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Zac Taylor: ‘CJ Uzomah’s diagnosis is encouraging so far’
Hit in the knee early in the conference final, C.J. Uzomah (TE, Bangals) will not necessarily be absent from the grand finale. Zac Taylor (HC) confirmed Monday to the team site the optimistic statements of the close receiver. Although the manager conceded that the injury “looks like a medial-collateral ligament sprain”, he added that “the diagnosis is encouraging so far”. Uzomah will therefore have two weeks to recover.
Cincinnati has Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox in relief. Sample has already replaced Uzomah when he missed a good part of the year last season. But he remains a block specialist, and will not offer the same targets for the Bengals’ attack.
Rams: Tyler Higbee may not be available for Super Bowl
Tyler Higbee (TE, Rams) left the game against San Francisco with a knee injury. According to NFL Media the tight end avoided a serious injury, however his participation in the final is not guaranteed. Higbee caught 61 passes for 560 yards and 5 touchdowns in 15 games this year for Los Angeles.
injuries
– Before considering trading Jimmy Garoppolo (QB, 49ers), San Francisco will have to wait for them to be delivered. According to NFL Media, Jimmy G plans to have surgery on his injured thumb “as soon as possible.” His recovery is expected to be 4 to 6 weeks.
– Injured in the ankle, Lamar Jackson (QB, Ravens) hasn’t returned to training since week 14. On Monday, John Harbaugh explained that the Baltimore quarterback hasn’t had any complications during his rehabilitation, but is suffering from a bone bruise in his ankle that is very long to heal. Which explains why Jackson was unable to return to the field in week 16, and was still wearing a protective boot in week 18. Now, the goal announced by the pitcher and the club is to return to work just after the Super Bowl .
Coaches
– According to ESPN, the leaders of the Vikings would have emerged from their interview with Jim Harbaugh feeling that the former coach of the 49ers would be ready to return to the NFL. Harbaugh is still in contention for the job in Minnesota and another interview is scheduled for Wednesday. However, this does not prevent Minnesota from announcing a meeting with Raheem Morris (DC, Rams) and Kevin O’Connell (OC, Rams). Patrick Graham (DC, Giants) would also be entitled to a second interview. End of the road for DeMeco Ryans (DC, 49ers), who would have withdrawn from the list of candidates.
– The Jaguars will have a second interview with Doug Pederson (ex Eagles) on Tuesday. (NFLMedia)
– The Saints must interview Brian Flores (ex Dolphins) on Tuesday, Aaron Glenn (DC, Lions) on Wednesday and Dennis Allen (DC, Saints) then. On Sunday, the leaders of New Orleans would have met Doug Pederson. An interview with the house special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi is also on the program. (NFLMedia)
– The Texans met Brian Flores (ex-Dolphins) in person on Monday. The former Miami coach is one of the finalists for the Houston job. (NFLMedia)
– The Packers were quick to replace Nathaniel Hackett (HC, Broncos) as they promoted Adam Stenavich (OL coach/running game coordinator) to the post of offensive coordinator. (NFLMedia)
Pro Bowl
Packages : Aaron Rodgers (QB, Packers), Cooper Kupp (WR, Rams), Tom Brady (QB, épaule), Tristen Wirfs (OT, cheville), Aaron Donald (DL, Rams), Matt Gay (K, Rams), Tyron Smith (LT, Cowboys), Chris Jones (DT, Chiefs), Quenton Nelson (OG, Colts), Jason Kelce (Eagles), Ryan Jensen (Buccaneers), Trent Williams (OT, 49ers), Dak Prescott (QB, Cowboys)
Replacements added : Kirk Cousins (QB, Vikings), CeeDee Lamb (WR, Cowboys), Vita Vea (DT), Russell Wilson (QB, Seahawks), Stephon Gilmore (CB, Panthers), Jake Elliott (PK), D.J. Humphries (OT, Cardinals), Jeffery Simmons (DT), Rodger Saffold (LG), Alex Mack (C, 49ers), Duane Brown (OT, Seahawks)
In short
– Sean McVay (HC, Rams) and Zac Taylor (HC, Bengals) are the youngest coaching duo to meet in a Super Bowl. At 36, McVay may become the youngest head coach to win the final. And aged 38, Taylor could rank second, behind Mike Tomlin (Steelers).
– Brian Daboll (HC, Giants) announced that he is reserving his decision to call the New York offense games next year. Freshly hired, he prefers to wait until the franchise has hired an offensive coordinator before positioning himself. Joe Schoen (GM) said the club would prefer Daboll to handle games and delegate calls. (ProFootballTalk.com)
– On his side, Matt Eberflus (HC, Bears) declared in a press conference that he will leave the task of choosing defensive strategies to his future coordinator. He especially explained that he intends to build his attack around Justin Fields (QB). (ProFootballTalk.com)
– Washington swould be ready to try a big move at quarterback this offseason, especially to recover a quality veteran, according to Sports Illustrated. With over $40 million available in the payroll and the 11th draft pick for a potential trade, there’s ammunition.
– Cincinnati Public Schools announced that students and staff will be given a day off Feb. 14, the day after the Super Bowl.
Andy Reid garde le moral
The Chiefs lost. But on the bright side, they played their fourth straight conference final. And Patrick Mahomes (QB) is still only 25 years old.
“I know things don’t look great after a loss, but I think the future is still bright here,” Andy Reid told the Kansas City Star on Monday.
Ravens chasing injuries
Baltimore has been sorely handicapped this season by a string of injuries. The club reached a record number of 75 players hired for the campaign. And the Ravens have been knocked out of playoff contention in recent weeks as they firmly hold the AFC North division.
In order to solve the problem, John Harbaugh (HC) explained that he held a four-hour meeting with management to make “profound changes”. Off-season and camp calendars, physical preparation, rehabilitation, all subjects were discussed.
“You can say it’s bad luck. You can say it’s a twist of fate. I get it,” Hatbaugh told ESPN.com. “I don’t believe we have the luxury to continue. We have to turn over every stone. We have to explore every avenue. To prevent this from happening again. »
Brian Daboll: “Daniel Jones has a lot of qualities”
By hiring Brian Daboll (ex-OC, Bills) as head coach, the Giants probably had hopes that he could replicate on Daniel Jones (QB) the magic that made Josh Allen (QB, Bills) one of the best quarterbacks in the league. Joe Schoen (GM) has announced that the club will build their attack around Jones next season. The plan is to “put in place a system that suits him” and add the elements that will allow him to “give his best”.
“He’s got the right mindset, he’s got the right size, Daniel’s got a lot of quality,” Daboll said in the conference call, according to ProFootballTalk.com. “We will see that day by day. We will work with him, help him improve… It takes time to train a quarterback. He has lived the last three years here with different teams. We will try to give it stability and move forward. »
The Bears see themselves as Kings of the North
The Bears have won the NFC North Division only twice in 15 years, and Chicago has repeatedly been bullied by Green Bay to the point that Aaron Rodgers (QB, Packers) calls Windy City home. Yet, for Ryan Poles (GM), the wind changed direction.
“We’re going to take the division, and we’ll never let go of it again,” Poles told NBCSports.com.
The NFL will pay tribute to John Madden the day after the Super Bowl
The NFL will conclude its 2021-22 season with a very special edition of Monday Night. On Monday, February 14, the day after the final, the Oakland Coliseum will host a public oration in honor of John Madden, the legendary Raiders coach. Coach, TV commentator and face of a famous video game, Madden died on December 28 at the age of 85.
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