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    Cowboys expect Robert Quinn “to bring some good stuff”

    Getty Images The Cowboys hope to get Randy Gregory, who is indefinitely suspended, back on the roster before the start of the season. Even if they don’t, the Cowboys are covered by the acquisition of Robert Quinn from the Dolphins. Dallas has what defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli...
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    Tampa police release video of car driven by suspect in Eric Patterson murder

    Getty Images Police in Tampa have released a video of a car they believe was driven by a suspect in the murder of former NFL cornerback Eric Patterson. Patterson was found on the floor with a gunshot wound after his roommate was woken up by noise early on June 8 and the roommate said he saw an...
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    Matt Ryan on new PI rule: They’ll get it right at some point

    Matt Ryan would have loved the new pass interference rule in 2012. The Falcons still believe 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman interfered with receiver Roddy White on a fourth-down play from the San Francisco 10-yard line with 1:09 remaining. The 49ers held on for a 28-24 victory in the NFC...
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    Blandino: Creating a rule for one play leads to bad rules

    Getty Images The NFL’s effort to prevent a repeat of the Rams-Saints debacle has created a rule change that will sweep far more broadly than the Rams-Saints situation. And that won’t be good for business. “In my experience, I never thought creating a rule for one play — even as obvious as that...
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    Pitt unveils the Aaron Donald Football Performance Center

    Getty Images When Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald made a big donation to the University of Pittsburgh football program earlier this year, the school said it would be renaming part of their training facility after their famous alum. The official unveiling of that name change came on...
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    Looking at the NFL’s boom-or-bust possibilities in 2019

    The NFL season is looming, and plenty of teams, players, and coaches present a boom or bust proposition. On Wednesday’s PFT Live, Simms and I drafted the biggest either-or, boom-bust possibilities. Check them out in the video, let us know what you think, and let us know who we missed. Also...
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    Mahomes is favored to lead the league in passing yardage

    Getty Images Although Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes won the NFL’s MVP award for 2018, he didn’t lead the league in passing yardage. In 2019, he’s projected to make it happen. Caesers Entertainment has installed Mahomes as a 7/2 favorite to throw for more passing yardage than any other...
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    Looking at the best quarterback acquisitions not through the draft

    Getty Images Most great quarterbacks are obtained via the draft. Plenty of greats ones haven’t been. And that became the topic for Tuesday’s PFT Live draft — the best quarterbacks acquired by means other than the draft. Simms and I picked three each, mentioned a couple of others, and then...
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    Todd Gurley’s trainer confirms “arthritic component to his knee”

    Getty Images It doesn’t take a medical degree to know something was wrong with Todd Gurley late last year (Source: My two eyes). But after months of Gurley and the Rams downplaying his situation, even his personal trainer acknowledges that his knee is something that has to be monitored and...
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    Rams have talked about a timeline for Jared Goff talks

    Getty Images The Rams aren’t ready to talk to agent Ryan Tollner regarding a new contract for quarterback Jared Goff. The Rams, however, are ready to talk about when they may want to talk about a new contract for Goff. Via Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, Rams G.M. Les Snead said Friday...
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    Rams aren’t planning to extend Sean McVay, for now

    Getty Images Rams coach Sean McVay has greatly exceeded expectations in his first two years on the job. That gives the Rams a bargain over the next three years, as he continues to work through a deal that is believed to pay him $4 million per year. The Rams seem to be willing to enjoy that...
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    Rams waive Tyrell Thompson

    Getty Images The Rams waived defensive tackle Tyrell Thompson with an injury designation on Friday. Thompson went undrafted last month. He signed with the Rams as a college free agent. In two season at Tarleton State, Thompson made 103 tackles, 8.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and three pass...
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    St. Louis finally gets the Stanley Cup

    Getty Images Three years ago, St. Louis lost its second football team. Last night, St. Louis won its first Stanley Cup. The Blues, after 51 years without an NHL title, took down the Bruins in Game Seven, 4-1. The visiting team withstood an onslaught in Boston throughout much of the first...
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    Sean McVay sounds off on Jared Goff extension, again

    Getty Images At this point, perhaps the only way for the Rams to convince skeptics that Jared Goff will be getting a contract extension will be to just give him one. Rams coach Sean McVay, whose effusive praises of Goff in recent days could drive up Goff’s asking price, commented again on...
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    Andrew Whitworth ready for one more, but maybe just one more

    Getty Images For years, Melissa Whitworth thought her husband was about to retire. And every year, he keeps not retiring. But as 37-year-old Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth enters his 14th season, his wife thinks he’s closer to actually using the snowboard she bought him to use when he’s...
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    Replay official will become key figure in replay review of pass interference

    Getty Images The March solution to the Rams-Saints outcome from January created a major problem for the league, specifically in the final two minutes of either half, in overtime, after a touchdown, or after a turnover. With replay review available for pass interference calls and non-calls, and...
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    Which NFL teams had the best in-season turnarounds?

    Getty Images In early January, the St. Louis Blues had the worst record in hockey. Today, they’re carrying around the Stanley Cup. That stunning achievement sparked an idea for Thursday’s PFT Live. Which NFL teams have had the best in-season turnarounds? Simms and I picked three each, and for...
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    Competition Committee unlikely to tweak P.I. replay rule

    Getty Images NFL owners last month gave the Competition Committee the authority to tweak expanded replay for offensive and defensive pass interference. After meetings with coaches and owners, though, it appears likely the Competition Committee will do nothing. Judy Battista of NFL Media...
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    Sean McVay’s glowing assessment could drive up Jared Goff’s price tag

    Getty Images There’s a misconception in some circles regarding my opinion regarding the future of Jared Goff in L.A. Some think I’ve said that the Rams are destined to dump him for another quarterback. The truth is significantly more nuanced than that. And the nuances regarding Goff’s future...
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    Todd Gurley on knee: It’s a small problem

    Getty Images Rams running back Todd Gurley‘s knee injury has been a major topic of conversation since he missed time because of it late in the 2018 season and he’s remained off the field during the team’s offseason program. The condition of Gurley’s knee has been labeled a concern, but the...
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