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Prior to the Pittsburgh Steelers win over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football, the team announced that oft-criticized offensive coordinator Matt Canada would leave the booth and call plays from the sideline. The San Francisco 49ers apparently like that idea and are doing the same with defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.

Kyle Shanahan explains why he wants Steve Wilks to be on the sideline this Sunday against the Jags pic.twitter.com/0EwD3xBB0X
— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) November 8, 2023

The Steelers’ move paid off immediately.

The defending champions just took a significant blow.

A good quarterback on a rookie contract is every NFL team’s dream, and Washington has one.

Sam Howell has emerged as a quality quarterback with a very low price tag for the next few years. That gives Washington an opportunity to spend wisely and build a winner.

“That’s a buzzkill,” head coach Erik Spoelstra said. “Come on.

Michigan has sent a lengthy response to the Big Ten over the recent alleged actions of sign stealing regarding Connor Stalions, and Jim Harbaugh. According to multiple reports, the school has laid out why it does not think Harbaugh should be suspended.
The response, which Yahoo Sports obtained, states that Michigan has claimed that action from the Big Ten is also a breach of the conference handbook. Also, the discipline of Jim Harbaugh “would exceed the commissioner’s authority under the sportsmanship policy,” which conference members agree upon.

On Wednesday, Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams responded to some comments made by ESPN’s color commentator Troy Aikman following New York’s loss against the Chargers during Monday Night Football.
During the broadcast, Aikman claimed that Williams had called himself “the highest paid decoy” in the NFL.  
In addition to those remarks, Aikman also reported that Williams had spoken with head coach Robert Saleh about adjusting the defensive scheme in order to enable him to get after the quarterback more frequently.

The general manager meetings are underway, and the future of Juan Soto is one of the key topics up for discussion.
The San Diego Padres reportedly need to cut payroll significantly from the $255 million they spent in 2023, and with few other options, many have assumed Soto and his $33 million estimated salary could be dealt this offseason.
Surprisingly, former manager Bob Melvin even wanted him traded in the middle of the 2023 season. Even though Soto wound up becoming the team’s best offensive player.

Manchester United gave up a two-goal lead in a breathless 4-3 Champions League loss to FC Copenhagen on Wednesday after Marcus Rashford was shown a red card.

The Angels hired Ron Washington as their new manager Wednesday, opting for an experienced and respected coach as the team prepares for the possibility of a significant overhaul if star Shohei Ohtani leaves in free agency.