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NFL coaches will often refer to "playing the percentages." But if there's one thing I've learned by studying strategic decisions, it's that coaches don't have a firm grasp of those percentages. And when anyone is uncertain of the odds, he'll fall back on the sure thing. That was the case with Broncos coach John Fox, who opted for the conservative approach at almost every opportunity in Saturday's playoff game against the Ravens. Even so, Fox is getting more criticism than he deserves. The Denver coach isn't the reason the Broncos lost.
Life couldn't be much better for Denver Broncos coach John Fox, a man who laughs as easily as he breathes. On Thursday, as his team went through its final practice before the second round of the AFC playoffs, Fox joked with... more »
Some years ago, when he was the offensive coordinator at the University of Florida, Larry Fedora went on vacation with his wife to Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Fedora, the currrent head coach at North Carolina, ventured out... more »
They're the same size, same age and both went from Tim Tebow (F-150) to Peyton Manning (F18). They're both country, both heartthrobs and both as quiet as a Las Vegas Sunday morning. They became the youngest teammates in... more »
DENVER — Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco might have sealed his fame, future and fortune here Saturday night.In a game where the Ravens were heavy underdogs — and against a team that rarely lost at Sports Authority Field at Mile... more »
After a Monday conditioning workout and film study, Broncos players dismissed any notion that Baltimore might have a psychological advantage Saturday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in the divisional-round matchup because... more »
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