In a Jay Cutler-free world, Bears owe John Fox and Ryan Pace a real chance

Coaches, GMs and coordinators have come and gone during the Bears’ Jay Cutler years. Now they can see if they can win without him.

Coaches, GMs and coordinators have come and gone during the Bears’ Jay Cutler years. Now they can see if they can win without him.

Tommie Smith brings 1968 protest ‘full circle’ with Raiders ceremony in Mexico City

Just a few miles from where he once raised his fist at the Olympics, Tommie Smith will honor fellow “renegade” Al Davis before Monday night’s Raiders-Texans game.

Just a few miles from where he once raised his fist at the Olympics, Tommie Smith will honor fellow “renegade” Al Davis before Monday night’s Raiders-Texans game.

Kirk Cousins comes up big vs. Packers, but revenge against Cowboys will be bigger

Kirk Cousins was at his best against Green Bay. Earlier this season against his Thanksgiving opponent, the Cowboys, he played his worst.

Kirk Cousins was at his best against Green Bay. Earlier this season against his Thanksgiving opponent, the Cowboys, he played his worst.

Andrew Luck plays like franchise player against Titans, has Colts on the move

The Colts have won two straight, are back at .500, and Andrew Luck is the big reason. In a so-so division, he’s the X-factor, and he’s playing like it.

The Colts have won two straight, are back at .500, and Andrew Luck is the big reason. In a so-so division, he’s the X-factor, and he’s playing like it.

With Jared Goff in and Rams still losing, who won the RG3 trade after all?

That fleecing of Washington in 2012 was supposed to set the Rams up long-term. Five seasons later, they’re still the Rams, with another new QB.

That fleecing of Washington in 2012 was supposed to set the Rams up long-term. Five seasons later, they’re still the Rams, with another new QB.

Week 11 NFL picks straight up: Jared Goff’s Rams debut ruined by Dolphins

Week 11 is highlighted by handoffs. Jared Goff gets the gig in L.A. but won’t win right away, while Dak Prescott keeps the Cowboys rolling.

Week 11 is highlighted by handoffs. Jared Goff gets the gig in L.A. but won’t win right away, while Dak Prescott keeps the Cowboys rolling.

How the Lions, Jim Caldwell stayed the course and shut everybody up

Four weeks into the season, Jim Caldwell faced questions about getting fired. Now his Lions lead their division and can strengthen their hold by Thanksgiving night.

Four weeks into the season, Jim Caldwell faced questions about getting fired. Now his Lions lead their division and can strengthen their hold by Thanksgiving night.