Author: Bryce Lazenby

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Bryce Lazenby is a writer based in Nashville. His work has been featured in FanSided, Saturday Down South, and A to Z Sports, among others.

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The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Miami Dolphins in Kansas City on Saturday, The Chiefs escaped with a 26-7 win in brutally cold conditions. The Chiefs now await the winner of the Bills vs. Steelers game that was postponed due to blizzard conditions. If the Steelers win, the Chiefs will host the Houston Texans. If the Bills win, the Chiefs will have to go to Buffalo. Before we dive into next week’s matchup, let’s identify the 3 standout performers from the victory over the Dolphins. WR Rashee Rice Rice has been on fire of late, just when the Chiefs needed…

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The Tennessee Titans have requested an interview with Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson for their vacant head coach role, per Ian Rapoport. The #Titans requested to interview #Eagles OC Brian Johnson for their vacant HC opening, source said. That interview should happen at some point after his team plays today, along with Bobby Slowik, Dan Quinn, Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson and potentially others. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 15, 2024 Brian Johnson excelled in his first season as OC 2023 was Johnson’s first season as the OC in Philadelphia. The coach replace Shane Steichen, who left to take the…

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The New England Patriots decided to part ways with the legendary Bill Belichick. Belichick won 6 Super Bowls with the Patriots and established himself as one of the greatest coaches of all time during his 24-year run in New England. However, the Patriots have struggled mightily in the last few years. The Patriots are 12-22 over their last 2 seasons and the team decided a fresh start is the right step. With that being said, let’s identify 5 coaches who would make sense in New England after Belichick. ex-Tennessee Titans HC Mike Vrabel The Tennessee Titans made the surprising decision…

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Nick Saban has retired from college football. The legendary coach announced his decision on Wednesday and took the football world by storm. Now, the Crimson Tide are searching for a head coach for the first time in almost 20 years. Saban ends his career with 7 national championships (6 of those at Alabama), 297 wins, and a .806 winning percentage over 28 years as a head coach. Now, let’s identify 5 coaches who would make sense as Saban’s replacement. Oregon HC Dan Lanning Lanning has gone 22-5 in 2 seasons as the head man at Oregon. Before taking over in…

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The Tennessee Titans decided to move on from head coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday. Now, the Titans are the 6th NFL team that will be looking for a new head coach this offseason. Controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk released a statement where she stressed the need to “innovate and evolve.” The Titans have routinely struggled on the offensive side of the ball during Vrabel’s tenure, so many expect an offensive-minded coach to be hired. Today, let’s go over 5 potential candidates that could be in play for the head job in Nashville. Cincinnati Bengals OC Brian Callahan Even though Callahan…

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The Tennessee Titans have moved on from head coach Mike Vrabel after back-to-back losing seasons. The move comes as a surprise as the coach is well-regarded in league circles. #Titans part ways with HC Mike Vrabel. “As I told Coach Vrabel, this decision was as difficult as any I’ve made as Controlling Owner.” This story includes full statement from Amy Adams Strunk. READ https://t.co/JuqOAmdQ46 pic.twitter.com/2msbBLDrMn — Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) January 9, 2024 Vrabel ends his Nashville tenure with a 54-45 record. The coach won the 2021 NFL Coach of the Year Award and led the Titans to the 2019 AFC…

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The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing now that the regular season is in the books. Frank Reich, formerly of the Carolina Panthers, Brandon Staley, formerly of the Los Angeles Chargers, and Josh McDaniels, formerly of the Las Vegas Raiders, were all canned midseason. After Week 18, the Atlanta Falcons fired Arthur Smith and the Washington Commanders fired Ron Rivera. Other jobs could become available shortly, as much attention is being paid to the Mike Vrabel and Bill Belichick situations. Matt Eberflus in Chicago is another situation to monitor. For now, we know there will be 5 new head…

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Arthur Smith was fired by the Atlanta Falcons after his team finished 7-10 and missed the playoffs once again. Smith took over as the head man in 2021, and his team went 7-10 and missed the playoffs in all 3 seasons. The Falcons not only failed to reach the playoffs in each season, but they also appear to have major questions at the quarterback position. Desmond Ridder, the team’s 3rd round pick in 2022, has been benched multiple times in favor of veteran journeyman Taylor Heinicke. Smith’s offense finished 22nd in passing yards per game, 26th in points per game,…

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The Tennessee Volunteers will reportedly lose another talented player to the transfer portal. On Thursday, starting offensive lineman Gerald Mincey declared his intention to enter the portal. Thank you Coach Heupel & all of the coaches + staff at Tennessee for all of the support over the last 2 years.I am forever grateful 💚💚💚 https://t.co/tZAAwiKkOu — G1 (@GeraldMincey) January 4, 2024 Mincey came to Tennessee after the 2021 season, transferring in from the Florida Gators. In his first season in Knoxville, Mincey started 7 games at left tackle and appeared in 9. In 2023, Mincey moved over to the right…

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The New England Patriots appear likely to be in the market for a new quarterback. Neither Mac Jones nor Bailey Zappe have done much to inspire confidence. Consequently, the Patriots are in last in the AFC East and currently have the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.  Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels are widely considered to be the top prospects in this class, with all 3 favored to be top-10 picks. This means that the Patriots will likely be in a position to land one of these passers. Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports recently outlined where…

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