The week in the NFL, college football: Sean McDermott facing heat, Deion Sanders fools everyone, Bobby Petrino gets another chance

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Sean McDermott will be packing up his things in Buffalo sooner rather than later

Sean McDermott’s time in Buffalo might be running out.

Sean McDermott’s time in Buffalo might be running out.
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The Buffalo Bills might be the biggest disappointment of this NFL season. A supposed Super Bowl contender, as predicted by many, can barely stay alive in the wild-card race. Buffalo lost another game on Sunday in Philadelphia, which they could’ve won had their coach not folded in crunch time. Too many bad late-game decisions will be the undoing of Sean McDermott much sooner than you think. Read More


Deion Sanders’ first year at Colorado proved how gullible people can be

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Before the 2023 season started, ESPN’s Tom Luginbill said that Colorado might have the worst roster in college football. By the end of the 2023 regular season, Deion Sanders was strictly focused on the future, given that he had failed at the present. Read More


Maybe Dallas isn’t the marquee free agency destination it was thought to be

Shaq Leonard

Shaq Leonard
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The Dallas Cowboys may have missed out on another free agent signing in former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard. Quite frankly, Jerry Jones may have lost some of his mojo for drawing players in. Players used to flock to the Cowboys, but Leonard’s choice has reportedly come down to Dallas and division rival Philadelphia. Read More


The Vikings’ coach and GM are having a staring contest with the sun

Josh Dobbs (l.) has fallen back to earth.

Josh Dobbs (l.) has fallen back to earth.
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It’s no surprise that journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs re-entered the atmosphere. Players are backups for a reason, and it was only a matter of time before Dobbs reminded folks why he was available multiple times this season. What is a surprise about this current predicament is after the Vikings used assets for the short-term loaner, coach Kevin O’Connell is already non-committal after three starts. Read More


The Broncos are the NFL’s biggest walking plot twist

Russell Wilson.

Russell Wilson.
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An 18-week NFL schedule creates a plethora of nexus points where the season diverts from its expected path. Aaron Rodgers tearing his Achilles four plays into the season, the New England Patriots crashing, CJ Stroud flying out the rookie gates, Frank Reich being fired after 11 games and two rookies leading the entire NFL in passing yardage are prime examples of unexpected plot points. However, the Broncos have been an M. Night Shyamalan pitch come to life. Read More


Bobby Petrino’s return to Arkansas is further proof cancel culture doesn’t exist

Bobby Petrino.

Bobby Petrino.
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Staying in coaching was never going to be a problem for Bobby Petrino. Once coaches reach a certain status, most can work for as long as they are willing to pack up suitcases and change homes every few years. But to be welcomed back onto the Arkansas campus, and likely paid a salary to again be a part of the football program, the university is holding its nose in the face of a mound of pig suey. Read More


We’re witnessing the vindication of Steve Wilks

Steve Wilks

Steve Wilks
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Once was a coincidence — but, not really. Twice was proof of the pattern. Steve Wilks keeps getting the short end of the stick. And the owners that fire him always wind up paying for it. Read More


If all hell breaks loose on championship weekend, a Michigan/Ohio State rematch would be welcomed

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When the Big Ten signed a massive seven-year, $7 billion media rights deal with Fox, CBS, and NBC last year, ESPN was left out in the cold. But if championship weekend gets wild and Michigan and Ohio State are lucky enough to find themselves both in the College Football Playoff with the opportunity to play each other again — ESPN would be the ones reaping all the benefits. Read More


Travis Kelce, not Deion Sanders, should have won SI’s Sportsperson of the Year

Travis Kelce, not Deion Sanders, should have won SI’s Sportsperson of the Year

The Super Bowl champ and boyfriend to Taylor Swift had a bigger year than Coach Prime


Deion Sanders and Colorado lose top recruits

Deion Sanders and Colorado lose top recruits

2024 QB Danny O’Neil and 2025 RB Jamarice Wilder are the latest in a long list of players who have decommitted from Colorado


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