playoffs: Patriots know the importance of a first-round bye - Pats PulpitNew England has earned a weekend off.New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)Matt Campbell of Iowa State turns down Jets interview request - Gang Green NationMany people view Matt Campbell as a rising star in the coaching ranks. The Iowa State head coach is going to have opportunities for bigger jobs. The Jets could have been one such opportunity Chase Allen Jersey , but...Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)Buffalo Bills sign Derek Anderson to one-year contract extension - Buffalo RumblingsThe QB room is full for 2019.AFC NORTH:Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)Ravens open as favorites over Chargers in Wildcard round; middle of the pack in Super Bowl odds - Baltimore BeatdownAfter an incredible two-point victory over the Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas wasted no time in setting their odds for the Wildcard round with the Baltimore Ravens favored by three points at home.Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)Report: Antonio Brown’s absence in Week 17 wasn’t due to a knee injury - Behind the Steel CurtainThis report is just the latest embarrassing incident involving the Steelers’ All-Pro WR.Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)NFL Rumors: Bengals interviewing in-house candidates; Darrin Simmons has “real good shot” at the job - Cincy JungleThe Bengals may end up hiring an in-house candidate, but not the one you think.Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)Cleveland Browns set to embark on “very thorough” head coaching search - Dawgs By NatureTeam is linked to numerous candidates as general manager John Dorsey faces his latest challenge.AFC SOUTH:Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)Incompletions: Texans-Jaguars (From Worst To First, And First To Worst) - Battle Red BlogWith so much to write and talk about after every game, and not enough time for one person to write about it all, the masthead joins together and writes about the new t-shirts everyone is buying.Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)Brian Orakpo announces his retirement from NFL - Music City MiraclesBrian Orakpo announced today that he is retiring from the NFL. Orakpo just wrapped up his 10th season in the NFL. He has spent the last 4 years in Tennessee with the Titans. His career ends with 66...Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)Jaguars Fans Anonymous: “I’m disappointed that we sunk a top 5 pick into a bald headed Toby Gerhart with a beard.” - Big Cat CountryTom Coughlin is disappointed that Leonard Fournette and T.J. Yeldon sat on the bench and crossed their arms. WELL WE’RE DISAPPOINTED TOO, TOM.Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)Colts OC Nick Sirianni and DC Matt Eberflus receiving interest for open head coaching positions - Stampede BlueThe Colts have a very bright future ahead of them. This year has shown how quickly they have developed into a competitive roster despite still having a lot of room for improvement in terms of...AFC WESTenver Broncos (via Mile High Report)Report: Broncos to interview former Colts Head Coach, Chuck Pagano - Mile High ReportAnother name into the mix.Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)Hunter Henry slated to return for playoff game against Ravens - Bolts From The BlueThe Hunter sets his sights on Baltimore!Oakland Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)Raiders new GM Mike Mayock admits he will need help with deficiencies in ‘mechanics of running a team’ - Silver And Black PrideWith Reggie McKenzie, we developed a pretty good idea of his strengths and weaknesses. He was known for being patient in the draft and for front loading free agent contracts to limit the potential...Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)Jets ask to interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy for head coaching job - Arrowhead PrideThe Jets fired Todd Bowles on Sunday night, and are already working to find his replacement.NFC EAST:New York Giants (via Big Blue View)Looking back at the 2018 Giants Davon Godchaux Jersey , and ahead to what might come next - Big Blue ViewThe Giants made strides, but still have a long way to goPhiladelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)Doug Pederson is the last man standing from the 2016 coaching class, and for good reason - Bleeding Green NationFrom worst to firstDallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)Cowboys need to watch out for Seahawks spying on their signals in playoff matchup - Blogging The BoysAll is fair in love and war.Washington Redskins (via Hogs Haven)If The Redskins Want To Upgrade The CB Position They Should Draft Deandre Baker - Hogs HavenHogs Haven takes a look at 2019 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the RedskinsNFC NORTH:Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)Packers Head Coach Interview Tracker: McDaniels, Fitzgerald, Flores on the list - Acme Packing CompanyKeep it here as we update the full list of interviews for the Packers’ vacant job.Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)Matt Patricia: No ‘hard timeline’ on decision for Jim Bob Cooter’s fate - Pride Of DetroitIt’s unclear when the Lions will decide who their OC will be in 2019.Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)Fired NFL Head Coaches: Black Monday - Windy City GridironThe vacancies around the league this year have an extra interest to them, because each one could represent a team looking to pluck coaching talent from the red-hot Chicago Bears.Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)A quick reflection on the Minnesota Vikings’ 2018 season - Daily NorsemanSo much for ‘Super Bowl or bust’NFC SOUTH:New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)2018 New Orleans Saints Regular Season Game Balls - Canal Street ChroniclesWho was your Saints regular season M.V.P.?Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)Why the Falcons fired their trio of coordinators on New Year’s Eve - The FalcoholicTime will tell if these moves are for the better or not, but it’s a note of hope for 2019.Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)The Carolina Panthers will be a dangerous team next year - Cat Scratch ReaderA talented team with fatal, and obvious, flaws was only going to do so well this season. They took the last game to remind us why there is reason to hope for the future.Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)NFL Football The Bermuda Triangle Of The Tampa Bay Head Coaching Search - Bucs NationYou can get lost real quick around these parts.NFC WEST:San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)Happy New Year! The 49ers ten most notable stories of 2018 - Niners NationIt was a wild ride for 49ers fans in 2018. There were some serious downs, but a lot of ups as well.Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)Bidwill and Keim Exposed and in Denial - Revenge of the BirdsYou want to know what ineptitude and the denial of it looks like?You need to look no further than the preposterous snake oil exhibition that Michael Bidwill and Steve Keim staged yesterday. One...Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)How Seahawks Chris Carson completed the best season of his life - Field GullsSecond year running back for the Seattle Seahawks Chris Carson had a phenomenal 2018 campaign Kiko Alonso Jersey , finishing the year with over 1,100 yards and nine touchdowns, a welcome addition to a team that had...Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)Arizona Cardinals request interview with Los Angeles Rams QB coach - Turf Show TimesThe Sean McVay coaching tree begins to branch out The Patriots got their first in-game look at wide receiver Josh Gordon since trading for him earlier this month and Gordon had a positive impact in the 38-7 demolition of the Dolphins.Gordon was targeted twice by Tom Brady and caught both passes for 32 yards as part of the best offensive outing of the young season for New England. Brady said it was great to have Gordon out there and added that the wideout “kind of got us going in certain areas” during the home win.Gordon said “it’s been awesome to have [Brady’s] support” and predicted that more good things will come as they continue to flesh out their partnership.“I have no doubt I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity,” Gordon said in his postgame media session. “I’m more than blessed. I’m extremely grateful to be put in this scenario. I think the only thing right for me to do is take full advantage of it. I’m loving it, I’m enjoying it, the guys here are great, it’s a real home environment and I feel as comfortable as ever here. It’s awesome.”It will be a quick turnaround for Gordon, Brady and the Patriots as they will be hosting the Colts on Thursday night.