NFL Hot Takes

Dec 4, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch (12) throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Denver Broncos: Paxton Lynch must start week 17 matchup

Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers Are Lessons In Hubris

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Kansas City Chiefs Are Only Ones Who Can Stop Patriots In AFC

Aug 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) meet after the game at Oakland Alameda Coliseum. The Titans defeated the Raiders 27-14. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Playoffs: Marcus Mariota and Derek Carr Injury Impacts

Dec 24, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; An Oakland Raiders fan holds a sign reading "Merry Christmas from the black hole" before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Christmas Gifts for Each Starting Quarterback

Dec 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) looks up after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Jacksonville Jaguars: Finding A Coach to Save Blake Bortles

Dec 22, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) side arm passes a completion against the New York Giants during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Eagles: Carson Wentz setting very good foundation

Dec 18, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) warms up prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears: Mocking The Entire 2017 Off-Season

Dec 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) attempts to pass against the New York Giants during first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Pro Bowl: 5 Major League Snubs

Dec 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) carries the ball as New York Giants linebacker Keenan Robinson (57) defends during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Playoff Chances Are Better Than Expected

Dec 11, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy on the sidelines in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Mike McCoy: Possible Landing Spots If Chargers Fire Him

Nov 20, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, greets Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson after a game at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks won 26-15. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Rookie or Retread the Best Direction for Hiring an NFL Head Coach?

Dec 7, 2015; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) runs onto the field prior to the Redskins

VIDEO: Redskins Tight End Jordan Reed Throws Punch and Gets Ejected

Dec 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) throws during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Season: Which Former Backup QBs Can Keep Starting Job?

Sep 16, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith watches from the sideline during a game between the Rice Owls and the Baylor Bears at Rice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

It’s Time To Call Out Houston Texans GM Rick Smith

Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NFL Rookie of the Year: Top Offensive Contenders

Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-11. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints: Teams That Could Trade for Sean Payton

Nov 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (99) raises his arms as he engages with a Miami Dolphins defender during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Rookie of the Year: The Top Defensive Contenders

Dec 21, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher shakes hands with New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin after a game at the Edward Jones Dome. New York defeated St. Louis 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Fisher Goes The Way of Tom Coughlin In 2016

Oct 20, 2016; Bagshot, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead at practice at the Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa in preparation for the NFL International Series game against the New York Giants. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Rams: Les Snead Should’ve Been Fired With Jeff Fisher

Dec 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley watches the action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at EverBank Field. The Vikings won 25-16. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Jacksonville Jaguars: Possible Gus Bradley Replacements

Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy reacts during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Chargers: Possible Mike McCoy Replacements

Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears: 2017 Quarterbacks That Fit Dowell Loggains

Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) before their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Rams: Has Josh McDaniels learned from checkered past?

Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Rams: Possible Jeff Fisher Replacements

Dec 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The Lions won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Bears: Ryan Pace Will Be Defined By QB Decision

Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Green Bay Packers Biggest Ally Is Their Remaining Schedule