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J.J. Watt says the best is yet to come

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Texans are finished after losing to the Patriots last Sunday, which means one of the greatest individual seasons by a defensive end has also come to an end. J.J. Watt will add no more sacks or batted passes to a resume that’s likely to make him the …

ESPN.com

David Caldwell should hire the best guy he can find as the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. I’m sure he’s most interested in the ideas of his candidates, in his sense of their ability to teach and instruct, in the quality of the staffs the…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Jaguars are already scheduled to interview Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley (assuming he doesn’t become the Eagles coach before that happens) and now they’ve received permission to speak to Seattle’s other coordinator. Adam Schefter of…

ESPN.com

Antonio Smith was last at his locker among the Texans at Gillette Stadium. He was asked to describe J.J. Watt’s season. “How can I put it in a different way than I’ve put it before?” he said. “It was amazing. Have I said amazing yet?” Yeah, we…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

When Titans receiver Kenny Britt found himself in legal trouble in 2011, his father said it was important for Kenny to stay out of New Jersey. But with police in New Jersey now wanting to question Britt about a stabbing and a shooting over the weekend, …

CNNSI.com

Critics are still buzzing over the Broncos' costly decision-making Saturday, but what role does Peyton Manning's health play in the situation? Peter King tackles that and more.

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Jim isn't the only Harbaugh to have a bold late-season move pay off. In Baltimore, the switch to Jim Caldwell as OC has the once free-falling Ravens thriving, Don Banks writes.

ESPN.com

Reading the coverage… Houston Texans The Houston Chronicle columnists take opposing viewpoints on the Texans’ future. Randy Harvey says they have too many question marks to be a true contender. Jerome Solomon says it’s too soon to write the Texans o…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

John Fox would tell Peyton Manning to take the knee again.

ESPN.com

The Titans failed to maximize Jared Cook’s talents in 2012, and it was one of many disappointing storylines. Among all the players in the offensive meeting room, he may have had the hardest time understanding what coordinator Chris Palmer was trying to …

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

As the Texans deal with the wreckage of a season of failed expectations thanks in part to subpar performances by their starting quarterback in big games, the head coach has reiterated what is obvious in light of Matt Schaub’s contract:  Schaub will rem…

CNNSI.com

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots have done just fine without Rob Gronkowski.