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Editorial: Deters should prosecute Adam Jones without waiting on the Bengals or the NFL
Should we now expect that the prosecutor’s office will consult first with the employers of anyone else awaiting trial for assault?
Why The Bengals And Chargers Have More In Common Than You Think
The San Diego Chargers (soon to be Los Angeles Chargers) have been the talk of the sports world this week due to their announced relocation. With fans in the San Diego area understandably upset, nostalgia about the soon to be lost franchise hasn’t quite kicked in yet.
The Cincinnati Bengals Franchise Building Blocks for the future
The Cincinnati Bengals had a down year that saw several of their most talented players miss time due to injury. This included the team’s most explosive offensive weapon A.J. Green. Cincinnati is hoping for better luck next season and a return playoff appearance.
AFC North Bytes
The week has started with a bang. After Sunday’s win over the Chiefs in the AFC divisional playoffs Sunday night, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s postgame speech was caught on Facebook Live by wide receiver Antonio Brown. In his address to the team — roughly two minutes in — Tomlin noted that the Patriots, who won Saturday afternoon, had a jumpstart on Pittsburgh when it came to preparation.
Browns position analysis: QBs weather adversity from start to finish
Cleveland’s offense never clicked better than it did during the first quarter against the Ravens in its Week 2 home opener. McCown connected with Corey Coleman on two touchdown passes and that proficient passing opened up the run game, which saw Isaiah Crowell break off his longest run of the season, an 85-yarder, in a first quarter that ended with Cleveland ahead, 20-2. McCown was 6-for-8 for 92 yards in the best quarter of the Browns’ season.
Baltimore Ravens OT Ronnie Stanley wins AFC North Rookie of the Year
Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley was the unanimous choice for AFC North Rookie of the Year by the four reporters covering the division for ESPN.com.
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Monday Morning Digest: Breaking Down the NFL's Final Four
The NFL's final four may give you a case of what Yogi Berra used to call "deja vu all over again." The Patriots have reached the AFC Championship Game every year since 2011. The Packers won the Super Bowl after the 2010 season and have reached the final four two other times in the last decade. The Steelers have gotten here five times since 2000. Even the Falcons were here back in 2012.
Packers vs. Cowboys: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2017 NFL Playoffs
The Green Bay Packers advanced to the NFC Championship Game with a 34-31 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It's Packers head coach Mike McCarthy's 10th win in 17 postseason games, surpassing Vince Lombardi's nine playoff wins as coach for most in team history, per NFL Network's Rich Eisen.
Jerry Jones not ready to talk Tony Romo’s future
If there’s anything Jerry Jones loves more than talking, it might be Tony Romo. So the Cowboys owner looked up during his postgame press conference as his soon-to-be former quarterback walked out of the locker room, knowing it was probably the last time he’d do so.
Travis Kelce Comments on Eric Fisher's Holding Penalty After Steelers vs. Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs appeared to tie Sunday's AFC Divisional Round game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a two-point conversion in the closing minutes, but it was called back for a holding penalty on offensive lineman Eric Fisher.