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Panthers DC Ejiro Evero already likes what he sees from revamped defense

Carolina’s performance in 2023 was below average, however, their defensive coordinator, Ejiro Evero, stayed on. He is optimistic about what he sees in 2024. It helps that a number of players with past ties to Evero are now in Charlotte: Linebacker Josey Jewell once peaked under Evero in Denver, while a couple of experienced Rams…

Bengals WR Tee Higgins expects to play for Cincinnati in 2024 after requesting trade

It appears that Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is content staying in Cincinnati after all — at least for the time being. Higgins stated on Sunday that he believes he will be playing with the Bengals in 2024. “I do anticipate it,” Higgins told WLWT at a youth football camp about remaining with the Bengals….

Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen wants 'violence' to be trademark of new defense

After a frustrating 2023 season for the New York Giants defense that saw the unit finish 26th in points allowed, new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen was brought in to turn things around. This week, as Bowen discussed the process of rebuilding the defense, he stressed his desire for hard-hitting gameplay to be the distinguishing feature…

Bengals QB Joe Burrow breaks down past success against Chiefs: 'I think we're built to beat them'

In contrast to the past two years, the Chiefs’ pursuit of the Super Bowl last season did not involve a playoff clash with the Bengals. Perhaps they were better off, even after dethroning Cincinnati in the 2022 season’s AFC Championship Game, given Joe Burrow‘s 3-1 all-time record against Kansas City. Speaking this week during the…

QB Jared Goff says being traded to Lions 'was the greatest thing that ever happened to me' 

In 2021, the Lions and Rams agreed to a trade that sent Jared Goff to Detroit and Matthew Stafford to Los Angeles. Goff took over a team that hadn’t seen a winning record in three years, with low expectations surrounding his role. However, reflecting on that trade now, Goff can be satisfied with the outcome….

Commanders LB Frankie Luvu praised by new teammates for energy: 'Frankie's a dog'

After having one of his best NFL seasons in 2023 with the Carolina Panthers, linebacker Frankie Luvu was rewarded in free agency with a three-year, $36 million deal to join the Washington Commanders last month. Ever since he signed, the linebacker has received acclaim for his energy and recent increase in performance, not just from…

Packers DT Kenny Clark: New defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will 'allow us to be way more disruptive'

The Packers defense has long been a situation of abundant talent but restricted execution. Green Bay’s introduction of Jeff Hafley as the team’s defensive coordinator is meant to change that, and Kenny Clark believes the new coach will specifically let him and the defensive line amp up the aggression. “Fiery, his energy … he’s going…