Conor Orr

Conor Orr

Conor Orr is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, where he covers the NFL. He is also the co-host of the MMQB Podcast. Conor has been covering the NFL for more than a decade. His award-winning work has also appeared in The Newark Star-Ledger, NFL.com and NFL Network. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, two children and a loving terrier named Ernie. 

Jets owner Woody Johnson has overseen several eras of incompetence since purchasing the Jets in 2000.
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The Jets Have Already Bungled Their Biggest Move of the Offseason

New York acquired star pass rusher Haason Reddick from the Eagles in March, but can’t agree on a new contract with him—a tightfisted approach that can only be traced to owner Woody Johnson.

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Quinn's first order of business as the head coach of the Commanders was getting rid of an old Astroturf field: "That was the starting point. Let’s get this field out of here. Let’s get out of the mud and go for it."
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Commanders Training Camp Report: Dan Quinn ‘the Right Guy for that Job’

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones encouraged the former Atlanta head coach to take over the historic franchise. Plus, Jayden Daniels impresses the Jets.

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Williams will make his debut at 1 p.m. ET Saturday against the Bills.
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NFL Preseason 2024 Week 1: Seven Things to Watch This Weekend

From the six first-round rookie quarterbacks to a Jets offense that could be hungry for another playmaker, here’s what to keep your eyes on.

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Harbaugh made a denial of sign stealing while the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines.
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Jim Harbaugh Thinks His Word is Golden, But the NCAA Doesn’t Agree

The Chargers head coach’s absolute denial of wrongdoing while at Michigan is refreshing but if it’s found to be not so absolute, it could be devastating.

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Gibbs should have more of a three-down role with the Lions this season.
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Lions-Giants Training Camp Report: A Salty, Feisty and Nasty Joint Practice

Detroit head coach Dan Campbell has built a culture that cultivates an intolerance for perceived disrespect, and his team wasn’t going to allow a rookie wide receiver to get the best of them.

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The NFL debuted its new "dynamic kickoff" Thursday night in the Hall of Fame Game between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans.
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The NFL’s New Kickoff May Not Be Dynamic, but It’s a Step in the Right Direction

The league introduced the new kickoff format in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game, showing just how far it's come in common sense safety reform.

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Daboll and Jones are in their third year together.
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Giants Training Camp: Brian Daboll Holding Daniel Jones’s Feet to the Fire

New York’s head coach has seen a lot in his 25 years in the business. Plus, life without Saquon Barkley and a rookie tight end steps up.

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The Jets'  defensive line, which features Jermaine Johnson, Quinnen Williams and Levi Fotu, could be the best in the league.
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Fighters and Killers: That’s the Jets’ Defensive Line

Given how good they were last year with a middling offense, even marginal improvements could elevate this group to best-in-the-league status.

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Love joined the ranks of the highest paid players in the NFL Friday.
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Jordan Love Extension Proves the Packers' Approach to Quarterbacks Is Worth Emulating

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Tagovailoa reportedly agreed to four-year contract extension worth up to $212.4 million Friday.
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Dolphins Take Familiar Leap of Faith in Extending Tua Tagovailoa

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The Bears have never had a quarterback throw for 4,000 yards in a season.
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2024 NFL Rookie Quarterbacks: Realistic Expectations and Projected Stats

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Lamb had 135 catches for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns last season.
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Cowboys’ Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons Should Join CeeDee Lamb and Hold Out

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