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Trevor Woods

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Trevor Woods covers the Los Angeles Chargers and AFC West for Yardbarker. Trevor also covers the Michigan Wolverines for SB Nation, including coverage at the NFL Combine, Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, and National Championship. You can find him on X at @WoodsFootball.

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NFL, AFC West, Los Angeles Chargers, University of Michigan

Rams DC implementing grandfather Don Shula's football philosophy

Chris Shula's been on the Los Angeles Rams staff since Sean McVay was hired as head coach back in 2017. Shula now replaces former defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, as Morris is heading to be the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.

Dan Marino wants Brock Purdy, 49ers to win Super Bowl

Dan Marino has some sound advice for 24-year-old San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy who will be facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII.

Brock Purdy could join elite class in rare category with Super Bowl win

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy receives a lot of criticism for a second-year player who wins often with a career 21-5 record.

Jim Harbaugh wants balanced Chargers offense so Justin Herbert 'doesn't have to be Superman'

New Los Angeles head coach Jim Harbaugh is now partnered with a quarterback in Justin Herbert who Harbaugh considers to be a "three-to-five quarterback in the league."

Jim Harbaugh wants to live like this 1970s TV detective in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh had some interesting thoughts on his possible living arrangements as he settles into L.A.

Oregon QB Bo Nix proved he's a 'winner' at Senior Bowl

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix made his presence known during his time on the field at the Senior Bowl on Saturday.

Baker Mayfield makes Lambeau Field history with perfect passer rating

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield torched the Green Bay Packers for 381 passing yards and four touchdowns.

Matt Patricia becoming Eagles defensive play-caller could be disastrous

The Philadelphia Eagles defense hasn't been good of late. In fact, it has been downright awful. But is handing the reins to Patricia the right move?

Steelers HC gets brutally honest on team's recent performance

The Pittsburgh Steelers' chances of making the playoffs continued to diminish on Saturday afternoon.

Bengals QB Jake Browning blasts Vikings after OT win: 'They never should've cut me'

Cincinnati Bengals QB Jake Browning made the Minnesota Vikings pay for cutting him in Saturday's overtime win and didn't mince words after the victory.

Surprising QB now most accurate passer through three starts since 1950

Thanks to the play of Browning, the Bengals are very much alive in the AFC playoff race despite losing Joe Burrow to injury.

Can Joe Flacco lead the Browns to a playoff berth?

It's been a wild year for the Cleveland Browns at quarterback, but then again, isn't it always? 

Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid blast refs following Chiefs loss to Bills

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes went scorched earth on the officials following Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Titans QB Will Levis prepares for 'bloodbath' game vs. Jaguars

Speaking with the media this week, Levis said he wants to be a good leader, someone who leads by example, works hard and does the right things. However, he knows being a good leader isn't easy, and he's still trying to find ways to be that person for Tennessee.

Colts LB Shaquille Leonard wants answers about limited playing time

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard is voicing frustration over his limited role this season.

Panthers owner David Tepper's hands-on approach could doom franchise

The Carolina Panthers are the worst team in the NFL through five weeks at 0-5.  The players aren't getting the job done, neither is the coaching staff led by head coach Frank Reich.  However, the main culprit for Carolina's woes is owner David Tepper, who bought the team in 2018.

Ravens star LB 'sick' of late-game collapses

The Baltimore Ravens are 3-2 and both of their losses can be attributed to their inability to close out games after getting out to an early lead. 

Will Browns' aggressive defense neutralize Lamar Jackson?

If the Ravens can win in the trenches, they'll come out victorious. But if the Browns play as good as they have to this point, it'll be Baltimore that's in trouble. 

Tyreek Hill explains how Tua Tagovailoa is like LeBron James

Tyreek Hill believes Tagovailoa has been one of the best players in the NFL. But how does that translate to Tua being like LeBron? Hill explains.

The case for Gardner Minshew to remain Colts' starting QB

Although journeyman Gardner Minshew has played well in relief of injured rookie Anthony Richardson, Colts head coach Shane Steichen insisted Monday that the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is "our guy." But should he be the starter?

Christian McCaffrey: Brock Purdy's not afraid to throw the deep ball

Purdy's progressing and becoming multifaceted as a quarterback. While he gets rid of the ball quick and did so at a career-high rate of 2.34 seconds versus the Giants, the Niners will be all the more dangerous offensively now that he is starting to throw deep.

Why Micah Parsons, T.J. Watt are early DPOY favorites

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2021. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. Two years later, it looks like Watt and Parsons are the favorites to win Defensive Player of the Year in 2023.

Steelers OC Matt Canada setting Kenny Pickett up for failure

Where things stand right now, it feels like the "Fire Canada!" chants are just getting started in Pittsburgh.

Lamar Jackson, Ravens offense are lethal in Todd Monken's scheme

The Baltimore Ravens are 2-0 and look like legitimate Super Bowl contenders.