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The Browns were legitimately interested in talking to Condoleezza Rice about the head coaching search

Condoleezza Rice was a person that they had interest in talking to, getting her perspective... I report the Browns would like to talk to Condoleezza Rice... and an hour later the Browns released a statement. [The leak] wasn't thirsty, they initially contemplated whether they were willing to have that information go public.

Schefter insists his reporting was accurate and the Browns backtracked after the public reaction. Since it's about internal team interest, it's hard to definitively disprove, but Schefter stands by it.

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Feb 28, 2020
#10264
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Tom Brady hates everyone in the Patriots organization and wants to get out fast

I'm reading that as Tom Brady hates everyone in the Patriots organization is looking to get out of town as fast as possible.

While Brady did leave for the Buccaneers shortly after this, the claim that he 'hates everyone' is hyperbole, though relationship tensions were well-documented.
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Feb 28, 2020
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The Buccaneers have the weirdest uniforms of any potential Tom Brady landing spot

The buccaneers [are one of the teams that would piss off Patriots fans most] because I actually think that there are the weirdest uniform that I could ever imagine Tom Brady in. [The Vikings] purple would be jarring, but that's a list.

Brady did eventually sign with the Buccaneers and wore their uniforms for three seasons.
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Feb 28, 2020
#10265
Big CatBig Cat

Bill Belichick is interested in Andy Dalton to prove he can win with anyone

A lot of people have been saying the reverse that Bill Belichick would be interested in Andy Dalton because if you can win a Super Bowl with Andy Dalton, then everyone will say wow. This guy can do anything he walk on water.

The Patriots did not sign Andy Dalton; they eventually signed Cam Newton after Brady left.

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Andy Dalton would be the perfect veteran backup for JJ McCarthy on the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings. Like that would make a, he'd be the perfect guy for JJ McCarthy. He looks like a Viking... I kind of like the Vikings [for Dalton].

This depends on where Andy Dalton actually signs during the 2026 free agency period.
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The 49ers will not trade Mac Jones because they like him too much as a backup for Brock Purdy

I don't think they're gonna trade Mac Jones. They just have not, they, they like him too much. And Brock Purdy runs around. He's an active guy and he's missed some time. And when Brock Purdy missed time, Mac [Jones] was able to step right in... I think they really like Mac Jones too much [to move him].

The 49ers' roster decisions for the 2026 season will determine if this holds true.
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Adam SchefterAdam Schefter

Miami should release Tua and eat the record $99 million cap hit all at once

I think they probably just have to wind up releasing [Tua]. And the question is, how do you wanna take your medicine? You wanna take it all at once. One year. 99.1 million. The largest cap hit in NFL history. You wanna spread it out, make him post June one... I would just take all my medicine all at once. If it were me.

This is an advisory opinion on how to handle the contract; the Dolphins' actual decision will reveal if they agree.

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