There has been a lot of change in the NFL landscape over the past week, but more status quo remains in Cincinnati. Zac Taylor is now the veteran AFC North head coach, as the three other division rivals are seeking their next head coaches. Duke Tobin also recently took the podium, providing possible insight into […] There has been a lot of change in the NFL landscape over the past week, but more status quo remains in Cincinnati. Zac Taylor is now the veteran AFC North head coach, as the three other division rivals are seeking their next head coaches. Duke Tobin also recently took the podium, providing possible insight into Cincinnati’s spring plans. We dive into that and intriguing prospects at No. 10 overall for the Bengals. Join the live show Friday evening at 5 p.m. ET, or else catch it on your favorite platform afterward! Our show is brought to you by America’s No. 1 Sportsbook, FanDuel! Go check out the lines for this week and choose wisely. Please gamble responsibly and FanDuel’s services are available only in states where legal sports betting is available. We’re also brought to you by FOCO, the Fans Only Company. They have exclusive lines of Bengals merchandise for fans to check out! Follow our Twitter page and ‘like’ our Facebook page for more Cincinnati Bengals stuff. And, check out our BLEAV in Cincy podcast channel. Who Dey!? See More:
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Colts announce that training camp will be moved to W. 56th street in 2027
On Friday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that the team’s training camp will be moved from Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, to franchise headquarters at its W. 56th street, Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center beginning in the 2027 offseason. This offseason will mark the team’s final training camp at Grand Park, at least as it stands. […] On Friday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that the team’s training camp will be moved from Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, to franchise headquarters at its W. 56th street, Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center beginning in the 2027 offseason. This offseason will mark the team’s final training camp at Grand Park, at least as it stands. As the team announcement notes, the Colts will join the NFL’s 26 other teams who host their team training camp at their own practice facilities—meaning there will be five or fewer clubs who have their training camps off-site in 2027. Outside of a few aberration seasons (including during the COVID-19 pandemic), the Colts have typically held their team training camps off-site. They had been in Grand Park since 2018, excluding the 2020 COVID year. The Colts have also hosted training camp at Anderson University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Late team owner Jim Irsay, who passed away last May, always seemed to be a big proponent of hosting training camp off-site for additional exposure and having it open to the general public. It provided Colts fans, particularly families, a unique opportunity to see the team up close and personal, who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford the typical game day experience during the regular season. The big loser in this could be Colts fans in that regard. It’s quite possible that W. 56th Street may still be open to the general public in some regards, but I would have to think that their capacity could be more limited compared to Grand Park going forward. However, we’ll just have to wait and see for sure. Maybe there ultimately won’t be a meaningful capacity difference at all. There’s probably some reasoning that the Colts are going to do this, along with 26 other NFL teams in the fairly near future, including costs, logistics, efficiency, and likely the quicker medical treatment component. However, let’s hope it’s not the end of what has been a longtime offseason perk of being Colts fans, live and readily accessible team training camp. See More: Indianapolis Colts News
Las Vegas Raiders coaching search: Klay Kubiak will interview
The Las Vegas Raiders continue to request interviews for the coaching opening left by the firing of Pete Carroll. They have have requested interviews with Vance Joseph, Klint Kubiak, Davis Webb, Matt Nagy, Kevin Stefanski, Jeff Hafley, Nate Scheelhaase, Mike LeFleur, Chris Shula, Ejiro Evero, Jesse Minter, Joe Brady and now Klay Kubiak. Let’s get […] The Las Vegas Raiders continue to request interviews for the coaching opening left by the firing of Pete Carroll. They have have requested interviews with Vance Joseph, Klint Kubiak, Davis Webb, Matt Nagy, Kevin Stefanski, Jeff Hafley, Nate Scheelhaase, Mike LeFleur, Chris Shula, Ejiro Evero, Jesse Minter, Joe Brady and now Klay Kubiak. Let’s get to know Klay Kubiak some more: Current job: He is in his first season as the offensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers. Age: He is 37. Coaching experience: He has five seasons of NFL coaching experience, all with the 49ers under primary offensive-play caller and head coach Kyle Shanahan. His is the brother of fellow Raiders’ candidate and Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Their father is Super Bowl-winning head coach Gary Kubuiak. Other interest: He reportedly is getting interviewed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as well. Why the Raiders are interested: Kubiak is a young, offensive mind who would be a first-time NFL head coach. Of the 13 known candidates, eight are offensive coaches and 10 would be first-time NFL head coaches. See More: Las Vegas Raiders News
Phinsider Victory Of The Week Open Thread & Discussion Vol. 661
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, […] It’s Friday, which means it’s time for our Victory of the Week (VOTW) post! This evening’s conversation prompt is straightforward: What was your victory this week? Did something remarkable happen? Is there a small achievement worth celebrating? This could relate to the Miami Dolphins, your professional life, or your personal life. We all experience victories, big or small, and we want to hear about yours. This post is for you, our site members, who are part of our Phinsider family. This is your opportunity to share your successes from the past week. Your triumphs can be significant, such as the birth of a new child or grandchild, or finally landing that job or promotion you’ve been working hard for. They can also be smaller victories, like winning $100 on a lottery scratch-off ticket, or any other positive experience you’d like to share. This is your post to celebrate your achievements, so feel free to share them in the comments section below. See More: Miami Dolphins News
5 keys to victory: Can Rams slow down the cardiac Bears?
The Los Angeles Rams are back where they were at this time last year: the divisional round of the playoffs. This time, they will be the team that’s favored and the team with more playoff experience. The Rams are the team looking to get back to the NFC Championship with a chance to go to […] The Los Angeles Rams are back where they were at this time last year: the divisional round of the playoffs. This time, they will be the team that’s favored and the team with more playoff experience. The Rams are the team looking to get back to the NFC Championship with a chance to go to the Super Bowl. On Sunday, they will be taking on the Cinderella team that America is cheering for to win. The Rams will look to put a stop to a team that has consistently won when the odds were against them. This season, the Rams have looked like one of the best teams in the NFL. Against the Bears, they’ll need to prove it. Here are five keys to victory. 1. Win the game in the trenches If the weather is going to be cold, the Rams have to win this game in the trenches on both sides of the ball. This is one area where the Rams actually have a significant advantage. The Bears defense has allowed the second-most yards before contact in the NFL this season at 1.9. Since Week 10, they have allowed 2.8 yards before contact. he Rams are getting Kevin Dotson back for this game, and their adjusted line yards and their adjusted line yards in the running game is the best of the last 30 years. Since Week 10, the Rams are getting 2.64 yards before contact on offense. That doesn’t mention that the Bears rank 27th in quarterback pressure rate at 31.6 percent and the Rams are allowing the second-lowest pressure rate in the NFL. On the offensive side of the ball, the Rams have a significant advantage in the trenches and it isn’t particularly close. That’s something that will work in the Rams’ favor. While the Rams offense has been the best running team via success rate in the NFL, the Bears aren’t far behind. It’s been the strength of their team. They also have a 48.5 percent rushing success rate. Their 0.4 EPA per rush ranks fourth. The key here is that this has been the strength of the Rams defense for most of the season. The Rams built their defense this season to stop the run. They have allowed a few explosive runs over the last eight weeks. However, they got back to what worked against the Panthers as Chuba Hubbard has 3.5 yards per carry and Rico Dowdle has 1.8. The Rams may not get negative plays, but their 37.6 percent rushing success rate ranks sixth in the NFL. That’s been the case even over the last six weeks. Since Week 14, the Rams have allowed a rushing success rate of 36.9 percent despite ranking 23rd in rushing EPA. In other words, from down to down, the run defense has remained very good. It’s the explosive runs to Kenneth Walker and Bijan Robinson that have hurt them statistically. The Rams should be able to do enough against the Bears’ run game to give them the edge. Chicago will also be without their starting left tackle. 2. Lean into 13P and both running backs The Rams have leaned into 13 personnel for the most part over the back-half of the season. Running the ball and utilizing the tight ends has been a big part of their identity. However, that wasn’t the case last week against the Panthers. This week, the offense needs to get back into 13 personnel and running the football with both running backs. The Bears don’t have the bodies to defend the Rams in heavier packages out of nickel. If the Bears match in nickel, the Rams offense will eat. They will be without TJ Edwards at linebacker which should allow the Rams to get heavy and run inside consistently. It will also allow the Rams to attack the edges. The Rams should be able to mix things up with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum with success. However, this needs to be a Blake Corum game. Only James Cook has more runs out of inside zone and duo looks this season and Williams has a 60 percent success rate. With that said, the Bears lack mobility inside. They actually defend man/duo runs and inside zone well. Outside zone is where you can gash them. The Bears allow the seventh most yards per carry on outside zone runs and have allowed the fifth-most yards on explosive plays. As a whole, the Bears allow the sixth-highest explosive run rate on defense. On that note, Blake Corum is second in the NFL in explosive run rate on outside zone concepts. He is very good at finding the cutback lane and getting up to speed. Since Week 7, Corum ranks 12th in explosive run rate on all runs. Among running backs with at least 100 carries during that span, that jumps up to sixth. Williams plays a strong role in the offense in that he keeps them on track. However, if the Rams lean into the run game more, they’ll need to find the occasional explosive. That’s where Corum excels and it’s something that the Bears are susceptible to giving up. This should also provide strong matchups for Puka Nacua. Amon-Ra St. Brown had a combined 20 receptions for 254 yards and three touchdowns in two games against the Bears this season. If the Rams can get Nacua lined up over the slot, the Bears rank 30th in the NFL in EPA per slot target. The Rams should be able to run the ball to set up efficient passes as they did in Week 7 against the Jaguars. 3. Limit damage on explosives When it comes to the Rams
Lions coach interviews for Jets defensive coordinator position
On Friday, the New York Jets announced that they had conducted eight interviews for their vacant defensive coordinator position after firing Steve Wilks in the middle of the 2025 season. Among those eight candidates was current Detroit Lions defensive assistant/safeties coach Jim O’Neil. O’Neil has only been with the Lions since 2024, but he has […] On Friday, the New York Jets announced that they had conducted eight interviews for their vacant defensive coordinator position after firing Steve Wilks in the middle of the 2025 season. Among those eight candidates was current Detroit Lions defensive assistant/safeties coach Jim O’Neil. O’Neil has only been with the Lions since 2024, but he has overseen one of the team’s best position groups. Under O’Neil, the Lions developed the young careers of Pro Bowler Brian Branch and All-Pro Kerby Joseph. Of course, that year O’Neil also overlapped with Aaron Glenn, who is now the coach of the Jets, but was the Lions’ defensive coordinator at the time. If O’Neil gets the job, it wouldn’t be the first time as a defensive coordinator. In fact, he has a pretty extensive history at the position. He served in that role for the Cleveland Browns (2014-15), San Francisco 49ers (2016), and Northwestern Wildcats (2021-22). Other candidates who have interviewed for the position are Dolphins cornerback coach Mathieu Araujo, Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda, Packers defensive line coach Demarcus Covington, Jets DB coach/interim defensive coordinator Chris Harris, Vikings defensive pass game coordinator Daronte Jones, Broncos assistant head coach/defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard, and former Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale. O’Neil is the latest Lions employee to get opportunities elsewhere. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard was requested to interview for the Dolphins’ head coach job, David Shaw interviewed for the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator position, and Jett Modkins interviewed for the Bucs’ special teams coordinator job. You can track the progress of all the Lions coaching changes with our 2026 tracker. See More:
NY Giants news: ‘Reporting structure’ holding up John Harbaugh signing
John Harbaugh has yet to sign a contract to become head coach of the New York Giants nearly 48 hours after reports broke that he had accepted the job. On Friday evening, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said that “reporting structure” and other organizational issues are holding up the deal. “It does not sound like this is about money,” Rapoport said. “It sounds like it’s more about reporting structure and who is able to do what and how the whole organization is set up.” Rapoport said it “seems like there was something lost in translation” because these are issues that would generally be ironed out before any word that a job had been accepted. “There’s a lot to be handled. It sounds like they are trying to handle it, but smooth sailing it has not been,” Rapoport said. Ian O’Connor of The Athletic, who has been out front on this story since Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens, summarized the situation this way: “My understanding is John Harbaugh and Chris Mara are forming a pretty good bond since their Sunday lunch & meeting at Harbaugh’s house. Chris remains confident this gets done. Still a chance the Giants announce in the coming hours tonight, but no need for Harbaugh to rush it.” Long-time NFL columnist Gary Myers offered this from his sources: — “Everything is going fine. There are no issues. No hangups. There is no rush. If it doesn’t get done until Sunday, what’s the difference?” from ultra-reliable source a few minutes ago. — Length and money still being discussed despite reports of 5-year $100M deal. They will come to terms that makes both sides comfortable. — Power, final personnel say between Harbaugh and GM Joe Schoen is no issue. Harbaugh is comfortable with the arrangement. Schoen would be foolish not to lean on Harbaugh, so I expect it will be a collaboration. — The contract is a hefty 30-40 pages. Lots of billable hours for the attorneys. Press conference will be Tuesday. There remains a belief that the Giants will formally introduce Harbaugh as their head coach on Tuesday. See More:
This season will be a failure if Rams lose Sunday
If the Los Angeles Rams lose to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, this season should be considered a failure for L.A. Falling just shy of the NFC Championship in one of the most wide-open playoff fields in recent memory will be the nail in the coffin for the Rams’ contender reputation. More […] If the Los Angeles Rams lose to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, this season should be considered a failure for L.A. Falling just shy of the NFC Championship in one of the most wide-open playoff fields in recent memory will be the nail in the coffin for the Rams’ contender reputation. More so, especially with how the team had already whiffed at a chance for the top seed and repeating as division champs. It would be a complete disappointment for the Rams to fall just shy of the NFL’s final four. They had come into the season as a Super Bowl contender, looked the part from Weeks 7-12, and then fell back down to earth. The L.A. team we’ve seen in the past month has been a shell of that powerhouse. They’re still good, just clearly not the same. Anyone know if the number 15 is lucky? Despite having the lone head coach and quarterback pairing to win a championship among the eight playoff teams, it almost doesn’t seem to matter. Experience means little in a year defined by chaos. Consider that the remaining playoff teams consist of: Two of the weakest top seeds in years The worst Bills roster that Josh Allen has dragged into the playoffs A Bears team that only shows up in the fourth quarter A Texans team that cannot play offense A 49ers squad held together by duct tape and bubble wrap (somebody in San Fran pissed off the football gods) New England, who is good, but benefited from a painfully easy schedule Keep in mind that this is the rare year when the Chiefs, Ravens and Bengals all missed the postseason — not that Baltimore or Cincy would’ve done anything anyway. Everything has seemingly lined up for the Rams to win their second Lombardi Trophy with Matthew Stafford under center. However, it also feels like this season isn’t meant to be for them. I cannot put my finger on why I think that. Maybe it’s just the simple fact that nothing about this year has made sense. Even the supposed contending teams came undone as soon as the media placed them under a microscope. No matter, it doesn’t take away the fact that the Rams’ season will be a failure if they lose a frigid one in Chicago. After so much promise coming in, it’s only fair to label it as such, assuming they fall short for the second straight year. What are your thoughts, Turf Show Ramily — will this season be a failure if the Rams lose this weekend? Let us know in the comments! CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 10: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams looks on against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)Getty ImagesSee More:
Tyler Warren invited to 2026 Pro Bowl Games
Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren capped off his sensational debut season with an invitation to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco. For a Colts offense that was in desperate need of a pass catcher who could provide consistent stability and allow the offense to sustain more drives, Warren blossomed into a […] Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren capped off his sensational debut season with an invitation to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco. For a Colts offense that was in desperate need of a pass catcher who could provide consistent stability and allow the offense to sustain more drives, Warren blossomed into a franchise cornerstone. Selected with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Warren started all 17 games for Indianapolis and set franchise rookie records with 76 catches for 817 receiving yards. Warren also scored five total touchdowns in his rookie campaign. His 817 receiving yards ranked fifth among all NFL tight ends, while his 474 yards after catch ranked second among all tight ends, behind only Cardinals’ Trey McBride. By season’s end, Warren became the primary target for the Colts, leading the team with 112 targets. The Penn State product averaged 10.1 yards per touch and proved to be a critical chess piece in moving the chains, earning 45 first downs on 82 touches. His 55% first down per touch rate was the fourth-highest on the team, behind all three starting receivers. The Pro Bowl nod places Warren in rare company, becoming just the 18th rookie tight end in NFL history to earn a Pro Bowl selection and the first Colt to do so in the Indianapolis-era of the franchise. Warren joins a pair of teammates, including running back Jonathan Taylor and left guard Quenton Nelson as Indy’s third player invited to the Pro Bowl. Warren will replace Raiders’ Brock Bowers, who is unable to compete due to an injury. Warren’s rapid ascent shows just how valuable he was within an offense built around its established stars, and a Pro Bowl stage is now waiting to move into its next chapter. See More:
Another overall lackluster effort by Tyree Wilson
Here is a look at the 2023 Las Vegas Raiders’ draft class fare this season: Tyree Wilson: The No.7 overall draft finished the season strong with a massive game against the Chiefs deep backups. But don’t let that sway you. Wilson had another underwhelming season. He had just four sacks and played 41 percent of […] Here is a look at the 2023 Las Vegas Raiders’ draft class fare this season: Tyree Wilson: The No.7 overall draft finished the season strong with a massive game against the Chiefs deep backups. But don’t let that sway you. Wilson had another underwhelming season. He had just four sacks and played 41 percent of the snaps. The light just hasn’t come on for Wilson consistently enough. It’s almost a certainty that the team will not exercise his fifth-year option this spring, thus, making him a free agent after next season. Michael Mayer: It was another underwhelming for the tight end who the team traded up to select. He had 35 catches for 328 yards, both career highs, in 13 games. He had his moments, but he has yet to show he can be a consistent performer. He may be a year away from getting a fresh start somewhere else in free agency. Tre Tucker: The third-round pick has been a starter for the past 31 games and, in a perfect world, he shouldn’t be a starter in 20206. Yes, he speed and brings something to the offense, but he just doesn’t produce much. He had so many underwhelming performances. The Raiders can lengthen their receiver group, Tucker may have value had a chance-of-pace option, but he doesn’t consistently offer much as a starter. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Fewer ads Create community posts Comment on articles, community posts Rec comments, community posts New, improved notifications system! Aidan O’Connell: He was injured for most of the season and played just in the season-finale. However, of all of the Raiders three quarterbacks in 2025 — AOC, Geno Smith and Kenny Pickett —- O’Connell may have the best chances of sticking around in the program in 2026. See More: Las Vegas Raiders Game Information