He rebounded from the humiliation of “the fumble” as coach of the ’78 New York Giants to help San Francisco win five Super Bowls over 14 seasons as a top team executive.
Category: National Football League
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John McVay, Key Figure in the Making of a 49ers’ Dynasty, Dies at 91
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Britt Reid, Son of Kansas City Coach Andy Reid, Sentenced to Three Years
The New York Times – Sports:Britt Reid, a son of Kansas City Coach Andy Reid, was sentenced to prison for severely injuring a 5-year-old girl in a drunken driving crash. Her family has railed against the plea deal reached in a football-mad city.
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What We Learned From Week 8 in the N.F.L.
The New York Times – Sports:A.J. Brown and the Eagles’ personnel make play-calling simple, while the Vikings’ success depends on football no-brainers: win the turnover battle and don’t commit penalties.
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Zach Wilson and the Jets Stall Against the Patriots Once Again
The New York Times – Sports:Zach Wilson threw three puzzling interceptions and the Jets turned over an early lead to the Patriots. New England has won the past 13 regular-season meetings.
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How the Jaguars Made Themselves at Home in London
The New York Times – Sports:Jacksonville has played nine regular-season N.F.L. games in London as the designated home team, but it did not control the environment until Sunday’s loss at Wembley Stadium.
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For the Jets, There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Sauce (Gardner)
The New York Times – Sports:Ahmad Gardner, the Jets cornerback known as Sauce, has personified the team’s joyfully brash culture shift during its surprising 5-2 start to the N.F.L. season.
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NFL Week 8 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:Lamar Jackson and the Ravens look to stave off Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, while the 49ers and Rams battle to keep pace with the Seahawks (?!) in the N.F.C. West.
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A Former W.W.E. Wrestler Taps in Against Concussion Deniers
The New York Times – Sports:Using a confrontational style honed in the ring, Dr. Christopher Nowinski challenges the N.F.L. and other leagues to acknowledge the link between concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers Look to Rebound From Bad Starts
The New York Times – Sports:Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan have been among the N.F.L.’s most successful quarterbacks over the past 15 years. Their disappointing starts this season are unique in their own ways.
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In Returns of Tua Tagovailoa and Brian Flores, Dolphins’ Troubles Are on Display
The New York Times – Sports:The N.F.L. has been bedeviled by its attempts to better evaluate players for concussions and to hire diverse head coaches. In the Dolphins’ win over the Steelers, those issues were on full display.
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Why the Family of an NFL Player Is Suing a Real Housewives Star
The New York Times – Sports:She lost her only son, a former N.F.L. player. A settlement would have provided some solace, but even that was taken away.
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What We Learned From Week 7 in the N.F.L.
The New York Times – Sports:The Giants moved to 6-1 with another strong fourth-quarter finish, and the Bengals have beaten defenses by targeting their slot receiver.