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Pat McAfee lets Aaron Rodgers spout more garbage on today's show
After a week of controversy, New York Jets signal-caller Aaron Rodgers was welcomed back to The Pat McAfee Show with applause and a standing ovation from its host. (To be fair, McAfee is always standing, though at least he’s wearing sleeves today.) ...

Report: Dolphins sign pass-rusher Justin Houston
Veteran pass-rusher Justin Houston signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins, NFL Network reported on Tuesday....

Steelers stick with QB Mason Rudolph, rule out OLB T.J. Watt
Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph remains the No. 1 quarterback for Pittsburgh as the playoffs begin....

Connor Stalions is the biggest victor from Michigan’s title win
Now that Jim Harbaugh and Michigan are national champions, Connor Stalions’ name is officially etched into history. Whenever U-M fans dine out on this title, which they assuredly will do, detractors, haters, run-of-the-mill conspiracy theorists, and others will shout “Connor Stalions!” as if he was ...

New Orleans Saints interested in hiring assclown Jon Gruden
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly interested in adding Jon Gruden, who resigned after his racist, sexist, and homophobic emails surfaced, to their coaching staff....

Michigan, Jim Harbaugh wake up as champs: 'This wasn't a dream'
The day after winning the national championship, Michigan fully embraced the reality of donning college football's crown....

Patriots may bring back another failed HC if Bill Belichick stays
Another former member of the New England Patriots coaching staff who couldn’t succeed when out on his own may return if the team elects to keep Bill Belichick on as head coach....

Colts owner Jim Irsay being treated for 'severe respiratory illness'
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is being treated for a severe respiratory illness, the team said in a statement Tuesday....

Will McStay? Cowboys' VP of personnel in high demand
Dallas Cowboys vice president of player personnel Will McClay stands as one of the most coveted talent evaluators in the league and could be drawn to one of the current openings this offseason....

All-SEC RB Quinshon Judkins commits to Ohio State
Two-time All-SEC running back Quinshon Judkins committed to Ohio State....

Jim Harbaugh again to decide: NFL or Michigan?
NFL offers could tempt Jim Harbaugh to leave Michigan after accomplishing what he set out to do at his alma mater on Monday night....

A soft, out-of-conference schedule is the way to go for major college football programs
The oddsmakers got it right with Washington on Monday night. The underdog Huskies ran out of magic wishes in the National Championship Game and for once did not beat the point spread against them. Their lack of girth was exposed all night on Monday in a 34-13 loss to Michigan. Neither team faced str...

Georgia opens as 2024-25 title favorite ahead of 'Bama
Georgia was only a spectator as Michigan beat Washington on Monday night to win the 2023 national title, but the Bulldogs are already favored to be back atop the college football world next season....

No. 1 Michigan runs all over No. 2 Washington to win national title
Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards each rushed for two touchdowns and No. 1 Michigan completed an undefeated season with a punishing 34-13 victory over No. 2 Washington in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night at Houston....

Report: Alabama DC Kevin Steele to retire
Kevin Steele, a former head coach at Baylor who had three different stints on Alabama's defensive staff during a 40-year coaching career, is planning to retire, ESPN reported Monday night....

Here’s Why You Should Never Settle For Watching The Game At Home
From aggravating roommates to bland leftovers, watching the game at home can be a real bummer. That’s why we partnered with Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey to take a look at a much more fun and luxurious alternative, complete with an exciting menu. ...

Reports: Jaguars fire DC Mike Caldwell, defensive staff
The Jacksonville Jaguars dismissed defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell on Monday, Fox Sports and NFL Network reported....

Leave it to Jameis Winston to ruin the most innocuous play in football
By now you’ve seen the video of recently fired Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith telling off Saints head coach Dennis Allen with NSFW language after the Saints dispatched Atlanta, 48-17. Jameis Winston’s audible, which allowed Jamaal Williams to rumble into the end zone for his first touchdown of ...

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins rates structure, not salary, as free agency priority
Mending Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is two months from another foray into free agency, but his priorities look different as a 35-year-old coming back from a torn right Achilles tendon....

Sean Payton is heading into the most crucial offseason of his coaching career
Sean Payton’s first year in Denver was full of twists, turns, and controversy, yet somehow the Broncos managed to win eight games. Now comes the offseason and since they missed the playoffs for the eighth consecutive postseason, it’s time to get started on some of the tough decisions the Broncos wil...