Next question for the #Browns: Does Jim Schwartz agree to stay in Cleveland as the DC? The org very much wanted him to, but my understanding is he never committed to do so if he wasn’t chosen HC.
Todd Monken offered a clear offensive plan and that ultimately won out, I’m told.

When John Harbaugh hired Todd Monken as his OC, he very specifically told our @NFLonCBS crew a huge part of the appeal was that Monken is not a system guy. He’s someone who could adapt and fit and create offense to match players, as opposed to being slave to one structure #Browns

Can also say this: in my experience with him, Todd Monken is very straightforward. He doesn’t sugar coat, he’s not afraid of players (including superstars) and he can be acerbic. Don’t expect any handholding or coddling, #Browns fans

Major credit and props to Zak Kuhr for installing and calling this #Patriots D. But Mike Vrabel will not ignore the man he originally goaded to come join him and run his defense; Terrell Williams is fighting cancer and Vrabel is reminding everyone to think of him #TStrong

The #Steelers most pressingly need to:
1)figure out their QB situation
2)build out the necessary support infrastructure for today’s #NFL
3)shore up their roster
So… an experienced coach as a bridge makes sense? A young first-timer maybe could find all that overwhelming #McCarthy

One of the best football teachers I know, @AdamArchuleta, has done an exquisite job illustrating the magic of @SeanPayton. Give these a look, you’ll be smarter for it - and you’ll have things to look for Sunday! #Broncos #AFCchampionship

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Week 18, how did you already come and go? This was my 16th year covering the National Football League and no previous regular season has flown this fast.

Back in the 2011 season, @melissastark and I became friends while covering an absurdly fun #Giants Super Bowl ride. On the field last night, three jobs later (two for me, one for her), I was struck by how quickly time moves. And how lucky I am that the #nfl playoffs brought me a forever friend. 💙

THIS is CLASS.

I’m not remotely surprised that this is how Chris Boswell reacted. I’m disgusted (and heartbroken) at what Tyler Loop has fielded after this. “Credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.”

#steelers #ravens #roosevelt #AKinkhabwala

Kevin Stefanski is sincerely one of the best humans I have ever dealt with in this business. Whatever organization gets him will love his steady and level leadership. And FWIW… I think he and Cam Ward would be an ideal personality fit. 😉

Always the consummate gentleman, Lamar Jackson shared his coat during our postgame chat. Thank you, @Lj_era8, for taking pity on a sideline reporter-slash-icicle. 😂

Kyle Hamilton told us he decided in peewee football he’d never wear sleeves. So @AdamArchuleta told him about the time he came out for a -21 windchill game w/ bare arms - and at halftime decided to put the sleeves on. Kyle laughed and joked if he gets thru today.

Cincinnati. Windchill has the current feels like at minus-7. Kyle Hamilton told me he’s not planning on wearing sleeves.

The three of us? We have roughly 18 layers on amongst us. @BridgetCondon_ @ByKimberleyA

#Ravens at #Bengals

Of course, Geno Smith has all the physical tools, the work ethic, the acuity, and the experience. But new #Raiders coach Pete
Carroll told us it was his survivor mentality - and general mental makeup - that makes him so perfect to help lead a Raiders revival.