Category: National Football League

Joe Klecko’s Hall of Fame Election Recalls Bygone Jets Era

The New York Times – Sports:
The Jets did not make a single playoff appearance in the 1970s, but Klecko, as part of a defensive foursome called the Sack Exchange, helped the team rise in the 1980s as its leader.
Patrick Mahomes Wins 2nd NFL MVP Award As Quarterback Guard Changes

The New York Times – Sports:
Mahomes, Kansas City’s quarterback, won football’s top honor for the second time, establishing his place atop a new generation of passing talent.
Ron Labinski, Who Designed a Cozier Future for Stadiums, Dies at 85

The New York Times – Sports:
An architect, he followed his hunch that teams would abandon ugly concrete multipurpose arenas for fan-friendly single-sport facilities, like Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
As Kansas City Chiefs Return to Super Bowl, So Too Will Tomahawk Chop

The New York Times – Sports:
The tomahawk chop has long been a feature of Chiefs games, but it has come under increased criticism from Native Americans.
Patrick Mahomes Is Not a Kid Anymore. (He Just Plays Like One.)

The New York Times – Sports:
Mahomes, known for his sense of fun and improvisation on the field, has become a kind of elder statesman, settled in his family life, his business endeavors and his community.
N.F.L. Players Say They Were Shortchanged on Disability Benefits

The New York Times – Sports:
A federal lawsuit said that Commissioner Roger Goodell and other leaders of the league’s disability plan kept players from receiving payouts for injuries sustained while playing the game.
All Hail the ‘God of Sod,’ Groundskeeper for Each of the 57 Super Bowls

The New York Times – Sports:
On Sunday, George Toma’s perfectionism will be on display for hundreds of millions of people who will have no idea who he is or how he suffers for his work.
2023 Super Bowl Prediction: Our Pick Against the Spread

The New York Times – Sports:
Philadelphia and Kansas City, both conference’s top seeds, are so evenly matched that injuries to Patrick Mahomes and his receivers, up against the Eagles’ turnover-forcing defense, may provide an edge.
Jason and Travis Kelce Make Super Bowl History

The New York Times – Sports:
Kansas City’s Travis Kelce has built a case as the best tight end ever, while his older brother Jason ranks as one of the league’s premier linemen. One of them will win their second Super Bowl.
A Milestone for Black N.F.L. Hires, but Not on the Sidelines

The New York Times – Sports:
Five Black presidents have been hired to lead N.F.L. teams, an influx some hope could provide a blueprint for diversifying leadership even as the league struggles to improve head coaching searches.
How Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni Got That Philadelphia Swagger

The New York Times – Sports:
After surviving a disastrous introductory news conference, an ill-chosen flower analogy and his “Beat Dallas” motivational shirt, Sirianni has transformed the Eagles and maybe himself.
Football Gave Us a Carrie Underwood-Based Solution to Existential Dread

The New York Times – Music:
Carrie Underwood’s musical intro to “Sunday Night Football” offers a dazzling gift — even if you’re not a fan of the game.