Maybe Sean McVay made it all look just too easy. McVay coached the Los Angeles Rams to the playoffs each of his first two seasons, including the Super Bowl in February. He proved such a perfect match with quarterback Jared Goff that six of eight NFL teams hiring this offseason turned to...
Column: 3 Seasons in, Chargers Are a Flop in LA
The (sort of) Los Angeles Chargers are on the road again this week, which isn't such a bad thing for fans of the former San Diego franchise. Seems like the Chargers are always on the road. Even when they're home. That was evident this month when Pittsburgh Steelers fans filled...
Rams' Once-Elite Offense Smashed on McVay's 'Humbling Day'
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams dazzled the NFL with inventive, exciting offensive football during their first two seasons under coach Sean McVay. Six games after it got embarrassed in the Super Bowl, McVay's high-flying offense has definitely crashed back down to earth. The San Francisco 49ers emphasized that...
49ers Stay Perfect, Dominate Mayfield, Browns in 31-3 Win
SANTA CLARA — Richard Sherman has a strong message for anyone still doubting the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers. "Don't flip-flop," Sherman said after the 49ers thumped the Cleveland Browns 31-3 on Monday night. "If you said we weren't going to make it, you said we were some way early on,...
Gruden's Rabble-Rousers Are Diminishing in Numbers
Jon Gruden tried retrofitting the Raiders into their renegade, rabble-rousing best for one final season in Oakland. Harkening to the time when Jack “The Assassin” Tatum patrolled the defense with a menacing stare and a villainous vibe emanated from Oakland Alameda Coliseum, Gruden added mischief-makers Richie Incognito, Antonio Brown and...
Sources: NFL Has Met with Antonio Brown Accuser
Two people with knowledge of the investigation into Antonio Brown being accused of sexual assault tell The Associated Press that one of the accusers has met with NFL investigators and that there is no timetable for concluding the probe. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday...
Column: Antonio Brown Is All in. At Least for Now
Antonio Brown is right about one thing: Helmets are important. The way Brown has been toying with his new team makes you wonder if he has ever worn one. The latest from Raider Nation on Tuesday was that the enigmatic wide receiver was on the practice field — and had...
Raiders GM to Brown: Time to Be ‘All in or All Out’
Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock told disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown it's time to decide whether he's "all in or all out" about playing this season after losing a fight with the NFL and NFLPA over his helmet. Mayock issued a statement to reporters that the Raiders released in a video...
Why Samoans Are 40 Times More Likely to Play in the NFL
With training camp in full swing, quarterback Marcus Mariota, the first Samoan Heisman Trophy winner, will be the signal caller for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a pre-season favorite to become the second Samoan Heisman winner, is entering his junior year. His younger brother, Taulia,...
Seems Like Old Times: Boise State, Fresno State Top MW Teams
DENVER — Now this was a sweet idea: Candy hearts with Jordan Love's name and number stamped on them to hype the Heisman Trophy campaign of the Utah State quarterback. After posting big numbers a season ago, Love was voted the Mountain West's top offensive player in a preseason poll. There's no sugar-coating the league favorites...