With all signs pointing to the Kansas City Chiefs hiring Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator, the team has reportedly hired a position coach. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Chiefs will hire Chad O’Shea as the wide receivers coach. He has been the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach with the Cleveland […] With all signs pointing to the Kansas City Chiefs hiring Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator, the team has reportedly hired a position coach. The Chiefs are hiring Chad O’Shea as their wide receivers coach, per source. O’Shea got into the NFL as a volunteer assistant with Kansas City in 2003. Over two decades later, he’s back as Andy Reid remodels his offensive staff. pic.twitter.com/BW7koHxbi3 — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 19, 2026 According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Chiefs will hire Chad O’Shea as the wide receivers coach. He has been the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach with the Cleveland Browns since 2020, joining the staff of head coach Kevin Stefanski, who was recently hired as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. O’Shea brings nearly two decades of position-coach experience to the offensive coaching staff. After entering the NFL as a volunteer assistant with Kansas City in 2003, he was hired as an assistant coach for the special teams unit under head coach Dick Vermeil for the final two years of his tenure. From there, he switched to an offensive assistant with the Minnesota Vikings in 2006 and found himself coaching the wide receivers in 2007. O’Shea has held that position for an NFL team every season since, except for an opportunity to be the Miami Dolphins’ offensive coordinator in 2019. His most notable stop began in 2009 with the New England Patriots. He led a room that featured wide receivers Wes Welker and Randy Moss still in their primes, then played a key role in the career development of wide receiver Julian Edelman, who was a college quarterback at Kent State. Head coach Andy Reid is bringing a new, experienced voice into Kansas City’s coaching staff. He will replace former wide receivers coach Connor Embree, who was fired after his third season as an NFL position coach.
Chiefs are reportedly hiring Chad O’Shea as wide receivers coach
College Football Playoff National Championship Recap: Indiana Hoosiers 27, Miami Hurricanes 21
The Indiana Hoosiers completed one of the most dramatic turnarounds in sports history, rising from the losingest Power Four program two years ago to national champions with a 27-21 victory over Miami. Indiana sealed the title in a back-and-forth game defined by special-teams swings and momentum-shifting plays.
National Championship: Discussion
The Rams hold two first round picks. Will they use either of them on players from the Indiana-Miami national championship game? Talk about it with your fellow TST community members in the comments section! The Rams hold two first round picks. Will they use either of them on players from the Indiana-Miami national championship game? Talk about it with your fellow TST community members in the comments section!
Mock Draft Monday: Championship Game Players heading to Indy
Chris Ballard’s final press conference of the 2025 season looms large in the minds of fans and journalist’s alike, with one quote embodying what they can expect in the 2026 offseason: “We gotta get younger and faster on the defensive side.” Thus the priority is clear, get the Colts Defense up to snuff with an […] Chris Ballard’s final press conference of the 2025 season looms large in the minds of fans and journalist’s alike, with one quote embodying what they can expect in the 2026 offseason: “We gotta get younger and faster on the defensive side.” Thus the priority is clear, get the Colts Defense up to snuff with an infusion of young and fast prospects early in the draft to aid Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo in his 2nd year with the Colts. Round 2, Pick 47: Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami One of the worst kept secrets this offseason is the Colts need more pass rush help immediately. So why not get one of the most experienced and polished pash rushers in the draft? While Akheem Mesidor’s age (25 by draftday) may be antithetical to the first part of Ballard’s quote, he will still 3 & 6 years younger than the 3 Colts Free Agent Defensive Ends he could be partially replacing (Kwity Paye 28, Samson Ebukam 31, Tyquan Lewis 31). Even when factoring that he is an older prospect, Mesidor’s combination of athletic traits and high end production is very alluring for teams to overlook the age number and look for what he can do immediately for a team in the increasingly short term vision oriented NFL. Mesidor is 6’3 and 280 lbs. but he doesn’t move like a bigger Defensive End. He moves like he should be 30 pounds lighter with his explosion off of the line winning reps often with his first step. He can bend around the edge well and has quick agility to be used as a looper and to get around linemen. Mesidor can also line up inside as a 3 Technique, adding depth behind DeForest Buckner. All of this combined with his vicious power profile with bull-rushes, rip moves, two hand swipes, with powerful hands and it’s no wonder Mesidor had 63 Pressures (15.1%) with a 21.2% Pass Rush Win Rate in 2025. The Miami Hurricane is also a force of nature against the run with 25 Run Stops and a 90 Run D Grade in 2025. The biggest things holding him back from being a Round 1 talent beyond his age is: A foot injury that cost him his 2023 season and needed surgery in 2024, but as he showed in 2025 he is fully recovered since. Reliant on physical gifts to win reps, needs more consistent technique in hand fighting to win against more polished tackles with strong anchors. Balance can be an issue, he needs to keep his feet under him when breaking through to the QB as there are a few falls on tape. Should he stay healthy and continue to build upon the techniques he knows and the physical gifts he has, Mesidor could be a Day 1 impact pass rusher for the Colts at a steal of a pick in Round 2. Round 3, Pick 78: D’Angelo Ponds, CB, Indiana On the opposite side of the National Championship battle, we have a small but fiesty Corner in D’Angelo Ponds who has been a stud in the Hoosiers’ secondary. The 5’9 and 173 lb. Ponds plays like every snap is his last, with competitiveness, speed, quickness, and intensity. Despite his size he contests very well and plays the run well with nice hits, strong awareness, and good tackling technique (just 3.3% missed tackle rate in 2025). In coverage he mirrors well, has one of the best backpedals in college football and incredibly quick and fluid hips and short area explosion. Ponds has put up a strong statline in 2025 in coverage: 30 Receptions Allowed / 57 Targets = 52.6% Completion Rate Allowed 356 Yards Allowed 55 Yards After Catch Allowed 0 TDs Allowed 2 INTs 6 Pass Break Ups 57.3 Passer Rating Allowed And D’Angelo Ponds is doing all of this while playing on the boundary against some of the best teams in the country. He has 1,845 snaps as an outside corner, showing that this is far from a new development in his collegiate career. While some analysts believe Ponds should shift inside as a slot in the NFL, he only has 27 snaps inside and has proven to be an effective outside corner even against bigger Wide Receivers. He should be granted an opportunity to prove himself outside first before moving to the slot. Good news for him, the coach he’d have in Indianapolis, Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo, has no qualms about using smaller Corners outside in his scheme as long as they are competitive in man coverage and have speed to recover and track deeper routes. Ponds has both. With Charvarius Ward mulling retirement, 2025 3rd Round Pick Justin Walley recovering from an ACL tear, and Jaylon Jones falling out of favor with an awkward fit in Anarumo’s new scheme, outside corner remains a need for the Colts to address. Sauce Gardner might be locked in as the Colts top corner, but they still need to give him a running mate outside. Kenny Moore II also isn’t getting any younger in the slot. By adding Ponds, the Colts get another outside option at Corner and a potential successor to Kenny Moore II after his contract expires post-2026 season. Round 4, Pick 113: Albert Regis, DT, Texas A&M With the Colts first two defenders being versatile players who can fill a short term need and in a pinch potentially change positions to fill a long term need, their Round 4 pick is a departure from this trend. Albert Regis is coming to Indy to play at one position and one position only: Nose Tackle/1 Technique. The 6’1 and 317 lbs. Aggie has a stocky
2026 Las Vegas Raiders Draft Scouting: Elijah Sarratt
Position: Wide Receiver Height: 6’2 Weight: 214 Stats: 2025 (14 games) – 62 receptions, 802 yards, 15 touchdowns, 12/26 contested catches Class/Age: Senior (22) Team: Indiana Positives: Sarratt has been highly productive in his career between St. Francis, JMU, and now Indiana logging a career 237 receptions, 3630 and and 44 touchdowns with a career […] Position: Wide Receiver Height: 6’2 Weight: 214 Stats: 2025 (14 games) – 62 receptions, 802 yards, 15 touchdowns, 12/26 contested catches Class/Age: Senior (22) Team: Indiana Positives: Sarratt has been highly productive in his career between St. Francis, JMU, and now Indiana logging a career 237 receptions, 3630 and and 44 touchdowns with a career 1213 yards after the catch and a 68% contested catch rate though that number has fallen a little bit in recent years since being 79% in 2023. Sarratt has a massive physical frame but doesn’t win with just pure size. He’s got smooth, natural route running with good ability to drop and sink his hips, jab at the key of the route and then explode out of his cuts to make a play and separate from the defensive back. Sarratt shows an immense ability to win with his size, route running, and overall athletic ability paired together. He shows an innate ability to high point the ball and go outside of his frame to make a play near the sideline or over the middle where he’s physical enough to absorb contact and consistently utilize his athletic style to adjust to YAC opportunities. Sarratt is able to naturally have a strong feel for the chains, consistently finding his way to break at the key and alongside the line of scrimmage with a career 177 first downs on 237 receptions. Additionally, Sarratt does a phenomenal job going to the ball with his hands and keeping it out of his chest and frame to prevent ill time drops. Additionally, Sarratt showcases subtle initial explosion and a good release that allows for him to be a dominant receiver off the line of scrimmage and into initial contact at the route where he’s physical enough to fight off majority of defensive backs. Sarratt has capable long speed with the ability to not take the top off a defense but he’s able to effectively play downfield and be a consistent three phase receiver. Sarratt also showcases good instincts and knowledge at the position with an ability to utilize head fakes, body movements, and an ability to identify coverages to find soft drops. Weakness: Sarratt doesn’t have a ton of elite long speed, and likely will be a consistent 4.48-4.54 40 guy, he does struggle to be a long downfield receiver but will work well intermediately. Sarratt will need to also improve how he is jammed off the line of scrimmage as initial physical contact can sometimes cause him to be shaken in his route concept and cause issues getting into the route and being able to consistently get into space. Sarratt doesn’t have the long speed to take most plays to the house but does an ok job after the catch though his drops often come when looking to run before having the ball. Despite being 6’2 he doesn’t have the largest catch radius and likely will be limited at times with out of frame catches. Sarratt is an adequate blocker, showcasing an effort and drive to do so but the technique, strength at POA, and overall effectiveness can be limited. The senior receiver is limited in being a truly conventional outside X receiver and doesn’t have much ability to work into the slot or the Z. He can get caught up vs man coverage when his initial release and movement in space don’t work as effective. Grade: 2.75 – Mid to Late 2nd Round Pro-Comp: Michael Pittman Jr Sarratt is going to make a few NFL teams very excited with the level of play he can provide. Elijah Sarratt showcases the ability to win at the point of attack consistently and he consistently gets open with his subtle movements, explosiveness after initial cut, and instincts at the position. Sarratt has done well in a variety of systems and his proven successful track record will translate to the NFL. He’s a big body traditional physical receiver that will be a quarterbacks friend downfield in contested situations while he’s also able to work over the middle and absorb contact through his playstyle. The Las Vegas Raiders require getting a physical receiver to pair with Fernando Mendoza who relies on the physical big play X receiver. The Raiders have Bowers, Bech, and Tucker at receiver and adding former teammate Elijah Sarratt could help the transition to the NFL. See More: Las Vegas Raiders Draft
Dolphins statements on new head coach Jeff Hafley
The Miami Dolphins have announced the hiring of Jeff Hafley as the team’s new head coach. Hafley joins the Dolphins after two seasons as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator and replaces Mike McDaniel, who was fired after four seasons with the team. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross released a statement after the announcement of Hafley’s […] The Miami Dolphins have announced the hiring of Jeff Hafley as the team’s new head coach. Hafley joins the Dolphins after two seasons as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator and replaces Mike McDaniel, who was fired after four seasons with the team. Dolphins owner Stephen Ross released a statement after the announcement of Hafley’s hiring. “I believe great things are ahead for the Miami Dolphins with Jeff Hafley leading the way,” Ross stated. “Jeff is an accomplished coach with a proven track record as a leader and motivator. He has tenacity and grit, while at the same time establishing trust with his players in order to get the most out of them. I am excited to see where Jeff leads us, alongside [general manager] Jon-Eric Sullivan and our entire football operation, as we seek to return the Dolphins to sustained success.” New general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, who was hired las week and also joins the Dolphins from the Packers, said in a released statement, “Jeff is a man of integrity, intellect, and great passion who player will buy into and play for. He has a vision for the kind of team we will be and the ability to motivate them to move in one direction on the path towards that goal. I am thrilled to go on this journey with him and together we will build a winner that this organization deserves.” According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Dolphins and Hafley agreed to a five-year contract. See More:
Eagles’ Christian Parker reportedly draws another defensive coordinator interview
Philadelphia Eagles passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Christian Parker will interview for the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator opening, according to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Parker is also reportedly set to interview with the Dallas Cowboys for their defensive coordinator opening. That in-person meeting will be taking place on Wednesday. Parker previously […] Philadelphia Eagles passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Christian Parker will interview for the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator opening, according to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Parker is also reportedly set to interview with the Dallas Cowboys for their defensive coordinator opening. That in-person meeting will be taking place on Wednesday. Parker previously interviewed for the New Orleans Saints’ DC opening last year but the Eagles were fortunate to be able to keep him instead. It’s looking like they might not be so lucky this time around. If we’re to assume the Eagles are definitely losing Parker, better it be the Packers than the Cowboys. Parker notably has experience working with Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur after serving as a defensive quality control coach on his staff from 2019-2020. It remains to be seen how the Eagles will replace Parker if he leaves. They currently have a safeties coach in Joe Kasper and a cornerbacks coach in Roy Anderson. Of the two, the guess here is that Kasper is more likely to be promoted. But we’ll see. Maybe they’ll go with an external candidate. Or, better yet, manage to retain Parker. See More: Philadelphia Eagles News
Ranking 19 Eagles offensive coordinator candidates by tiers
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 […] 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! Category 1: The Proven Adult in the Room An experienced, lower-risk hire with a clear track record of doing the job competently and raising the floor. BRIAN DABOLL Former New York Giants head coach Pros Daboll checks almost every structural requirement the Eagles should be targeting: he’s a proven NFL play-caller, he has a tangible quarterback development track record, and he has demonstrated adaptability across different personnel and different eras of offensive football. His work in Buffalo stands out as one of the best offensive development jobs of the last decade, transforming Josh Allen from a traits-first passer into a layered processor who could beat defenses with anticipation, coverage recognition, and intermediate manipulation. At Alabama, he leaned into heavy personnel and power-run concepts; in Buffalo, he built a spread/RPO base with vertical stress; in New York, he pivoted to quick game, misdirection, and manufactured touches due to offensive line talent and injuries. Daboll also has meaningful relational overlap: he worked with Sirianni in Kansas City, coached Hurts at Alabama, and also knows Barkley and DeVonta Smith personally Daboll would bring legitimate autonomy. Part of the Eagles’ stated intent is to let the new OC “run the offense” and inject their own identity. Daboll’s résumé gives him the authority to actually do that, which is something that younger or system-derived candidates would struggle to demand. Cons The concerns with Daboll are not schematic; they are interpersonal. He is a demanding coach who holds players to a high standard and can be combustible on the sideline. To be frank, he looks like a bit of an idiot at times on the sideline. That can be constructive for some quarterbacks, but it can also challenge building dynamics when the system hits adversity. His stint with the Giants included visible sideline tension, staff turnover, and communication issues with offensive assistants. There is also a real question of power distribution. Hiring Daboll would require Sirianni to fully relinquish offensive control. That kind of autonomy is something the Eagles have historically been hesitant to grant unless the hires were explicitly brought in to run the show I don’t think Daboll would not accept a role where he is simply collaborating. Overall Thoughts If the Eagles want experience, structure, quarterback development, and a coach who can orchestrate an offense without training wheels, Daboll is one of the cleanest fits available. He would raise the floor immediately and should introduce a functional identity. However, the temperament scares me a little. Hiring Daboll is a choice to bring in a strong voice, not a steward. It would require the building to truly be ready for an OC to run the offense and challenge everyone, including the head coach! MIKE MCDANIEL Former Miami Dolphins head coach Pros McDaniel is the highest-ceiling offensive mind realistically in the conversation. His Miami offenses have been at the forefront of motion, spacing, and horizontal/vertical stress, and his sequencing has forced defensive coordinators to change how they play middle-of-field structures. He has demonstrated the ability to create layups for quarterbacks through design rather than hero ball, which is something the Eagles desperately lacked late last season when the offense devolved into iso routes and post-snap “figure it out.” Importantly, he also maximizes receiver leverage, a trait that would unlock A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith in ways Sirianni’s offense never consistently achieved. He has also shown the ability to build offense around a QB’s strengths rather than force a template. His work with Tua Tagovailoa proved that you don’t need elite arm talent to run McDaniel’s system if you can distribute on time and with rhythm. For Hurts, who has regressed as a middle-field thrower but has talent on the perimeter, McDaniel would offer legitimate solutions through formation and motion rather than simply asking the quarterback to become a different player. He is a run game superstar, too. McDaniel was a run-game savant under the Shanahan umbrella long before he became a HC. Cons The biggest schematic concern is that McDaniel’s system demands timing, rhythm, and middle-of-field access, which is precisely where Hurts has struggled. His recent seasons have featured one of the league’s highest rates of intermediate middle targets, while Hurts has ranked near the bottom in that area over multiple years This is not a fatal mismatch, but it is a real transition cost. McDaniel would need to tailor concepts toward boundary-based throws, RPO, movement, and layered play-action, which he I think he can do, but we can’t be certain. Miami’s offense regressed sharply when Tyreek Hill went down, leading some evaluators to question how dependent the system is on speed
Good, Bad and Ugly: McVay, Stafford ugliest part of win
The Los Angeles Rams pulled off a huge 20-17 overtime win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. L.A. is set for an epic Round III matchup against the Seahawks in Seattle next week, but they had better play A LOT better if they hope to advance to the Super Bowl. Ahead of the Rams’ first […] The Los Angeles Rams pulled off a huge 20-17 overtime win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. L.A. is set for an epic Round III matchup against the Seahawks in Seattle next week, but they had better play A LOT better if they hope to advance to the Super Bowl. Ahead of the Rams’ first NFC Championship appearance since 2021, here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Divisional Round win in the Windy City. The Good Defense was tough throughout The defense was the only reason L.A. didn’t lose by 30. They were mostly outstanding except against the run, and set the tone early on Chicago’s opening drive when Cobie Durant picked off Caleb Williams. They were even better in the second half, holding Chicago to 121 total yards and pitching a shutout until Williams’ wild touchdown near the end of the fourth quarter. L.A. held the Bears to 3-of-6 on fourth down opportunities, none bigger than on their 12-play, 61-yard drive late in the final frame which ended with no points. Los Angeles won due to winning the turnover battle. Kam Curl picked off Williams in overtime, essentially saving the Rams’ season when Chicago only needed a field goal to win. The team is going to need every bit of this defense against the Seahawks this week. If they can do that, a second Lombardi Trophy under McVay will be firmly in their grasps. Who said these Rams couldn’t play in cold weather? All week, we heard talking heads and fans say that the West Coast team could not play in the cold and would lose. It’s not like players such as Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams had never played in the cold or anything. These guys are professionals and should be well-equipped to play in any conditions. Coaching is the main reason teams lose these types of games — it’s not entirely the weather. Some players had even put cayenne pepper in their socks to stay warm. Whatever works, I suppose. Perhaps I should try this today since it’s quite frigid where I live in Central Illinois. Also, shoutout to Kyren Williams for calling out those who said the Rams couldn’t handle the freezing temps. The Bad Matthew Stafford This is the guy who’s supposedly about to win MVP in a few weeks? Really? Matthew Stafford played a truly atrocious game against the Bears. Following the first drive when he completed six of his first 10 passes, the veteran quarterback went 14-of-32 for the remainder of the game. His passer rating was only eight points higher than Caleb Williams, and the Bears’ QB threw three interceptions(!) Yikes! I don’t know about you, but Stafford was driving me crazy with the constant deep throws downfield when L.A. only needed a few yards. It was a simple case of trying to force the passing game to work when it would’ve been better to take what the defense was giving him. Amazing he didn’t have a three-interception game as well given how he was throwing. Stafford was also sacked four times. Yes, the offensive line let him down, but his pocket awareness was clearly lacking on a second quarter sack by Chicago defensive back Jaquan Brisker. It’s shocking to talk about Stafford in this way. The Rams won mostly in spite of him, not because of him. Maybe that injured digit is hurting him more than he’s letting on, but something was very amiss in his performance — and it wasn’t just his countless off-target deep shots. Los Angeles will be run off the field in Seattle next weekend if he gives us another clunker. At least he came through when it mattered for the second straight week. First half gameplan Facing a Bears defense that hadn’t done much right this season, establishing the run should’ve been priority numero uno for McVay. Especially considering his QB was banged up entering the game, it would’ve taken the pressure off the passing game in the cold. Instead, we saw one of the most uneven run-pass ratios from McVay in quite some time. The gameplan made absolutely no sense, and it’s a miracle the Rams weren’t buried by Chicago early on because of it. That also gets me into my next section … Sean McVay’s late-game management Sean McVay had failed in establishing the run early, so naturally, he tried to do so late in the game when the team only needed a couple first downs. When a team plays not to lose and gets more conservative than a Fox News pundit, you know they’re destined to. Los Angeles gave up a ridiculous last-gasp touchdown from Williams, partly due to McVay’s late-game playcalling. After L.A. stopped Chicago at the goal line on a 12-play drive that took nearly six minutes off the clock, the Rams proceeded to run on five straight plays, taking just 1:13. Then, following Williams’ fluky touchdown pass, McVay decided he had seen enough and sent the offense out to kneel out the remaining 18 seconds and head to overtime. I understand the logic behind it, as Chicago had all the momentum at that time, and based on Stafford’s play, it was iffy to trust him to get the team into field goal range. Despite that, you never know what might have happened in that amount of time, with two timeouts to spare as well. Patrick Mahomes once got his team into field goal range in 13 seconds. (Bet you never heard that before.) Plus, had McVay not seen these Bears play against Cincinnati earlier in the year? One pass interference call or defensive lapse could’ve made the difference. You
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: A Case Of The Mondays
A pretty good weekend for football save for the Seahawks vs 49ers game. The Bills choked it away again and now fired their coach. The Patriots look to have an easy path to the Super Bowl with Bo Nix injured. The Rams vs Seahawks game should be good as their two games this season were […] A pretty good weekend for football save for the Seahawks vs 49ers game. The Bills choked it away again and now fired their coach. The Patriots look to have an easy path to the Super Bowl with Bo Nix injured. The Rams vs Seahawks game should be good as their two games this season were very close with one going overtime in Seattle. All that being said, since the Vikings did not get into the dance, it is A Case of the Mondays! I am not feeling good about keeping Flores. I hope they don’t take too long and see other replacement candidates sign elsewhere. Ranking the NFL head coaching openings, from least to most attractive after Bills fire Sean McDermott No 8. Miami Dolphins No 7. Arizona Cardinals No 6. Cleveland Browns No 5. Tennessee Titans No 4. Las Vegas Raiders No 3. Pittsburgh Steelers No 2. Buffalo Bills No 1. Baltimore Ravens …. I think Flores would be great for any of the top 3 teams with the Ravens being perticularly a good fit IMHO. I do not see him wanting to suffer through the growing pains of a young QB. Minnesota Vikings News and Links Our own Trevor Squire provided some reasoning on Kuper being let go by the Vikings. “The Minnesota Vikings poured major investment into their offensive line last offseason to no avail. After signing former Indianapolis Colts starters Ryan Kelly and Will Fries to deals worth a combined $105 million and drafting Donovan Jackson in the first round, the Vikings offensive line finished the 2025 season ranked 31st in pass protection. Injuries were the bane of the team’s struggles on the offensive front as the starting unit played just 89 snaps together all season.” Squire also pulled up some evidence that led to the divorce from Kuper from Alec Lewis. “Minnesota’s interior still allowed the highest pressure rate in the NFL this past season, according to Next Gen Stats. Only the Las Vegas Raiders’ interior was dinged for more sacks. The Vikings improved throughout 2025 in the run game, but struggles continued against more physical and respected defensive fronts.” Lewis also mentioned another nail in Kuper’s coffin. The productivity of former Vikings such as Ezra Cleveland, Dalton Risner, Ed Ingram, and Garrett Bradbury proved that their struggles in Minnesota may have been a coaching issue. Adam Patrick of The Viking Age had the scoop on the Vikings missing out on Bill Callahan. “According to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo on Sunday, Callahan is expected to join the Atlanta Falcons as their new offensive line coach following the team’s announcement on Saturday that former Minnesota offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski has been hired as the Falcons’ new head coach Callahan had previously worked with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell when both were members of the Washington Commanders‘ coaching staff from 2017 to 2019. But instead of reuniting with O’Connell, the veteran offensive line coach will join Stefanski in Atlanta.” Patrick points out some potential good news in the situation for Minnesota. “With Callahan expected to take over as the Falcons’ offensive line coach, that frees up Dwayne Ledford, who had been Atlanta’s offensive line coach and run game coordinator for the last five seasons. Under Ledford, the Falcons consistently had one of the NFL’s top offensive lines, and he would be a tremendous upgrade over what the Vikings had with Kuper for the last few years, especially if he can help improve Minnesota’s rushing attack as well.” Kevin Stefanski was just hired as the Falcons’ new head coach, replacing Raheem Morris. According to reports, veteran offensive line coach Bill Callahan will be joining Stefanski’s staff in that role. That means Ledford, who is a well-respected OL coach, will become a free agent who should receive significant interest around the league. (Shoutout to Alec Lewis of The Athletic for pointing that out). Ledford, 49, has been with the Falcons since 2021. In addition to serving as their OL coach, he’s been Atlanta’s run game coordinator for the past two seasons. The Falcons have boasted a very strong offensive line and running game in recent years. Right guard Chris Lindstrom has made four straight Pro Bowls, and Atlanta’s other standout offensive linemen include tackles Kaleb McGary and Jake Matthews, guard Matthew Bergeron, and centers Drew Dalman and Ryan Neuzil. … Note: Yore run game does look a lot better with Bijan Robinson. Just sayin. Vikings Get Bad Jalen Nailor News Amid Jordan Addison Concerns Appearing in a December interview with Ari Meirov that was released on January 13, Nailor addressed his upcoming free agency. “Whatever happens after it, happens. I’m just trying to do what I can to put myself and my family in the best situation there is in the near future,” Nailor said, adding that he was focused on the final three games of the regular season to close out his rookie deal in Minnesota. Nailor’s comments align with an account from Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Emily Leiker, who said Nailor wouldn’t mind returning to Minnesota but appeared content with testing the market first. … Responding to Leikert’s account of Nailor’s comments at locker room cleanout day, colleague Ben Goessling read through the lines, arguing that Nailor is likely to going to force the Vikings’ hand to compete for him in free agency. “Yeah, there’s a chance to get a payday there for a guy that was a sixth-round pick,” Goessling said on the “Access Vikings” podcast. “The fact that, if he’s saying, ‘Yeah, we’re going to see how it plays out,’ it’s a nice way of saying, ‘Yeah, I expect to be on the market, and I’m gonna get
