The New York Giants courtship of new head coach John Harbaugh has been described as a “full-court press.” That, however, seems to be underselling things a bit. After all, you can only executed by the players currently on your team. The Giants’ pursuit of Harbaugh was aided by Giants past and present, and perhaps nobody did more to make this union possible than former Giants’ head coach Tom Coughlin. It’s somewhat ironic that the man who delivered Harbaugh the fourth loss as a rookie head coach back in 2008 helped to deliver Harbaugh to the Giants. But that’s exactly what Coughlin did when he connected Harbaugh and Chris Mara shortly after the former was fired by the Baltimore Ravens. “I didn’t think he’d [Harbaugh] be available,” Mara told reporters. “I really didn’t. But for us, it was a home run.” While it was reported at the time that the Giants had hypothetical discussions about Harbaugh should he become available, they didn’t think it was a realistic opportunity. When the Ravens fired him, however, they knew they had to act quickly. “I just was really conscious of the fact that there was going to be so many different openings,” Mara said, “Especially with some of these playoff teams that were possibly going to get rid of their coaches. So that’s why I thought it was important to beat everybody to it, and that’s what we did.” The problem? Chris Mara had never spoken to Harbaugh before. After all, as Mara said, he didn’t think Harbaugh would be available. Enter Coughlin. “I got in contact with him [Harbaugh] after a conversation with Tom Coughlin,” Mara said. “And he’s the one that put us together.” Of course, anyone who remembers the Giants’ ornery former coach knows it couldn’t have been that simple. “He was absolutely over the top,” Mara said. “He yelled at me 15 times before it was done. And once we got it done, he yelled at me again.” “We discussed it as a group, as an ownership, and as an organization,” Mara said of the decision to go after Harbaugh following his firing. “I decided that it was time to act on it. And Friday night, before the playoff game started, I talked to John and Steve and said, I’m driving to Baltimore tomorrow, and I’m going to talk to Tom [Coughlin]. I’m going to talk to John [Harbaugh], and Tom Coughlin set it up for me in terms of contact info. I had never talked to John Harbaugh in my life until I got to his house.” Mara says that he and Harbaugh had a long conversation set to the backdrop of a playoff game neither of them were involved in. “He asked me eight million questions about players, about facility, about structure,” Mara said of the conversation. “And we just had a man-to-man talk for a couple hours while the game was going on in the background. And he wanted to know about a lot of the players, some of the coaches we have. I gave him some first-hand information. “When I left his house on that day,” Mara said, “I drove there, I drove home, and I talked to John, I talked to Steve, and I said, this guy wants to be a Giant.” And now Harbaugh is a Giant — thanks in no small part to Tom Coughlin, once again proving the saying “Once a Giant, always a Giant.” See More:
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Denver Broncos Without Bo Nix: Why defense and special teams keeps their Super Bowl chances alive
Daire Carragher breaks down why the Denver Broncos Super Bowl hopes are still alive despite quarterback Bo Nix’s season-ending injury. Denver Broncos Without Bo Nix: Why defense and special teams keeps their Super Bowl chances alive Defense wins championships: The biggest reason the Denver Broncos can still win the Super Bowl is their fantastic defense, led by Nik Bonitto. Special teams ace: Devon Key‘s versatility and quality play in all phases earned Key recognition as the NFL’s only first-team All-Pro special teamer, and Denver’s special teams prowess gives them a shot to win in the AFC Championship Game and Super Bowl. 2026 NFL Draft season is here: Try the best-in-class PFF Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026’s top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team. Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes Not many teams, when faced with the situation the Denver Broncos currently find themselves in, would be given even the slightest chance of winning the AFC Championship Game and progressing to Super Bowl LX. While Denver’s offensive output in Bo Nix‘s absence remains unknown, its defensive prowess keeps the team firmly in the mix for the Lombardi Trophy. It starts with edge defender Nik Bonitto, who is in the best form of his career right now. Bonitto posted his third consecutive pass-rushing grade above 80.0 on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. His 90.3 overall PFF grade since Week 15 ranks third behind Will Anderson Jr. and Aidan Hutchinson. Bonitto will be up against a New England Patriots offensive line that allowed Will Anderson Jr. to wreak havoc last week with three sacks on four pressures. While 79% of Anderson’s regular-season snaps were against right tackles, Houston Texans head coach Demeco Ryans switched things up in the divisional round by aligning Anderson up against the left tackle on 17 of his 24 pass-rushing snaps. This was done to take advantage of the Patriots’ rookie left tackle, Will Campbell, who was no match for Anderson’s ferocity. Campbell finished the game with a 16.5 PFF pass blocking grade — easily his worst outing of the season. Now, Campbell will be tasked with handling Bonitto. Unlike the Texans, the Broncos won’t have to make any adjustments to their defensive alignment. Bonitto lines up across from left tackles 87% of the time, as 70 of Bonitto’s 78 pressures this season have come when he’s situated to the quarterback’s left. The Broncos will feel they have the edge on Drake Maye’s blindside, but this young MVP candidate has been winning with his eyes all season. It’s what’s in front of Maye that really counts. Former undrafted free agent Ja’Quan McMillian is also in the best form of his life right now, cemented by his remarkable game-sealing contested interception on Josh Allen. Over his last three games, McMillian has allowed six receptions for a grand total of -5 air yards. In other words, the only situations where receivers are getting open around McMillian are on designed screen passes McMillian has been responsible for just two 20-plus-yard completions over his last 230 coverage snaps. Since the penultimate week of the regular season, McMillian’s 90.7 PFF coverage grade and 16.7 passer rating allowed both rank first among all cornerbacks. If the Broncos are to keep pace with Maye’s Patriots and whomever they would end up facing in Super Bowl LX, there’s no question that they will need more out of star cornerback Pat Surtain II. The fifth-highest paid cornerback in the NFL hasn’t been bad by any means, but given his elite play in previous seasons, his 70.3 overall PFF grade this season leaves a little to be desired. While Surtain has been battling injury throughout this stretch, there was optimism that the extended break afforded by Denver’s bye week would see him back to being his best. That didn’t exactly prove to be the case as he surrendered a 142.7 passer rating in coverage versus the Bills — ironically, his highest passer rating allowed since last season’s playoff loss against the Bills. Although Drake Maye has been excellent at cutting through zone coverage all season, he has looked slightly more questionable when faced with man coverage. The Patriots don’t possess elite separators who can win outright versus press-man coverage — a strategy Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph frequently employs. Maye’s 64.1 PFF passing grade versus man coverage this season ranks 22nd out of 32 quarterbacks. It’s a far cry from Maye’s 90.7 PFF grade versus zone coverage this year, which ranks second, behind fellow MVP candidate Matthew Stafford. It makes a lot of sense for Joseph to implement a man-heavy coverage approach on Sunday afternoon. His 32.8% man coverage usage on the season ranks second, behind only the Cleveland Browns. Beyond just McMillian and Surtain, the Broncos have a litany of reputable man-to-man coverage defenders, including strong safety Talanoa Hufanga. In his first season with the Broncos, Hufanga has been the fourth-highest graded safety in the NFL versus man coverage, and his six forced incompletions in man-to-man defense are tied for the most of any safety. Players such as Hufanga, Bonitto and McMillian may rightfully garner the majority of the attention as Denver gets set to host its first AFC Championship Game in 11 years, but this Broncos team is littered with crucial contributors in all three phases. Perhaps none of these players is more overlooked than special teams ace Devon Key, who hadn’t played a defensive snap all game when he was called onto the field with 16 seconds remaining in the first half versus the Bills to man the middle of a prevent defense look. Ever the opportunist, Key leaped on a loose fumble and spotted the Broncos an extra three points to extend their lead to 10 heading into the half. Those points would prove essential for the Broncos to hold off Buffalo’s late rally and make it to overtime. Key played just three defensive snaps in the divisional round. It brings his snap tally on the season to just
How will Rams address corner in playoffs and beyond?
One of the underrated aspects of the Los Angeles Rams’ divisional round playoff win over the Chicago Bears was how they adjusted at corner and forced three interceptions on Caleb Williams. Corner has been the Achilles heel of the Rams team for the 2025 season. Bigger receivers—AJ Brown, Michael Wilson, and others—have abused this secondary […] One of the underrated aspects of the Los Angeles Rams’ divisional round playoff win over the Chicago Bears was how they adjusted at corner and forced three interceptions on Caleb Williams. Corner has been the Achilles heel of the Rams team for the 2025 season. Bigger receivers—AJ Brown, Michael Wilson, and others—have abused this secondary for very productive outings. It has swayed the outcomes of games and almost cost them an opening postseason victory against the Carolina Panthers. But credit to the Rams for adapting and finding a solution to win against the Bears. Let’s take a deeper dive into what changes they made, how the depth chart could shake out moving forward, and what the plan could be for 2026. LA’s adjustments versus Bears The Rams started the game with Cobie Durant and Roger McCreary on the outside. This forced usual starter Emmanuel Forbes to the bench. Darious Williams, who was inactive in recent weeks, opened as a backup. Forbes played some in the first half but (1) suffered a shoulder injury that limited him and (2) did not play well over his four snaps. The former first round pick was targeted on half of his reps and allowed two catches for 32 yards. Not great. Durant was on the field for 54 of 81 (67%) defensive snaps. He received the team’s highest Pro Football Focus (PFF) coverage grade out of the corner group at 71.4. Durant also caught two of the team’s three interceptions. His playing time was more sparce in the second half, though he did pick off Williams in the third quarter. McCreary was involved in 42 plays (52%) for his largest role so far with the Rams. Williams played 62 snaps which is good for the highest snap ratio at 77%. For the second half the Rams opened with Darious Williams and McCreary on the outside. McCreary performed well, though I’m still not sure whether Williams is a better option than Durant. Here’s how the group fared in coverage overall: Durant: 3/8 for 25 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT’s, 1 PBU McCreary: Wasn’t targeted Williams: 3/5 for 33 yards Who should start moving forward? It’s clear that McCreary has earned the opportunity to start the next game. The bigger question is who should play opposite of him. Durant’s interception production so far into the playoffs—three through two games—shows that his ball skills are valuable even if he is bested by bigger receivers. Williams may be more steady on a down-to-down basis; however, the turnover battle decides outcomes in the postseason and it’s difficult to make too convincing of a case against Durant. I’d like to see the Rams roll with McCreary and Durant on the outside and then mix in Williams situationally. The plan for 2026 The only corners under contract for 2026 are Quentin Lake (if you count him), Josh Wallace, Emmanuel Forbes, and Darious Williams. Williams isn’t likely to be back as he’s nearing the end of his career. The Rams can save nearly 7.5M against the salary cap by moving on. Wallace proved his worth as a backup to Lake and is worth keeping around. He also plays a role on special teams. Could the Rams give up on Forbes after spending the last year and a half investing in his development? Their patience has paid dividends, though there have been more low moments than highs. Los Angeles should also consider retaining Durant and/or McCreary with an extension. While Durant is undersized for an outside corner and isn’t a favorable matchup against bigger targets, the Rams could do worse if they move on. Durant has impressive ball skills that date back to his college production. McCreary still remains an unknown but could be playing his way into a new deal by performing well in the most important games. If you haven’t read Venie Randy Soares’ preview of the 2026 NFL Draft for corners, it’s very apt to this conversation. Even if Lake, Wallace, Forbes, and/or Durant/McCreary return, the Rams must future proof this position or add younger talent. Even if the Rams are improving at corner from where they started the postseason, the group is almost certain to look a lot different into 2026. See More: Los Angeles Rams Depth Chart
Jordan Addison to Face No Charges from Trespassing Incident
A week or so after it looked like it might, potentially, be another rough offseason for Minnesota Vikings reciever Jordan Addison, it appears that things are going to be a lot smoother than anticipated. Per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, charges are not going to be filed against Addison stemming from an incident in […] A week or so after it looked like it might, potentially, be another rough offseason for Minnesota Vikings reciever Jordan Addison, it appears that things are going to be a lot smoother than anticipated. Per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, charges are not going to be filed against Addison stemming from an incident in a Florida casino last week. Addison will now, apparently, be filing a civil claim arising from what is now being deemed as a wrongful arrest. Addision was arrested and charged with trespassing at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino just over a week ago. The charge was a first-degree misdemeanor that saw Addison post a $500 bond in Hillsborough County to secure his release. It would have been Addison’s third offseason arrest in his three seasons with the Vikings and could have, potentially, gotten him in more trouble with the league. He had to serve a three-game suspension to start this past season after agreeing to a plea deal for the incident that saw him fall asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle and block traffic near LAX, and another incident. . .particularly one that could have involved substance abuse. . .could have gotten him significant discipline from the shield. However, it appears that will not be an issue. With this incident, apparently, no longer an issue, hopefully this will be the last time we have to post anything about Addison until this April, when the team will have to make its decision as to whether or not they will pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. Hopefully Addison will keep himself far away from any sort of situations that could, potentially, have him in any sort of legal hot water going forward. See More:
NFL Mock Draft 2026: Eagles 7-round simulation, Version 1.0
The 2025 Philadelphia Eagles season is over, almost mercifully. With the end of a disappointing year comes optimism for an offseason for the team to change, improve, and add some new faces. As of today, the Eagles hold eight picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the 23rd overall selection and four picks in the […] The 2025 Philadelphia Eagles season is over, almost mercifully. With the end of a disappointing year comes optimism for an offseason for the team to change, improve, and add some new faces. As of today, the Eagles hold eight picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including the 23rd overall selection and four picks in the top 100. This draft is deep where the Eagles need it to be: offensive line and defensive skill positions. It could be a great chance for them to add a ton of young talent where the roster (and cap) needs. I do this simulation column every year to sort of track the changes in Eagles needs, players draft stocks, and possible pick movement. We are months and months away from the draft, so things are definitely subject to change with exhibition games, private workouts, interviews, and the combine still ahead. But as it stands today, here is how I would navigate the Eagles eight picks in the 2026 draft. Simulation run using the Pro Football Focus Mock Draft Simulation. No trades. Pick 1.23: Kadyn Proctor, Offensive Lineman, Alabama There are many reasons the Eagles struggled on offense this year and health in the trenches was a big factor. The Eagles really felt the injury to Lane Johnson and the fact that the interior offensive line was never fully healthy. They need to get younger in the trenches and Kadyn Proctor makes a ton of sense in the first round. At 6’7”, 330+ pounds, Proctor looks the part of the next great Eagles tackle. He played 40 games at Alabama, all at left tackle and got better every one of his three years. He could be a tremendous heir apparent for Lane Johnson with the potential to start at right guard in the meantime if the Eagles feel his height won’t be a liability inside. Pick 2.54: Eli Stowers, Tight End, Vanderbilt Eli Stowers is a guy I am going to probably pound the table for all offseason. Dallas Goedert is a free agent and even if AJ Brown returns, the Eagles need a third guy in their passing game. Stowers is smaller as a tight end at 6’4”, 235 pounds and probably will struggle with in-line blocking… but god what a mismatch this player could be with the right offensive coordinator. With his combination of size and athleticism, he will be too fast for linebackers to cover and too big for most cornerbacks to play at the catch point. He is agile after the catch and can win all over the field. I honestly think he goes much higher than this after the combine, but right now I can dream. Pick 3.68: D’Angelo Ponds, Cornerback, Indiana Since the 2021 draft, Howie Roseman has become dialed in on drafting players from the best programs in the country. In that time frame, the Eagles drafted eight players from a reigning national championship team. On top of that there has just generally been more of an emphasis on drafting guys from Blue Chips Schools. Since 2021, the Eagles have drafted tons of players from Georgia, Alabama, Michigan, Clemson, and Texas. Well there’s a new top program in the country. The Indiana Hoosiers are loaded with future NFL players on both sides of the ball and that’s a big reason they are 15-0 headed into a national title game this weekend. I expect the Eagles to dip into that talent pool at least once this spring. D’Angelo Ponds might be undersized at 5’9”, 170 pounds but he has dominated Big 10 receivers for the last two years, shutting out some very talented players. Since the beginning of the 2024 season, Ponds has been targeted 115 times on 892 coverage snaps and only allowed a single touchdown while picking off five passes, all as a boundary receiver. He is smart, athletic and physical. The Eagles have a huge hole in their secondary at the third cornerback spot and Ponds could push to play outside cornerback with Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean holding down the other spots. Pick 3.98: Mikail Kamara, Edge Defender, Indiana The Eagles draft a second Hoosier in this simulation. Mikail Kamara hasn’t put up impressive sack numbers to follow up his 2024 season where he had 10, but he actually has had more hurries this season. Kamara is a twitchy, high motor defender who makes up for his lack of length with a high level of effort. For an Eagles team that needs more youth and juice at edge, Kamara makes a ton of sense as a role player behind Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith. Pick 4.122: Kaytron Allen, Running Back, Penn State Even with Tank Bigsby looking impressive in small samples this season, the Eagles could still build out their running back room a bit more. Saquon Barkley took a step back this year and Will Shipley has failed to impress in two seasons. Meanwhile, Kayton Allen would bring a much needed physicality as an inside runner. He is athletic, but does his best work between tackles wearing down defenses. He could be a great complement to Saquon Barkley and could eventually take over as a lead back. Pick 4.136: Bryce Lance, Wide Receiver, North Dakota State No matter what happens with AJ Brown this offseason, the Eagles need to keep adding youth to their wide receiver group. Bryce Lance is physically impressive at 6’3” and nearly 210 pounds. In the last two seasons, Lance has caught 126 passes for 2,148 yards and 25 touchdowns while averaging over 17 yards per catch. He could immediately come in and push for snaps at WR3 and contribute early as a big
List of 2026 Eagles free agents
After the unceremonious end to the 2025 NFL season for the Philadelphia Eagles, general manager Howie Roseman now has some tough roster decisions to make. Despite their long list of shortcomings, the Eagles still have one of the highest paid offenses, which will make the decisions Roseman makes on defense even more challenging. They still […] After the unceremonious end to the 2025 NFL season for the Philadelphia Eagles, general manager Howie Roseman now has some tough roster decisions to make. Despite their long list of shortcomings, the Eagles still have one of the highest paid offenses, which will make the decisions Roseman makes on defense even more challenging. They still have several players on rookie deals, but several key members of the team are set to be free agents. Of those set to hit the market, some of the more notable names, include LB Nakobe Dean, EDGE Jaelan Phillips, and S Reed Blankenship. There’s also Brandon Graham who came out of retirement mid-season to help the Eagles down the stretch, but he’ll either go back to retired, or see if the team would offer him another one-year deal — which they probably would because he was still playing at an elite level and is big leader in the locker room. On offense, Roseman might consider bringing OT Fred Johnson back to keep depth behind Lane Johnson, and as someone they could develop to be his ultimate replacement. The other lineman the team might be interested in re-signing is Brett Toth, who was able to fill in multiple positions up front, including center. As for the tight end group, three are set to hit free agency, and after setting a new franchise record for touchdowns by a TE, Dallas Goedert will be the biggest miss if they let him walk. Jalen Hurts was a big factor in bringing Goedert back to Philly, and you’d think the QB would want him back again in 2026. Otherwise, it’s a good draft for the Eagles to pickup some young talent to develop behind Goedert. Finally, punter Braden Mann had a solid year, and consistently helped put the team in good position with deep kicks down field. There’s little reason to think the Eagles wouldn’t bring him back. Here’s the full list of 2026 Eagles free agents: DL Brandon Graham Edge Jaelan Phillips Edge Azeez Ojulari Edge Joshua Uche Edge Ogbo Okoronkwo LB Nakobe Dean OT Fred Johnson OL Brett Toth OL Matt Pryor P Braden Mann QB Sam Howell RB AJ Dillon S Reed Blankenship TE Dallas Goedert TE Grant Calcaterra TE Kylen Granson WR Jahan Dotson See More:
NY Giants news: John Harbaugh officially introduced as new head coach
The New York Giants — pardon me, the New York FOOTBALL Giants — officially introduced new head coach John Harbaugh and held his introductory press conference Tuesday at noon. It was a packed house for the new head coach’s debut, full of media, Giants’ executives, and players. The Giants were clearly expecting a big crowd for the veteran coach’s debut, and they were certainly right. If people were expecting the 63-year old, 18-year veteran, to be a reserved “elder statesman” type of presence at the podium, they were in for a shock. The best word to describe Harbaugh’s demeanor at the podium is probably “energetic”, or perhaps “energized”. He was certainly some combination of excited, exuberant, and energetic as he spoke to the assembled crowd. He used the phrase “an enthusiasm unknown to mankind” several times, and he certainly seemed to embody the mantra. It was hard not to think of Jaxson Dart, the Giants’ charismatic young quarterback, as Harbaugh talked about enthusiasm and love of the game. We don’t know what the future holds for the Giants, but it’s certainly seems brighter than it did two weeks ago. Perhaps it’s just that Harbaugh’s energy and enthusiasm are infectious, but if so, the locker room and front office will be getting the full dose. Harbaugh posed with GM Joe Schoen for pictures after the press conference. The pair are expected to collaborate to bring the storied franchise back to where it should be. Hopefully they’ll be posing with something shinier than a helmet before all is said and done. Watch the full press conference See More:
Eagles News: A.J. Brown trade predicted by NFL executives
Eagles Question of the Day: For the sake of this activity, let’s assume the Eagles are definitely trading A.J. Brown. What are you realistically hoping to get for him in return? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation! Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … NFL […] Eagles Question of the Day: For the sake of this activity, let’s assume the Eagles are definitely trading A.J. Brown. What are you realistically hoping to get for him in return? Head over to The Feed and weigh in with your answer and explanation! Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … NFL exec predictions: Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown trades – ESPN We’re still weeks away from a robust trade market and quarterbacks changing teams. Even if futile, here are a handful of bold predictions from league executives, coaches and scouts. […] Eagles trade A.J. Brown to the Bills. Brown’s happy-to-be-here quotient in Philly is miserably low. He’s a great player and great players are hard to replace. But the Eagles have never been scared to make a move due to the salary cap implications. The Eagles actually can save $7 million on the cap by designating Brown a post-June 1 trade. And it feels like it’s time. Some league execs have felt that way since October. “The Bills have to upgrade there — their best receiver is Khalil Shakir, who is a nice player but he’s not a top guy,” an NFL personnel evaluator said. “Brown is an immediate upgrade and he’s still young [turning 29 in June]. And the Eagles can build the passing game around DeVonta Smith and a high draft pick.” Other potential fits, via NFL scouts: the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders. [BLG Note: Post-June 1 designations don’t apply to trades.] Eagles OC Search, AJ Brown Trade Possibilities, and a Phillies Check-in! – The Ringer’s Philly Special Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss whether AJ Brown will be an Eagle next year. They also sift through the possible offensive coordinator candidates that the Eagles have been targeting. The Ringer’s Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod for an update of the Phillies’ offseason so far after losing out on the Bo Bichette sweepstakes. What’s the outlook for the Phillies after an offseason that, at least so far, has been lackluster? Ranking 19 Eagles offensive coordinator candidates by tiers – BGN The Philadelphia Eagles are once again searching for an offensive coordinator. Importantly, this article is not a straight-up ranking of candidates. Instead, this is a tiered board of all candidates who have surfaced. New names will be added if the search expands. I think this team needs an OC with full control. The operation hasn’t been good enough for years. This isn’t a developmental year. The roster is built to win now. If you’re serious about competing, you don’t run a collaborative committee experiment. You hire someone who runs the offense and let them run it. This hire matters! It will tell us if the Eagles are serious about overhauling an offense that has lost its identity, or if they’re simply looking for the next temporary caretaker. I know I am normally all about film, but I’ve done a lot of research for this one. Obviously, I’ve seen a lot of film on some of these when watching the Eagles, but I haven’t studied every single one. The film articles will come when we hire someone! NFL mock draft 2026: Updated projection with college football season over – SB Nation The Eagles just keep doing it. Once again we have Philadelphia getting a defensive steal in this draft. Theres little doubt that T.J. Parker had a down season based on expectations, but he shouldn’t be going this late in the draft. There’s a solid chance someone like Carolina could take him a few picks earlier, but ultimately this feels like another occasion where the Eagles are striking gold at a position of need, and getting a player they have no business in landing Parker has the ability to line up in multiple fronts, has astounding athleticism — and the only real knock is that he isn’t great at finishing tackles. With a little tutelage he could easily become an elite defensive end in the NFL. Packers to interview Eagles coordinator Christian Parker for defensive coordinator – Acme Packing Company The Green Bay Packers will interview Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Christian Parker for their defensive coordinator vacancy, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. According to Schultz, Parker is set to interview with the Dallas Cowboys for their defensive coordinator job on Wednesday and then “head straight to Green Bay afterward.” Parker began his NFL career as a quality control coach under Mike Pettine, beginning in 2019, head coach Matt LaFleur’s first year in Green Bay. After two seasons in that role, Parker took over as the Denver Broncos’ defensive backs coach from 2021 to 2023. Over those three seasons, the Broncos’ defense posted an 88.6 passer rating, which was good for the 12th-best in the league. Eagles offseason questions: Who’s the next OC, what’s on Jeffrey Lurie’s mind, and more – The Athletic Berman: If I had to guess who will get the job, I’d say Daboll. He checks boxes as far as someone with credentialed play-calling experience, a background with key figures in the offense (Nick Sirianni, Hurts, Barkley, Smith), diversity of scheme exposure, and likely availability. If you asked who I think the best hire would be, I’d say McDaniel based on offensive creativity. There might be more boom-bust potential, but I’d go for the home run. My guess is McDaniel will have options, although I’m of the opinion that the Eagles’ job should be appealing (it’s been the springboard for three head coaches in the past decade) if the coordinator gets autonomy. Todd Monken would have intrigued me
Super Bowl probabilities for all four remaining NFL teams
The Seahawks emerge as the Super Bowl favorite with a 58% projection, while the Patriots enter a new era with a 20.6% chance to win it all. Super Bowl probabilities for all four remaining NFL teams Seattle Seahawks find themselves in pole position: The Seahawks are projected to go to the Super Bowl 58% of the time. A new era for the New England Patriots: The Patriots have a 20.6% chance to win the Super Bowl. 2026 NFL Draft season is here: Try the best-in-class PFF Mock Draft Simulator and learn about 2026’s top prospects while trading and drafting for your favorite NFL team. 🏈 Draft Season 2026 Prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft with PFF+ Your complete draft preparation toolkit Subscribe Team Power ranking Strength of schedule to date Chance to win conference (%) Chance to win Super Bowl (%) Seattle Seahawks 1 19 57.6 30.3 Denver Broncos 13 8 56.0 27.2 Los Angeles Rams 2 21 42.4 21.9 New England Patriots 5 32 44.0 20.6 Seattle Seahawks: 30% to win Super Bowl & 58% to win conference The Seattle Seahawks are projected to go to the Super Bowl 58% of the time. The Seahawks have a 30.3% chance to win the Super Bowl. They are the first-ranked team in the PFF Power Rankings. Denver Broncos: 27% to win Super Bowl & 56% to win conference The Denver Broncos are projected to go to the Super Bowl 56% of the time. The Broncos have a 27.2% chance to win the Super Bowl. They have played the eighth-hardest schedule to date. Los Angeles Rams: 22% to win Super Bowl & 42% to win conference The Los Angeles Rams are the second-ranked team in the PFF Power Rankings. The Rams have a 21.9% chance to win the Super Bowl. They are projected to go to the Super Bowl 42% of the time. New England Patriots: 21% to win Super Bowl & 44% to win conference The New England Patriots are projected to go to the Super Bowl 44% of the time. The Patriots have a 20.6% chance to win the Super Bowl. They are the fifth-ranked team in the PFF Power Rankings.
PFF grades: Three unheralded defenders lead Rams to playoff win
The Los Angeles Rams eliminated the Chicago Bears in a closely fought NFC divisional round game. LA finished on top 20-17. The effort required contributions from outside the usual suspects, and the Pro Football Focus (PFF) game grades and data support this. Let’s dive in. Top five grades on offense 1 – Kevin Dotson, RG: […] The Los Angeles Rams eliminated the Chicago Bears in a closely fought NFC divisional round game. LA finished on top 20-17. The effort required contributions from outside the usual suspects, and the Pro Football Focus (PFF) game grades and data support this. Let’s dive in. Top five grades on offense 1 – Kevin Dotson, RG: 91.3 In his first game back from injury Dotson allowed only a single pressure in pass protection. He was by far LA’s highest graded player in run blocking at 93.5. The next closest was WR Konata Mumpfield at 77.0. Dotson proved important in his first game back and gave the Rams a much needed boost on the ground. 2 – Tyler Higbee, TE: 79.2 Higbee played only eight snaps. He ran routes on every play and was not asked to stay in to block, interestingly enough. The veteran was targeted one time and converted into a 27-yard reception. 3 – Alaric Jackson, LT: 71.9 Jackson ranked second on the team in pass protection (77.5) to LG Steve Avila (81.6). Jackson fared better in the run game and thus finished better overall. Still, outside of Dotson and Coleman Shelton, there wasn’t much to like from the starting five in terms of run blocking. 4 – Kyren Williams, RB: 70.5 Kyren Williams gained 87 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries. 54 of these yards came after contact and Williams forced three missed tackles. He earned two carries of over ten yards. As a receiver he added four receptions on five targets for 30 yards. It was one of the most productive receiving games that we’ve seen from Williams in a while, and the Rams’ passing production was mostly limited to the short game. One complaint: Williams earned a pass blocking grade of just 48.0 compared to Blake Corum at 65.8. This could explain why Corum played on the final offensive possession in overtime over Williams. 5 – Puka Nacua, WR: 69.6 This was far from Nacua’s most productive game. He caught just five of 10 targets for 56 yards after only converting 10 of 16 opportunities a week ago. Defenses know that the Rams offense runs through Nacua and they are seemingly doing everything they can to take LA’s weapon away. Other notes on offense Matthew Stafford finished with the Rams’ lowest grade on offense at 42.2. He fumbled twice and earned a grade in this facet of 24.5. Stafford tossed the same number of big-time throws and turnover-worthy plays at three, meaning he was fortunate to finish the game without a turnover. The veteran finished with an adjusted completion rate of just 52.6%. Rams receivers were not credited with any dropped passes. Top five grades on defense 1 – Kamren Curl, DB: 91.7 Curl was active as a pass rusher on two blitzes. He earned one pressure. The safety was active around the line of scrimmage and finished with 10 total tackles and only a single miss. His coverage production was the most impressive. Curl allowed only three catches on five targets for 17 yards with an interception and a PBU. The interception stopped Chicago’s momentum in overtime and setup the Rams’ game-winning field goal by Harrison Mevis. 2 – Kamren Kinchens, DB: 90.4 LA’s other safety was also active. Kinchens finished with six tackles and did not miss an attempt. His coverage was also stellar with a grade of 87.9 (second to Curl) and allowed two receptions on four targets for 10 yards with a PBU. 3 – Omar Speights, MLB: 90.1 Maybe the highest impact defensive performance on the night belongs to second-year linebacker Omar Speights. Speights was active in coverage (third on defense) with two PBU’s. Caleb Williams made an amazing throw to score their first touchdown to DJ Moore. Speights was inches away from an interception or breakup. Speights also could have caught a pick-six with Chicago on the goal line on fourth down, but the linebacker collided with Nate Landman. 4 – Desjuan Johnson, EDGE: 77.9 These were the EDGE snap counts for the game: Jared Verse: 61 Byron Young: 35 Josaiah Stewart: 45 Desjuan Johnson: 20 Nick Hampton: 10 It’s interesting that the Rams put Stewart, a rookie, on the field more often than Young. LA deployed a high number of five-men fronts to slow the Bears’ running game. Maybe the Rams felt Stewart is better in run defense. Johnson excels in run defense and earned the highest grade for the Rams on Sunday night (82.2). Stewart was fourth at 73.8. 5 – Tyler Davis, DT: 77.2 Davis ranked just behind Stewart for fifth on the defense in run stopping at 73.2. He even surpassed Poona Ford in this facet. Ford leads the Rams most games. Davis played 30 snaps with 21 coming against the run. That’s a man who knows his role. Other notes on defense Jared Verse finished with a grade of just 33.2. His best mark came as a pass rusher at 56.7 and five total pressures (led the defense and tied with Kobie Turner). Verse missed six tackles (!) which was good for two-thirds of his attempts. PFF gave him a tackling grade of 23.2. His run defense grade was also poor at 44.4 as he broke contain on multiple outside runs and scrambles.
