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Tony Dungy earned spot among best

Tony Dungy has been selected at No. 20 on our Greatest Coaches in NFL History list over on our main NFL page. I’d like to say I saw this one coming all the way, but I can’t. Truth is, I was covering the Buccaneers for The Tampa Tribune...Show More Summary

One-on-one with Tony Dungy

The former NFL coach took a few moments to speak with the Sentinel about his new cause, the Always There Award as well as the importance of mentoring and the NFL. Former NFL coach Tony Dungy spoke with the Sentinel about his new cause, the Always There Award as well as the importance of mentoring and the NFL.

NFL Characters Unite returns to USA Network

Last year, a group of NFL players and former coach Tony Dungy used personal challenges involving bigotry, abuse, and racism to help improve the lives of four teenagers facing similar situations. This year, NFL Characters Unite returns, with a new group of players.  Giants defensive lineman Justin Tuck, Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain, Cardinals receiver Larry…

It all started with Warren Sapp

NEW ORLEANS – Derrick Brooks and Tony Dungy are going to be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. It’s only fitting that Warren Sapp will be there before them. When you think about how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stopped being the “Yuccaneers,’’ you have to start with Sapp. Show More Summary

Former Black Head Coaches: Rooney Rule Broken

Three prominent former black NFL head coaches said the Rooney Rule is broken and needs to be fixed. Tony Dungy, who was the first black head coach to win the Super Bowl when he led the Indianapolis Colts to a 2006 win in the game, Jim...Show More Summary

PFT on NBC Sports Network comes to you from the Super Bowl

It’s Monday afternoon, but it’s going to feel a bit like Football Night in America when Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network hits the air from New Orleans. Mike Florio, Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison will bring a little of their Sunday night mojo to the show as we start plowing our way through…

Dungy suspects Wilson, Kaepernick helped change Chip Kelly’s mind

Last week, Chip Kelly was adamant that he had decided to stay at Oregon rather than leave for the NFL. Yesterday, Kelly announced that he has decided to leave to coach the Eagles. So what changed? Tony Dungy, the former Buccaneers and Colts coach whose son plays at Oregon, has a theory: Kelly watched the…

Polian, Dungy, Grigson rave about Telesco

In their news release announcing Tom Telesco as their new GM, the San Diego Chargers included comments from Bill Polian and Tony Dungy who worked with the Colts. “I’m thrilled that Tom has been named the general manager of the Chargers,” said Polian, now an ESPN analyst. Show More Summary

Tony Dungy’s Playbook: How to beat the Pats

Tony Dungy says Texans head coach Gary Kubiak has a big job ahead of him in getting his team ready to face the Patriots next week. Earlier in the season, New England blew out Houston, so the Texans will have to make some adjustments....Show More Summary

Bill Cowher: Lack of Reported Interest in Former Head Coach Is Surprising

Whenever head-coaching vacancies are mentioned in the NFL, certain names immediately come to the forefront: Jon Gruden, Tony Dungy, Brian Billick, Mike Holmgren and---oh yeah---Bill Cowher. It's a who's who of has-beens, or at leastShow More Summary

Bill Cowher, Tony Dungy, Jon Gruden: Will they return to coaching?

5 months agoSports : The Early Lead

There are seven head coaching vacancies in the NFL at the moment and, this time around, three of the biggest names in coaching have surfaced quickly and, just as quickly, have not been mentioned again. Read full article >>

Tony Dungy Speech: Former Coach Proves He Would Be Great Fit in College Football

Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy gave an inspiring speech to the Michigan Wolverines last Thursday, and the players' response proves Dungy 's mentality would work wonders in college football. The Wolverines eventually lost their bowl...Show More Summary

Tony Dungy Speech: Former Coach Proves He Is Still an Elite Motivator

Tony Dungy hasn't coached in the NFL for four years, but this hasn't led to any rust settling in on his motivational game. The former Buccaneers and Colts head man still has it. The latest example of Dungy 's motivation prowess comes from the Michigan Wolverines. Show More Summary

Tony Dungy Speech To Michigan Football Team Before Bowl Game Inspires Players

Tony Dungy delivered a speech to the University of Michigan football team that inspired players on the football field also calling on them to stand out off the field as well. The former NFL coach has spent the past few years as a motivational and public speaker, and Michigan coach Brady Hoke called on Dungy [...]Show More Summary

Dungy’s Playbook: Who will win NFC East?

In the latest edition of Tony Dungy’s Playbook, Dungy says that he thinks the Cowboys will win. While the Redskins have gotten Robert Griffin III back after his knee injury, Dungy thinks the Tony Romo-Dez Bryant connection is what can put Dallas over the top even though the Cowboys are coming off a tough loss to the Saints that they have to mentally get over.

ProFootballTalk: Dungy weighs in on MVP debate

Tony Dungy weighs in on the MVP race and comes up with a few surprising names. Will a defensive player garner a few votes?

Tony Dungy joins PFT crew on NBC Sports Network

We’ll give you three guesses which team’s quarterback situation will be up for discussion on Tuesday’s Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports Network. You probably won’t need the second or third guess. Tony Dungy will join the crew to talk about the Jets’ decision to start Greg McElroy and pull the plug on Mark Sanchez.…

The Dungy Playbook: Can Adrian Peterson break Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record?

As a major component of the new content deal between Yahoo! and NBC Sports, we're proud to present the first edition of "The Dungy Playbook," in which former NFL coach and current NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy discusses the most pressing...Show More Summary

Tony Dungy explains why Peyton Manning could never be a coach

Tony Dungy coached Peyton Manning for seven seasons in Indianapolis and gave him wide leeway to call the plays, run the offense and generally act like a coach on the field. But Dungy doesn’t think Manning could ever be a coach on the sideline. Asked on the Dan Patrick Show whether Manning could be an…

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