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Washington Post throw after another, Drew Brees put New Orleans' pursuit of perfection into overdrive and left Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the dust. ... basn's NFL Review: Week #12BlackAthlete.net Drew Brees: Saints are starting to see 16-0 season as 'within reach'USA Today

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By Kev H Rookies Owners This isn't to say that there will be no team that goes spending crazy--someone likely will.(I'm looking at you, NFC East). Just that there's a chance that shelling out tons of cash isn't going to get them anywhere. Fans The Bears

By Florida Danny p.s. In the preview post, I threatened to apply for the 49ers' soon-to-be-vacant offensive coordinator position if they didn't throw the ball at least 40 times against the Jaguars. I'm seriously beginning to believe JR actually did read that post: SF threw it exactly 41 times, just enough t...

The Denver Broncos (7-4) and Jacksonville Jaguars (6-5) are the leaders in the AFC wild-card race (the Jaguars' 5-2 conference record is better than the ... AFC wild card still a possibility for up-and-down JetsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com

By Derek Now, about that prediction.  Didn't work out that well.  Given the way the Redskins season has been going and the way their head coach seems like a dead man walking, I didn't expect them to show up and play with as much pride as they did yesterday.  That Dallas game seemed like a back breaker.

By Ben Folsom(noreply@blogger.com) Congratulations to punter Hunter the Punter Smith, he was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (ibid.) for his 35 yard touchdown pass to fullback Mike Sellers on fourth and twenty out of field goal formation. Other previews: Mark Newgent's regular Redskins Examiner exchange, this w...

Washington Post When Michael Vick signed with his new team in August, many peeking at the Bears' schedule predicted there would be noticeable booing when ... Rich Hofmann: Still time for Vick to prove worth with EaglesPhiladelphia Daily News

By Gonzo 16 days ago: Minnesota Vikings tight end Jeff Dugan (83) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Star Tribune, Carlos Gonzalez)

There really aren't any concerns about Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson and the passing game, even heading into a matchup with the resurgent Tennessee Titans. ... Fantasy Week 11 - Lineup BlitzOPENSports.com Fantasy Focus Review: NFL Week 10 Fantasy FootballLucky Lester Football Picks (blog)

By Ben Folsom(noreply@blogger.com) The other half of today's Curly R twofer concerns that alternate reality Redskins helmet image above. Mark Newgent at Redskins Examiner found a piece at Fast Company by a graphic designer that wanted to spruce up some boring NFL helmets, and the Redskins was one, that is his prospective de...

The Dallas Cowboys’ linebacker, who led the league with 20 sacks last season, is tied for 14th this year. Minnesota defensive end Jared Allen and Denver outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil are tied for the league lead with 10.5 each. Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said Donovan McNabb did not pic...

By mondesishouse(noreply@blogger.com) 16. The Steelers' leading tackler last night was none other than Keyaron Fox, who had another great game in relief of the oft-injured Lawrence Timmons. But the defensive star of the night had to be Troy Polamalu, who continues to wow America with his speed, athleticism, instinct, and Head a...

By Omar Kelly What's worse is that the Dolphins' slot receiver has had a fumbling problem over the past two weeks. He's fumbled three times, but fortunately one never counted because the Jets didn't review the play courtesy of a great rush job by the Dolphins.

By the-dude NFL-record 9th career touchdown. Mark Sanchez shits his pants as he watches. Countless women around the world suddenly re-think this whole "hottest player in the NFL thing," punch boyfriends in the nuts for not being as awesome as JT." width="600" height="482" /> Not to be outdone by Te...

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE GAME Brett Favre, quarterback, Vikings: The old man proved once again whom the best quarterback in the NFC North is. On Sunday, he was a surgeon, dissecting the Packers for 17 completions on 28 attempts for 244 yards and four touchdowns. He did not throw an intercepti...

By rufio The Browns may lack explosive playmakers who could allow us a good offense, but by studying exactly what it is that has (and hasn't) worked for us, a solid offensive coordinator could put together a competent offense without any personnel changes.

By NJ Chiefs Fan KC Star Photo Gallery: Chiefs' Larry Johnson That would be Johnson. After watching the visiting San Diego Chargers reign over the water-logged Kansas City Chiefs Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, head coach Todd Haley was asked how he felt.

By 3k St. Louis Rams defensive end Leonard Little sits on the bench during the final minutes of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in St. Louis. The Colts won 42-6, and the Rams made 3k sad.

By ChrisPokorny 6 days ago: Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers Lawrence Timmons, left,and James Farrior (51) sack Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson (3), causing a fumble, during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009. Pittsburgh won 27-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

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By online_editors QUESTION: When Bob Sanders returns to the lineup, what are the chances the Colts will create packages to get Melvin Bullitt on the field with Sanders and Antoine Bethea? The Colts always claim they want to get their best players on the field and it would be tough to have a guy with Bullitt's p...

By JasonB Paul Domowitch: Eagles one of the worst on third down | Philadelphia Daily News | 10/21/2009 The number from Sunday's game that should give Eagles fans the biggest cause for concern is 12.5. That's the percent of third-down opportunities Andy Reid's offensive juggernaut managed to conve...

By NJ Chiefs Fan KC Star Photo Gallery: Photos | A look back on the Chiefs Super Bowl victory in Jan. 1970 over the Vikings Book Review: Lamar Hunt & AFL from Bob Gretz Out of Town Q&A: Kansas City Chiefs from The Washington Times Chiefs legends urge patience from The New-Leader

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer Portions of a transcript of an interview on the Fox Sports syndicated Chris Myers-Steve Hartman radio show with quarterback Jeff Garcia that pertained to his time with the Raiders: Q: Still in shape, want to play, correct? Garcia: I’m always going to want to stay in shape and I do feel like...

Good signs from the Lions' special teams, bad calls from the officiating crew, dumb penalties -- including one by a rookie who should know better -- and a lot of NFL debuts.

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer I’m not going to touch on exactly what happened – I will afterwards. But we’re proud now for the Raider fans, for the Raider team, for the Raider organization, to welcome Richard Seymour, a great player, from the New England Patriots. And I want to state this from the very beginning, and let hi...

By Observer Sports Morrison described Jerry Richardson as a personal mentor. They've had a close relationship for years, including when Morrison served as Wofford's athletics director in the mid-1990s when the Panthers first began competing in the NFL and holding training camp at the school in Spartanb...

By Drew Magary 2003—Michael Haynes (1), Rex Grossman (1), Charles Tillman (2), Lance Briggs (3) 2004—Tommie Harris (1), Tank Johnson (2), Bernard Berrian (3) 2006—Danieal Manning (2), Devin Hester (2), Dusty Dvoracek (3) 2008—Chris Williams (1), Matt Forte (2), Earl Bennett (3), Marcus Harrison...

By Daniel Nations When Terrell Owens left Dallas, he took more than just his baggage.  He took the Super Bowl expectations that surrounded the Cowboys for the past few years.   Is the knock on Roy Williams fair? The truth: Roy Williams doesn't need to make up for T.O.'s production.  

By Chris FO: Not necessarily.  Offense is more consistent from year to year, and the blueprint for a high performing offense is to nail down the quarterback position and then flesh out the roster to complement that quarterback’s skill set.  The Bills, Jets and Dolphins have all invested in young qu...

By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer In the earlier post I referenced the Raiders’ ultra-light practice session which aborted plays with a whistle within a second or two of the snap. It was a practice which would be scoffed at by old-timers. When the Raiders said they were going twice a day for the first four days Tom Cable was cal...

By Sayre Bedinger When asked whether or not Marshall would be wearing number 15 for the Denver Broncos in 2009, Marshall responded with a smile, "I'll be wearing number 15." I propose that the Denver Broncos keep Brandon Marshall for 2009, franchise tag him in 2010, trade him, and draft Tebow.

1. Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. It's the best uniform in NFL history that doesn't currently exist in the NFL. Please consider making the switch permanent, Titans. 2. San Diego Chargers. These are the gold standard for retro jerseys. ...

By noreply@blogger.com (Ben Folsom) 12. Edwin Williams, center, University of Maryland | bio page | draft profile Height: six feet two inches Weight: 308 pounds Welcome all of you to the Washington Redskins, good luck and I look forward to marking your progress for Redskins fans world wide.

By D. Orlando Ledbetter FLOWERY BRANCH —- Now that NFL draft picks have finished giving their obligatory hugs, it's time to analyze the Falcons' performance. After snagging future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez two days before the draft in a ...

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers held a news conference on Monday, highlighting their 2009 first-round draft pick, Evander "Ziggy" Hood. With the pick, the team added some youth to a productive but aging defensive line, choosing the Missouri ...

By Tony Moss, NFL Editor Analysis: To the surprise of just about no one, the Saints' only pick of the first three rounds was used on the best available defender, Ohio State's Jenkins. Jenkins lacks top-end speed and might eventually become a safety, ...

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The Steelers traded away their second-round draft choice tonight to the Denver Broncos, ending their first day of the draft with only their first-round pick, Evander "Ziggy" Hood, a defensive lineman from Missouri. They also traded their fourth-round ...

 United States - Mike Tanier, Mike Tanier There's nothing quite like the rowdy enthusiasm of Giants fans at Radio City Music Hall on draft day. They lack the fatalism of Jets or Eagles fans. Every draft is a tailgate party filled with giddy possibilities. The Giants needed a wide receiver. ...

As the debate rages this week over whether the Seahawks should draft a quarterback with their first-round pick Saturday, one frequently raised point needs to be immediately dismissed. Here is the most oft-repeated myth in the NFL: It's just as easy to ...

Doc's Sports Service Tampa Bay Buccaneers (trade with San Francisco) Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State -- The Bucs know they have to be aggressive to get their quarterback of the future. The 49ers move when Oher is taken. 11. Buffalo Bills Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas -- The Bills ...

By Paul F. Villarreal Credit, too, has to be given to Philadelphia offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg and head coach Andy Reid. Late in the first half, with the Eagles offense sputtering, Philly began to run short, crossing routes that proved effective against the Giants' prevent defense.

 NY - Rookie QBs have done well this year and Baltimore’s Joe Flacco is a prime example. Flacco has seen action in every game and the Baltimore Ravens are 10-5 SU ... Ins and Outs (He Was In, No?) of Contested Calls New York Times NFL Beat Case of denial for AFC West Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

By Cousins of Ron Mexico ——————– Don’t Cry So Fine Dead Horse ——————– ——————– ——————— Chicago @ St. Louis Pretty Tied Up. Bears 20, Rams 10 San Francisco @ Dallas New York Giants @ Arizona NFC Championship preview? Giants 28, Cardinals 24 Indianapolis @ San Diego Shootout of the century. Packers 38, Saints 35

Quarterback Trent Edwards faced some adversity at the end of his rookie year, as the Bills, after getting to the periphery of playoff contention at 7-6, dropped three straight games to end the year with a thud and out of the postseason for the eighth consecutive year. After Monday night's h...

LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers, had 106 yards and two TDs in San Diego's 28-18 win over the Raiders. _Muhsin Muhammad, Panthers, had eight receptions for ... Arizona Cardinals vs New York Jets NFL Predictions Point-Spreads.com Live Updates From the NFL New York Times

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By Kirkendall Bradley Glatthaar, RB, 5'11", 245 lbs, Cincinnati (Sports Illustrated) Anthony Hoke, LB, 6'0", 238 lbs, Cincinnati (NFL Draft Countdown) ANALYSIS: Johnson is a competitive ball-carrier who could find a spot on a roster as a third running back.

Steelers trail Cleveland, 14-3, 2nd quarter By The Tribune-Review The Cleveland Browns lead the Steelers, 14-3, in the second quarter after a 2-yard pass from from Derek Anderson to Lawrence Vickers. Steelers-Browns rivalry revived Lancaster Newspapers

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