Colts | GM hire not expected to affect Chuck Pagano

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano’s job appears to be safe heading into next season regardless of whom the team hires as its general manager, according to the Indianapolis Star’s Stephen Holder. There has been speculation current Chris Ballard would prefer to bring special teams coordinator Dave Toub along with him from the Kansas City Chiefs to replace Pagano.

Steelers | Antonio Brown not long for Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown is about to enter the final season of a six-year contract he signed in 2012. However, his antics are reportedly ‘wearing thin’ on some of his teammates and coaches. One week after live streaming head coach Mike Tomlin’s postgame speech after the Steelers’ Divisional Round over the Kansas City Chiefs, he drew criticism from Ben Roethlisberger for pouting about not getting the ball enough in the AFC Championship loss to the New England Patriots.

Footballguys View: This report is coming from long-time Steelers beat writer Ed Bouchette, so we’re taking it very seriously. Brown is arguably the best receiver in Steelers history, but the season didn’t end well for him. We’ll see if the Steelers can patch things up with Brown and work on a new long-term deal. Stay tuned here.

Buccaneers | Mike Evans not concerned about contract

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is entering this final season of the four-year rookie contract he signed in 2014 – the team has a club option for 2018 as well – and is due to make only $690,000 (plus a $1.7 million roster bonus in 2017).

Footballguys View: Expect the Bucs to pick up his fifth-year option. A favorite target of QB Jameis Winston, we don’t see Evens leaving Tampa. Despite the low pay relative to his position, Evans has yet to express any concern about being compensated on the level of some of the game’s elite receivers.