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Why Cowboys WR George Pickens delaying signing of franchise tag shouldn’t sound alarms

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Why Cowboys WR George Pickens Delaying Franchise Tag Signing Isn’t Cause for Concern Reports of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens signing his franchise tag were inaccurate. ESPN’s Todd Archer revealed that Pickens has not yet signed the fully guaranteed one-year deal worth $27.298 million. NFL insider Adam Schefter noted that the delay is due … Read more

Sean Payton’s failed fourth-down call in AFC Championship Game loss proves analytics shouldn’t always be trusted

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Sean Payton’s Controversial Fourth-Down Decision in AFC Championship Loss Highlights the Limits of Analytics NFL coaches should be cautious about relying solely on analytics, as demonstrated by Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton’s decision during the AFC Championship Game. With the Broncos leading 7-0 in the second quarter, Payton opted for a risky fourth-and-1 play … Read more

Hiring Mike McCarthy would break Steelers’ longtime precedent, and franchise shouldn’t do that 

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Hiring Mike McCarthy would violate the Steelers’ longstanding tradition, and the franchise should reconsider. Since 1969, the Pittsburgh Steelers have consistently hired unseasoned assistants as head coaches, leading to three successful tenures: Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin. None had prior head-coaching experience but shared essential coaching attributes. Noll, a former defensive coordinator, won … Read more