The final question of A.J. Brown’s meet-and-greet with the New England media was an innocuous one: How much do you have left in the tank?
We explore; plus, who won the Myles Garrett blockbuster? That, and more, in the NFL Notebook.
Statement from Brian Flores: "God has gifted me with a special talent to coach the game of football, but the need for change is bigger than my personal goals. In making the decision to file the class action complaint, I understand that I may be risking coaching the game I love."
Checked in with Tom Brady Sr. who tells me, and I quote, "This story Mike is total conjecture. Tommy has not made a final decision one way or the other and anybody else that says that he has is absolutely wrong." #TomBrady#Buccaneers
For those who didn't like the call on James Bradberry, here's the word from the man himself:
“It was a holding. I tugged his jersey. I was hoping they would let it slide."
#Eagles#Chiefs
Bill Belichick: "Your implication that the vaccination solves every problem...has not been substantiated. The number of players and coaches and staff members who have been infected with COVID after being vaccinated is a pretty high number. I wouldn't lose sight of that."
Cool moment at end of the #Bills win over the #Patriots. Veteran center Mitch Morse comes over to rookie Christian Barmore and tells him he's a great player. Barmore had been standing there watching the Bills celebrate.
6 weeks ago, I was covering the Super Bowl for @nflnetwork. This week, I was informed that I'm being bought out as part of the long rumored budget cuts. I gave them my very best. I'll give the same going forward. Greatly appreciate those who believed in me. On to the next.
Former Titans center Ben Jones on what the Patriots are getting in Mike Vrabel: "He is a head coach. He's not a defense coordinator. He's not a offensive coordinator. He is a leader of men. And everything runs through him in that building..."