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FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano applauds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Indianapolis. John Elway's search for his fourth coach in six seasons begins with former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano, a native of Boulder, Colorado, on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts 12/31/2017

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis (51) celebrates his interception for a touchdown with free safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. On wild-card weekend, many of the league's top defenses will take center stage in hopes that they can get on a run like the one the Broncos went on three years ago to win a Super Bowl title. "I think it's still definitely possible," said Davis, a member of that title-winning team. "I don't feel like it has to be 51-54. It really doesn't. I feel like you can really stop teams if you play close defense, you play tight on receivers, play great in man coverage and you can really stop people." (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Denver Broncos at Arizona Cardinals 10/18/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) is hit by Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks, left, and outside linebacker Khalil Mack during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. An already strong Bears defense got only better with the acquisition of elite pass rusher Mack before the season. With Mack and Akiem Hicks wreaking havoc up front and Eddie Jackson and Kyle Fuller providing big plays from the secondary, the Bears allowed the fewest points in the NFL this season and appear to have the defense best equipped for a long postseason run starting with Sunday's home game against defending champion Philadelphia. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers 12/23/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) calls a play against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 10:54 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde (34) upends teammate Keelan Cole (84) as he runs against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 10:54 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, left, runs for yardage as he is stopped by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the situation says the Jacksonville Jaguars have notified running back Leonard Fournette that his suspension late last month voided the remaining guarantees in his four-year rookie contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Sunday night, Dec. 30, 2018 .(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/18/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 10:54 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon wears a University of Wisconsin hat as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 10:53 AM EST

New England Patriots' Jason McCourty (30) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams' Brandin Cooks (12) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: No love for the defense in Super Bowl 53

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 05, 2019 02:05 AM EST

Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts accepts the award for AP comeback player of the year at the 8th Annual NFL Honors at The Fox Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul Abell/Invision for NFL/AP Images)
Chiefs QB Mahomes honored as MVP and top offensive player

By Barry Wilner Feb. 03, 2019 02:42 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2016 file photo, actor and director Peter Berg poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film "Deepwater Horizon" in London. Berg directed a new Super Bowl commercial called "The 100-Year Game" that paid homage to past and present NFL players including Tom Brady, Jim Brown, Joe Montana, Dick Butkus, Deion Sanders and Patrick Mahomes. The 2-minute ad will air during Super Bowl 53 on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File)
Berg: Directing NFL 100th season commercial was 'emotional'

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 02, 2019 09:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2011, file photo, Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore (17) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. Towering tight end Tony Gonzalez is heading to the Hall of Fame, to be joined by three defensive backs who spent parts of their career trying to stop him. Bailey, Ed Reed and Ty Law were also voted into the Hall on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Slam dunk: Gonzalez makes Hall, along with Bailey, Reed, Law

By Eddie Pells Feb. 02, 2019 07:59 PM EST

Coach of the Chicago Bears Matt Nagy accepts the award for AP coach of the year at the 8th Annual NFL Honors at The Fox Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul Abell/Invision for NFL/AP Images)
The Latest: Chiefs QB Mahomes wins NFL MVP award

Feb. 02, 2019 07:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2002, file photo, New England Patriots cornerback Ty Law (24) is trailed by St. Louis Rams' Isaac Bruce (80) as he scores a touchdown during the second quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. In the last decade, four defensive backs from the modern era have made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On Saturday, five of them are up for consideration. Cornerback Champ Bailey and safety Ed Reed are in their first year of eligibility. Cornerback Ty Law and safeties John Lynch and Steve Atwater each have been this route before and fallen short. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Strong field of DBs and OLs for Hall of Fame election

By Barry Wilner Feb. 01, 2019 05:26 PM EST

FILE - In this June 16, 1998, file photo, President Clinton and Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen hold the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, where the president honored the Super Bowl XXXII champions. John Elway has a good feeling that Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen will join him in the Hall of Fame this weekend. (AP Photo/Greg Gibson, File)
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen on cusp of Hall of Fame

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 01, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (21) makes a catch during practice for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the New England Patriots, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
After another goodbye, Talib says Hello Again to Super Bowl

By Eddie Pells Feb. 01, 2019 05:03 PM EST

FILE- In this Feb. 3, 2002, file photo, St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner looks to pass to Marshall Faulk, right, in the first quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XXXVI against the New England Patriots at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Rams moved from St. Louis to Los Angeles, had seven head coaches and used 20 starting quarterbacks since losing to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl 17 years ago. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
Rams have had a revolving door since loss to Patriots

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 01, 2019 02:20 PM EST

Michael, Buchwald, NFL Senior Counsel, Legal, holds up Super Bowl 53 tickets as he explains the security features on the tickets during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Brian Dawkins: 'silence is killing us as men'

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2019 10:53 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos offensive guard Max Garcia works against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Garcia and New Orleans Saints receiver Austin Carr are the Super Bowl Gospel Choir’s two active players. Garcia says he found out about the choir from a teammate and was put in touch with Johnson. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File
Choir combines NFL players' love of gospel music, football

By George Henry Jan. 31, 2019 07:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The 71-year-old mastermind defensive coordinator with the millennial boss is quoting Drake and Future, pretending to be good at Fortnite, and altogether making the most of his second Super Bowl in four years after going just once his first four NFL decades. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Past and Future: Wade Phillips back at Super Bowl with Rams

By Greg Beacham Jan. 31, 2019 03:50 PM EST

Graphic compares team stats for Patriots and Rams and predicts the winner of the Super Bowl; 3c x 2 1/2 inches;;
Will experience _ and lack of it _ be Super Bowl difference?

By Barry Wilner Jan. 31, 2019 01:38 PM EST