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The best ATS season ever for every NFL team

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The 2020 NFL schedule has been released, but there is still a ways to go until the season begins. So what better time to look back fondly on the best betting season for all 32 teams?

Our NFL Nation reporters give their perspective on the best individual seasons against the spread for each team, using research from ESPN Stats & Information.

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AFC East

New England Patriots

2003: 13-2-1 (.867)

This was when Tom Brady the sixth-round pick was starting to become Tom Brady the star. The 2003 season was his fourth in the NFL (third as a starter), and came after a 9-7 year in which the Patriots had missed the playoffs. Bill Belichick had shockingly cut safety Lawyer Milloy before the season opener and the Patriots lost their first game 31-0 to the Bills, who had signed Milloy. But after a 2-2 start to the season, the Patriots never lost again as Brady’s star began to shine brighter en route to a second Super Bowl championship. — Mike Reiss

Miami Dolphins

1972: 11-2-1 (.846)

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Dolphins fans shouldn’t have a hard time remembering why the 1972 season is their best against the number — it is the only team to go undefeated in NFL history. Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris became the first pair of teammates to rush for more than 1,000 yards each in a given season, and the Dolphins won 11 of their 14 regular-season games by double digits. The No-Name defense never got the love that offense did but it was the best defense in football that season, securing three shutout victories (including a 52-0 win over the Patriots) and allowing opponents to score more than 17 points three times all year. This was the first Dolphins title in what ended up being a minidynasty from 1970-1974 with five division titles, three AFC championships (1971, 1972, 1973) and two Super Bowl wins. — Cameron Wolfe

Buffalo Bills

1978: 12-3-1 (.800)

In the team’s first season without star running back O.J. Simpson, the Bills turned to rookie Terry Miller — who turned in the lone 1,000-yard season of his career, as well as seven of his eight career rushing touchdowns. However, their ATS didn’t exactly translate to success on the field, as Buffalo went 5-11 in 1978. Only four of those losses, however, were by multiple scores; the Bills were able to hang around longer than their talent should have allowed. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

New York Jets

1998: 12-4 (.750)

The 1998 Jets were the best in franchise history ATS (12-4) — and arguably the best team, period, since the 1968 Super Bowl championship squad. The team was balanced, but was known mainly for its offense. Vinny Testaverde, an interception-prone quarterback for most of his career, flourished in New York and delivered a career year — 29 touchdown passes, only seven interceptions. He was surrounded by two future Hall of Famers in running back Curtis Martin and center Kevin Mawae, plus a dynamic receiving tandem in Keyshawn Johnson and Wayne Chrebet. Coach Bill Parcells, with Bill Belichick as his right-hand man, did a masterful job, leading the Jets to 10 wins in their last 11 games and the AFC East title. They fell to the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game, blowing a 10-point lead on the road. To this day, Parcells calls it the most heartbreaking loss of his Hall of Fame coaching career. — Rich Cimini

Andy Dalton was having an MVP-caliber season in 2015 before going down with an injury. Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY SportsAFC North

Cincinnati Bengals

2015: 12-3-1 (.800)

This was the season the Bengals were primed to win their first playoff game since 1991. Cincinnati started the season with eight straight wins behind a strong start from quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton was in the midst of his best NFL season when he suffered a season-ending thumb injury against the Steelers in Week 14. Backup A.J. McCarron picked up where Dalton left off and the Bengals won the AFC North and reached the playoffs for the fifth straight season. The Bengals were 12-3-1 ATS in the regular season and finished with a 12-4 overall record. The ending — a playoff loss to the Steelers that featured that hit by Vontaze Burfict — ended the year and the franchise’s best run in nearly 30 years. — Ben Baby

Baltimore Ravens

2008: 12-4 (.750)

The 2008 season marked the start of the most successful era in Ravens history, even though many wouldn’t have anticipated it. Baltimore hired a little-known assistant (John Harbaugh) to become its coach and drafted a player with a big arm from a small school (Joe Flacco) to be its franchise quarterback. The Ravens were such an unknown that they were underdogs in half of their games (covering five of them) and were favored by more than a touchdown just twice. Baltimore relied heavily on an old-school game plan. With two Hall of Famers still in their prime (Ray Lewis and Ed Reed), the Ravens had the NFL’s second-best defense. And, with a rookie quarterback, Baltimore kept the ball in the hands of running backs Willie McGahee, Le’Ron McClain and rookie Ray Rice. The Ravens finished as one of the hotter teams in the league and ended up in the first of three AFC Championship Games under Flacco. — Jamison Hensley

Pittsburgh Steelers

1972: 11-3 (.786)

The Steelers’ 1972 season laid the foundation for the run of four Super Bowl championships in six years during the Steel Curtain era. In Chuck Noll’s fourth season, the Steelers went 11-3 and made the playoffs for the first time since 1947 to kick off a streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances. After losing two of their first four regular-season games, the Steelers went on to win nine of their final 10 games and capture their first division title. And, of course, rookie first-round pick Franco Harris delivered the playoff win against the Oakland Raiders with the Immaculate Reception on the deflected throw from Terry Bradshaw. Though the Steelers’ season ended in the AFC Championship Game to the undefeated Miami Dolphins, the play — and the 1972 season — gave the Steelers momentum through the next decade. — Brooke Pryor

Cleveland Browns

2007: 12-4 (.750)

The 2007 Browns didn’t make the playoffs, but after going 4-12 in 2006, Cleveland went 10-6 on the way to becoming one of the NFL’s biggest surprises. Among the primary reasons was quarterback Derek Anderson. A 2005 sixth-round pick who was then waived by the Baltimore Ravens, Anderson capitalized on Brady Quinn’s training-camp holdout as a first-round rookie and Charlie Frye’s flop as the Week 1 starter to propel Cleveland to — still! — its only double-digit winning record since returning to the league in 1999. Despite making the Pro Bowl in 2007, Anderson lost his starting job to Quinn the following year and never started a full season again the rest of his career. — Jake Trotter

AFC South

Indianapolis Colts

1968: 12-2 (.857)

Success for the Colts in 1968 seemed like a longshot after quarterback Johnny Unitas — league MVP in 1967 — was injured in the final preseason game. However, backup quarterback Earl Morrall stepped in and threw for 2,909 yards and 26 touchdowns while going 13-1 as a starter during the 1968 season. Don Shula, the coach at the time, had a defense that was ranked first in the league and an offense ranked No. 2 that helped the Colts get to the Super Bowl where they were double-digit favorites over the Joe Namath and the New York Jets. Namath and his “guarantee” were this team’s downfall, as the Jets upset the Colts 16-7. — Mike Wells

Houston Texans

2011: 11-5 (.688)

The 2011 Texans got hot in the middle of the season, winning seven games in a row, but during that winning streak lost quarterback Matt Schaub for the rest of the year with a foot injury. Rookie quarterback T.J. Yates took over and won two straight, but Houston lost its final three to end the regular season. The Texans won their first AFC South title and postseason game in team history, but they went on to lose to the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round. — Sarah Barshop

Jacksonville Jaguars

2007: 11-5 (.688)

The Jaguars rode the one-two punch of running backs Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew and got efficient quarterback play from David Garrard and Quinn Gray. Taylor ran for more than 1,000 yards for the fifth time in six seasons and Jones-Drew ran for nine touchdowns to help the Jaguars finish second in the league in rushing and make the playoffs. The Jaguars opened the playoffs with an upset in Pittsburgh, winning 31-29 on Josh Scobee’s 25-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining. The winning kick was set up by one of the greatest plays in franchise history: Garrard’s 32-yard scramble on fourth-and-2. The win made the Jaguars the first franchise to win two games in Pittsburgh in the same season. — Mike DiRocco

Tennessee Titans

1975: 12-2 (.857)

The 1975 Houston Oilers went 10-4 but finished one game behind the Bengals for a wild-card spot. All four of the Oilers’ losses came against the Bengals and Steelers. The Oilers’ season was highlighted by a four-game winning streak starting in Week 4 and capped by a three-game winning streak that included a victory over the Oakland Raiders. It was the franchise’s first winning season in seven years and its first season under coach Bum Phillips. Billy “White shoes” Johnson was their most dynamic player, returning three punts for touchdowns. — Turron Davenport

AFC West

Denver Broncos

1973: 10-3-1 (.769)

The 1973 Broncos didn’t make the playoffs — they finished 7-5-2 — but it still was a landmark season, the first winning season for the franchise, which began play in the AFL in 1960. And for a franchise that has since been to eight Super Bowls and had more Super Bowl appearances than losing seasons in Pat Bowlen’s tenure as owner, the ’73 season often is looked at as the year where, in some ways, the foundation was put into place. The lineup shows a Hall of Famer at running back in Floyd Little in his seventh season to go with future Ring of Fame members Tom Jackson, Charley Johnson, Billy Thompson and Haven Moses. The Broncos’ defense also had Lyle Alzado. The Broncos were second in the AFC in scoring at 25.2 PPG. — Jeff Legwold

Kansas City Chiefs

1997: 11-3-2 (.786)

The Chiefs in 1997 had one of their best teams in the 50 years between appearances in Super Bowl IV and LIV. They allowed 33 fewer points than any other NFL team that season and gave up just 43 total points over their final five games. Their one playoff game that season felt like the de facto Super Bowl involving the NFL’s two best teams. The Chiefs lost 14-10 in the divisional round to the Denver Broncos, who indeed went on to win the Super Bowl. The Chiefs lost an apparent touchdown when Tony Gonzalez was ruled out of the end zone on a catch, and in those pre-replay review days the call couldn’t be challenged. Gonzalez to this day will tell you he and the Chiefs were robbed. — Adam Teicher

Los Angeles Chargers

2004: 13-1-2 (.929)

In a stark turnaround from a 4-12 record in 2003, the 2004 San Diego Chargers finished 12-4 and won the AFC West. Rookie quarterback Philip Rivers watched from the sideline as Drew Brees set out to prove the Chargers didn’t need to take a QB in the first round. Brees passed for 27 touchdowns with seven interceptions as he — along with running back LaDainian Tomlinson and tight end Antonio Gates — earned Pro Bowl honors. Tomlinson scored a league-best 17 rushing touchdowns and Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer was named the NFL Coach of the Year as the Chargers capped the season with their first playoff appearance in nine seasons … a wild-card loss to the Jets. — Lindsey Thiry

Las Vegas Raiders

1990: 12-4 (.750)

The 1990 Los Angeles Raiders were a team on the rise, one with the power and speed of Bo Jackson, Marcus Allen, Willie Gault, Mervyn Fernandez and a rehabbing Tim Brown on offense, and a stout defense that accounted for 48 sacks (second-most in the NFL) thanks to the likes of Greg Townsend (12.5 sacks), Scott Davis (10), rookie Aaron Wallace (9) and Howie Long (6). They just ran into misfortune (Jackson’s career-ending hip injury in the playoff victory over the Bengals) and, well, a buzzsaw in the high-powered Bills, who blew them out 51-3 in the AFC title game. Aside from the 1983 Super Bowl-winning season, the 1990 campaign was the Raiders’ best in Los Angeles. — Paul Gutierrez

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys

1991: 13-3 (.813)

Perhaps this was a sign of things to come for the Cowboys, who went on to win three Super Bowls in four seasons from 1992-95. They went 11-5 in 1991, just two years removed from a 1-15 campaign. This was a young team, growing together and learning how to win. And they won their last four games without an injured Troy Aikman. The Cowboys found their formula with Emmitt Smith running the ball at least 25 times per game and a stifling defense allowing more than 14 points just once in Games 13-16. Jimmy Johnson won his first playoff game, a wild-card victory against Chicago as his young team started to come of age. — Todd Archer

Philadelphia Eagles

1980 and 2003: 11-5 (.688)

The 2003 season was the Eagles’ first at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the famous “4th-and-26” pass from Donovan McNabb to Freddie Mitchell that helped lift Philadelphia over the Packers in the divisional round of the playoffs and into the NFC Championship Game for a third straight year, where they were upset by Carolina.

The Eagles shook off a bad start to create a memorable season and finish 12-4. They went 0-2 out of the gate and were on the cusp of dropping to 2-4 before Brian Westbrook ripped off an 84-yard punt return in the closing moments against the Giants, sparking a nine-game winning streak. — Tim McManus

Washington Redskins

1983: 11-4-1 (.733)

The Redskins parlayed their first Super Bowl win into a dominant regular season. They scored a then-NFL record 541 points, outscoring the opposition by a league-best 209 points. Running back John Riggins rushed for 1,347 yards and 24 touchdowns at age 34 and the Redskins went 14-2. Their losses came by a combined two points, including the season-opening Monday night game in which rookie corner Darrell Green chased down Dallas running back Tony Dorsett. They lost to Green Bay 48-47 in another Monday night game where the teams combined for 1,025 yards.

Their most memorable regular-season win came in a 37-35 shootout over the Raiders at RFK Stadium. The Redskins won 11 straight games entering a Super Bowl rematch vs. the Raiders. But the Raiders blew them out 38-9 and the 1983 Redskins were left with the title of being one of the best teams to lose a Super Bowl. — John Keim

New York Giants

2008: 12-4 (.750)

This was the one that got away, with the team that Tom Coughlin said was better than the franchise’s two Super Bowl winners. It’s also the year their season was derailed by the Plaxico Burress self-inflicted gunshot wound. Before the Burress incident, the Giants were 10-1, which included wins on the road against three of the league’s best teams. Their offense was never the same after the shooting. The Giants dropped four of their last five and lost at home in their playoff opener to the Eagles. — Jordan Raanan

NFC North

Green Bay Packers

2007: 12-3-1 (.800)

In many ways, this season came out of nowhere. Two years earlier, Brett Favre had his worst season, throwing 29 interceptions on the way to a 4-12 season that ended Mike Sherman’s coaching tenure. The next season began badly, too, as the Pack started 4-8 under new coach Mike McCarthy before winning the final four games.

Still, no one could have seen coming what happened next. McCarthy transformed Favre into an effective game manager and put together one of the QB’s most efficient non-MVP seasons and led them to the NFC title game. However, it ended poorly when Favre — on his final pass as a Packer — threw an overtime interception that led to the Giants’ game-winning field goal. — Rob Demovsky

Minnesota Vikings

2015: 13-3 (.813)

Mike Zimmer’s second season in Minnesota featured a four-game improvement from his first. The Vikings finished 11-5, winning their first NFC North title since 2009 and clinching a spot in the postseason for the first time since 2012. Teddy Bridgewater showed promise in his first full season as a starter (3,231 passing yards, 14 TDs, 9 INTs, his first Pro Bowl) the same year the Vikings got Adrian Peterson back from suspension. Peterson led the NFL in rushing with 1,485 yards in his All-Pro/Pro Bowl season.

But all the excitement and hope built during the regular season came crashing down in a 10-9 wild-card loss to the Seahawks when kicker Blair Walsh missed a 27-yard game-winning field-goal attempt in the final seconds of the game. — Courtney Cronin

Teddy Bridgewater led the 2015 Vikings to the playoffs. AP Photo/Ben Margot

Detroit Lions

2010: 13-3 (.813)

The Lions were still rebuilding from their disastrous 0-16 season in 2008 and were starting to build for the future with Calvin Johnson in his prime and a first-round pick ready to take over the league in defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and a dynamic young running back in rookie Jahvid Best. Detroit also had a young starting quarterback in Matthew Stafford — and his shoulder injuries are a likely reason why the Lions were able to do so well against the spread. Stafford was limited to three games in 2010, but the combination of Shaun Hill and Drew Stanton — though not imposing as quarterbacks — could get Detroit out of a game.

The way the season unfolded — starting 2-10 before winning four straight to end the season — did two things: it set expectations low on the Lions toward the end of the year to pick up games against the spread and in a bigger picture helped set up the team’s run to the playoffs in 2011 with a healthy Stafford. The Lions played all but four games — losses to New England, Minnesota and Dallas, along with a win over St. Louis — incredibly close, again helping the spread numbers. — Michael Rothstein

Chicago Bears

1985: 12-3-1 (.800)

Led by the greatest NFL defense of all-time, the 1985 Bears struck fear in the hearts of their opponents and finished the regular season 15-1. Chicago cruised through the playoffs en route to winning the franchise’s first — and only — Super Bowl championship. The fact the Bears failed to cover the spread three times that year is a surprise, given the dominant nature of that team. — Jeff Dickerson

NFC South

Carolina Panthers

1996: 12-4 (.750)

Nobody expected the second-year expansion team to be a playoff contender in 1996, even though the Panthers won an expansion-record seven games in their first season. So a 12-4 record overall and against the spread and an NFC West title in a division with then-powerhouse San Francisco was nothing short of spectacular.

The key was the defense. First-time head coach Dom Capers was a disciple of the 3-4 zone blitz. He brought in a veteran-laden group, led by outside linebackers Kevin Greene (14.5 sacks) and Lamar Lathon (13.5 sacks), that caused opposing quarterbacks nightmares with a league-best 60 sacks. That group allowed only 13.6 points per game, the second-fewest in the NFL. It was old-school football at its best with a solid running game and shut-down defense that got this team of vagabonds to the NFC Championship Game in Green Bay. It was a true Cinderella story. — David Newton

New Orleans Saints

2011: 12-4 (.750)

This was Sean Payton, Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham and Darren Sproles at their career peaks. The 2011 Saints still hold the NFL record with 7,474 yards gained in a season. And Brees threw for 5,476 yards and 46 TDs while surrounded by a ridiculous cast of talent that also included Marques Colston, Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, Lance Moore, Devery Henderson and Robert Meachem. Many Saints fans will swear this was their best team ever, even though this 13-3 squad didn’t reach the Super Bowl. — Mike Triplett

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1999: 11-4-1 (.733)

The Bucs had a very specific formula for winning games under Tony Dungy. They relied on a stout defense led by Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, John Lynch and Ronde Barber. During the regular season, that defense held opponents to 17 points or fewer in 12 games and eight times held foes to 10 points or fewer. They controlled the clock on offense, running the ball behind Mike Alstott and Warrick Dunn and, at times, capitalized on the ultraconsistent kicking of Martin Gramatica, which protected rookie quarterback Shaun King, who stepped in for Trent Dilfer after he suffered a broken clavicle. — Jenna Laine

Atlanta Falcons

1980: 13-3 (.813)

Behind quarterback Steve Bartkowski and running back Williams Andrews the Falcons won the team’s first division title (NFC Western Division) with a 12-4 record. That season included a nine-game winning streak, which was a franchise best. Individual franchise records were established, too, with Bartkowski (3,544 passing yards, 31 touchdowns), Andrews (1,308 rushing yards) and receiver Alfred Jenkins (1,025 receiving yards) all hitting high-water marks at the time. Linebacker Al Richardson created a turnover in nine consecutive games out of the 3-4 scheme. And the Falcons had six Pro Bowl selections. — Vaughn McClure

The Russell Wilson-led Legion of Boom Seahawks teams were good to bettors. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesNFC West

Seattle Seahawks

2011, 2012 and 2013: 11-5 (.688)

The 2013 Seahawks were a trendy Super Bowl pick after making some marquee offseason additions (Percy Harvin, Cliff Avril, Michael Bennett) to an up-and-coming team that reached the divisional round the year before, taking advantage of the financial flexibility afforded by Russell Wilson’s cheap rookie contract.

They lived up to the hype with the best season in franchise history. Seattle won the NFC West and earned the conference’s No. 1 seed behind the NFL’s top defense, a strong running game led by Marshawn Lynch and a second-year quarterback who was more than a game manager while leading five comebacks in the fourth quarter or overtime. That included Seattle’s win in the NFC Championship Game, which was sealed by Richard Sherman’s famous end zone deflection. Harvin missed most of the regular season with a bizarre hip injury and was traded early the next season, but he contributed one of the memorable plays of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl XLVIII victory over Denver when he returned the second-half kickoff for a touchdown to put the game out of reach. — Brady Henderson

San Francisco 49ers

1989: 13-3 (.813)

It should be no surprise that the 1989 team, which went 14-2, was so good against the spread given that it was one of the best and most complete teams in NFL history. That juggernaut of a squad was first in the league in points scored, third in points allowed and had a plus-189 scoring margin on its way to a 45-point victory in Super Bowl XXIV.

Quarterback Joe Montana put together one of the best seasons in history, posting a passer rating of 112.4 in the regular season before a red-hot postseason run in which he improved that passer rating to a whopping 146.4 as he collected the NFL’s Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards and was named Super Bowl MVP. The star-studded Niners had six Pro Bowlers and five first- or second-team All Pros. — Nick Wagoner

Los Angeles Rams

1999: 13-3 (.813)

The 1999 Rams coached by Dick Vermeil were dubbed the “Greatest Show on Turf” as they outscored opponents 526-242, produced an 8-0 record at home and finished the season 13-3 with a Super Bowl XXXIV title.

The offense was led by four future Hall of Fame players, including quarterback Kurt Warner, running back Marshall Faulk, receiver Isaac Bruce and left tackle Orlando Pace. The defense also was among the best in the NFL. It ranked first against the run, allowing only 74.3 rushing yards per game, was tied for the lead in sacks with 57 and produced seven interceptions that were returned for touchdowns. — Lindsey Thiry

Arizona Cardinals

1993, 2013 and 2014: 11-5 (.688)

When Bruce Arians came to town in 2013, he changed the Cardinals’ culture and their fortunes. A year after going 5-11, the Cardinals went 10-6, which led to one of the franchise’s three best seasons since the merger against the spread at 11-5. No one thought this team would be any good considering what had transpired the previous season, which started with four wins before a nine-game losing streak. The perception of quarterback Carson Palmer was that he was washed up and riding out the final years of his career. But Arians and Palmer proved everyone wrong and did it again the next year, going 11-5 — their same record against the spread — after starting 9-1. Their march to a Super Bowl was cut short by Palmer’s ACL injury. — Josh Weinfuss

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All 63 Super Bowl starting quarterbacks, ranked

From the forgettable (Earl Morrall and Chris Chandler) to the GOATs (Tom Brady and Joe Montana).

Coming into 2020, 61 different quarterbacks had started 53 different Super Bowls. At Super Bowl 54, we’ll get two big game debutantes trying to push their storied franchises back to glory.

Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs will take on Jimmy Garoppolo’s 49ers in Miami, a game that will either give San Francisco its first NFL title since 1995 or Kansas City its first in 50 god-blessed years. The winner will etch his name among the hall of immortals, joining legends like Terry Bradshaw, Joe Namath, and, uh, Trent Dilfer. The loser will dig a bottomless well of motivation to fuel his competitive fire from Feb. 2, 2020 until retirement.

Mahomes and Garoppolo will join a group of quarterbacks who range from elite to Rex Grossman. Their performances vary from historically terrible to enormously successful — and now we’re going to rank them.

Putting all 63 quarterbacks in order was a strenuous undertaking. Super Bowl success came first and foremost, with wins adding extra gravity to a successful stat line. This isn’t a straight-up ranking of every quarterback who has ever played in a Super Bowl — it’s a ranking of the performance and trustworthiness of all those players.

Let’s start at the bottom, with the architect of one of the least exciting championship games ever played.

Dead effin’ last

63. Tony Eason, Patriots, Super Bowl XX

Eason completed zero of six passes, was sacked three times, and fumbled once. He was responsible for -3 Patriot points. Steve Grogan came on in relief and threw for New England’s only touchdown in a 46-10 blowout.

The forgettable and uninspiring

62. Craig Morton, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl V AND Denver Broncos, Super Bowl XII

61. Billy Kilmer, Washington, Super Bowl VII

60. Kerry Collins, New York Giants, Super Bowl XXXV

59. Earl Morrall, Baltimore Colts, Super Bowl III

Morton completed 16 passes in 41 attempts over two different Super Bowls, throwing seven (SEVEN!) interceptions in the process). Kilmer was so bad that the only passing play Washington found the end zone with was the product of Garo Yepremian meme-ing himself back in 1973.

Collins added an extra volume of books to the legend of the Baltimore defense with a four-interception performance in a blowout loss. Morrall’s passer rating against the underdog Jets was 9.3, and he was so bad a 35-year-old Johnny Unitas had to try and salvage things (he did not).

58. David Woodley, Miami Dolphins, Super Bowl XVII

57. Joe Kapp, Minnesota Vikings, Super Bowl IV

56. Ron Jaworski, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl XV

55. Chris Chandler, Atlanta Falcons, Super Bowl XXXIII

54. Boomer Esiason, Cincinnati Bengals, Super Bowl XXIII

53. Neil O’Donnell, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl XXX

Woodley is the first guy on the list to have thrown for a touchdown — one of four passes he completed that day. Kapp spent more time in the CFL than in the NFL.

Jaworski may be a Philadelphia legend, but he completed less than half his passes and threw three interceptions in his lone Super Bowl appearance. Chandler was so eminently forgettable he didn’t even merit a blurb in the first draft of these rankings. Esiason was woefully ineffective against the 49ers in his one and only Super Bowl. What can be said about Neil O’Donnell that hasn’t also been said about a bowl of corn flakes?

52. Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams, Super Bowl 53

51. Rex Grossman, Chicago Bears, Super Bowl XLI

50. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers, Super Bowl 50

49. Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl XL

Newton completed less than 44 percent of his passes and forced the world to witness another Peyton Manning Super Bowl win. Humphries did the unthinkable by actually getting the cursed Chargers to a Super Bowl, then needed 49 passes to throw for 275 yards. Hasselbeck dropped back 55 times and managed to score exactly 10 points against the Steelers.

48. Stan Humphries, San Diego Chargers, Super Bowl XXIX

47. Vince Ferragamo, Los Angeles Rams, Super Bowl XIV

46. Drew Bledsoe, New England Patriots, Super Bowl XXXI

45. Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl 54

44. Rich Gannon, Oakland Raiders, Super Bowl XXXVII

Ferragamo had a 4:7 TD:INT ratio in five starts leading up to Super Bowl XIV, so it’s an accomplishment he only threw one against the Steelers. Bledsoe threw twice as many interceptions (12) as touchdowns (six) in his career in the postseason. Garoppolo played like a Super Bowl MVP for 50 minutes, then crumbled into dust in the final 10 as the Chiefs ran past his Niners for the Lombardi Trophy. Gannon’s five turnovers against Tampa Bay is the reason Jon Gruden was able to command a 10-year, $100 million salary from the Raiders.

The inessential but useful

43. Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl XXXIX

42. Trent Dilfer, Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl XXXV

41. Brad Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Super Bowl XXXVII

40. Steve McNair, Tennessee Titans, Super Bowl XXXIV

McNabb threw for 357 yards and three touchdowns ... but also threw three interceptions and executed Andy Reid’s complete lack of clock management perfectly to help give the Patriots their third Super Bowl win in four years.

Johnson did enough to calmly stand back and watch Gannon’s Oakland team repeatedly shoot itself in the foot in 2003. Dilfer put together a tremendous 1962-ish stat line (12 of 25, 153 yards, 1 touchdown), but won anyway thanks to the Baltimore defense. McNair finished one yard shy of a bump up to the next tier thanks to Mike Jones (who?):

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39. Daryle Lamonica, Oakland Raiders, Super Bowl II

38. Jeff Hostetler, New York Giants, Super Bowl XXV

Hostetler never threw for many yards but still won a ton of games in his career, a trend that continued when he took over for Phil Simms at Super Bowl XXV. Lamonica was an outstanding 1960s quarterback who couldn’t overcome the early Packers juggernaut.

The guys who were better than the quarterbacks of the early Super Bowl era, but I’m not gonna rank them ahead of Hall of Famers because I like a clean, hate-free inbox

Based on pure performance, these guys were mostly statistically better than the quarterbacks in the tier above them. But the combination of past performance and comparing the NFL offenses of the 1960s/70s to the play of the last 30 years makes a straight comparison difficult. These are the guys you’d like to have leading your team — but if you had the option to replace them with a Hall of Famer like Joe Namath or Fran Tarkenton, you wouldn’t say no.

37. Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals, Super Bowl XVI

36. Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XLVII

35. Jim McMahon, Chicago Bears, Super Bowl XX

Anderson accounted for all three of Cincinnati’s touchdowns against the 49ers in his only Super Bowl; it’s not his fault he had to stare down a budding dynasty. Kaepernick had 364 total yards and two touchdowns and nearly kept the world from a million fluff pieces about Ray Lewis’ redemption, and for this he should be commended. McMahon was great — 256 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns — but really didn’t have to do much against the festering boil that was the Tony Eason-led Patriots.

The old guard Hall of Famers who are nearly impossible to compare to modern passers

34. Fran Tarkenton, Minnesota Vikings, Super Bowls VIII, IX, and XI

33. Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts, Super Bowl V

32. Joe Theismann, Washington, Super Bowls XVII and XVIII

31. Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowls I and IV

30. Joe Namath, New York Jets, Super Bowl III

29. Ken Stabler, Oakland Raiders, Super Bowl XI

28. Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowls VI, X, XI, and XIII

27. Bob Griese, Miami Dolphins, Super Bowls VI, VII, and VIII

Football has changed so drastically it’s tough to compare the low volume passers of yesteryear to the ever-evolving spread offenses of the past two-plus decades. Case in point: Griese threw 41 passes over the course of three Super Bowls. Tom Brady has thrown that many or more in six different Super Bowls.

Tarkenton made it to three Super Bowls and threw six interceptions and only one touchdown. Unitas had a 42.4 percent completion rate and 34.7 passer rating in the big game. Theismann’s two Super Bowl appearances saw Washington run the ball 94 times and throw it only 58 times — and one of those games was a blowout loss.

Dawson threw 17 passes to win Super Bowl IV. Namath found the end zone zero times to upset the Colts. Stabler was John Madden’s perfect quarterback. Staubach was keenly efficient and solid as a runner — he averaged 4.9 yards per carry — while going 2-2 as a starter in the NFL title game.

All these guys were great, but it’s still fair to wonder how they would have fared in a league where passing held greater importance (and was much easier for quarterbacks to do).

The more modern Hall of Famers who underwhelmed

26. Jim Kelly, Buffalo Bills, Super Bowls 25-28

25. Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins, Super Bowl XIX

24. John Elway, Denver Broncos, Super Bowls XXI, XXII, XXIV, XXXII, and XXXIII

Kelly climbed to the mountaintop four times and planted his flag on none of those trips; his Super Bowl passer rating is a robust 56.9. Marino threw for a then-record 318 yards ... but that was aided, in part, by the fact his Dolphins trailed by double digits throughout the second half.

No one in the NFL may have been better at rewriting his own narrative than John Elway. When you think of him in the Super Bowl, you think of an old man spinning like a helicopter blade en route to the Broncos’ first NFL title.

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In reality, he was fairly underwhelming in the big game; three touchdown passes, eight interceptions, and two games (out of five) where he threw for fewer than 125 yards.

But hey, he’s still got two rings, which is more than most quarterbacks.

The non-Hall of Famers who blew up

23. Mark Rypien, Washington, Super Bowl XXVI

22. Jake Delhomme, Carolina Panthers, Super Bowl XXXVIII

21. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons, Super Bowl 51

Rypien’s 292 passing yards in Super Bowl XXVI were 115 more than his career per-game average. Delhomme shredded the Patriots’ defense with big plays and came within one Adam Vinatieri kick of a ring (just like another quarterback who’s ahead of him on this list). Matt Ryan was nearly perfect, even when he was being asked to throw the ball entirely too often while sitting on a 28-3 lead.

20: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl 54

19. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl XLVII

18. Doug Williams, Washington, Super Bowl XXII

Mahomes couldn’t find any breathing room against the 49ers until he trailed by 10 points in the fourth quarter. Then he led the Chiefs to an 11-point win. He won MVP honors despite a 78.1 passer rating — Brock Osweiler’s career rating is a 78.0. Flacco diced up the 49ers so thoroughly he became a meme. Williams torched the Broncos with four passing touchdowns and a pristine 11.7 yards per attempt, making history in the process.

17. Nick Foles, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl 52

Foles became a Philadelphia legend by being a more prolific version of Hostetler (and catching a fourth-and-goal touchdown pass in the dang Super Bowl).

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16. Jim Plunkett, Oakland Raiders, Super Bowls XV and XVIII

15. Phil Simms, New York Giants, Super Bowl XXI

Plunkett turned his career around after escaping New England, recording the second-highest Super Bowl passer rating of all time (122.8) for players with more than one start. Simms was nearly perfect in his lone appearance in the big game, completing 22 of his 25 passes, throwing for 268 yards and three touchdowns, and even adding a 22-yard scramble to completely demoralize the Broncos.

The modern (or future) Hall of Famers who were great

14. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowls XL, XLIII, XLV

Roethlisberger has two championship rings, but he’s been kinda awful under the brightest lights; he’s never played a Super Bowl where he’s had more touchdowns than interceptions. Going by title game statistics alone, he belongs in the “inessential” group, but his 78-yard game-winning drive in the final three minutes of Super Bowl XLIII proves otherwise.

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13. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowls XLVIII and XLIX

Wilson would be a two-time Super Bowl champion if not for the only interception he’s ever thrown in the big game. His goal-line interception to Malcolm Butler sealed New England’s fourth NFL championship and derailed the Seattle quarterback’s budding legacy. He’s been essentially mistake-free outside of one jumped slant; he’s averaged 9.8 yards per pass in two Super Bowls while running for nearly 11 yards per carry.

He also benefitted from a crushing defense and the pile-driving running of Marshawn Lynch, which puts his performance on a curve. (And yeah, I understand considering Wilson and, later, Eli Manning future Hall of Famers is another debate altogether. I say Wilson is criminally underappreciated.)

12. Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowls XXXIV and XXXVI and Arizona Cardinals, Super Bowl XLIII

Warner has led three different Super Bowl scoring drives that either tied the game or gave his team the lead in the final three minutes. He’s only 1-2 on the grand stage thanks to the heroics of Roethlisberger and Tom Brady.

11. Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, Super Bowls XXXI and XXXII

Favre remained the personification of an action quarterback, even if he was beaten out for MVP honors in his lone Super Bowl win by a kick returner. His magic ran out against Elway in 1998, however — his turnover on downs inside Broncos territory with 32 seconds left propelled the veteran gunslinger who preceded him to his first NFL title.

10. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, Super Bowl XLV

Rodgers was downright mean to Roethlisberger’s Steelers, throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns as, for one fleeting moment, Mike McCarthy allowed him to reach the peak of his potential.

9. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowls XLI and XLIV, and Denver Broncos, Super Bowls XLVIII and 50

Manning played exceptionally well to get his teams to the Super Bowl. Then, he put together a 77.4 passer rating and a 3:5 touchdown-to-interception ratio. His two title wins were over the No. 49 and No. 50 quarterbacks on this list. As great as Manning was, there’s not a ton of Super Bowl film on his highlight reel.

8. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl XLIV

Brees was the best version of himself in his only Super Bowl appearance, completing 82 percent of his passes and dashing advertiser’s hopes by delaying Peyton Manning’s second NFL championship.

7. Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XXIX

Young won three Super Bowls but only started one of them — and what a start it was. He dusted the Chargers for a record six touchdowns, racking up 374 total yards in the process. If not for five years as Joe Montana’s understudy, he might have a strong argument to jump to the first tier.

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6. Eli Manning, New York Giants, Super Bowls XLII and XLVI

Manning was .500 as an NFL starting quarterback in the regular season, but something crazy happened when you paired him up with a dominant pass rush in the playoffs. He was 8-4 in the postseason, with two of those wins coming over Tom Brady and the Patriots with the Vince Lombardi Trophy on the line. His career passer rating was 84.1 — in the Super Bowl, it was 96.2.

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5. Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowls XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX

Aikman’s first Super Bowl was his best, a four-touchdown performance that ruined Buffalo’s hopes of snapping a two-game title game losing streak. He was worse in 1994 and still beat the Bills by 17. In fact, Aikman’s been the source of some of the least dramatic Super Bowls in NFL history; none of his three starts were decided by single digits.

4. Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers, Super Bowls I, II

3. Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV

Starr’s 452 yards over two Super Bowls make him the most prolific passer of the early Super Bowl era. Bradshaw went 4-0 in Super Bowls and his 112.8 rating ranks only behind Joe Montana on the list of quarterbacks who played in more than two Super Bowls. These guys were legitimately great regardless of era.

2. Tom Brady, New England Patriots, Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLII, XLVI, XLIX, 51, 52, 53

Tom Brady in the Super Bowl:

6-3

315 yards per game

18:6 TD:INT ratio

65.3% completion rate

7.2 yards per pass

0 rushing touchdowns

95.6 passer rating

These are very good numbers! But, Brady was pretty subpar in Super Bowl 53, even if he walked away with a win. He threw a terrible interception on his first pass of the night, failed to find the end zone, and completed passes to only five players in his ninth Super Bowl appearance.

But still. Nine Super Bowls. Six wins. And he threw for 67 yards on what turned out to be his team’s game-winning fourth quarter drive. Brady stays at No. 2.

1. Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV

Joe Montana in the Super Bowl:

4-0

286 yards per game

11:0 TD:INT ratio

68% completion rate

9.4 yards per pass

2 rushing touchdowns

127.8 passer rating

A sixth championship ring might make Brady the better quarterback in the big game, but it’s tough to imagine a quarterback — any quarterback — with a better Super Bowl record than Montana, who was perfect under the brightest lights. Brady has the stronger history of comebacks — he’s led five different fourth-quarter, game-winning drives — but Montana is, well, flawless.

Brady is great, and he will probably hold the record for most NFL championships of any quarterback for a very, very long time. But if you need one man to step up in the Super Bowl, history suggests Montana was the safer bet.

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Bronco Billy and the Greaser (1914)- An Introduction to Latinos in Hollywood

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Poster: Angelica Pavesio, Film Expert

Broncho Billy and the Greaser is one of Hollywood’s first films featuring a Latino. In this film, the main character’s name is Broncho Billy and the film begins with Broncho Billy greeting a white woman by the name of Marguerite Clayton, and entering the town’s post office. Not long after, we are introduced to our Latino character, the greaser. The greaser is depicted as a Mexican “half-breed,” and he enters the post office, cutting the line and wielding a gun. Concerned with the greaser’s behavior, Broncho Billy escorts him out of the office. This angers the greaser, who then plots revenge. We can see that the Latino in this film continues to be depicted as an immoral individual, for he is seen getting drunk, holding the “hero” Broncho Billy hostage, and trying to kill him.

This film clearly shows the United States’ attitude towards Latino during this era. To white people, Latinos were dangerous and incapable of acting civil. We know that these were the sentiments of white people because there were no Latinos involved in the production of this film. Despite the greaser’s depiction as a Latino, the actor himself was white and used blackface to attain the appearance of a dark-skinned Latino.

Why were Latinos depicted in such a negative manner? In “Latino Cinema,” professor David R. Maciel explains “[Latinos’] treatment [in cinema]— just as was the case with Anglo American academic and literary works of the era — was characterized by a questioning of their lack of assimilation of Latinos into North American society” (Maciel 312). During a time before World War I, many Latinos immigrated to the United States to flee the poverty and violence occurring in Latin America. But when World War I started in 1914, Americans became hyper-aware of foreigners after hearing about the tragedies occurring in Europe. Due to this hyper-awareness of foreigners, there was a significant move for foreigners to assimilate into American culture. Maciel explains that many Latinos chose not to assimilate, and white Americans were uncomfortable with this choice. Due to the fact that this film was released during the first year of World War I, we can assume that the depiction of Latinos in Broncho Billy and the Greaser came as a result of wartime paranoia, causing white Americans to hold racist notions towards Latinos.

During 1914 which is the year this movie came out, Hollywood still had a long way to becoming Latinx. Hollywood was an all-white industry at the time, and Latinxs had no voice in the making of this film. We cannot view Latinxs’ true identities through this film because the Latino identity shown in this film was merely reflective of white Americans’ xenophobia, which was, in part, a result of the start of World War I.

Citations:

Anderson, Gilbert M, director. Broncho Billy and the Greaser. The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company, 1914.

Maciel, David R. “Latino Cinema.” Handbook of Hispanic Cultures in the United States: Literature and Art, Arte Público Press, 1993, pp. 312–331.

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Denver Broncos Roster

Hawk Valley The Final 53 August 30, 2022

Preseason Schedule

August 13, Cowboys @ 7 PM MDT, W Denver 17-7

August 20, @Bills @ 11 AM MDT, L Bills 42-15

August 27, Vikings @ 7 PM MDT, W Denver 23-13

The players who are no longer with the team should have a line through their names and their names should be red.

The Starting 11 on offense

QB, Russell Wilson, 3

QB, Josh Johnson, 11

QB, Brett Rypien, 4

WR, Courtland Sutton, 14

WR, Tyrie Cleveland, 16

WR, Jalen Virgil, 17

WR, K.J. Hamler, 1

WR, Montrell Washington, 12

WR, Jerry Jeudy, 10

WR, Kendall Hinton, 9

WR, Seth Williams, 19

WR, Darrius Shepherd, 38

RB, Javonte Williams, 33

RB, Melvin Gordon, 25

RB, Mike Boone, 26

RB, JaQuan Hardy, 41

RB, Devine Ozigbo, 36

TE, Albert Okwuegbunam, 85

TE, Greg Dulcich, 80

TE, Eric Saubert, 82

TE ⁄ FB, Andrew Beck, 83

LT, Garett Bolles, 72

LT, Zack Johnson, 68

LT, Quinn Bailey, 75

LG, Dalton Risner, 66

LG, Graham Glasgow, 61

C, Lloyd Cushenberry, 79

C, Luke Wattenberg, 60

C, Casey Tucker, 74

RG, Quinn Meinerz, 77

RG, Netane Muti, 52

RG, Michael Niese, 67

RT, Calvin Anderson, 76

RT, Cameron Fleming, 73

RT, Sebastian Gutierrez, 70

RT, Billy Turner, 57

The Starting 11 on Defense

DE, Dre'Mont Jones, 93

DE, Matt Henningsen, 91

DE, McTelvin Agim, 95

NT, D.J. Jones, 97

NT, Mike Purcell, 98

DE, DeShawn Williams, 99

DE, Jonathan Harris, 92

DE, Eyioma Uwazurike, 96

SLB, Bradley Chubb, 55

SLB, Baron Browning, 56

SLB, Jonathan Kongbo, 90

SLB, Jonathon Cooper, 53

WLB, Malik Reed, 59

WLB, Nik Bonitto, 42

WLB, Aaron Patrick, 94

WLB, Randy Gregory, 5

ILB, Josey Jewell, 47

ILB, Justin Strnad, 40

ILB, Joe Schobert, 48

ILB, Kana'i Mauga, 43

ILB, Jonas Griffith, 50

ILB, Alex Singleton, 49

ILB, Barrington Wade, 54

LCB, Pat Surtain II, 2

LCB, Michael Ojemudia, 13

LCB, Damarri Mathis, 27

LCB, Bless Austin, 38

LCB, Donnie Lewis Jr., 39

RCB, Ronald Darby, 23

RCB, K'Waun Williams, 21

RCB, Essang Bassey, 34

RCB, Faion Hicks, 29

RCB, Ja'Quan McMillian, 35

SS, Kareem Jackson, 22

SS, Caden Stems, 30

SS, Delarrin Turner-Yell, 32

FS, Justin Simmons, 31

FS, P.J. Locke, 37

FS, J.R. Reed, 20

Special Teams

PK, Brandon McManus, 8

KO, Brandon McManus, 8

P, Sam Martin, 6

P, Corliss Waitman, 17

H, Sam Martin, 6

H, Corliss Waitman, 17

LS, Jacob Bobenmoyer,46

KR, Montrell Washington, 12

KR, Kendall Hinton, 9

KR, Tyrie Cleveland, 16

PR, Montrell Washington, 12

PR, Kendall Hinton, 9

Reserved/PUP

G, Tom Compton, 69

WR, Tim Patrick, 81

RB, Damarea Crockett, 28

OT, Casey Tucker, 74

LB, Christopher Allen, 45

WR, Brandon Johnson, 89

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Week Eight injury report roundup

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Week Eight of the 2018 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with a Texans win and it continues with 12 more games on Sunday, which means that the 24 teams in those games submitted their final injury reports of the week on Friday.

Questionable players are uncertain to play, doubtful players are unlikely to play and out should be self-explanatory. Players who are on active rosters and don’t appear below should be considered healthy enough to play barring any announcements on Saturday. The teams playing on Monday night won’t release their injury reports until Saturday and are not listed here.

With that housekeeping out of the way, here are all the injury reports for Sunday.

Jaguars vs. Eagles (in London)

The Jaguars ruled out cornerbacks A.J. Bouye (calf) and Tyler Patmon (neck) before leaving for London and then added RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and TE James O'Shaughnessy (hip) to the list on Friday. CB D.J. Hayden (toe) is listed as doubtful.

The Eagles also ruled out some players before traveling this week. RB Darren Sproles (hamstring), CB Sidney Jones (hamstring) and LB Nathan Gerry (ankle, knee) stayed behind while S Corey Graham (hamstring) was ruled out on Friday. DT Haloti Ngata (calf) could play after being listed as questionable.

Jets at Bears

The Jets ruled WR Quincy Enunwa (ankle) out earlier this week. WR Robby Anderson (ankle) and CB Trumaine Johnson (quad) are expected to miss the game after drawing doubtful tags. C Spencer Long (finger, knee) was initially listed as doubtful, but got upgraded to questionable before the final report was issued. T Kelvin Beachum (back), CB Morris Claiborne (shoulder, foot), S Marcus Maye (thumb) and LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (foot) are also listed as questionable.

LB Khalil Mack (ankle) and WR Allen Robinson (groin) are questionable to play for the Bears. G Eric Kush (neck) has been ruled out.

Broncos at Chiefs

The Broncos listed LB Von Miller (ankle) as questionable, but head coach Vance Joseph ended any suspense by saying that he’ll play. T Jared Veldheer (knee), S Darian Stewart (neck), WR DaeSean Hamilton (knee) and RB Royce Freeman (ankle) have all been ruled out. OL Nico Falah (concussion) and LB Brandon Marshall (knee) join Miller in the questionable category with LB Shane Ray (ankle, wrist) as the only doubtful player.

C Mitch Morse (concussion) is the only player ruled out for the Chiefs, but you can bet on S Eric Berry (heel) and LB Justin Houston (hamstring) missing the game as well. They are listed as doubtful and have missed multiple games after receiving the same tag.

Browns at Steelers

Browns WR Rashard Higgins (knee), LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) and DB E.J. Gaines (concussion) will all miss Sunday’s game. C JC Tretter (ankle) and DB Damarious Randall (groin, ankle) are questionable after returning to practice on Friday.

The Steelers did not issue any injury designations as they return from the bye week without injury issues.

Buccaneers at Bengals

Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy (calf) and DE Vinny Curry (ankle) will both miss their second straight game. They are the only players on the final injury report of the week.

The Bengals ruled out six players on Friday. LB Vontaze Burfict (hip), RB Giovani Bernard (knee), TE Tyler Kroft (foot), CB Darqueze Dennard (sternoclavicular), WR John Ross (groin) and LB Nick Vigil (knee) make up that group. C Billy Price (foot) is getting closer to a return, but a doubtful listing means it is unlikely to happen this weekend.

Seahawks at Lions

CB Neiko Thorpe (groin) and G Jordan Simmons (calf) are out for the Seahawks. DE Rasheem Green (ankle) is listed as questionable.

The Lions listed DE Ziggy Ansah (shoulder) as questionable again this week. He’s missed the last five games. RB Theo Riddick (knee) is out for the second straight week and LB Jarrad Davis (calf) joins Ansah in the questionable group.

Ravens at Panthers

CB Marlon Humphrey (thigh) and T James Hurst (back) are both out again for the Ravens. G Alex Lewis (neck) is set to miss a second straight game as well after being listed as doubtful. G Bradley Bozeman (calf), DB Anthony Levine (hamstring), CB Jimmy Smith (groin) and CB Anthony Averett (hamstring) are listed as questionable.

The Panthers ruled out WR Torrey Smith (knee) and LB Andrew Smith (hamstring). S Rashaan Gaulden (ankle) is considered doubtful to play on Sunday.

Washington at Giants

The Giants traded two defensive starters this week and will be down a third after ruling out LB Alec Ogletree (hamstring). WR Jawill Davis (concussion) has been ruled out as well.

RB Chris Thompson (ribs/knee), WR Paul Richarson (shoulder/knee) and CB Quinton Dunbar are listed as questionable for Washington. WR Jamison Crowder (ankle) will miss another game.

Colts at Raiders

The Colts have ruled out WR Ryan Grant (ankle), S Malik Hooker (hip), TE Erik Swoope (knee) and RB Robert Turbin (shoulder). S Clayton Geathers (neck), RB Marlon Mack (ankle), WR Zach Pascal (head), DE Jabaal Sheard (abdomen) and K Adam Vinatieri (groin) are listed as questionable.

Raiders G Kelechi Osemele (knee) returned to practice Friday and is listed as questionable. CB Daryl Worley (ankle) popped up on the injury report Friday and drew the same tag.

49ers at Cardinals

WR Pierre Garçon (shoulder, knee) is listed as doubtful to play for the 49ers this weekend. RB Matt Breida (ankle), C Weston Richburg (knee) and CB Richard Sherman (calf) make up the questionable contingent.

The Cardinals will play without S Tre Boston (shoulder, ribs) and G Jeremy Vujnovich (hamstring) for the second straight week. K Phil Dawson (right hip), TE Jermaine Gresham (heel), G Mike Iupati (back), DT Corey Peters (ankle) and G Justin Pugh (hand) are listed as questionable.

Packers at Rams

WR Geronimo Allison (hamstring) is off the Packers injury report, but WR Randall Cobb (hamstring) is listed as questionable. Head coach Mike McCarthy said this week that Cobb is expected to play. WR Equanimeous St. Brown (knee) and T Jason Spriggs (ankle) are also listed as questionable.

WR Cooper Kupp (knee) was listed as doubtful and is expected to sit out for the Rams. LB Trevon Young (back) joins him in that category.

Saints at Vikings

DL Mitchell Loewen (neck) will miss the game for the Saints, but he’s the only player with an injury designation this weekend.

The Vikings have more injury concerns. RB Dalvin Cook (hamstring), S Andrew Sendejo (groin), G Tom Compton (knee), and LB Anthony Barr (hamstring) have been ruled out and T Riley Reiff (foot) is listed as doubtful. There’s a better chance for CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle) and DT Linval Joseph (ankle, knee) after they were listed as questionable.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/26/week-eight-injury-report-roundup-6/

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Week Eight early inactives

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Sunday’s action got off to an early start with the Eagles and Jaguars in London and Week Seven will continue with seven games in the early afternoon slot. As we do every week, we bring you all the inactives from the early games in one post, constantly updated with the latest information.Check back to see the full list as it becomes available 90 minutes ahead of the 1 p.m. ET kickoffs.

Jets at Bears

Jets: WR Quincy Enunwa, WR Robby Anderson, CB Trumaine Johnson, CB Derrick Jones, LB Kevin Pierre-Louis, OL Dakota Dozier, DL Foley Fatukasi

Bears: G Eric Kush, WR Allen Robinson, LB Khalil Mack, CB Marcus Cooper, FB Michael Burton, OL Rashaad Coward, DL Nick Williams

Broncos at Chiefs

Broncos: RB Royce Freeman, T Jared Veldheer, S Darian Stewart, WR DaeSean Hamilton, LB Shane Ray, LB Alexander Johnson, OL Nico Falah

Chiefs: C Mitch Morse, S Eric Berry, LB Justin Houston, RB Darrel Williams, LB Nate Orchard, OL Kahlil McKenzie, DL Justin Hamilton

Browns at Steelers

Browns: WR Rashard Higgins, LB Joe Schobert, DB E.J. Gaines, QB Drew Stanton, WR Da'Mari Scott, TE Pharaoh Brown, DT Carl Davis

Steelers: QB Mason Rudolph, WR James Washington, S Marcus Allen, CB Brian Allen, T Zach Banner, T Marcus Gilbert, DE L.T. Walton

Buccaneers at Bengals

Buccaneers: DT Gerald McCoy, DE Vinny Curry, G Alex Cappa, QB Ryan Griffin, DE Demone Harris, OL Michael Liedtke, RB Shaun Wilson

Bengals: RB Giovani Bernard, LB Vontaze Burfict, TE Tyler Kroft, CB Darqueze Dennard, WR John Ross, LB Nick Vigil, C Billy Price

Ravens at Panthers

Ravens: T James Hurst, CB Marlon Humphrey, QB Robert Griffin III, WR Jordan Lasley, G Alex Lewis, TE Maxx Williams, DT Zach Sieler

Panthers: WR Torrey Smith, LB Andre Smith, S Rashaan Gulden, G Brendan Mahon, DE Marquis Haynes, G Amini Silatolu, RB Cameron Artis-Payne

Washington at Giants

Washington: WR Jamison Crowder, CB Quinton Dunbar, RB Samaje Perine, DB Kenny Ladler, OL Geron Christian, OL Casey Dunn, WR Brian Quick.

Giants: LB Alec Ogletree, WR Jawill Davis, QB Kyle Lauletta, DB Tony Lippett, S Kamrin Moore, C Evan Brown, CB Mike Jordan

Seahawks at Lions

Seahawks: CB Neiko Thorpe, G Jordan Simmons, S Maurice Alexander, LB Emmanuel Ellerbee, C Joey Hunt, DT Nazair Jones, DE Rasheem Green

Lions: RB Theo Riddick, DE Ziggy Ansah, WR T.J. Jones, T Andrew Donnal, G Joe Dahl, CB Lenzy Pipkins, DE Kerry Hyder

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/28/week-eight-early-inactives-8/

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All 63 Super Bowl starting quarterbacks, ranked

From the forgettable (Earl Morrall and Chris Chandler) to the GOATs (Tom Brady and Joe Montana).

Coming into 2020, 61 different quarterbacks had started 53 different Super Bowls. At Super Bowl 54, we’ll get two big game debutantes trying to push their storied franchises back to glory.

Let’s start at the bottom, with the architect of one of the least exciting championship games ever played.

Dead effin’ last

63. Tony Eason, Patriots, Super Bowl XX

The forgettable and uninspiring

62. Craig Morton, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowl V AND Denver Broncos, Super Bowl XII

61. Billy Kilmer, Washington, Super Bowl VII

60. Kerry Collins, New York Giants, Super Bowl XXXV

59. Earl Morrall, Baltimore Colts, Super Bowl III

58. David Woodley, Miami Dolphins, Super Bowl XVII

57. Joe Kapp, Minnesota Vikings, Super Bowl IV

56. Ron Jaworski, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl XV

55. Chris Chandler, Atlanta Falcons, Super Bowl XXXIII

54. Boomer Esiason, Cincinnati Bengals, Super Bowl XXIII

53. Neil O’Donnell, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowl XXX

Woodley is the first guy on the list to have thrown for a touchdown — one of four passes he completed that day. Kapp spent more time in the CFL than in the NFL.

52. Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams, Super Bowl 53

51. Rex Grossman, Chicago Bears, Super Bowl XLI

50. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers, Super Bowl 50

49. Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl XL

Goff got absolutely flustered in his first big game by the Patriots blitz-heavy defense. The Indianapolis Colts are forever in Rex Grossman’s debt for gifting the franchise their first Super Bowl title in the state of Indiana. Newton completed less than 44 percent of his passes and forced the world to witness another Peyton Manning Super Bowl win. Humphries did the unthinkable by actually getting the cursed Chargers to a Super Bowl, then needed 49 passes to throw for 275 yards. Hasselbeck dropped back 55 times and managed to score exactly 10 points against the Steelers.

48. Stan Humphries, San Diego Chargers, Super Bowl XXIX

47. Vince Ferragamo, Los Angeles Rams, Super Bowl XIV

46. Drew Bledsoe, New England Patriots, Super Bowl XXXI

45. Rich Gannon, Oakland Raiders, Super Bowl XXXVII

Ferragamo had a 4:7 TD:INT ratio in five starts leading up to Super Bowl XIV, so it’s an accomplishment he only threw one against the Steelers. Bledsoe threw twice as many interceptions (12) as touchdowns (six) in his career in the postseason. Gannon’s five turnovers against Tampa Bay is the reason Jon Gruden was able to command a 10-year, $100 million salary from the Raiders.

The inessential but useful

44. Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl XXXIX

43. Trent Dilfer, Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl XXXV

42. Brad Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Super Bowl XXXVII

41. Steve McNair, Tennessee Titans, Super Bowl XXXIV

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40. Daryle Lamonica, Oakland Raiders, Super Bowl II

39. Jeff Hostetler, New York Giants, Super Bowl XXV

We’ll see (Part I)

38(?). Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl 53

Garoppolo was an above average quarterback in his first full season as an NFL starting quarterback in 2019. He threw for an efficient 8.4 yards per pass, ranked second only to Drew Brees when it came to catchable pass rate (81.2 percent), and recorded a solid 102.3 passer rating.

But his Niners have largely found success in the 2020 postseason without needing much from him behind center. San Francisco’s run to the title game has been defined by heady runs from players like Tevin Coleman and playoff record holder Raheem by-god Mostert. If he plays up to his potential, he can stick around near the top half of this list. If he’s his typical playoff caretaker self, he’ll probably fit in somewhere around here.

The guys who were better than the quarterbacks of the early Super Bowl era, but I’m not gonna rank them ahead of Hall of Famers because I like a clean, hate-free inbox

37. Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals, Super Bowl XVI

36. Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XLVII

35. Jim McMahon, Chicago Bears, Super Bowl XX

The old guard Hall of Famers who are nearly impossible to compare to modern passers

34. Fran Tarkenton, Minnesota Vikings, Super Bowls VIII, IX, and XI

33. Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts, Super Bowl V

32. Joe Theismann, Washington, Super Bowls XVII and XVIII

31. Len Dawson, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowls I and IV

30. Joe Namath, New York Jets, Super Bowl III

29. Ken Stabler, Oakland Raiders, Super Bowl XI

28. Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowls VI, X, XI, and XIII

27. Bob Griese, Miami Dolphins, Super Bowls VI, VII, and VIII

All these guys were great, but it’s still fair to wonder how they would have fared in a league where passing held greater importance (and was much easier for quarterbacks to do).

The more modern Hall of Famers who underwhelmed

26. Jim Kelly, Buffalo Bills, Super Bowls 25-28

25. Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins, Super Bowl XIX

24. John Elway, Denver Broncos, Super Bowls XXI, XXII, XXIV, XXXII, and XXXIII

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In reality, he was fairly underwhelming in the big game; three touchdown passes, eight interceptions, and two games (out of five) where he threw for fewer than 125 yards.

But hey, he’s still got two rings, which is more than most quarterbacks.

The non-Hall of Famers who blew up

23. Mark Rypien, Washington, Super Bowl XXVI

22. Jake Delhomme, Carolina Panthers, Super Bowl XXXVIII

21. Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons, Super Bowl 51

20. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl XLVII

19. Doug Williams, Washington, Super Bowl XXII

Flacco diced up the 49ers so thoroughly he became a meme. Williams torched the Broncos with four passing touchdowns and a pristine 11.7 yards per attempt, making history in the process.

178 Nick Foles, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl 52

17. Jim Plunkett, Oakland Raiders, Super Bowls XV and XVIII

16. Phil Simms, New York Giants, Super Bowl XXI

Foles became a Philadelphia legend by being a more prolific version of Hostetler (and catching a fourth-and-goal touchdown pass in the dang Super Bowl).

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15(?): Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl 54

Mahomes made it to the big game in his third season as a pro and after two seasons as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback. In that span, he’s won a regular season MVP award, gone 27-8 as a starter (including the postseason), and thrown 87 touchdown passes in 35 starts. Those are all monster numbers, and a continuation of that MVP-caliber play could earn him a spot in the top 15 — maybe right alongside a similarly gifted QB with one Super Bowl under his wing, Aaron Rodgers.

The modern (or future) Hall of Famers who were great

14. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowls XL, XLIII, XLV

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13. Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowls XLVIII and XLIX

12. Kurt Warner, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowls XXXIV and XXXVI and Arizona Cardinals, Super Bowl XLIII

11. Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, Super Bowls XXXI and XXXII

10. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers, Super Bowl XLV

Rodgers was downright mean to Roethlisberger’s Steelers, throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns as, for one fleeting moment, Mike McCarthy allowed him to reach the peak of his potential.

9. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowls XLI and XLIV, and Denver Broncos, Super Bowls XLVIII and 50

8. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl XLIV

Brees was the best version of himself in his only Super Bowl appearance, completing 82 percent of his passes and dashing advertiser’s hopes by delaying Peyton Manning’s second NFL championship.

7. Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XXIX

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6. Eli Manning, New York Giants, Super Bowls XLII and XLVI

Manning is barely over .500 as an NFL starting quarterback in the regular season, but something crazy happens when you pair him up with a dominant pass rush in the playoffs. He’s 8-4 in the postseason, with two of those wins coming over Tom Brady and the Patriots with the Vince Lombardi Trophy on the line. His career passer rating is 84.1 — in the Super Bowl, it’s 96.2.

The G.O.A.T. arguments

5. Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys, Super Bowls XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX

4. Bart Starr, Green Bay Packers, Super Bowls I, II

3. Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh Steelers, Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV

2. Tom Brady, New England Patriots, Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLII, XLVI, XLIX, 51, 52, 53

Tom Brady in the Super Bowl:

6-3

315 yards per game

18:6 TD:INT ratio

65.3% completion rate

7.2 yards per pass

0 rushing touchdowns

95.6 passer rating

But still. Nine Super Bowls. Six wins. And he threw for 67 yards on what turned out to be his team’s game-winning fourth quarter drive. Brady stays at No. 2.

1. Joe Montana, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV

Joe Montana in the Super Bowl:

4-0

286 yards per game

11:0 TD:INT ratio

68% completion rate

9.4 yards per pass

2 rushing touchdowns

127.8 passer rating

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Reverse hot seat — why these embattled coaches should stay

Minnesota’s Richard Pitino could be in trouble without a strong finish by the Golden Gophers.

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Myron Medcalf

ESPN Staff Writer

Covers college basketball

Joined ESPN.com in 2011

Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato

Jeff Borzello

ESPN Staff Writer

Basketball recruiting insider.

Joined ESPN in 2014.

Graduate of University of Delaware.

Most “hot seat” columns at this point in the college basketball season are fairly one-sided. Who might get fired, why he’s in this position — and then move on to the next guy. But what about the other side of the debate? The reasons to keep a particular coach for another season are rarely brought up when discussing the coaches at risk during the spring carousel.

Well, we’ll take a stab at it, giving you both sides of the argument: the case for keeping a coach and the case for replacing him. And we’ll leave it up to you from there.

Pat Chambers, Penn State Nittany Lions (121-137 in eighth season)

What his detractors would say: Not many high-major head coaches get eight seasons at the same school without making the NCAA tournament — and Penn State isn’t going to come close this season. The Nittany Lions enter Tuesday with just one Big Ten victory and are going to finish at the bottom of the standings. They’ve never finished above .500 in the conference during Chambers’ tenure.

Why his firing would be unjust: There were clear signs of progress last season, beating Ohio State three times to earn a spot on the NCAA tournament bubble and then winning the NIT. Chambers signed a contract extension last spring to keep him until 2022; why even give that in the first place if one down season after losing Tony Carr was going to seal his fate? This isn’t an easy job; the Nittany Lions have been to the NCAA tournament four times since 1965. — Jeff Borzello

Jim Christian, Boston College Eagles (59-94 in fifth season)

What his detractors would say: Christian has one plus-.500 season at Boston College (2017-18). This season’s team has won just two games since Dec. 22. Athletic director Martin Jarmond, who arrived in 2017 and did not hire Christian, might be interested in putting his stamp on the program by recruiting his preferred candidate.

Why his firing would be unjust: Coaches are charged with developing elite talent, and last year, Jerome Robinson was the school’s highest draft pick since 1982. Christian is navigating through a tough league with multiple national title contenders, too. Not easy to do. And due to injuries, only three players on this season’s roster have participated in all 22 games. — Myron Medcalf

Mike Dunleavy Sr., Tulane Green Wave (24-60 in third season)

What his detractors would say: It has been a truly dreadful season for the Green Wave. They haven’t won a conference game yet, and lost nonconference games to the likes of South Alabama, Southeastern Louisiana, Towson and Alabama A&M. They’ve won eight American Athletic Conference games total in three seasons. Dunleavy will be 65 in March; maybe he’s just not cut out for college.

Why his firing would be unjust: What did you expect when he was hired? Dunleavy had never coached a minute of college basketball before the Green Wave made the call. And he took over a program that went 3-15 in the league the season prior. There were some positive signs last season, and he has had some success on the recruiting trail since taking over. — Jeff Borzello

Steve Hawkins, Western Michigan Broncos (276-236 in 16th season)

What his detractors would say: It’s pretty simple: The Broncos haven’t won a game in the Mid-American Conference yet this season. They’re 0-10 heading into Tuesday. While Western Michigan has been competitive for most of Hawkins’ tenure, the Broncos have gone to the NCAA tournament only twice in 16 seasons and have finished .500 or below in MAC play in three of the past four seasons.

Why his firing would be unjust: Hawkins and the Broncos won the West division title two seasons ago and have won at least 20 games in seven of his 16 seasons at the helm. This season’s 0-10 league start is terrible, yes, but this will be just the fourth season since Hawkins took over that Western Michigan will finish below .500 in league play. What’s the rush? — Jeff Borzello

Wyking Jones, Cal Golden Bears (13-42 in second season)

What his detractors would say: It’s simple, really. Jones just hasn’t won enough games. Rather than conduct an exhaustive national search, the school handed him the job after Cuonzo Martin left for Missouri two years ago. But this outcome is even worse than anticipated for a team that has lost to Seattle, UC-Riverside, Chaminade and Central Arkansas under Jones.

Why his firing would be unjust: Money is a problem for Cal, which invested nearly $500 million in a football stadium renovation that will tie the school up in massive debt payments for decades. According to Bloomberg, the school’s debt payments will rise to $37 million per year beginning in 2039. Jones makes $1 million per season, a below-average sum for a Power 5 coach. Cal might not have the cash to pay a replacement for Jones. — Myron Medcalf

Maurice Joseph, George Washington Colonials (42-49 in third season)

What his detractors would say: A disastrous third season for Joseph, who won 20 games after replacing Mike Lonergan as an interim head coach in 2016, has turned into a free fall. George Washington, which is 7-16 overall, has one of the worst offenses in America, and it entered the week ranked 251st in the NCAA’s NET.

Why his firing would be unjust: He helped this program salvage its reputation after Lonergan was dismissed for his alleged verbal abuse of players. That has to count for something. And he’s only 33. When Mike Krzyzewski was 33, he finished 10-17 in his second season at Duke and then 11-17 a year later. Maybe Joseph just needs more time. — Myron Medcalf

Billy Kennedy, Texas A&M Aggies (146-111 in eighth season)

What his detractors would say: There were the Sweet 16 appearances in 2016 and 2018 … and nothing else. The Aggies have missed the NCAA tournament in five of Kennedy’s seven seasons in College Station, and they’re certainly not getting there this season. A&M is 2-8 in the league and 9-13 overall entering Tuesday, with a 15-point home loss to Texas Southern back in December. There’s too much talent in the state of Texas and on the current roster to be toward the bottom of the SEC.

Why his firing would be unjust: We just said it. The guy has been to two of the past three Sweet 16s. The Aggies are in the midst of a down season after losing three starters to the NBA draft and another to a season-ending injury. It’s hard to fault Kennedy for that. Throw in the fact A&M is bringing in a top-20 recruiting class next season while also having just one senior on this season’s roster, and the Aggies should be poised for a turnaround. — Jeff Borzello

Ernie Kent, Washington State Cougars (57-91 in fifth season)

What his detractors would say: We’re not asking him to be Tony Bennett, but come on, at least be competitive in a bad Pac-12. The Cougars haven’t finished with more than seven conference wins since Kent took over and haven’t come close to finishing .500 overall. He has won 20 total conference games in four-plus seasons. The former athletic director parted ways with Ken Bone after five seasons, and Bone had a couple of competitive seasons in there.

Why his firing would be unjust: Did you not see this past weekend? Washington State went on the road and swept the Arizona schools. The Cougars have arguably the best player in the league in Robert Franks. Kent is signed through 2022, and really, who is going to come to Pullman and have consistent success right off the bat? It’s not an easy job. — Jeff Borzello

Greg Lansing, Indiana State Sycamores (145-138 in ninth season)

What his detractors would say: The Sycamores are sitting in a tie for last place in the Missouri Valley Conference this season, their fourth consecutive season in the bottom half of the league and the fourth in a row below .500 in conference play. They haven’t finished with an overall winning record since the 2013-14 season, and Lansing saw his automatic contract rollover canceled back in 2017.

Why his firing would be unjust: Prior to the past four seasons, he was one of the better coaches in the Missouri Valley. The Sycamores went to the NCAA tournament in his first season in charge and finished .500 or better in the league in four of his first five seasons. It’s important to keep in mind that during Lansing’s first few years, there was a Creighton-Wichita State hegemony atop the league — that factors into his overall record — but both schools have moved on. — Jeff Borzello

Dave Leitao, DePaul Blue Demons (42-74 in fourth season)

What his detractors would say: He won nine, nine and 11 games in three previous seasons, without a hint of NCAA tournament consideration. And that problem is secondary to the testimony in federal court by Brian Bowen Sr., who alleged that assistant Shane Heirman and a grassroots program formerly run by fellow assistant Tim Anderson both paid him thousands of dollars for the services of his son, Brian Bowen Jr. Leitao’s losses and his hiring decisions could help end his time at DePaul.

Why his firing would be unjust: C’mon, man. Leitao’s squad is 13-9 entering Tuesday and 5-6 in the Big East after a two-game win streak. Plus, he has signed a top-25 recruiting class anchored by Romeo Weems and Markese Jacobs. This could be the class that changes things for DePaul. — Myron Medcalf

Danny Manning, Wake Forest Demon Deacons (63-86 in fifth season)

What his detractors would say: After an NCAA tournament at Tulsa, more was expected from Manning. Instead, the Demon Deacons have sandwiched four awful seasons around a First Four appearance in 2017. They’re 2-8 in the ACC this season, and lost to the likes of Houston Baptist and Gardner-Webb at home in the nonconference season. They’re sliding further and further behind the rest of the ACC.

Why his firing would be unjust: The talent is there. Manning is recruiting quality players to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, led by five-star Jaylen Hoard in 2018 and two other ESPN 100 players in the past three classes. Back in 2017, Manning signed an extension that keeps him at the school through 2025 — and it’s fully guaranteed. It’s going to take a lot of money to make a move and still hire a high-level replacement. — Jeff Borzello

Marvin Menzies, UNLV Rebels (43-45 in third season)

What his detractors would say: Do you see what’s going on in Reno? UNLV has taken a back seat to its in-state rival. Nevada has been getting better high school players, better transfers — and is ranked in the top 10 nationally. Menzies has failed to even get the Runnin’ Rebels in a conference title race in his first three seasons.

Why his firing would be unjust: One, it has been just short of three seasons. Two, it hasn’t been that bad in Vegas. The Runnin’ Rebels are above .500 in the Mountain West this season and have improved tremendously since an 11-21 (4-14 in the MWC) debut season for Menzies. They won 20 games last season, for crying out loud. It’s a different Mountain West than it was five to 10 years ago; it’s a one-team league for now, but that team won’t always be Nevada. — Jeff Borzello

Tim Miles, Nebraska Cornhuskers (110-108 in seventh season)

What his detractors would say: He’s gone from the fun coach who used to tweet at halftime to the coach whose team has experienced high turnover and won more than 20 games only once. Nebraska, which has only reached the NCAA tournament once under Miles, has lost seven in a row. Plus, Nebraska can shred the final year of his deal by paying him a $2.5 million buyout this offseason. The school would owe Miles nearly $4 million total if it made the move after next season.

Why his firing would be unjust: Nebraska has opened a great arena and practice facility within the past five years. The school has invested millions to rebrand itself as a viable basketball program. That’s not easy to do for a program that’s never won an NCAA tournament game. Firing Miles could erase the momentum the program has built during his time in Lincoln. — Myron Medcalf

Sean Miller, Arizona Wildcats (261-84 in 10th season)

What his detractors would say: Well, this one is easy. Three of Miller’s former assistants (Mark Phelps, Book Richardson and Joe Pasternack) have been connected to significant violations that could lead to hefty penalties for the program. That, coupled with the fact that Miller has never reached the Final Four despite securing multiple elite recruiting classes, could become justification for his dismissal at season’s end.

Why his firing would be unjust: He’s still here. After an ESPN report last season tied him to an alleged pay-for-play scheme involving Deandre Ayton, the school and its key supporters backed him. Those backers seem content to dismiss anyone but Miller, who has ESPN’s No. 1 recruiting class for 2019 in spite of the issues surrounding the program. He has also won 76 percent of his games as head coach in Tucson. Why would the school fire him now when it has fought so hard to keep him? — Myron Medcalf

Dan Monson, Long Beach State 49ers (194-193 in 12th season)

What his detractors would say: Monson hasn’t led Long Beach State to a Big West tournament championship since 2012 or a conference regular-season title since 2013. He took a $75,000 pay cut in the offseason after facing scrutiny for his unique contract, which last season allowed him to rack up more than $300,000 from nonconference buy games. Monson’s team is 1-6 in its past seven games following back-to-back losing seasons under the 57-year-old leader.

Why his firing would be unjust: Monson, who has been with Long Beach State since the 2007-08 season, when he won just six games, is the face of that program. His team has been able to schedule nonconference games against America’s best teams based on his ties within the business. And before last season, he hadn’t finished lower than fourth in league play since his first season on campus. — Myron Medcalf

Chris Mooney, Richmond Spiders (247-209 in 14th season)

What his detractors would say: John Hardt, Richmond’s athletic director, wouldn’t address Mooney’s status last week. “This is not the time,” he told reporters. “The focus right now is on the team and competing on the court.” That’s not a favorable response for a coach who hasn’t reached the NCAA tournament since 2011’s Sweet 16 run and has a 4-7 record in the Atlantic 10 this season.

Why his firing would be unjust: Few coaches can match his consistency. Before last season’s tumultuous 12-20 campaign, Mooney hadn’t had a losing season since 2007, when he finished 8-22 in the second year of his tenure. His top three scorers this season (Grant Golden, Jacob Gilyard and Nathan Cayo) are all sophomores, too. He can build on this. — Myron Medcalf

Chris Mullin, St. John’s Red Storm (55-67 in fourth season)

What his detractors would say: The Red Storm have arguably the most talented roster in the Big East this season — and they’re below .500 in the league, fighting for their NCAA tournament lives. They’ve yet to finish above .500 in the Big East since Mullin took over, and haven’t played in a postseason tournament yet. There have been questions about Mullin’s commitment level, and on the recruiting front, they haven’t been able to keep New York/New Jersey kids home for college.

Why his firing would be unjust: Despite Saturday’s loss to Providence, this team is still on track to make the NCAA tournament if the season ended today. Even if Shamorie Ponds leaves for the NBA, the Red Storm will still bring back most of the rotation, and they have three talented transfers sitting out. Athletic director Mike Cragg took over in September; his first order of business is going to be forcing out the school’s all-time greatest player? Stop. — Jeff Borzello

Jeff Neubauer, Fordham Rams (49-68 in fourth season)

What his detractors would say: Things are going progressively downhill at Rose Hill Gym. After winning 17 games overall and eight Atlantic 10 games in his first season, Neubauer now has the Rams with a 1-9 record in the A-10 and poised for a second consecutive season at the bottom of the standings. And even though basketball in New York City is down compared to what it used to be, the presence of just two players on the roster from New York is surprising.

Why his firing would be unjust: Did you see how it was when Neubauer took over in the Bronx? Tom Pecora had won 13 A-10 games total in five seasons, never winning more than 10 overall in a single season. Neubauer has shown he can win games at Fordham, even if hasn’t happened the past two seasons. — Jeff Borzello

Saul Phillips, Ohio Bobcats (78-71 in fifth season)

What his detractors would say: Saturday’s 20-point road loss to Miami (Ohio), Ohio’s chief rival, punctuated a 3-7 start in MAC play for Phillips, who hasn’t reached the NCAA tournament with the Bobcats. The Bobcats have had two losing seasons in conference play since 2010 — both under Phillips, who could endure No. 3 this season and lose his job.

Why his firing would be unjust: He won 43 games from 2015 to 2017, a promising start. He has proved he can win big at Ohio. And two of his best players, Teyvion Kirk and Jason Carter, are both underclassmen. The Bobcats are a top-100 defensive team, too. It’s not all bad at Ohio. — Myron Medcalf

Dave Pilipovich, Air Force Falcons (94-126 in eighth season)

What his detractors would say: His first full season as head coach in 2012-13 is the only winning season on his résumé. It was also the only season Air Force finished higher than ninth in the Mountain West during his tenure. This could be Pilipovich’s sixth consecutive losing season.

Why his firing would be unjust: It’s a difficult, complicated job. And Pilipovich, who has been with Air Force as a head coach or assistant for more than a decade, understands that. He has a growing young point guard in A.J. Walker and a modest 5-6 record in league play. That’s better than par for the course in a program with four NCAA tournament appearances in its history. — Myron Medcalf

Richard Pitino, Minnesota Golden Gophers (106-86 in sixth season)

What his detractors would say: He has made one trip to the NCAA tournament since he was hired in 2014. That he has even failed to duplicate former coach Tubby Smith’s modest success in Minneapolis is a problem for a guy who has had better resources, including an elite practice facility, but no home-run recruits. Multiple assistants have left the program. And the stain of Reggie Lynch, who was dismissed last year after facing multiple sexual assault allegations, remains.

Why his firing would be unjust: This isn’t Kentucky or Duke in terms of on-court expectations — Pitino’s team might reach the NCAA tournament if it can finish strong. And if that happens, it will be difficult for athletic director Mark Coyle to justify firing Pitino, who has actually become a more likable and approachable figure in the Twin Cities this season. His handling of the recent death of guard Dupree McBrayer‘s mother gave him an opportunity to display his softer side. — Myron Medcalf

Al Skinner, Kennesaw State Owls (40-78 in fourth season)

What his detractors would say: The Owls are headed for another finish in the bottom half of the Atlantic Sun, on Saturday winning just their third game over a Division I team this season. Since arriving in 2015, Skinner hasn’t finished above .500 in the league and hasn’t won more than 14 games in a season. This is a job you have to grind on the recruiting trail; is Skinner still up for that?

Why his firing would be unjust: The former Boston College and Rhode Island coach has been at the helm for four seasons — and Skinner has actually been a slight improvement on his predecessors. Jimmy Lallathin went 4-10 in the league in his lone season, while Lewis Preston won five Atlantic Sun games total in three seasons. Before this season, Skinner was 20-22 in league play. It’s Kennesaw State; you’re really going to fire him over that? — Jeff Borzello

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