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FILE - In this May 19, 2015, file photo, Troy Vincent, executive vice president of football operations for the NFL, speaks at the league's spring meetings in San Francisco. Vincent was instrumental in launching an initiative four years ago to help former players stay connected with their teams and to offer them assistance in many areas from making sure they get health checks to life after football. The NFL Legends Community now has a community director for each team, giving 20,000 former players a direct link to get involved and utilize the various offerings. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
NFL Legends Community offers ex-players valuable resources

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 02, 2019 03:06 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 1973 file photo, Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula is carried off the field after his team won NFL football Super Bowl game with a 14-7 victory over Washington Redskins in Los Angeles. Yes, it's time for another story about the Patriots trying to accomplish something nobody has done since the '72 Dolphins. But not THAT story. Eleven seasons after falling one win short of matching Miami's perfection, New England is trying to become the first team since those famed Dolphins to follow a loss in the Super Bowl with a title the very next year. (AP Photo/File)
Patriots put '72 Dolphins in their sights in different way

By Eddie Pells Jan. 31, 2019 03:02 AM EST

Head-coaches-in-waiting Taylor, Flores focused on Super Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jan. 28, 2019 11:20 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor isn't allowed to talk about what will happen next week after the Los Angeles Rams' trip to the Super Bowl is over and...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) prepares to work against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Some might argue the center is the most indispensable player on the roster, the player who mans the only position guaranteed to touch the ball on every play. He calls the shots for the line and gets the action going. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
AP Exclusive: NFL centers seeing shorter career longevity

By Mark Long Jan. 28, 2019 05:18 PM EST

Patriots among admirable company as sports dynasty

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2019 05:19 PM EST
Sports fans love dynasties. And hate them, too. That a team could be so dominant for a long period as the New England Patriots have been should be...

Chart series ranks NFL teams by 2018 average player years of experience and shows historic trends since 2005; 4c x 7 3/4 inches; 195.7 mm x 196 mm;
AP analysis: The NFL keeps going younger and cheaper

By Eddie Pells And Larry Fenn Jan. 27, 2019 01:53 PM EST

Chart shows the trend in overall NFL player experience; 2c x 3 1/4 inches; 96.3 mm x 82 mm;
Done with football at 27, ex-NFL linebacker has no regrets

By Eddie Pells Jan. 27, 2019 07:17 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. Flores’ team is headed for the Super Bowl, and the Miami Dolphins must wait another two weeks before they can seal a deal with the New England Patriots’ defensive play-caller to become their coach. The Dolphins decided nearly two weeks ago to offer the job to Flores, who has been a Patriots assistant for 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Patriots' assistant Brian Flores meets again with Dolphins

Jan. 23, 2019 05:43 PM EST

Jets hire Dowell Loggains as offensive coordinator/QBs coach

Jan. 23, 2019 05:33 PM EST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have hired former Dolphins assistant Dowell Loggains as their offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. ...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NFL investigating laser pointed at Brady in AFC title game

Jan. 22, 2019 02:46 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Hurdles cleared, Patriots head to 3rd straight Super Bowl

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 21, 2019 09:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. Flores’ team is headed for the Super Bowl, and the Miami Dolphins must wait another two weeks before they can seal a deal with the New England Patriots’ defensive play-caller to become their coach. The Dolphins decided nearly two weeks ago to offer the job to Flores, who has been a Patriots assistant for 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Dolphins must wait to seal deal with Patriots' Flores

By Steven Wine Jan. 21, 2019 08:33 PM EST

Broncos coach Vic Fangio hires 2 more assistants

Jan. 17, 2019 07:18 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — New Broncos head coach Vic Fangio has hired two more members of his staff: tight ends coach Wade Harman and defensive backs coach Renaldo...

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns head coach Gregg Williams speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. Gregg Williams has been hired, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, as the New York Jets' defensive coordinator, the first major staff addition by Adam Gase since he became coach. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Gase hires Gregg Williams as Jets' defensive coordinator

Jan. 16, 2019 05:02 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, center, speaks while team owner Christopher Johnson, left, and general manager Mike Maccagnan look on during a news conference in Florham Park, N.J., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' Johnson: Gase hire about winning games, not Twitter

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 14, 2019 09:22 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase speaks during a news conference in Florham Park, N.J., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. The Jets coach was formally introduced at the team's facility, and social media was quickly abuzz. No, not with his vision for the team or where he sees quarterback Sam Darnold’s progress going. It was all about Gase's eyes, which were intensely focused at times throughout the nearly 20-minute news conference. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Gase's eyes the star during new Jets coach's intro

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 14, 2019 05:09 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward, rear, breaks up a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) during the second half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Unknown stars emerge for suddenly stingy Chiefs defense

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2019 04:38 PM EST

FILE - In a Jan. 2, 2010 file photo, former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula, left, gets a hug and kiss from former NFL football player Bob Kuechenberg during Shula's 80th birthday party at the Land Shark Stadium in Miami. Former Miami Dolphins guard Kuechenberg, a six-time Pro Bowl selection and member of the only team to achieve a perfect season, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. He was 71. His death Saturday was confirmed by the Dolphins, who had no further details. (AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan, File)
Former Dolphins guard Bob Kuechenberg dies at age 71

By Steven Wine Jan. 13, 2019 02:06 PM EST

FILE - In this June 5, 2017, file photo, Miami Dolphins associate head coach/special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi gestures as he speaks after an NFL football practice, in Davie, Fla. Rizzi is the fifth candidate to interview for their head coaching job. Rizzi joined the Miami staff in 2009 and has won the endorsement of such current and former Dolphins as Jason Taylor, Brian Hartline, Kiko Alonso and Kenyan Drake. He has been special teams coordinator since 2011 and has also been associate head coach since 2017. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Pats' assistant Flores is finalist in Miami coaching search

By Steven Wine Jan. 11, 2019 06:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person familiar with the decision says the New York Jets have hired former Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase as their head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 night because the team had not yet announced the hiring.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Jets make it official, hire former Dolphins coach Adam Gase

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 11, 2019 05:52 PM EST