What Bucky Brooks said: By definition, franchise quarterbacks should provide hope to each and every member of the team, and their mere presence makes a difference in the outcome of games. And that's what Tannehill is doing for Tennessee Titans. nfl.com/news/story/0ap…

So, Sky Sports NFL - why on earth is Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots the choice of late game? A game with stars, sure, but meaning no more than whether Pats stay in race for #1 seed. Tennessee Titans vs. Las Vegas Raiders affects the playoff hopes of five teams (and essentially may eliminate two of them)

This year's Chambers and Partners Europe deadlines have been announced today. Very similar to last year. Visit chambers.com/research/resea… and select the country of interest

Best news of 2020 so far! #TITANUP

In news only slightly less earth-shattering than #COVID2019, Tom Brady has agreed in principle to join the Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Buccaneers (per NFL). Blimey!

New best news of 2020 via NFL: nfl.com/news/story/0ap…

Directory submission news in case you missed it: Chambers and Partners has extended its 6 April Asia Pacific deadlines until 20 April for the written submission but still asks firms to submit referees by 6 April.

In case US law firms are wondering - this posted on legal500.com by The Legal 500: "The Legal 500 United States 2020 edition will now be going live Wednesday 10 June. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the slight delay to publication... running final checks."

Hey @Redskins NFL Washington... Hogs? New name, continued spiritual heritage

If you like the NFL even a bit and care about the journalists who help bring you the news & fun, then please think about maybe Help Chris Wesseling kick cancer's butt AGAIN gofundme.com/f/help-chris-w…

In case you missed them: The Legal 500 US research schedule and guidelines now available here: legal500.com/the-legal-500-…. Deadline November 25

New The Legal 500 US research schedule includes 4 *NEW* practice areas: Real estate finance; Cannabis; Education; Native American law

The Legal 500 UK 2021 rankings will be released later today. Stay tuned, we'll be announcing the launch right here - don't miss it! #L500UK2021

For UK law firms who haven't yet seen this announcement, The Legal 500 UK results will be out today:

Legal directories season in full flow. Reminder of upcoming deadlines: (1) bulk of Chambers and Partners UK submissions on 3 February. See chambers.com/about-us/resea…

Legal directories season in full flow. (2) The Legal 500 Latin America submissions on 5 February. See legal500.com/the-legal-500-…

Legal directories season in full flow. (3) The Legal 500 UK regional (non-London) submissions on 12 February. See legal500.com/the-legal-500-…

Legal directories season in full flow. (4) Large number of Chambers and Partners Europe submissions on 23 February. See chambers.com/about-us/resea…

Legal directories season in full flow. (5) All IFLR1000 submissions on 23 February. See iflr1000.com/Stub/OurResear…

Legal directories season in full flow. (6) Many Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific submissions due on 26 February. See chambers.com/about-us/resea…