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armory Julian Alvarez is ‘the only realistic option’ at the moment, but he doesn’t want to move to London.

cadena ser report The operation to take Alvarez to Barcelona is completely on hold for the time being, and Arsenal would be a more realistic destination.

arsenal realistic option

The website states that the saga surrounding Julian Alvarez is likely to be the biggest story of the beginning of the summer. Barcelona wants to sign him, but Atletico Madrid is opposed. The 26-year-old is also unlikely to try to force a move.

The case has been left somewhat at an impasse, with journalist Pedro Fulana reporting that it is “absolutely stalled” for now. For their part, Atletico believe the Argentine will remain with them next season.

According to middlemen speaking to Cadena SER, this is not an easy situation. Instead, according to Fulton the ‘only realistic option’ on the table is Arsenal. But the problem is that Alvarez ‘doesn’t want to go to London’ this summer.

If he were to leave Atletico this summer he would prefer to play for Barcelona. Therefore, the gunners are not in his sights.

Gunmen need to explain

Mikel Arteta’s side have been interested for some time. Various reports from around the world have indicated that he is the top target for the summer transfer window.

In fact, Sport Witness covered a report two days ago Arsenal were preparing for another big move after already being rejected.

Now it seems that money is not the problem, Julian Alvarez himself is convinced. He doesn’t seem that keen on a return to the Premier League after his time at Manchester City.

However, Arsenal remain an attractive option. They are Premier League champions, Champions League finalists and on the rise under Mikel Arteta. He has a lot to offer Argentina, even if he may not be very convincing at the moment.

Last year, New York Giants fans were introduced to rookie running back Jackson Dart and running back Cam Scatebo. Now, as both enter their second seasons, they have established themselves as starters, but this time, they will be working under a new head coach. Now that John Harbaugh has arrived, he has different plans for how the offense will be run.

Recently, Dart told fans during a Giants town hall how the team’s new-look offense will operate.

Dart claimed, “It looks like we’re not going to throw the ball a lot. We’re going to keep giving it to Scott until they can’t stop it.”

Does Harbaugh really want this mentality exposed in the media long before the Giants play their first game? Did Dart reveal these potential plans because the 2025 first-round pick isn’t that thrilled about it?

Still, it’s important to take Dart’s comments with a giant-sized grain of salt, as they come right after Skatabo committed to playing all 17 games this season, rushing for over 2,000 yards in the process. Oh yes, and he reminded fans that “every time I’ve gone to a new team, I’ve won a championship in the second year.”

This is exactly the type of rallying cry commonly heard in a team town hall setting. Harbaugh later said that he thinks the Giants have the potential to be the best place to be in the NFL.

“I don’t think there’s potentially a better tight end group in the league,” Harbaugh said. “There’s a lot of people going to Jackson.”

With Isaiah Potential, Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz and Thomas Fidone, the Giants’ tight end room has certainly improved, but are they close to the best? He has a lot to prove.

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Immediately following the 2026 NFL Draft, one of the focuses turns to how the rookie class will perform in the upcoming season. There are some compelling NFL Rookie of the Year candidates this year, with some similarities to last year’s class that make for a meaningful comparison.

At this time a year ago, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty was the heavy favorite to win NFL Rookie of the Year, with Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward behind him. who won? Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetaroa McMillan, neither Jeanty nor Ward finished in the top five in voting.

We’re keeping that in mind as we dive into ranking the 2026 NFL Rookie of the Year candidates ahead of the summer.

1. Jeremiah Love, RB, Arizona Cardinals

We’ve seen discussion about the Arizona Cardinals’ depth with Tyler Allger, Trey Benson and James Conner. The latter two are irrelevant when you use the third overall pick on a running back, and Alger is clearly going to be a situational back for Arizona. Jeremiah Love’s skill set is similar to Bijan Robinson’s, with both having the ability to make explosive runs and impact the passing game like a receiver.

Arizona has also upgraded its interior offensive line this season with Isaac Seumalo and Chase Bissontis, so there should be some running lanes for Love. We’ve seen Robinson (1,463) and Jeanty (1,321) eclipse 1,300 scrimmage yards in their rookie seasons, and that seems like a reasonable goal for Love. Plus, considering this isn’t the strongest group of Rookie of the Year candidates, this could be enough for him to win.

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2. Carnell Tate, WR, Tennessee Titans

The best bet to win Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2026, at least for now, is Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate. Although he’s a bit overshadowed by the presence of Wan’Dale Robinson, who signed a $70 million contract this offseason and is a favorite of offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, we still like the situation with the Tennessee Titans.

Tate is a great route-runner who has a nice set of skills that translate immediately to the NFL and could make him a favorite target for Cam Ward. Tate McMillan needed only 1,014 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns last time out to win Rookie of the Year, and if Ward completes 550-plus pass attempts with a 62-plus percent completion rate, a 1,000-yard season is more than possible for Tate. He may also be the only rookie receiver to surpass that mark.

3. Casey Concepcion, WR, Cleveland Browns

We liked what the Cleveland Browns did in the 2026 NFL Draft, and we wouldn’t be at all surprised if Casey Concepcion wins Rookie of the Year honors after the upcoming season. While Jerry Jeudy will still have a role in Todd Monken’s offense, he doesn’t provide the playmaking ability with the football in his hands that Concepcion brings to the table. Monken can also open up Concepcion quickly on down routes, and we’re confident these are the types of throws Shadeur Sanders can hit consistently with good timing and touch.

We believe it is possible for Concepcion to have over 800 receiving yards with 5 touchdowns in his rookie season. What elevates him even higher in our ranking of Rookie of the Year candidates is his explosive ability as a returner. If he can take one back to the house and be one of the NFL’s best returners, it’s possible for Roy to win.

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4. Jordan Tyson, WR, New Orleans Saints

Durability is our primary issue when including Jordan Tyson among the NFL Rookie of the Year candidates in 2026. The New Orleans Saints made him the 8th overall pick, and he will complement Chris Olave well in this offense. However, his pre-draft process was also a bit shaky due to a hamstring injury, which confirmed long-standing concerns about his injury history.

If Tyson plays all 17 games, he could be the perfect choice to win the ODI. Although he won’t see as many targets as Olave, playing the No. 2 role also means drawing less defensive attention and getting more favorable cornerback matchups. Tyson has a very good chance to lead all rookies in receiving touchdowns, and could have over 900 receiving yards to go with it.

5. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Las Vegas Raiders

It already seems clear that Kirk Cousins ​​will be the Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback in Week 1. This is a reasonable approach, as the franchise wants to make sure that Fernando Mendoza is ready to run Andrew Janko’s offense and be under center when he makes his first start. However, this does hurt his Rookie of the Year chances slightly.

We’re also taking into account the recent history of Offensive Rookie of the Year winners. Jaden Daniels and CJ Stroud both made the playoffs and posted QB ratings over 100 in 15 games when they earned the honor in their respective years. We don’t necessarily believe Mendoza will be that successful in his first year, nor are the Raiders in a good position to make such a big jump.

6. Jadarion Price, RB, Seattle Seahawks

One thing working against the Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarion Price is that taking him in Round 1 is already viewed negatively by voters. It was a reach, and the Seahawks front office raised expectations for him by getting to that spot. Recognizing this, the opportunity in Seattle is attractive.

The Seahawks offensive line ranked eighth in ESPN run-block win rate (73 percent) in 2025, so there should be some running lanes for Price. He’s a very good starting back, and with Zach Charbonnet recovering from a torn ACL in the playoffs, the path is clear for Price to become the primary ball-carrier early in the season. We’re not sure if he’ll put up the numbers this season to overtake any of the big names who will play more prominent roles.

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It’s not hard to find Kansas City Chiefs draft projections this time of year. The 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 23, and the Chiefs have two first-round selections (Nos. 9 and 29). Although everyone has an opinion on what the Chiefs can do, obviously, not everyone agrees.

However, there are NFL insiders who have gathered information from key sources over the past few weeks and months, giving them a better indication of what could happen. recently, Sports IllustratedAlbert Breyer was walking through examples of what chiefs might do, and in the process, he may have provided some insight based on what he heard from knowledgeable people.

According to Breyer, the Chiefs “might like” Clemson offensive tackle prospect Blake Miller as a right tackle. Still, Kansas City could prioritize three positions, including tackle, in the first round.

After selecting Josh Simmons with the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chiefs think they already have their left tackle. Finding a capable right tackle shouldn’t be that difficult, yet they’ve already hit and miss several times, such as signing Young Taylor for $80 million in 2023.

Nevertheless, Miller is experienced as an offensive line prospect, starting 54 games at right tackle for Clemson. There are a lot of tapes on it; This is just a case of where the Chiefs feel they can grab Miller, which could be in the latter half of the first round.

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Arsenal are keen to sign Paris Saint-Germain’s Seni Mayulu in the summer.

The 19-year-old player is on the radar of several European clubs and especially Arsenal.

In fact, the Premier League side have made a move to try to bring the young player to the Emirates.

The midfielder initially joined PSG’s academy on a free transfer in 2020, after six years at AF Épinay-sur-Seine.

Luis Enrique handed him his first-team debut in January 2024 and he has played 76 matches so far, scoring 12 goals and nine assists.

This included five goals and five assists in 1,835 minutes in 32 matches. [16 league starts] In this weather. His Ligue 1 statistics per game for this season are as follows.

• Main pass: 1.4
• Shots on target: 0.4
• Clearance: 0.2
• Tackle: 2.0
• Intercept: 0.3
• possession won [final third]: 0.8
• Doubles won: 3.6

Mayulu’s development, performances and potential have convinced Arsenal to try to sign him in the summer.

The situation is in favor of Arsenal

The France U21 international has less than 18 months left on his contract and PSG want to offer an extension. is according to media footWhich cover his renewal status and the Gunners’ interest.

Last weekend, Champions League winners Confirmed He will be out for two weeks with a calf injury. It will force the France U21 international to miss the international break but will not stop Mikel Arteta’s side from progressing.

The Paris club, under the leadership of advisor Luis Campos, have begun discussions on a new contract but no agreement has yet been reached.

Seni Mayulu is worried about his playing time being reduced with the arrival of the new summer next season. Therefore, he has not signed the renewal proposal that is already on the table. His hesitation has alerted many clubs and that includes Arsenal ‘Hottest’.

Near North London Club ‘Just made an offer’ to the player’s agent, but details were not mentioned. Arsenal are carrying out an ‘aggressive campaign’ to try to bring Mayulu to the Emirates.

Earlier today, Sports Witness Covered Claims Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka wants to join Mikel Arteta’s team. He is available for free while Arsenal would have to pay PSG a fee for the Frenchman.

Mayulu price and agent information

That said, the young player’s development at PSG has demonstrated his importance transfer marketRaise up to €40m.

Excellence Sports Nation [ESN] Arsenal are looking after the interests of the target. His client list includes players like Manchester United’s Brian Mbeumo, Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchoumeni, Barcelona’s Jules Kounde and others.

🆓Leon Goretzka | The midfielder likes Arsenal

➡️ Bayern Munich star ready to become a free agent
➡️ Many CL clubs are following him
⭐️ Gunmen have attracted his attention https://t.co/SB0R3NO2Yf #afc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 25 March 2026

The NBA has fined Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond $25,000 following an incident during Thursday night’s 139-118 win over the Sacramento Kings, according to a report.

ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel shared the update Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“76ers center Andre Drummond has been fined $25,000 for making an offensive gesture on the field of play against the Kings.”

The league has not publicly disclosed additional details regarding the specific gesture, but the penalty has been added to the disciplinary actions given for conduct on the court this season.

Drummond contributed significantly to the win with 13 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 24 minutes off the bench. He made 5 of 11 shots from the field and connected on all three of his attempts from beyond the arc, continuing efficient play in a reserve role.

Andre Drummond fined after Kings game as 76ers push up standings

The 32-year-old has appeared in 52 games this season, including 24 starts, and is averaging 6.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He is shooting 47.6% from the field and a career-high 34.7% from three-point range, while logging 20 minutes per contest.

Philadelphia moved to 38-32 with the win and remains in a tight race in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers are currently in ninth place, 0.5 games behind the sixth-seeded Orlando Magic (38-31) and 1.5 games behind the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors (39-30).

The team will look to keep the momentum going as they conclude their three-game road trip against the Utah Jazz (21-49) on Saturday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 pm ET as Philadelphia continues its effort to climb the standings at the end of the regular season.

Ahead of NFL free agency, there is a lot of buzz about top starters like Kyler Murray, Kenneth Walker and Alec Pierce. All three players are ready to make money on the open market and have several high-level players behind them. However, there are some lesser names that deserve more attention.

Let’s dive into our list of the most underrated NFL free agents in 2026 on the offensive side of the football, highlighting one player at each position.

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QB:Marcus Mariota

We definitely understand the buzz surrounding Malik Willis. NFL teams liked his physical tools entering the league and while things didn’t work out with the Tennessee Titans, he looked remarkable in his limited playing time with the Green Bay Packers. Entering the end of his 20th year, Willis completed 78.7 percent of his pass attempts with a 6-0 TD-INT line, an average of 10.9 yards per attempt and a 134.6 passer rating on 89 attempts in 11 games. Additionally, he is one of the most athletic quarterbacks in the NFL. However, that would cost more than $20 to $25 million in terms of the average annual value of land.

Marcus Mariota is certainly not in that tier of dual-threat quarterbacks and no franchise will expect answers from the 32-year-old quarterback in the near future. However, it’s worth noting that Mariota put up a 14-7 TD-INT ratio with a 63.8 percent completion rate, averaging 7.6 yards per attempt with a 93.4 passer rating over the past two seasons on 271 attempts. He would come in at a fraction of the cost and we think clubs like the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets should seriously consider him as a cost-effective bridge starter.

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RB: Kenneth Gainwell

If reports come out that it would cost more than $10 million to sign Travis Etienne, we’ll go ahead and say Kenneth Gainwell is the second-best option among running backs in NFL free agency. He is coming off an age-26 season where he actually averaged more actual yards per carry (4.4 vs. 3.9) than Etienne, while also ranking higher in yards per route run (1.59 vs. 1.14), yards per touch (5.5 vs. 4.7) and breakaway run rate (5.3 percent vs. 3.5 percent). Gainwell is one of the best pass-catchers at his position in the NFL, and while he may not be able to handle the same workload, more teams are taking a committee approach. Whichever team signs Gainwell is getting an impact player and better value.

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WR: Jalen Naylor

Working behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, wide receiver Jalen Naylor has had limited opportunities to produce since coming into the league. He still has 69 receptions for 1,066 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 144 targets over the last four seasons. There’s a reason, as The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reports, that at least 10 teams are keeping an eye on Naylor in NFL free agency. He’ll be a signing that flies under the radar if that happens, but Neller could put up good WR2 numbers depending on where he lands and he’ll make a positive impact regardless of position.

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TE: Darren Waller

There were plenty of reasons to be skeptical about what Darren Waller had left in the tank before last season when he decided to retire. To his credit, after a year away from football, the 33-year-old tight end averaged 11.8 yards per reception and posted his highest touchdown total (six) since his 2020 Pro Bowl selection with the Raiders. At 6 feet 6 inches tall, Waller has still proven that he can be very effective in accepting danger in difficult times. Given that he would only have to sign a one-year deal at a low cost, Waller could prove to be an underappreciated addition to an offense.

Official Language: Isaac Zumalo

Isaac Seumalo is one of the best offensive linemen available in all of NFL free agency. The reason the former Pittsburgh Steelers guard is included on our list is because to the average fan, he is not a big name and will not make headlines when he gets a deal this offseason. That said, he ranks fourth among interior linemen in ESPN’s run-block win rate (77 percent) and third in pass-block win rate (97 percent). He is one of the best guards in football; This has been proven over the past two seasons, and he will be a valuable contribution to both supporting the run game and protecting the quarterback for whichever team fields him.

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For a rookie point guard, the pace of the NBA game is often the biggest shock to the system. For the rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans and phenomenal first-round pick Jeremiah Fears, the revelation has been learning when to hit the breaks. As the regular season ends, the 19-year-old says the most important knowledge he has gained in his first 60 games has been mastering the art of deception through speed.

That’s why Fears has spent the past several weeks exploiting his elite athleticism rather than highlighting it at every turn. At least that was the first thing to be said when asked why things were going well lately.

“Through my speed, playing with speed. I think two months ago, I was just trying to use my speed. Now it’s learning when to use my speed, when to attack and get downhill, attacking angles, attack spots, and knowing where you’re trying to get on the floor. I’m manipulating the defense,” Fears began. “I think I’ve been doing a pretty good job of it since the All-Star break. So, just continuing to learn, continuing to slow the game down and make the game a lot easier for myself.”

At the beginning of the season, Fiers often tried to dominate defenders with pure acceleration. While that approach sometimes produced highlight plays in transition, it also led to tough shots and hasty decisions in the half-court.

Veteran NBA defenses adjusted quickly, forcing rookie guards into competitive situations by sitting in driving lanes. The experience forced Fear to think about how he used his physical equipment. Instead of attacking at maximum speed on every possession, he has started to vary the pace and wait for defenders to shift before increasing the pace. The adjustments have helped them create a better look for everyone.

“That’s huge. Being able to pick and choose when you should use your speed is definitely huge because it will definitely trick the defense,” Fears said. “I’m fast, so most of the time they’ll be thinking, “Okay, he’s going to try to get down there.” So, they’ll be intimidated by my speed.”

Fear is forcing defenders into uncomfortable positions before they can properly set themselves up, creating more advantageous angles and open driving lanes than could be generated from raw speed alone. As the Pelicans play the final weeks of a challenging season, the speedster is focused on refining that balance. While his playmaking has evolved, the former Oklahoma player remains conscious of areas that need improvement.

“I’m just continuing to play with that speed and choose when I need to use my speed. Maybe on breaks or in plays where the defense turns heads, use my speed,” Fears explained. “The last few games, I’ve been turning over a little too much, so I definitely need to cut down on the turnovers. Watch a little extra film and make sure I continue to take care of the ball. Try not to have too many turnovers. At the end of the day, those turnovers can lead to some easy baskets that you can take and potentially open up games.”

The Pelicans can deal with rookie turnovers, as long as Fiers does not play a timid role, everything should fall into place moving forward. He is averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists while shooting 36.1% from three-point range over the last eight games. This is one way to break the rookie wall while shuffling between the starting lineup and a bench role. But statistics don’t tell the whole story. What really matters is that his All-Rookie contributions to this point have displayed many franchise cornerstone characteristics.

If there was any hope that the understaffed, dysfunctional Golden State Warriors could regain some momentum after their disappointing win over the Denver Nuggets, it came crashing down in the bayou.

The Warriors lost badly to the New Orleans Pelicans, 113–109. Although the close score indicated a highly contested, competitive affair, it spoke more about the Dubs’ weak offensive performance in the first quarter, in which they made only 8 of 25 shots, which they ultimately could not overcome.

And while Moses Moody continued his consistent play with 24 points and five rebounds, and De’Anthony Melton exploded for 28 points in just 28 minutes, Pelicans star Zion Williamson proved unstoppable in the end with a team-high 26 points on 11 of 21 shooting. After the game, Steve Kerr evaluated the Dubs’ tremendous performance.

Kerr said, “I don’t know what ‘Down the Stretch’ got us. It was all 48 minutes.” “21 turnovers. We didn’t execute very well offensively. The spacing was bad. Transition, we had three potential layups in the first half. We didn’t run, we didn’t cut to the rim, we didn’t get to the corners. We just looked disjointed.”

The Warriors felt frustrated all night as bad basketball troubled them up and down the hardwood. Midway through the third quarter, the broadcast showed a heated exchange between Quinton Post and Brandin Podziemski as the two walked toward the bench, with Draymond Green having to step in between the two to stop things from escalating.

And while the Warriors had a chance to steal this game from the jaws of their poor play, unsurprisingly the aggression died down, and they couldn’t dig themselves out of the hole they dug for themselves.

Offense remains a problem without their stars

It’s no surprise that the Warriors’ offense has struggled with consistency lately. With Stephen Curry in a day-to-day funk due to his swollen runner’s knee, Jimmy Butler out for the season, and Kristaps Porzingis suffering from a nasty, undisclosed illness, Golden State lacks an on-ball creator or engine to center the offense.

Kerr has talked about the need for a “trigger” for the defense to struggle in the post, i.e., Curry’s snapping or Butler drawing double teams. But without him, they don’t have what it takes to lead a drought like the one they suffered against the Pelicans.

And sure, Melton can get penetration, and Moody can run around a screen off-ball, but in 48 minutes of play, they need more. What they did against Denver is certainly at the extreme end of what’s possible when everything is humming. But ultimately, an outing of sorts is required to keep everything running smoothly. That means no messy transitions, no missed opportunities.

For this, good movement of the ball and hitting open shots is required. And the Warriors didn’t do it in New Orleans.

“The game was perfect for us, we just couldn’t perform well enough,” Kerr said. “With the injuries we’ve had, we have to play well to win. And I don’t think we played well tonight.”

Resting Al Horford on the front end of the back-to-back certainly didn’t help, and they’ll bring him back against the Memphis Grizzlies. But help will not come soon. Curry’s re-evaluation won’t come until the end of the week, and knowing his tendency to lean conservative upon returns from injury, there will likely be a ramp-up process before he returns. Meanwhile, Porzingis may have the Warriors’ worst fear confirmed with this latest health scare.

The Dubs will look to bounce back with a game at Memphis in less than 24 hours.

Other notables

• To add insult to injury for the Dubs, Jonathan Kuminga looked quite comfortable in his Atlanta Hawks debut. 25 points, 7 rebounds on 9/12 FGs against the tanking Washington Wizards. It’s only one game, and against a bad team at that, but the Kuminga era in Atlanta is off to a good start.
• Porzingis did not make the trip south, ruling him out for Memphis. It is unknown what specifically caused his illness. He has a history of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), which the Warriors were aware of when they traded for him, but the Warriors have not confirmed if this ongoing illness has anything to do with it. Kerr said the condition was so severe Sunday that Porzingis was unable to leave his hotel room.
• NBC Sports Bay Area has begun adding live graphics to its broadcasts. There are things like a gray circle hovering below who has the ball, names popping up whenever someone gets the ball, and a distance counter whenever someone shoots from deep. Looks like NBA 2K and it’s driving many viewers (including me) forward.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni knows what a Super Bowl team looks like. He had not played the previous season in Philadelphia, so once the offseason arrived, the Eagles coach knew where to make changes.

One of the most notable moves so far was the firing of offensive coordinator/playcaller Kevin Pattullo. He has since been replaced by former NFL QB Sean Mannion, who served as the quarterbacks coach of the Green Bay Packers. Yet, like Pattullo, he has no previous experience as an offensive coordinator or playcaller.

However, Coach Sirianni tried to hire someone who not only had experience in both roles, but also did so while winning a Super Bowl.

according to athleticDan Pompei, Coach Sirianni spoke with former Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich about the staff situation. Nevertheless, Reich opted for another job in Philadelphia and has since got another job as an offensive coordinator, this time with the New York Jets instead.

The 64-year-old Reich will now face a huge challenge, trying to fix the Jets’ offense, which still doesn’t know who will be their starting quarterback. Still, perhaps he preferred that scenario over Super Bowl expectations in Philadelphia behind Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and AJ Brown.

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