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Chiefs pass rusher Charles Omenihu: ACL rehab a 'slow process' but 'going good' 

Charles Omenihu generated seven sacks in 2023, the third-most among Kansas City Chiefs players, despite playing in just 11 regular-season games. The edge rusher earned a sack of Lamar Jackson in the AFC Championship Game but tore his ACL shortly after, missing K.C.’s Super Bowl victory in Las Vegas. Omenihu recently told Aaron Wilson of…

Brandon Aiyuk still believes it's likely he's in a 'Niners uniform' in 2024 despite stalled contract talks

A lot of noise has been made recently over Brandon Aiyuk‘s future with the San Francisco 49ers, with the wide receiver occasionally conveying his unhappiness with the lack of progress in contract talks. Nevertheless, speaking on The Pivot podcast earlier this week, Aiyuk indicated that he still believes he’ll be wearing red and gold this…

Bills' Von Miller 'angry' after knee injury derailed 2023 season: 'I shouldn't have been out there'

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller put up a goose egg in the sack column last season, playing 12 games coming off a 2022 torn ACL. Miller recently told Sports Illustrated that he probably shouldn’t have been on the field in 2023. “He stated, “My most significant personal objective is to return to my unique…

Panthers coach Dave Canales on offense: 'It all starts with the run game'

The Carolina Panthers’ offseason focus centered on buffering the situation surrounding quarterback Bryce Young, improving the receiver corps and offensive line, and drafting running back Jonathon Brooks. On paper, the problem is much improved. Joining The Season with Peter Schrager podcast last week, coach Dave Canales pointed to the importance of the running game to…

La'el Collins prepared to do whatever Bills ask in hopeful return to play: 'I came here to dominate'

La'el Collins‘ road to an NFL comeback runs through Buffalo. The 30-year-old has started 86 games in his career, but has not made a start since injuring his ACL and MCL in December 2022 while playing for the Bengals. After a year of mental and physical recuperation and signing a contract with the Bills, Collins…

Cowboys' Micah Parsons rebuts Malik Hooker's critique of his podcasting habits

Malik Hooker took to a podcast to question Micah Parsons‘ proclivity for podcasting. The Cowboys safety spoke for nearly an hour on a Thursday episode of All Facts No Brakes with Keyshawn Johnson about a myriad of Dallas topics, but the take that got the most attention — including from his edge-rushing teammate — had…

History not in favor of 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan's Super Bowl aspirations

Three head coaches have led the San Francisco 49ers to multiple Super Bowls in the franchise’s history: Bill Walsh, George Siefert, and Kyle Shanahan. Regrettably for Shanahan, he is the sole coach in that elite group to have lost a Super Bowl and, more worryingly, the only one to have never claimed a victory in…

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald plans to utilize Dre'Mont Jones' versatility: 'He can do a lot of things'

Mike Macdonald’s arrival in Seattle might just be what unlocks Dre’Mont Jones‘ full potential. Jones’ first season with the Seahawks didn’t amount to spectacular numbers off the heels of a three-year, $51 million contract he signed last year. The 4.5 sacks Jones produced in 2023 were the lowest since his rookie season with the Denver…

Kyle Shanahan on McCaffrey's usage in 49ers offense: 'We have to protect Christian from himself'

The San Francisco 49ers handed running back Christian McCaffrey a new contract this offseason, an acknowledgment of his vital importance in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. The Niners hope to get similar production out of the reigning Offensive Player of the Year without as much wear and tear. Shanahan mentioned last month that he intends to distribute…