NFL Network's Mike Mayock on set during the third round of the 2018 NFL football draft on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An NFL Network analyst could join Jon Gruden in a high-profile switch from the broadcast booth. Mike Mayock, arguably the face of the network’s draft coverage, recently interviewed for the Raiders’ general manager vacancy, he confirmed Sunday afternoon. He spoke from inside the Arrowhead Stadium press box, having just finished his lunch before the Raiders kicked off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Minutes earlier, two of Mayock’s co-workers broke news of his interview. “What, is that out now?” Mayock said when notified of the report. “All I can say is I had an interview. I know they’ve interviewed a whole bunch of guys. And I have no idea the status.” Mayock, 60, was a defensive back at Boston College. He experienced a brief NFL career as an athlete, the … [Read more...] about NFL Network’s Mike Mayock interviewed for Raiders’ GM job
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Patriots set NFL record after securing bye for ninth consecutive season
Alexis Mansanarez Omnisport @almansanarez Updated at 6:12 p.m. ET Updated at 6:12 p.m. ET The Patriots ended the regular season with an easy win over the struggling Jets on Sunday. The 38-3 win secured a bye for New England in the first round of the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season — a new NFL record. Hi [email protected] record ninth straight year with a first round bye. #GoPats pic.twitter.com/NCBKFXb3xv— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 30, 2018 The win also marked the ninth straight year the team has had at least 11 victories, and the host Patriots became the only team in the league that is undefeated at home. New England now has the most unbeaten and untied seasons at home (seven) since 1970. Quarterback Tom Brady had an efficient day. He completed 24-of-33 passes for 250 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Four separate receivers caught … [Read more...] about Patriots set NFL record after securing bye for ninth consecutive season
New England Patriots secure a bye in first round of NFL play-offs
Sport by Press Association 30/12/2018, 10:57 pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter The New England Patriots secured a bye in the first round of the NFL play-offs as they wrapped up their regular season campaign with a 38-3 victory over the New York Jets. Veteran Tom Brady threw for four touchdowns and 250 yards at Gillette Stadium as the AFC East winners for the past 10 seasons ensured they enter the post-season in good shape with an 11-5 record. The Jets offered little resistance as Brady sent James White, Rex Burkhead, Phillip Dorsett and James Edelman into the endzone while Kyle Van Noy also scored on a turnover. The Houston Texans (11-5) finally wrapped up the AFC South title with a 20-3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium after losing two of their previous three games. The Texans struck the decisive blows in the first half with rushing touchdowns for Deshaun Watson and Lemar Miller helping seal a third … [Read more...] about New England Patriots secure a bye in first round of NFL play-offs
NFL insider notes: The league’s diversity problem, Blake Bortles’ last start and more from Week 17
With another coaching and GM cycle set to begin, there is a lack of diverse candidates and not much is being done about it by Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora 4m ago • 5 min read The NFL has a diversity problem. The league is failing to identify and develop a management work force – i.e. coaches and general managers – that looks remotely representative of the men who make up the bulk of the rosters. And the worst part is, things are trending in the wrong direction.With another wild NFL coaching cycle set to begin, several of the league's already low number of African American head coaches and execs are about to be let go, or, in the case of Baltimore GM Ozzie Newsome, retire. Hue Jackson was already fired, Todd Bowles, Vance Joseph and Steve Wilks are on their way out, and Marvin Lewis is going to have to sort out his future with Bengals owner Mike Brown very soon. Bowles may get other head coaching opportunities to pursue, and Lewis … [Read more...] about NFL insider notes: The league’s diversity problem, Blake Bortles’ last start and more from Week 17
NFL: Patriots earns first-round bye; Texans clinch AFC South title
Allen, a third-stringer pressed into service with Cam Newton and backup Taylor Heinicke out, also ran for a short touchdown as Carolina snapped a seven-game slide. He led the Panthers to three TDs and a field goal on the first four drives of his first NFL start. He played until the fourth quarter, when he was hit hard by Saints rookie end Marcus Davenport while releasing an incomplete pass. … [Read more...] about NFL: Patriots earns first-round bye; Texans clinch AFC South title