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FILE - Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier looks on during pre-game warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Leslie Frazier expected another opportunity to be a head coach in the NFL after a three-year-plus stint in Minnesota from 2010-13. Frazier, the Buffalo Bills’ 63-year-old defensive coordinator, is still waiting for that second chance while doing his best to help young coaches advance their careers. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Bills coordinator Leslie Frazier helps young coaches advance

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 05, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, left, talks with defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team on Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Frazier is credited for providing the Bills a calm and reassuring voice even at the the most troubling times.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Coordinator Frazier provides Bills calm, reassuring presence

By John Wawrow Dec. 24, 2021 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 1974, file photo, Bill Arnsparger, former Miami Dolphins defensive coach, talks about his new job as head coach of the New York Giants at a news conference in New York. The late Bill Arnsparger and Houston associate head coach Romeo Crennel have won the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman award from the Professional Football Writers of America, started by the PFWA in 2014 to recognize lifetime achievement among assistant coaches. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)
Arnsparger, Crennell win assistant coach achievement award

By The Associated Press Jun. 29, 2020 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 1984, file photo, Los Angeles Raiders' Matt Millen gestures as he celebrates with teammate Reggie Kinlaw following the Raiders' 38-9 win over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII in Tampa. (AP Photo/File)
NFL at 100: Montana, Rice and 49ers rule the 1980s

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 01, 2019 12:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 1971, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath, wearing his white fur coat, watches from the sidelines as the Baltimore Colts defeat the Jets, 14-13, at New York's Shea Stadium. Namath is the NFL’s greatest character. Guaranteed. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback who guaranteed his three-touchdown underdog New York Jets would beat the mighty Baltimore Colts in the third Super Bowl was a solid choice in balloting conducted by The Associated Press in conjunction with the league’s celebration of its 100th season. (AP Photo/File)
Guaranteed: Joe Namath voted NFL's greatest character

By Barry Wilner Oct. 18, 2019 11:38 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 09:26 PM EDT

New York Jets' Luke Falk passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Defense dominates, Eagles rout Jets 31-6

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 06, 2019 04:40 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Boston College offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (75) plays against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. At right, in a March 1, 2019, file photo, Boston College offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Lindstrom is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Eagles have luxury of drafting talent over need

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 18, 2019 01:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 1988, file photo, lights shine through the fog during an NFL football playoff game between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago. Chicago's victory in the Fog Bowl 30 years ago is the only time the Bears have defeated the Eagles in three playoff meetings. The Bears get another chance when they host the Eagles in an NFC wild-card game. (AP Photo, File)
30 years after Fog Bowl, Bears-Eagles meet again in playoffs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 04, 2019 04:25 PM EST