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Michael Gallagher

NFL Writer

Michael Gallagher is a longtime sports journalist based out of Nashville with a decade of experience covering college football, mixed martial arts and prep sports plus the NFL and NHL — specifically the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. He’s covered several notable sporting events including an AFC Championship game, a Stanley Cup Final, an NHL All-Star Game and an NHL Stadium Series. Some of his past bylines can be found at the Nashville Scene, SB Nation, The Hockey News and Fox Sports Knoxville. You can follow him on Twitter at @MGsports_

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NFL, NHL, College Football, MMA, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators

Colin Cowherd places NFC QB surprisingly high in rankings

Jared Goff still has plenty of doubters following his bounce-back 2022 season, but Colin Cowherd isn’t one of them.

Three hottest seats on the New York Jets

The three hottest seats for the New York Jets.

Three hottest seats on the New England Patriots

The AFC East used to run through the New England Patriots, but that hasn’t been the case in the post-Tom Brady era. If the Pats don't get back to their winning ways in 2023, these three people will be feeling the heat.

Three hottest seats on the Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins will be looking to build on 2022's playoff appearance in 2023 and if they fail to do so, much of the heat may fall on these three people. 

Three hottest seats on the Buffalo Bills

After another disappointing playoff exit, the entire Bills organization will be feeling the pressure in 2023. But certain people may feel more heat than others. 

Three hottest seats on the Minnesota Vikings

There’s an argument that Minnesota is better off without Cousins, who has just one postseason win and two other playoff appearances in five seasons with the team.

Three hottest seats on the Green Bay Packers

The Packers had an uncharacteristically down season in 2022, and the team is facing a possible franchise-defining decision from quarterback Aaron Rodgers about his playing future.

Three hottest seats on the Detroit Lions

With the team’s first winning season in five years, there’s plenty to be optimistic about for the Detroit Lions heading into 2023, including a season-ending win over NFC North rival Green Bay.  However, a nine-win season and narrowly missing out on the playoffs presents a higher bar of expectation for next season.

Three hottest seats on the Chicago Bears

With tons of cap space and multiple early draft picks, Chicago has a solid chance of seeing strong development in Year 2 under head coach Matt Eberflus. However, the pressure is on to show a jump from last season.

Jeffery Simmons strong-arming Titans as contract negotiations start

Now in contract negotiations, Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons appeared to wipe his social media clean of all references to his current team.

Eagles proposition NFL to bring back No. 0 jersey numbers

The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to bring back an out-of-circulation jersey number back into the fold.

Mike McDaniel dodges tampering questions regarding Bills Pro Bowler

That moment happened Tuesday at the NFL Combine when McDaniel was asked his thoughts on the Bills star possibly being interested in joining the team.

Mike Vrabel doesn’t completely shut door on Taylor Lewan returning

After two ACL tears in the last three seasons, the Titans released the 31-year-old former Pro Bowler in a move that saved the team $14.84 million. But as Taylor Lewan rehabs his surgically repaired knee, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel didn’t entirely eliminate the possibility that Lewan could be back with the team in 2023.

Analyst makes the case for Rams to re-sign Baker Mayfield

It may be a bit hyperbolic to say that Baker Mayfield resurrected his career during his five-game stint with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022, but at the very least he convinced teams that he still has something left in the tank.

Bills GM reveals why WR Isaiah Hodgins got away

As the Buffalo Bills look to retool their wide receiver room in 2023, one has to wonder what could have been if the team had held onto Isaiah Hodgins.

NFL analyst projects CB to Lions who should ‘test off the charts’

With picks No. 6 and 18 in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions are well-positioned to take a defensive game changer at some point in Round 1. 

Raiders HC dishes on TE Darren Waller’s future with club

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels told reporters on Tuesday that potential trade target Darren Waller will "be a big part" of what the team does moving forward.

Former Lions coach advocates for team to acquire Jalen Ramsey

Former Lions head coach Marty Mornhinweg suggested in a recent column a move that would give Detroit’s secondary instant credibility: trading for cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

GM Brandon Beane explains how Leslie Frazier's sabbatical affects Bills

To the surprise of many, the Buffalo Bills announced on Tuesday morning that defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier would be taking the 2023 season off from coaching.

Christian McCaffrey on 49ers trade: ‘My first emotion was anger’

Prior to the start of the 2022 season, Christian McCaffrey called Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer and asked if there was any truth to the reports the team was shopping the star running back.

All-Pro DB endorses Buccaneers QB Kyle Trask

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced that Kyle Trask would be their starting quarterback in 2023, the decision was met by many with a bit of skepticism.

Analyst proposes wild Chiefs-Jets blockbuster

Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. will be one of the more highly sought-after players on the free agent market, and it’s entirely possible Kansas City won’t want to engage in a bidding war.

Former Patriots great calls the team ‘basically irrelevant’

The New England Patriots have certainly struggled with the post-Tom Brady transition over the last three seasons.  Former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Damien Woody is among those frustrated with the current state of things.

Dalvin Cook, Vikings may be heading toward a split after latest development

There has been speculation for weeks that the Minnesota Vikings and running back Dalvin Cook could be heading for a divorce.