Author: Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY

Jarrett Bell hands out his awards for the top performances of 2021, but with a unique spin on the categories for players and teams.

Sean Payton poured it out on the podium during a one-hour, 32-minute news conference to announce he was stepping down as New Orleans Saints coach.

Amid questions about whether he will return for his 23rd season in the NFL, Tom Brady said he had no concrete plan after the Bucs’ season-ending loss.

QB Matthew Stafford, in beating Bucs and Tom Brady, showed why the Rams traded for him. They thought the grizzled veteran could put them over the top.

The NFL has for decades struggled to hire Black head coaches. A study says one reason is the negative portrayals of Black coaches in the media.

Dak Prescott should be ashamed of himself – and not because of squandering the final seconds off the clock in Sunday’s wild-card playoff loss.

Dak Prescott should be ashamed of himself – and not because of squandering the final seconds off the clock in Sunday’s wild-card playoff loss.

Tom Brady could use a boost from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that was so essential during the stretch run to winning the last Super Bowl.

The Bucs were well enough to handle overmatched Eagles team. But it remains to be seen whether they are healthy enough to deal with what comes next.