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AFC West notes
Bill WilliamsonNew Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey is excited about matchup problems 2011 first-round pick Jon Baldwin can present. This is a big season for Baldwin, who hasn't made much of an impact in his first two NFL seasons. The Sideline View...
Blog | May 03, 2013 -
Lovie Smith on Chargers' radar
Bill WilliamsonThe San Diego Chargers may be looking at a big fish themselves. As Andy Reid reportedly closes in on being hired in Kansas City, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Chargers have been trying to get in on Reid and also want to interview former Chicago...
Blog | January 03, 2013 -
BBAO: Adrian Peterson vs. Peyton Manning
Kevin SeifertWe're Black and Blue All Over: Hey gang. We're going to mix things up a bit Wednesday morning and try something new. At 11 a.m. ET, I'm going to have a Twitter chat with AFC West colleague Bill Williamson about the seasons of Minnesota Vikings tai...
Blog | November 14, 2012 -
How to perfect the art of the long snap
Bill WilliamsonThe unfortunate nationally televised deconstruction of Travis Goethel put the long-snapper position in the spotlight -- and has caused some NFL coaches to rethink their teams' situation at that position. Goethel, a reserve linebacker, made three b...
Blog | September 12, 2012 -
Tough break for Jason Campbell
Bill WilliamsonIn the end, Jason Campbell signed with the Chicago Bears because it was the best backup job available. After realizing he wasn't going to get any interest to compete somewhere for a starting job, Campbell took a one-year deal to be Jay Cutler's backu...
Blog | March 14, 2012 -
How about Kyle Orton as Bears backup QB?
Kevin SeifertINDIANAPOLIS - As my AFC West colleague Bill Williamson notes the Kansas City Chiefs appear to be leaving all options open when it comes to competition for quarterback Matt Cassel. One of those options is veteran Kyle Orton, who played well in 2011 a...
Blog | February 25, 2012 -
Chiefs lose executive Emery to Bears
Bill WilliamsonESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery has been hired as the Chicago Bears' general manager. The Chiefs had been preparing for Emery's potential departure. He had been considered a leading candidate in Chi...
Blog | January 28, 2012 -
Raiders bypass Mike Tice for interview
Bill WilliamsonThe Oakland Raiders' coaching search is taking a turn. The Bears' website reports that the Raiders have decided not to interview Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice for their head-coaching job. It reports the Raiders are concentrating on...
Blog | January 23, 2012 -
Report: Bears tab Chiefs executive
Bill WilliamsonScott Pioli is a branch of the Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick trees. Now, Pioli may have a tree growing himself. CSN Chicago reports the Chicago Bears have offered their general manager job to Phil Emery. The team has said no decision has bee...
Blog | January 23, 2012 -
NFL honors Matt Prater
Bill WilliamsonStraight from the not-a-shocker-category, Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater was named the AFC special teams player of the week for his efforts in the Broncos' 13-10 overtime win over the Chicago Bears. Prater nailed a 59-yard field goal with three...
Blog | December 13, 2011 -
In transit
Bill WilliamsonI am traveling from Denver after covering the Broncos' game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday (I was delayed by the Todd Haley firing). Please check back later Tuesday for updates from around the AFC West....
Blog | December 13, 2011 -
Another stunning Tebowmania chapter
Bill WilliamsonDENVER -- Sorry Charles Barkley, but this Tim Tebow thing isn't going anywhere. For those of you who are like Barkley and are burned out by Tebowmania, we send our deepest regrets. It has reached a new level. Yeah, we know Tebowmania trends upward...
Blog | December 11, 2011 -
Rapid Reaction: Broncos 13, Bears 10 (OT)
Bill WilliamsonDENVER -- Another game that ended with Tim Tebow doing the Tebow. What it means: One of the most amazing stories in the NFL just got more amazing. You think you've been overloaded on Tebow? This thing is just getting started. The Broncos just won ...
Blog | December 11, 2011 -
Countdown Live: Bears-Broncos
ESPN.com staffJoin ESPNChicago.com and AFC West blogger Bill Williamson as they break down the match up between the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos. Contribute your thoughts and questions beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET. See you there. Week 14: Bears vs. Bron...
Blog | December 11, 2011 -
Elway: Future is now for Tebow, Broncos
Bill WilliamsonEvery week, John Elway is asked about the future of Tim Tebow. Monday, he had an interesting answer. "I know everybody wants to know, but our future is right now," Elway told Denver radio station, 102.3 the ticket. There is no sense worryin...
Blog | December 05, 2011 -
Kansas City Chiefs: Moving On
Bill WilliamsonHere are some areas the Kansas City Chiefs need to focus on after a 10-3 win at the Chicago Bears on Sunday: Recap: The Chiefs broke a four-game losing streak with a win over the banged-up Bears. It was a nice win for the Chiefs in this injury-rav...
Blog | December 05, 2011