With so much opposition to the CBS agreement and expanded season, among other objections, JC Tretter has a Herculean task to unite players ahead.
Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY
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At a time when it’s really needed, the NFL’s officiating crew for Super Bowl LIV between the 49ers and Chiefs will feature a majority of minorities.
Opinion: Year after AFC title game gaffe, Dee Ford heads to Super Bowl, just like his former team
Dee Ford was one step away from the Super Bowl with the Chiefs before his offsides helped the Patriots stay alive and ultimately win the AFC title.
Opinion: Is the Titans’ Derrick Henry the perfect NFL Playoff antidote to Lamar Jackson?
The Titans have their own engine in the running game, and a big performance by Derrick Henry could help keep Lamar Jackson at bay.
Opinion: Saints’ new legacy being redefined by crushing playoff exits … in January
The Saints have this remarkable ability to rack up wins, statistics, records and Super expectations. Then comes January. The bubble bursts.