif Raymond had a punt return touchdown but his return average was his worst since 2017. Sione Vaki is an excellent special teamer, but he battled injuries all season. The easy pick would be Jack Fox, but I want to give a nod to his long snapper, Hogan Hatten. A good long snapper is invisible, and that’s exactly what Hatten is. He rarely, if ever, has a bad snap. As an added bonus, he is strong in coverage too, finishing as PFF’s second-highest graded long snapper. Meko Scott: Kalif Raymond This award could easily go to Jack Fox for having another solid year, but I’m going to show some love to Kalif Raymond. In 2025 we saw Raymond return 32 punts for 241 yards and a touchdown, while also breaking the Lions total punt return yards record previously held by Mel Gray. Brandon Knapp: Jack Fox With Jake Bates having a downish year, and the return game not being explosive, punter Jack Fox was only special teams player that stood out this year. He continues to be one of the best punters in the NFL. See More:
Brandon Graham expresses interest in coming back to the Eagles
Speaking from Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LX, Brandon Graham reconnected with former teammates Chris Long and Beau Allen on his ‘Brandon Graham Unblocked’ podcast, and gave an update on his retirement status. “If Howie [Roseman] makes that call, I’m coming back, one more.” Graham talked about coming in halfway through last season and […] Speaking from Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LX, Brandon Graham reconnected with former teammates Chris Long and Beau Allen on his ‘Brandon Graham Unblocked’ podcast, and gave an update on his retirement status. “If Howie [Roseman] makes that call, I’m coming back, one more.” Graham talked about coming in halfway through last season and having to learn some new techniques when he moved inside. Still, he had fresh legs after resting most of the year, and was able to have a huge impact. He noted that it was a great group of guys on defense that weren’t selfish for a stat line and all worked together, which resulted in BG’s impressive sack numbers in just a few games. The veteran also talked a bit about how the Eagles will have to pay Jalen Carter big money soon and how that will affect some upcoming roster decisions. He quipped that Jaelan Phillips, Reed Blankenship, and one other contract would combine to total what the organization will need to pay Carter. If the only thing BG needs to come back is an invite from Howie, the Eagles GM should absolutely make the call. He’s earned the opportunity to come back, was still playing at an elite level, and is probably a much cheaper option when considering the salary cap. Do you want Brandon Graham back for one more season? Or should the team allocate that salary elsewhere? Let’s talk about it in the comments! See More: Philadelphia Eagles News
Several Eagles offensive coaches will return in 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles’ coaching staff has been in flux since the 2025 season ended. Despite new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion filling several roles with guys familiar with the scheme he wants to run — Josh Grizzard as pass game coordinator, Ryan Mahaffey as run game coordinator/tight ends coach, and Chris Kuper as offensive line coach […] The Philadelphia Eagles’ coaching staff has been in flux since the 2025 season ended. Despite new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion filling several roles with guys familiar with the scheme he wants to run — Josh Grizzard as pass game coordinator, Ryan Mahaffey as run game coordinator/tight ends coach, and Chris Kuper as offensive line coach — it seems like Nick Sirianni will be keeping a few of his own guys. Jeff McLane reported on Tuesday that both running backs coach Jemal Singleton and wide receivers coach Aaron Moorehead will both be back in their same roles in 2026. McLane also added: “Several other assistants on that side of the ball will return, as well, although their future roles are to be determined. Pass game coordinator Parks Frazier, assistant offensive line coach Greg Austin, and offensive quality control coaches Eric Dickerson and Montgomery VaGorder will also be back, sources said.“ He went on to explain that the Eagles haven’t made a final decision yet on their next quarterbacks coach, and for now, Scot Loeffler remains on staff from 2025. Similarly, Kevin Patullo’s future in Philly is unclear, and despite losing the offensive coordinator title, he’s still currently employed by the Eagles. There was some speculation about former TE coach Jason Michael and whether he was still with the team after they brought in Mahaffey, but McLane confirms that Michael is no longer on the Eagles staff. These clarifications show that the team was committed to making big offensive changes, but still have confidence in their skill position coaches — coaches that probably had the support of important players like Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and A.J. Brown. It’s interesting that Loeffler and Patullo still might stick around, but as long as it’s in a supporting role, there’s probably no harm. See More: