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Texans Will Pick Up QB C.J. Stroud’s Fifth-Year Option; Team To Discuss Offseason Extension

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For now, the Texans’ attention is focused on their upcoming wild-card game and any further playoff contests which follow. Once the season is over, a number of notable contract decisions will need to be made. This offseason will mark the first point at which 2023 draftees can sign extensions. That means quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson could land new … [Read more...] about Texans Will Pick Up QB C.J. Stroud’s Fifth-Year Option; Team To Discuss Offseason Extension

Cardinals Request HC Interview With Texans DC Matt Burke

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After overseeing another dominant performance on Monday, Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke has landed on the Cardinals’ radar as a head coaching candidate. The Cardinals have requested an interview with Burke, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. The Cardinals are familiar with Burke, who worked as their defensive line coach in 2022. That was Kliff Kingsbury‘s last … [Read more...] about Cardinals Request HC Interview With Texans DC Matt Burke

AFC Notes: Calen Bullock, Travis Etienne, Jaguars, Texans, Titans

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Jaguars Jaguars RB Travis Etienne spoke about what he hopes to see from QB Trevor Lawrence for him to take the next step. “I would say the biggest thing for him is just let his nuts hang, I guess. Just be cocky, stop caring what people think,” Etienne said, via PFT. “Just don’t give a damn, you’re the man. Just go out there, be yourself, make plays, and just play fearlessly … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Calen Bullock, Travis Etienne, Jaguars, Texans, Titans

Field Goal Kicking: The Determining Factor In NFL Wild Card Games

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NFL Wild Card Weekend delivered plenty of high-scoring action, late game heroics, and thrilling 4th quarter lead changes. With most of the contests won by a three or four-point margin, the kicking game became a vital determining factor. Field Goal Kicking: The Determining Factor In NFL Wild Card Games In a playoff scenario where a successful field goal can decide the outcome … [Read more...] about Field Goal Kicking: The Determining Factor In NFL Wild Card Games