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Matt Wadleigh
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NFL

NFL Insider Shares Ironic HC Suggestion For The Cardinals

Interim head coach Steve Wilks of the Carolina Panthers exits the field after the game against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Rams Analyst Defends Sean McVay

Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams reacts before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Russell Wilson Has A HC Candidate In Mind

Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos looks on during the second quarter Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Dolphins Are Dealing With Another Tough Injury

Raheem Mostert #31 of the Miami Dolphins and Trent Sherfield #14 of the Miami Dolphins celebrate during the third quarter against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Saints HC Comments On His Job Status

Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints looks on from the sidelines against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 05, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

A Top 49ers Coach Is Leading 2023 HC Discussions

A San Francisco 49ers helmet on the bench during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on November 21, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Patriots Fan Has A Notable New OC In Mind

A view of New England Patriots helmets at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The List Of NFL Head Coaching Vacancies Keeps Growing

The NFL shield logo on the goal post pad at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Cardinals May Decide To Retain A Key Leader

Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (R) and head coach Kliff Kingbury of the Arizona Cardinals participant in a team training camp at State Farm Stadium on August 03, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Falcons Are Losing A Legendary Coach

Atlanta Falcons helmets on the field during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 2, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Eagles Had An Endless List Of Positives In 2022

Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles smiles while being interviewed after his team's 22-16 win against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on January 08, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Russell Wilson Remains Positive Despite A Horrific Season

Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Dan Campbell Declares A New Lions Era

NFL head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Broncos Are Targeting A Top HC Candidate

Denver Broncos helmets sit on the bench during their game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on December 6, 2012 in Oakland, California. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

NFL Legend Comments On The Damar Hamlin Situation

A vigil is displayed at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills after he collapsed following a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on January 03, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Deshaun Watson Reveals His Offseason Plans

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns rests after running a drill during Cleveland Browns training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 30, 2022 in Berea, Ohio. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Dolphins Officially Name A Week 18 Starting QB

Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins looks on during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 27, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Browns Veteran Seals His Own Fate In Cleveland

Cleveland Browns Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Cleveland Browns leaves the game after being injured against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Damar Hamlin Receives Well-Deserved Week 18 Honor

A detail as fans hold a candlelight vigil for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin at University of Cincinnati Medical Center on January 03, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and is in critical condition following the Bills' Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Jets Are Making Yet Another QB Change

Joe Flacco #19 of the New York Jets reacts during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
College Football

Lincoln Riley Continues To Fail In An Important Task

Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans looks on late in the game against the Tulane Green Wave in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on January 2, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tulane won 46-45. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Bills Player Notes A Hero Within The Organization

A detail of a Buffalo Bills helmet before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Houston Texans and the at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Doctors Comment On Damar Hamlin's Status

Fans gather for a vigil at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed after making a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Sean McVay Is Being Brutally Honest About The Season

Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams walks off the field after losing to the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on November 20, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Damar Hamlin's Foundation Continues To See Major Donations

A detail as fans hold a candlelight vigil for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin at University of Cincinnati Medical Center on January 03, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and is in critical condition following the Bills' Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

NFL Analyst Shoots Down A Wild Playoff Rumor

The NFL logo on the goal post during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on September 15, 2008 in Irving, Texas. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Ravens Secure An Important Deal In Baltimore

A detailed view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet at M&T Bank Stadium on December 12, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

Carson Wentz Failed In His Final Test

Carson Wentz #11 of the Washington Commanders throws the ball during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at FedExField on October 09, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

The Dolphins Have Seen A Promising Year Turn South Fast

Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins takes the field prior to playing the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL

NFL Insider Reveals A Wednesday Damar Hamlin Update

A vigil is displayed at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills after he collapsed following a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on January 03, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Interim head coach Steve Wilks of the Carolina Panthers exits the field after the game against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NFL

NFL Insider Shares Ironic HC Suggestion For The Cardinals

  The Arizona Cardinals inked Kliff Kingsbury to a contract extension last year after th... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams reacts before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.
NFL

Rams Analyst Defends Sean McVay

  The Los Angeles Rams went from Super Bowl champions to 5-12 in just one season. Mat... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos looks on during the second quarter
NFL

Russell Wilson Has A HC Candidate In Mind

  The Denver Broncos are going to have a long offseason once again after Nathaniel Hacke... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Raheem Mostert #31 of the Miami Dolphins and Trent Sherfield #14 of the Miami Dolphins celebrate during the third quarter against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
NFL

The Dolphins Are Dealing With Another Tough Injury

  The Miami Dolphins saved what would have been a disastrous season and found a way to s... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Head coach Dennis Allen of the New Orleans Saints looks on from the sidelines against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 05, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.
NFL

Saints HC Comments On His Job Status

  The New Orleans Saints are one year removed from Sean Payton's surprising decision to... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A San Francisco 49ers helmet on the bench during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on November 21, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida.
NFL

A Top 49ers Coach Is Leading 2023 HC Discussions

  The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for a playoff battle with the Seattle Seahawks,... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A view of New England Patriots helmets at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
NFL

Patriots Fan Has A Notable New OC In Mind

  The Arizona Cardinals moved on from Kliff Kingsbury after another disappointing season... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
The NFL shield logo on the goal post pad at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
NFL

The List Of NFL Head Coaching Vacancies Keeps Growing

  Black Monday is always one of the busiest days in the NFL calendar. At the conclusi... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (R) and head coach Kliff Kingbury of the Arizona Cardinals participant in a team training camp at State Farm Stadium on August 03, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona.
NFL

The Cardinals May Decide To Retain A Key Leader

  The Arizona Cardinals made no surprises as they moved on from head coach Kliff Kingsbu... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Atlanta Falcons helmets on the field during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 2, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
NFL

The Falcons Are Losing A Legendary Coach

  Black Monday in the NFL is always one of the busiest days as teams decide to move on f... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles smiles while being interviewed after his team's 22-16 win against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on January 08, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NFL

The Eagles Had An Endless List Of Positives In 2022

  The Philadelphia Eagles finished the 2022 season with an MVP candidate in Jalen Hurts... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
NFL

Russell Wilson Remains Positive Despite A Horrific Season

  The Denver Broncos went through a very forgettable season after such high playoff hope... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
NFL head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
NFL

Dan Campbell Declares A New Lions Era

  The Detroit Lions were the joke of the NFL for quite some time and a revolving door wh... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Denver Broncos helmets sit on the bench during their game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on December 6, 2012 in Oakland, California.
NFL

The Broncos Are Targeting A Top HC Candidate

  The Denver Broncos hired Nathaniel Hackett last offseason and then landed Russell Wils... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A vigil is displayed at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills after he collapsed following a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on January 03, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
NFL

NFL Legend Comments On The Damar Hamlin Situation

  Everybody had been anxiously awaiting an update on Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin.... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns rests after running a drill during Cleveland Browns training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on July 30, 2022 in Berea, Ohio.
NFL

Deshaun Watson Reveals His Offseason Plans

  The Cleveland Browns are finishing up their 2022 season with a road game against the P... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Head coach Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins looks on during training camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 27, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
NFL

The Dolphins Officially Name A Week 18 Starting QB

  Are you ready for an important Week 18 AFC East battle between the Miami Dolphins and... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Cleveland Browns Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Cleveland Browns leaves the game after being injured against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
NFL

Browns Veteran Seals His Own Fate In Cleveland

  The final week of the NFL regular season is always a strange one for teams not in play... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A detail as fans hold a candlelight vigil for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin at University of Cincinnati Medical Center on January 03, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and is in critical condition following the Bills' Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
NFL

Damar Hamlin Receives Well-Deserved Week 18 Honor

  The situation regarding Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin took a terrific turn as of F... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Joe Flacco #19 of the New York Jets reacts during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
NFL

The Jets Are Making Yet Another QB Change

  With Week 18 here, many NFL teams are officially out of playoff contention and don't h... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Head coach Lincoln Riley of the USC Trojans looks on late in the game against the Tulane Green Wave in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on January 2, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tulane won 46-45.
College Football

Lincoln Riley Continues To Fail In An Important Task

  College football bowl season was entertaining from start to finish, and there is still... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A detail of a Buffalo Bills helmet before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Houston Texans and the at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas.
NFL

Bills Player Notes A Hero Within The Organization

  When Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night's Buffalo Bills and Cinci... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Fans gather for a vigil at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed after making a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
NFL

Doctors Comment On Damar Hamlin's Status

  For days, everybody has been awaiting an update regarding Buffalo Bills safety Damar H... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams walks off the field after losing to the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on November 20, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
NFL

Sean McVay Is Being Brutally Honest About The Season

  The Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl not even a year ago. Since then, reality ha... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A detail as fans hold a candlelight vigil for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin at University of Cincinnati Medical Center on January 03, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and is in critical condition following the Bills' Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
NFL

Damar Hamlin's Foundation Continues To See Major Donations

  The situation regarding Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin continues to be at the foref... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
The NFL logo on the goal post during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on September 15, 2008 in Irving, Texas.
NFL

NFL Analyst Shoots Down A Wild Playoff Rumor

  A ton of questions remain after the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills Monday Night... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A detailed view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet at M&T Bank Stadium on December 12, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland.
NFL

Ravens Secure An Important Deal In Baltimore

  The Baltimore Ravens are headed back to the playoffs once again after they clinched a... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Carson Wentz #11 of the Washington Commanders throws the ball during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at FedExField on October 09, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.
NFL

Carson Wentz Failed In His Final Test

  The Washington Commanders officially saw their playoff hopes evaporate after the Green... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins takes the field prior to playing the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
NFL

The Dolphins Have Seen A Promising Year Turn South Fast

  When the calendar flipped from November to December, the Miami Dolphins had an 8-3 rec... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago
A vigil is displayed at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills after he collapsed following a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on January 03, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
NFL

NFL Insider Reveals A Wednesday Damar Hamlin Update

  Everybody across the country has been awaiting an update on Buffalo Bills safety Damar... Matt Wadleigh • 1 year ago

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