28. L.A. Rams vs. Tennessee: The last time these two franchises met in a Super Bowl, it was one of the finest games in league history, coming down to the final tackle on the final play. That alone is enough to ask for a refill.
Indianapolis Colts
PHILADELPHIA -- By choosing to start Jalen Hurts at quarterback Sunday against the New Orleans Saints over Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson is going against the blueprint laid out by his mentor, Andy Reid.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Can the MLB make it work with or without Canada? Can the NFL safely put on the field 32 competitive teams along with a newly minted mascot in DC? All very good questions, with no definitive answers at this time.
Houston Texans
“A lot of players have played with a clear shield to protect their eyes,” McKay said Tuesday during a video conference call with Atlanta media. “This would be extended even further.”
Thom Mayer, who is medical director of the NFL Players Association, said league engineers and sports equipment company Oakley are testing prototypes of a modified face mask that might contain surgical or N95 material.
Sam Ehlinger, Texas Longhorns: Ehlinger has thrown for 11,436 yards and put up 127 total touchdowns (93 passing, 33 rushing) over 43 starts at Texas since 2017. His dual-threat ability could be enticing for an NFL team. Kiper and McShay both rank him as the No. 10 QB in this class. Ehlinger injured his shoulder in the Valero Alamo Bowl win and missed the second half, though the severity of the injury is unclear. He is on the roster for the Senior Bowl.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bears' Nagy: Still feel management's support
The protocol changes were necessary now because teams that fire their head coach and/or general manager during the season often begin the interview process immediately, starting with candidates who are currently not employed by a team. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent, speaking on a conference call to emphasize the league's hopes for a more diverse hiring cycle in 2021, said Monday that virtual interviews could "increase the reach" of teams to a larger group of candidates.
Wilson's rocky start to his career with the Titans includes his being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list twice -- once during training camp and again in September.
