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Drew Brees won his only Super Bowl following the 2009 season, defeating the Colts and winning MVP of the game. Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images •
Tom Brady is looking for his seventh Super Bowl win and first with the Bucs. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Brady: The Bucs got swept by the Saints, and lost by three points to the
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Rivers: You would think 11 victories and an additional playoff spot added would have easily earned the Colts a place in the playoffs. Nope. They had to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17 and get help from other teams to clinch just their second playoff spot since 2014. To add to the absurdness of the 2020 season, the Colts would have won the AFC South had the Houston Texans beaten the Tennessee Titans in Week 17. — Wells
Rodgers: He went from scuffling along in coach Matt LaFleur’s new offense in 2019 to owning it in 2020. Rodgers not only fully embraced the new system, he mastered it in Year 2. The likely NFL MVP led the league in touchdown passes (48) while throwing just five interceptions — all without the addition of any significant players at the receiver spot. — Demovsky
Roethlisberger: The Steelers have been most successful when Roethlisberger runs the no-huddle offense. But in a late-season three-game skid, the offense got away from that and Roethlisberger often looked like the worst version of himself with off-target throws and tentativeness in the pocket as he anticipated contact. In the second half of the Week 16 Colts win, Roethlisberger looked like the quarterback who helped his team to an 11-0 start. He stretched the field with passes of 39 and 34 yards and threw for more than 200 yards in the second half. — Pryor
How he’s different at this age
Brady: Brady is defying his age in a system that asks him to take more deep shots than he ever has in his career. His 34 completions of 20-plus air yards were more than any other QB in the league this year and were a career high for him. His completion percentage on those throws was nearly identical to Mahomes’. — Laine
Brees: Brees’ arm strength and lack of downfield throws have been heavily scrutinized in recent years, and he no longer throws for 5,000 yards every season. But he has made up for any shortcomings in those areas by becoming even more efficient. Brees has posted the best passer rating, completion percentage and interception numbers of his career over the past four seasons. — Triplett
Rivers: Rivers doesn’t have the same arm strength as he did when he was younger, but he played some of the smartest football of his career this season. He went into Week 16 looking like he might finish with single-digit interceptions in a season for just the third time in his career. Rivers ended the regular season with 11 interceptions, down from 20 in 2019. He also had the third-highest completion percentage (68%) of his career. One thing that hasn’t changed is Rivers’ availability. He has started 240 straight games. — Wells
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Domonique Foxworth and Ryan Clark outline why they see Aaron Rodgers as the quarterback facing the most pressure this postseason.
Rodgers: To say Rodgers is more intelligent now would be like suggesting Einstein got smarter after developing the theory of relatively. But Rodgers has become more willing to accept the check-downs instead of holding the ball and waiting for something to develop down the field. That has put him more in rhythm with the offense. — Demovsky
Roethlisberger: The 2020 Roethlisberger hasn’t been the gunslinger he was known to be earlier in his career. Instead, Roethlisberger spent most of the season throwing short slants and underneath passes, putting the burden on his offensive weapons to make the plays. But when he runs the no-huddle offense, Roethlisberger is quick to remind folks that his reconstructed elbow is perfectly capable of rifling the ball downfield with deep throws to players such as Chase Claypool and James Washington. Roethlisberger has never been a particularly mobile quarterback, but he has been even more stationary this season with his arthritic knees. — Pryor
What a Super Bowl would mean
Brady: The Bucs are a long shot, especially if it means getting past the Saints, who swept the Bucs in the regular season with a 38-3 pummeling in Week 10. It will also depend on their defense, which has been inconsistent and prone to giving up explosive pass plays. Still, you can never count Brady out because of his track record. — Laine
Brees: This could be Brees’ last chance to get back to the Super Bowl and cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats. Once again, the Saints are among the NFL’s top contenders after three straight years of devastating playoff exits. They are as deep and well-rounded as any team in the playoffs, with a top-four defense and a top-six rushing offense. — Triplett
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Rivers: The road to reaching the Super Bowl in the AFC will go through Buffalo and then Kansas City, the top two teams in the conference. That’s going to be tough to accomplish for Rivers and the Colts. Rivers is in the top five in NFL history in touchdowns and passing yards, but he has yet to play in a Super Bowl. His teams have reached the conference championship game only twice in his career. — Wells
Rodgers: Brett Favre never won a second Super Bowl, but at least he got to a second. His appearances came in back-to-back seasons. Rodgers might tie Favre for MVPs, but surpassing him in Super Bowl titles could move him past Favre in the eyes of those who rank Packers quarterbacks, if he hasn’t already. — Demovsky
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Adam Schefter doesn’t see this postseason being the last we see of Ben Roethlisberger, but does understand the pressure Big Ben faces and that his opportunities are becoming limited.
Roethlisberger: The Steelers have a 10% chance to make it to Tampa Bay, according to ESPN’s FPI. While it’s a longshot, it’s not out of the question — and this team will go as far as Roethlisberger takes it. He has three Super Bowl appearances and two wins, but he hasn’t been back in 10 years. Going out with one in the twilight of a storied career would further cement his Hall of Fame résumé. He would become just the fifth QB to win three Super Bowl titles, joining Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana and Troy Aikman. — Pryor
What’s next
Brady: He is under contract with the Bucs for one more season and has given no indication that he wants to retire now, especially with the way he has played the past four weeks. This Brady-led offense can be scary with a full offseason to truly collaborate with coach Bruce Arians and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and develop better chemistry with receivers, and if Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown return. — Laine
Brees: Brees has not announced whether he will retire after 20 seasons, although there has been heavy speculation inside and outside the building that he will. Either way, the Saints will have a hard time keeping the entire core of this team together after this season because of severe salary-cap constraints. So this playoff run definitely has a “Last Dance” feel to it. — Triplett
Philip Rivers hasn’t let on whether an 18th NFL season is in the cards for him. AP Photo/David Becker Rivers: Free agency or coaching high school football in Alabama. Rivers hasn’t decided whether he wants to play an 18th season. If he chooses to play, his performance in the playoffs likely will play a significant factor in whether the Colts want to re-sign him for the 2021 season. Rivers, who will be 40 in November, will become the head coach at St. Michael Catholic High School once he retires. — Wells
Rodgers: There’s no way the Packers could move on from Rodgers after a season like this, right?
BEREA, Ohio — While the Cleveland Browns’ training facility remained closed Thursday afternoon, quarterback Baker Mayfield claimed that even if the Browns aren’t able to practice at all before Sunday night’s playoff game at Pittsburgh, “it won’t have an impact.”
“Just adapt and play,” Mayfield said. “It’s win or go home. So whoever we have out there, we’re counting on them. And we believe in those people. … it’s hitting the curveball and adjusting each day.”
The Browns already will be without head coach Kevin Stefanski and Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio, who both have tested positive for COVID-19. As a result of five positive tests earlier this week, Cleveland’s facility has been closed since Tuesday morning and the Browns have been unable to practice.
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Mayfield even admitted that he hasn’t thrown a pass since this past Sunday’s 24-22 victory over the Steelers, which clinched Cleveland’s first playoff berth in 17 seasons.
The Browns added safety Ronnie Harrison to Cleveland’s reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, which comprises six other starters, including star cornerback Denzel Ward. Safety Andrew Sendejo was activated off the list Thursday, but Harrison now will be out vs. Pittsburgh after he tested positive for COVID-19, a source confirmed to ESPN.
The Browns have been preparing for the Steelers remotely all week, even holding a virtual walk-through on Wednesday in lieu of practicing.
“All we wanted was a chance and we got it,” Mayfield said. “We’re in, and once you’re in the dance anything can happen. However or whatever it takes to get a W on Sunday night, that’s what our team’s going to be ready to do.”
Special-teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as acting head coach Sunday and noted he will “try to be an extension” of Stefanski when it comes to decision-making.
“He’s done a great job with situational football,” Priefer said Thursday. “I’m gonna try to do exactly what Kevin would want, in those situations.”
Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, who will be calling plays for Stefanski in Pittsburgh, said he too would try to channel the head coach.
“I want to stay true to his beliefs,” Van Pelt said. “Obviously it will be a little bit different. Nobody calls it the same. … My hope is, there’s not too many times he’s yelling at his TV, going, ‘What the heck are you doing?'”
Even though Stefanski will be able to communicate with the team by phone or video chat up until kickoff, according to NFL rules, Priefer said he would be giving the pregame speech Sunday but would keep it “short and sweet.”
“I’m both honored and humbled to have this opportunity, but make no mistake, this is Kevin’s team,” Priefer said. “He has laid the foundation of a smart, tough, accountable, resilient team, and I will do whatever is asked of me to help the Cleveland Browns get a win on Sunday night.
“Our fans deserve our best effort. That is what we plan on giving them on Sunday.”
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The fantasy football offseason is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to start looking ahead to 2021.
Yes, the next fantasy season is many months away and the below rankings will be impacted in a significant way by retirements, free agency, the draft, coaching changes and much more. Nonetheless, we need to start somewhere, so below is the first run of “The 192” for 2021.
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Why 192? Fantasy leagues come in all shapes in sizes, but many have settled into the vicinity of 12 teams and 16 roster spots. “The 192” is a list of the 192 players who should be drafted (and thus rostered) in a 12-team, 16-round, PPR league with relatively standard scoring and lineup settings. The players are technically listed in the order they should be drafted, though it’s important to remember that drafts are fluid and your decisions should be altered based on what’s left on the board and your previous selections.
So what if you’re in an eight-team league? Or a 16-teamer? The 192 can still help you win, but you’ll certainly need to make tweaks in the mid-to-late rounds. For example, in a smaller league, you might want to wait even longer at quarterback since the position is so deep. In deeper leagues, running backs and tight ends should be more of a priority, as those positions lack depth and could leave you with a weak spot if you wait until late.
The 192 should serve as a simple guide to help you maximize the value of your starting lineup while making the best possible decision each and every round.
For a deeper look, here is an early 2021 PPR Cheat Sheet
In parentheses below, you’ll see each player’s contract status. The year indicated is the final season of that player’s contract and the letter notes what type of free agent the player will be when that contract expires (u = unrestricted, r = restricted, e = exclusive rights, v = void option). If the player is headed for free agency this upcoming offseason, his status is also indicated (UFA = unrestricted, RFA = restricted, ERFA = exclusive rights).
The 192
1. Christian McCaffrey, CAR, RB1 (2025u)
McCaffrey was limited to three games due to various injuries this season. His production in those three games: 37, 25 and 29 fantasy points, including exactly two touchdowns in all three. The fact that Mike Davis finished as an RB1 during the weeks McCaffrey was out should have you ecstatic about McCaffrey’s upside in 2021. Same as last year, he’s the first player I’d pick on draft day.
2. Dalvin Cook, MIN, RB2 (2025u)
3. Saquon Barkley, NYG, RB3 (2021u)
4. Alvin Kamara, NO, RB4 (2025u)
5. Derrick Henry, TEN, RB5 (2023u)
6. Davante Adams, GB, WR1 (2021u)
Wide receiver just keeps getting deeper and deeper and deeper, which makes placing Adams a bit tricky. Of course, he’s unquestionably a first-rounder after missing 2 1/2 games and still leading all wide receivers in fantasy points by 29. Cook and Henry are fairly secure options and Barkley will hope to avoid the injury bug next season. Kamara’s value could take a hit with Drew Brees out and Taysom Hill possibly in at quarterback.
7. Jonathan Taylor, IND, RB6 (2023u)
8. Ezekiel Elliott, DAL, RB7 (2026u)
9. Travis Kelce, KC, TE1 (2025u)
10. Aaron Jones, GB, RB8 (UFA)
11. Nick Chubb, CLE, RB9 (2021u)
Kelce scored 313 fantasy points this season. Take away 135 of those points (only 16 tight ends scored that many this season) and Kelce is still fantasy’s No. 2 tight end. Incredible. He’s now 31 years old, but Kelce is still far and away the top tight end in fantasy. Taylor finished his rookie season as the No. 6 RB in fantasy and there’s room for growth as a receiver. Jones’ future in Green Bay is uncertain.
12. Stefon Diggs, BUF, WR2 (2023u)
13. Tyreek Hill, KC, WR3 (2022u)
14. DK Metcalf, SEA, WR4 (2022u)
15. Josh Jacobs, LV, RB10 (2022u)
16. Austin Ekeler, LAC, RB11 (2023u)
17. Miles Sanders, PHI, RB12 (2022u)
18. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC, RB13 (2023u)
19. D’Andre Swift, DET, RB14 (2023u)
20. DeAndre Hopkins, ARI, WR5 (2024u)
21. Calvin Ridley, ATL, WR6 (2021u)
22. Cam Akers, LAR, RB15 (2023u)
23. James Robinson, JAC, RB16 (2022r)
24. Keenan Allen, LAC, WR7 (2024u)
25. Michael Thomas, NO, WR8 (2024u)
26. Allen Robinson II, CHI, WR9 (UFA)
27. Mike Evans, TB, WR10 (2023u)
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This area of the draft is so loaded with talent that I didn’t really know the best place to cut off the tier. Edwards-Helaire, Swift and Akers are high-caliber backs well positioned for a major boost in usage and/or production in their second season. Are the Jaguars committed to James Robinson as their high-volume option? Perhaps, but he’ll probably get some help, perhaps in passing situations, in his second season. Allen Robinson’s landing spot will help determine his value. A full-on rebound from Thomas seems unlikely with Brees set to retire.
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We’re starting to get into WR3/flex territory here, but there are still a ton of attractive names. They include a high-floor PPR option like Boyd, who will be a candidate for a huge season in Joe Burrow’s second season, as well as the Aiyuk/Samuel duo in San Francisco. Drake’s value could be crushed if he doesn’t re-sign as the Cardinals’ lead back. Who will emerge as the No. 1 WR in Denver, Jeudy or Sutton?
73. Raheem Mostert, SF, RB26 (2021u)
74. Myles Gaskin, MIA, RB27 (2022u)
75. James Conner, PIT, RB28 (UFA)
76. Aaron Rodgers, GB, QB5 (2023u)
77. Russell Wilson, SEA, QB6 (2023u)
78. Lamar Jackson, BAL, QB7 (2021u)
79. T.J. Hockenson, DET, TE5 (2022u)
80. Dallas Goedert, PHI, TE6 (2021u)
81. Hunter Henry, LAC, TE7 (UFA)
82. Noah Fant, DEN, TE8 (2022u)
83. Jamison Crowder, NYJ, WR40 (2021u)
84. Marquise Brown, BAL, WR41 (2022u)
85. Corey Davis, TEN, WR42 (UFA)
86. Laviska Shenault Jr., JAC, WR43 (2023u)
87. Curtis Samuel, CAR, WR44 (UFA)
88. Antonio Brown, TB, WR45 (UFA)
Mostert, Gaskin and Conner are currently likely to start for their respective teams, though that could change during the offseason. This area of the board includes several serviceable quarterback and tight end options, including Goedert, who figures to benefit greatly from Zach Ertz’s likely departure. Shenault will be a hot breakout candidate if the Jaguars select Trevor Lawrence first overall as expected. Will Brown find his way to a No. 1 or No. 2 gig somewhere? You’d think so after a fairly impressive showing in Tampa Bay.
89. Dak Prescott, DAL, QB8 (UFA)
90. Justin Herbert, LAC, QB9 (2023u)
91. Tarik Cohen, CHI, RB29 (2023u)
92. David Johnson, HOU, RB30 (2021u)
93. Michael Gallup, DAL, WR46 (2021u)
94. Jalen Reagor, PHI, WR47 (2023u)
95. Mike Williams, LAC, WR48 (2021u)
96. Michael Pittman Jr., IND, WR49 (2023u)
97. Parris Campbell, IND, WR50 (2022u)
98. Henry Ruggs III, LV, WR51 (2023u)
99. Denzel Mims, NYJ, WR52 (2023u)
100. Nyheim Hines, IND, RB31 (2021u)
101. Zack Moss, BUF, RB32 (2023u)
102. Devin Singletary, BUF, RB33 (2022u)
103. Damien Harris, NE, RB34 (2022u)
At least at running back and wide receiver, we’re well into “load up your bench” territory here, which means lots of youth and breakout candidates. Second-year WRs Reagor, Pittman, Ruggs and Mims fit that bill, as does oft-injured but intriguing Campbell. Moss and Singletary will be tough to count on in Buffalo’s pass-heavy scheme, but perhaps one will emerge as the lead back. We also have a few veterans here, including Johnson. I’ll need to move him up if he remains the feature back on a Texans’ team with a new coaching staff.
104. Ryan Tannehill, TEN, QB10 (2023u)
105. Joe Burrow, CIN, QB11 (2023u)
106. Mike Gesicki, MIA, TE9 (2021u)
107. Logan Thomas, WAS, TE10 (2021u)
108. Jonnu Smith, TEN, TE11 (UFA)
109. Robert Tonyan, GB, TE12 (RFA)
We’re filling out our starting lineup at quarterback and tight end in this range. I’ll feel better about Thomas if Alex Smith remains the quarterback and Washington doesn’t add a quality No. 2 wide receiver. Tonyan was absurdly touchdown dependent and his weak target share gives me pause relative to other solid/emerging tight ends. Burrow ranked among the QB leaders in OFP prior to his season-ending injury.
110. Chase Edmonds, ARI, RB35 (2021u)
111. Darrell Henderson Jr., LAR, RB36 (2022u)
112. Leonard Fournette, TB, RB37 (UFA)
113. Todd Gurley II, ATL, RB38 (UFA)
114. J.D. McKissic, WAS, RB39 (2021u)
115. Tom Brady, TB, QB12 (2021u)
116. Cole Beasley, BUF, WR53 (2022u)
117. John Brown, BUF, WR54 (2021u)
118. Marvin Jones Jr., DET, WR55 (UFA)
119. Evan Engram, NYG, TE13 (2021u)
120. Cole Kmet, CHI, TE14 (2023u)
121. Irv Smith Jr., MIN, TE15 (2022u)
122. Zach Ertz, PHI, TE16 (2021v)
Fournette and Gurley ended the 2020 season as backups and their days as fantasy stars might be over, but we’ll see where they land during free agency. It will be interesting to see where Jones signs, as well. Kmet is going to be a super-popular breakout candidate after taking over No. 1 duties from Jimmy Graham in the second half of the season. Ertz could rejoin the TE1 discussion if he lands an every-down gig away from Philadelphia. Edmonds and Henderson are intriguing young backs but neither is a lock for lead-back role right now. McKissic will be a strong candidate for a reduction in workload as Washington adds talent to its offense and promotes Antonio Gibson to a larger role.
123. Jamaal Williams, GB, RB40 (UFA)
124. James White, NE, RB41 (UFA)
125. Duke Johnson, HOU, RB42 (2021u)
126. Jeff Wilson Jr., SF, RB43 (RFA)
127. Marlon Mack, IND, RB44 (UFA)
128. Kirk Cousins, MIN, QB13 (2022u)
129. Matt Ryan, ATL, QB14 (2023u)
130. Darius Slayton, NYG, WR56 (2022u)
131. Sterling Shepard, NYG, WR57 (2023u)
132. T.Y. Hilton, IND, WR58 (UFA)
133. Julian Edelman, NE, WR59 (2021u)
134. A.J. Green, CIN, WR60 (UFA)
135. Preston Williams, MIA, WR61 (2021r)
136. Phillip Lindsay, DEN, RB45 (RFA)
137. Sony Michel, NE, RB46 (2021u)
138. Ke’Shawn Vaughn, TB, RB47 (2023u)
139. AJ Dillon, GB, RB48 (2023u)
140. Tony Pollard, DAL, RB49 (2022u)
141. Alexander Mattison, MIN, RB50 (2022u)
142. Damien Williams, KC, RB51 (2021u)
143. Hayden Hurst, ATL, TE17 (2021u)
144. Austin Hooper, CLE, TE18 (2023v)
There are quite a few free agents and “older” players here that we will need to monitor throughout the offseason. They include Mack, who missed all of 2020 because of a torn ACL and figures to depart Indianapolis. Do any of Hilton, Edelman and Green have one more top-30 campaign in them? It might be tough with how deep the position is. Pollard and Mattison figure to enter 2021 as, once again, two of the best insurance options at running back. We might be saying the same about Jamaal Williams after he opted out in 2020. With both Aaron Jones and Williams headed to free agency, could Dillon open 2021 as Green Bay’s top back?
145. Matthew Stafford, DET, QB15 (2022v)
146. Taysom Hill, NO, QB16 (2021u)
147. Jalen Hurts, PHI, QB17 (2023u)
148. Giovani Bernard, CIN, RB52 (2021u)
149. Latavius Murray, NO, RB53 (2022u)
150. Benny Snell Jr., PIT, RB54 (2022u)
151. Anthony McFarland Jr., PIT, RB55 (2023u)
152. Gabriel Davis, BUF, WR62 (2023u)
153. KJ Hamler, DEN, WR63 (2023u)
154. Devin Duvernay, BAL, WR64 (2023u)
155. Darnell Mooney, CHI, WR65 (2023u)
156. Mecole Hardman, KC, WR66 (2022u)
157. Jakobi Meyers, NE, WR67 (2021r)
158. Nelson Agholor, LV, WR68 (UFA)
159. Darrynton Evans, TEN, RB56 (2023u)
160. Kerryon Johnson, DET, RB57 (2021u)
161. Mike Davis, CAR, RB58 (UFA)
162. Gus Edwards, BAL, RB59 (RFA)
163. Adam Trautman, NO, TE19 (2023u)
164. Rob Gronkowski, TB, TE20 (UFA)
165. Derek Carr, LV, QB18 (2022u)
166. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT, QB19 (2021u)
167. Baker Mayfield, CLE, QB20 (2021u)
168. Eric Ebron, PIT, TE21 (2021u)
If you wait until the final rounds of your draft, you’re likely to have plenty of fine options, including veterans like Stafford and Roethlisberger. I’m hedging on Hill and Hurts, as both will be borderline QB1 targets if they cement a starting job. Of course, if they move up the ranks, other quarterbacks will fall into value territory. Trautman was a favorite tight end of mine during the 2020 draft process and he very well could be atop the Saints’ depth chart in 2021.
169. Steelers D/ST, PIT, DST1
170. Rams D/ST, LAR, DST2
171. Ravens D/ST, BAL, DST3
172. Saints D/ST, NO, DST4
173. Colts D/ST, IND, DST5
174. Bills D/ST, BUF, DST6
175. 49ers D/ST, SF, DST7
176. Patriots D/ST, NE, DST8
177. Bears D/ST, CHI, DST9
178. Redskins D/ST, WAS, DST10
179. Buccaneers D/ST, TB, DST11
180. Dolphins D/ST, MIA, DST12
181. Justin Tucker, BAL, K1 (2023u)
182. Harrison Butker, KC, K2 (2024u)
183. Tyler Bass, BUF, K3 (2023u)
184. Greg Zuerlein, DAL, K4 (2022u)
185. Younghoe Koo, ATL, K5 (ERFA)
186. Rodrigo Blankenship, IND, K6 (2022r)
187. Ryan Succop, TB, K7 (UFA)
188. Jason Myers, SEA, K8 (2022u)
189. Wil Lutz, NO, K9 (2023u)
190. Brandon McManus, DEN, K10 (2024u)
191. Ka’imi Fairbairn, HOU, K11 (2023u)
192. Mason Crosby, GB, K12 (2022u)
Did you learn nothing from the Jaguars’ D/ST three years ago? What about the Bears’ D/ST two years back? The Steelers this past season? Wait until the final two rounds to select your defense and kicker.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — After 16 seasons and 16,000 rushing yards, running back Frank Gore isn’t ready to call it a career — not yet.
Gore, the New York Jets’ leading rusher in 2020, said he’s undecided on his future.
“I’m going to get some down time with the fam, get back to Miami and chill out with my kids,” he said Tuesday on a Zoom call with reporters. “Then I’ll see what’s up.
“I still have fun playing the game of football, but I haven’t made a decision yet.”
“I’m not going to lie, I had a great time even though we didn’t win,” he said Tuesday. “These young guys worked their behinds off.” Gore signed with the Jets, in large part, because of a previous relationship with coach Adam Gase, who was fired Sunday night. “Me, as a friend, I felt for him because I know how much he loves coaching the game of football,” Gore said. “Adam was always good to me, but he knows the business.” Gore was lauded throughout the season by his teammates for his work ethic and willingness to mentor young players. “It was unbelievable to watch, and it made you realize what it takes to have a Hall of Fame career and what it takes to be that great of a football player,” quarterback Sam Darnold said. “And he’s just a special player, a special human being and he was put on this earth to play football.”New York Jets RB Frank Gore sits down with Adam to talk about playing next year in what will be his 17th NFL season. They also discuss the future of Sam Darnold with the Jets and who might win this year’s Super Bowl.