'We think he's the best wide receiver in the league and should be compensated as such. We think he's one of the best non-quarterbacks in the league, and think he should be compensated as such.'

Vikings want to pay Justin Jefferson, not trade him. ICYMI:
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Peter and I have been discussing this for more than a year so he didn't catch me off guard.
Just to echo emotions expressed by readers and colleagues, what he has done as a writer and story teller all these years has been an unmatched, remarkable treasure.
His final column today…

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Dean was more than a colleague, he was part of our family. He served the Arkansas Razorbacks 🐗 for more than 50 years and now has earned his rest. He was a true legend who will forever be missed. We love you, Deano!

Dean Weber was a dear, dear friend we lost today. We are so heartbroken.
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Congrats to my guy Cam Heyward. I am so proud of the man you are. What you do on the field is your job. What you do off the field represents the person you are. You are a true leader on the team and in the community. I am honored to be your coach.

Today we mourn with the Martin family the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and baseball coach.

Rest in Peace, 11

The NCAA has handed down former Alabama Baseball baseball coach Brad Bohannon's penalty for violating wagering, ethical conduct rules.

* 3-year probation
* $5,000 fine
* 15 year show cause
* If hired during 15-year show cause, Bohannon is suspended for FIVE regular seasons.…

It’s the unofficial Alex Smith Super Bowl. Smith was drafted No. 1 overall by the 49ers, traded to the Chiefs, and spent time mentoring Patrick Mahomes before moving back to the Bay Area. And Smith thinks the 49ers’ defense is in trouble.

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Ford Field is PACKED 🦁🏟️

🎥: Coy Wire

Another change in Atlanta: General manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris now will report to Falcons’ owner Arthur Blank, not CEO Rich McKay as it was.

New 2024 mock draft is here. My first stab at predicting the top 32 picks. espn.com/nfl/insider/dr…

Chargers completed a general manager interview today with the NFL’s Chief Football Administrative Officer Dawn Aponte.

Are you ready #BillsMafia

Former Giants’ HC Tom Coughlin on the Raiders hiring Antonio Pierce: “I could not be prouder of Antonio Pierce being named head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. I’m excited for him, his family, and the franchise. This is the team he grew up watching, and his belief in himself and…

16 years ago today, Tom Coughlin’s face was very cold 🥶

HOF's board of selectors meets today to decide Class of 2024. Here's how we handicap the field: talkoffametwo.com/nfl/handicappi… NFL Gratitude to Greats Gridiron Guru (Mark) Ken Crippen Chris Willis The Football History Dude PFHOFCanton_Paul Russell S. Baxter Barry Wilner Ira Kaufman John McClain Upton Bell Nick Canepa

Here was part of Schneider’s opening statement, where he recalled getting hired by Seattle in 2010 and thinking he’d then hire the head coach — only to find out Carroll was already the choice.

Schneider got a bit choked up talking about their partnership the last 14 years.

Falcons have interviewed Bill Belichick for their head coach job.

Sam Martin is now out on the field practicing with Reid Ferguson, he’s gotten several punts off