http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/sport/2 Recent Yardbarker articles: National Football League en-us We're back with another edition of the Six Picks for Sunday. As you know, these are determined by the six games with the closest spreads, although the games will be predicted straight up. Feel free to post your own picks in the comments section, and I'll keep you updated with the results throughout the season. For the up-to-date results and standings, click here. Cleveland Browns @ Detroit Lions - Lions Indianapolis Colts @ Baltimore Ravens - Colts Atlanta Falcons @ New York G... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:21:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Six_Picks_for_Sunday_Week_Eleven/1604756 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Six_Picks_for_Sunday_Week_Eleven/1604756 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Six_Picks_for_Sunday_Week_Eleven/1604756 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/8/9824218bd73c3d7d6d28cba2f7ce7d3ff6ec2fb9/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92954064.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0D9E82A5F7D9AEEC642C54CF65F37133F27782B23A8B93E27.jpg   Sorry for the delay getting this posted.  Here are my 5 questions to Jake from Battle Red Blog and his answers: Chris Johnson had a huge day in the first game.  Why are the Texans better equipped to stop him this time than they were in week 2? Having better safety play is a huge improvement.  Free agent signee Bernard Pollard has played incredibly well since starting in week 4.  Also, rookie corner back Glover Quin is physical and plays the run ef... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:19:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Titans_vs_Texans_Five_Questions_with_Battle_Red_Blog/1604755 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Titans_vs_Texans_Five_Questions_with_Battle_Red_Blog/1604755 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Titans_vs_Texans_Five_Questions_with_Battle_Red_Blog/1604755 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/4/04cae68b087cd563afef88ddaa83116fe4bce2ef/small/cb.jpg Name Position Injury Practice Status Game Status TEN Colin Allred LB Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice -- Justin Gage WR Back Did Not Participate In Practice -- Kevin Kaesviharn S Not Injury Related Did Not Participate In Practice -- David Thornton LB Hip Limited Participate In Practice -- Jason Jones DT Shoulder Did Not Participation in Practice -- HOU Dominique Barber S Ankle Did Not Participate In Pract... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tennessee_Titans_vs_Houston_Texans_Friday_Injury_Report/1604691 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tennessee_Titans_vs_Houston_Texans_Friday_Injury_Report/1604691 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tennessee_Titans_vs_Houston_Texans_Friday_Injury_Report/1604691 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/e/5e838e2df1ecde74944a4379e4ad5ed95697d23a/small/Tennessee_Titans_v_7c48.jpg New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck. The Giants said their defensive captain underwent the test Friday in New York and was examined by team physician Dr. Russell Warren and Dr. Frank Camissa, chief of the spinal surgical services at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The 31-year-old Pierce originally sustained a burner when the Giants played Arizona on Oct. 25. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_39_Pierce_out_indefinitely_with_neck_injury/1604717 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_39_Pierce_out_indefinitely_with_neck_injury/1604717 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_39_Pierce_out_indefinitely_with_neck_injury/1604717 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/81041eb359465f80e6c9b5f9c252b3c62404ba98/small/Dallas_Cowboys_v_153a.jpg The New York Giants are on a four-game losing streak, and now they've been dealt another blow.Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce was diagnosed with a bulging disc in his neck this afternoon and is out indefinitely, the team announced today."I'm... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:51:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Antonio_Pierce_out_indefinitely/1604627 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Antonio_Pierce_out_indefinitely/1604627 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Antonio_Pierce_out_indefinitely/1604627 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/81041eb359465f80e6c9b5f9c252b3c62404ba98/small/Dallas_Cowboys_v_153a.jpg Antonio Pierce, the Giants’ defensive leader, was “shocked” by the news he got from doctors this afternoon: That he will be be “out” of this Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons and will be sidelined indefinitely due to a bulging disc in his neck. That announcement was made a few minutes ago by the Giants, who said in a press release that Pierce had been experiencing some discomfort in practice this week. They indicated the discomfort was related t... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:34:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Pierce_out_indefinitely_with_bulging_disc/1604617 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Pierce_out_indefinitely_with_bulging_disc/1604617 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Pierce_out_indefinitely_with_bulging_disc/1604617 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/9/19e3b1daa421ba4edffc529b1f903d0175b9d640/small/New_York_Giants_7d50.jpg More photos » by LM Otero - AP Brandon Mebane is only 24. He excelled at the one tech, but has not as quickly or effectively taken to the three tech. Mebane is signed through 2011 for third-round money. The Seahawks can be patient with his development while improving the talent around him. Browse more photos » Seattle has shown patience with its players and that patience has rewarded them. It's easy fr... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:56:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Replacing_Colin_Cole/1604335 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Replacing_Colin_Cole/1604335 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Replacing_Colin_Cole/1604335 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/6/6682bfaefffd087ea2917dfd988a381a3168ecfe/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89770051.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D07DEA5C1D87A866CC02ED07DD14FF45824767F4C588170ABB.jpg Injury Report for the Week 11 NFL game between the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers on Sunday, November 22, 2009. DENVER BRONCOS Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status S Josh Barrett Hamstring DNP LP LP Questionable T Ryan Harris Toe DNP DNP DNP Out RB Lamont Jordan Back DNP DNP DNP Out WR Brandon Marshall Neck DNP FP FP Probable QB Kyle Orton Ankle DNP DNP DNP Questionable RB Correll Buckhalter Knee LP DNP FP Probable WR Brandon Lloyd Foot LP DNP FP Probable DNP – ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/San_Diego_Chargers_at_Denver_Broncos_Injury_Report/1604251 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/San_Diego_Chargers_at_Denver_Broncos_Injury_Report/1604251 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/San_Diego_Chargers_at_Denver_Broncos_Injury_Report/1604251 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/d/7d898ab79bc59771c25db77ab3a6dc888a109a28/small/Denver_Broncos_2008_f0db.jpg The Cowboys know how difficut it is to run against Denver's defense. So what does it say about Washington's Ladell Betts that he carried 26 times for 114 yards and a touchdown in last week's win over the Broncos? "He showed what he can do,'' Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking said. "He's not the type of guy who is really going to pop out at you and make four or five great plays a game. He's consistent. He's a good inside runner, he can bounce and hi... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cowboys_defense_must_stop_Ladell_Betts/1603982 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cowboys_defense_must_stop_Ladell_Betts/1603982 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Cowboys_defense_must_stop_Ladell_Betts/1603982 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/a/4a15db268e1ddecec3dbffc493d8e674ab33ae70/small/Washington_Redskins_v_ee98.jpg NEW ORLEANS SAINTS   Status Report OUT CB Jabari Greer (groin), WR Lance Moore (ankle), CB Tracy Porter (knee) QUESTIONABLE RB Reggie Bush (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee) PROBABLE C Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), S Darren Sharper (knee), TE David Thomas (knee)   Practice Report DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE Wednesday RB Reggie Bush (knee), C Jonathan Goodwin (a... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:56:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Saints_Bucs_Friday_Injury_Report/1603810 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Saints_Bucs_Friday_Injury_Report/1603810 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Saints_Bucs_Friday_Injury_Report/1603810 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b2afa29a21b848362e3676323148267f5be99736/small/Buffalo_Bills_v_eb41.jpg More photos » by Carlos Osorio - AP 2 months ago: Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson (81), is congratulated by teammate guard Stephen Peterman (66) after his touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Browse more photos » My thoughts go out to Chris Spielman and his family, as hi... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Friday_Notes_Lions_Place_Stephen_Peterman_on_IR_Sign_Eric_Fowler/1603588 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Friday_Notes_Lions_Place_Stephen_Peterman_on_IR_Sign_Eric_Fowler/1603588 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Friday_Notes_Lions_Place_Stephen_Peterman_on_IR_Sign_Eric_Fowler/1603588 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/c/1c4f3934d4e0ca52660fb654422818b8b66b57b5/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91982918.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D047E7A6EAC20A199DD4DD9B4B99B2F473AD431327A9AF190E.jpg We're two days away from a monstrous game for the 49ers and we've got our final injury report of the week.  A whole lot of probable players, but not much beyond that.  Barrows thinks we'll see Matt Wilhelm starting at the Ted linebacker spot over Takeo Spikes, who remains "day-to-day."  Wilhelm was solid last Thursday as a mid-game replacement for Spikes, so let's hope it carries over to Sunday. 49ersOutCB Nate Clements (shoulder)OT Joe Staley (kn... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_Final_Injury_Report/1603601 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_Final_Injury_Report/1603601 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/49ers_Packers_Final_Injury_Report/1603601 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/1/b15d1812df620924dedd1117e63bade845b9dbe9/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89770127.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D04BA16CE84D63501B02ED07DD14FF45825403DCEA8AB4A00B.jpg Below is the final injury report and game status for both the Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts for Sunday's key matchup. Looks like a long list of questionable players on both sides, but Indy's list is a lot longer than ours. Perhaps that's part of the reason that Indy is only a one point favorite over our Ravens, when it appears that the undefeated Colts should be at least a six or seven point road favorite based on this year's record, much less their recent succes... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/RavensColts_Friday_Injury_Report/1603496 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/RavensColts_Friday_Injury_Report/1603496 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/RavensColts_Friday_Injury_Report/1603496 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d40a02282d6806ef58fbe0ee8f28b9cdb71ea397/small/Washington_Redskins_v_de46.jpg by Marcio Jose Sanchez - AP 7 days ago: Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks off the field after throwing an interception to San Francisco 49ers safety Michael Lewis in the end zone in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. The 49ers won 10-6. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) View full size photo » The Bears get to "show off" once again on national ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Week_11_Preview_Eagles_5_4_Bears_4_5/1603259 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Week_11_Preview_Eagles_5_4_Bears_4_5/1603259 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Week_11_Preview_Eagles_5_4_Bears_4_5/1603259 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/b/6b08090cc283637e8343eb014b30b25445a726e0/small/IL_Arizona_Cardinals_6705.jpg Tony Romo sounds a lot like offensive coordinator Jason Garrett when asked about the Cowboys running the ball only 14 times last week. ``If a team is going to consistently put eight guys in the box, you'd be dumb to consistently run the ball 34 times into it,'' Romo said. ``It's all different. You want to be able to do everything well so that way when the game calls for 45 passes, you do that well. When the game calls for 45 runs, you do that well. ... If we can run the ball,... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:48:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tony_Romo_on_the_running_game/1603152 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tony_Romo_on_the_running_game/1603152 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tony_Romo_on_the_running_game/1603152 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b2d567f5305eae3895bd28e13d25ffd727f81709/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92852403.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D05BAF3EF931CD46B81978BFB04117C4B67DFA6B31D7D321D3.jpg We've wound up in a familiar place in this football season, roughly halfway with an apparently middle-of-the-road team and all sorts of obvious problems, yet somehow poised to make another miraculous run. Most people are not amused, and seem to prefer changes. For starters, there's the quarterback who nobody can come to any kind of agreement about whether or not he can win. What should they do with him?Yep, sounds like it's time for the McNabb-O-Meter. Kevin Kolb's play in Wee... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:22:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_McNabb_O_Meters_Inglorious_Return/1602873 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_McNabb_O_Meters_Inglorious_Return/1602873 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_McNabb_O_Meters_Inglorious_Return/1602873 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/ce2defaf4aa7cb9ec45b20418ad570b6ab7bfccb/small/vick92599114.jpg Vikings Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson won awards this week following their performances against Detroit. Favre was voted the FedEx Air NFL player of the week, while Peterson received the FedEx Ground NFL player of the week award. Favre completed 20 of 29 passes for 344 yards with a touchdown, and Peterson had 133 rushing yards with two touchdowns on 18 carries. They helped the Vikings win 27-10. Based on fan votes, Favre beat out Indianapolis' Peyton Manning and Arizona's Kurt Wa... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Favre_and_Peterson_win_awards/1602590 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Favre_and_Peterson_win_awards/1602590 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Favre_and_Peterson_win_awards/1602590 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/8/f81154a710a998ac1ec7bfa40895345b4e185f33/small/Minnesota_Vikings_v_baa2.jpg After a pretty underwhelming preseason in which he failed to capture a spot in the starting lineup, Joe Mays finally could get another opportunity on Sunday night. With Akeem Jordan expected to be out for the second consecutive week, the Eagles are once again considering a shift in their linebacker unit, and after taking the majority of snaps in practice, Mays could become the fifth player to start in the middle this season.Mays has only been active in four games so far this year, but actual... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Joe_Mays_Could_See_Action_At_MLB_This_Week/1602320 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Joe_Mays_Could_See_Action_At_MLB_This_Week/1602320 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Joe_Mays_Could_See_Action_At_MLB_This_Week/1602320 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/3/5372fff46e59176cd67e1291e35cacae0d3a29aa/small/Philadelphia_Eagles_2008_5acc.jpg More photos » by Rick Havner - AP Browse more photos » The Buffalo Bills, led by interim head coach Perry Fewell, will be looking for a win in Jacksonville without the services of three key starters. Marcus Stroud did not practice all week with a knee injury and has been ruled out, according to BuffaloBills.com. This could potentially leave the Bills with just two healthy defensive tackles on Sunday. Also ruled out wer... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:54:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Stroud_one_of_three_Bills_starters_out_for_Sunday/1602327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Stroud_one_of_three_Bills_starters_out_for_Sunday/1602327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Stroud_one_of_three_Bills_starters_out_for_Sunday/1602327 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/9/29105b48f6bb56a6854ad95475fa0314775a1d3c/small/Jacksonville_Jaguars_v_d273.jpg Aaron Ross seems to be on track for a return to the starting lineup, but he might be returning at a different position. The former starting cornerback took some snaps with the second team defense at safety during the Giants’ practice this afternoon. Tom Coughlin said that was done more because the Giants have a shortage of numbers at that position, but Ross sounded like a player ready and willing to make the switch. “I can (play safety),” Ross said. “I don’... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:50:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ross_return_could_come_at_safety/1602299 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ross_return_could_come_at_safety/1602299 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Ross_return_could_come_at_safety/1602299 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/b/fbda5d4912a1501197045efefafff5d838bbf48a/small/0b.jpg More photos » by Gerald Herbert - AP Dallas defenders must try to limit Ladell Betts and the Washington offense. Browse more photos » The Cowboys can accomplish quite alot in beating the Redskins. Most importantly, they can regain the momentum they lost up in Lambeau. They can also increase their division record to 2-1 and their conference record to 6-2, which could come in handly for tie-breaking purposes... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_VRR_Redskins_3_6_Cowboys_6_3/1602102 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_VRR_Redskins_3_6_Cowboys_6_3/1602102 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/The_VRR_Redskins_3_6_Cowboys_6_3/1602102 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/7/2781f42e46045cdfc681913208ebe1bfebeed696/small/Dallas_Cowboys_2007_9950.jpg More photos » by Paul Connors - AP Having linebacker Gerald Hayes back from injury will be key for the Cardinals run defense to contain Steven Jackson. Browse more photos » When the Arizona Cardinals take the field at the Edward Jones Dome to face the division rival St. Louis Rams, a 6-3 record and the possibility of going 3-1 in the division will be on the line. After nearly blowing an... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:08:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_at_St_Louis_Rams_5_Keys_to_Success/1602040 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_at_St_Louis_Rams_5_Keys_to_Success/1602040 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Arizona_Cardinals_at_St_Louis_Rams_5_Keys_to_Success/1602040 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/d/cd6b39896ba4da58c63283e64fb34880e3733a2f/small/Houston_Texans_v_5af4.jpg 1. Run the Ball Last week, the Carolina Panthers rushed for 185 yards on 34 carries, a 5.4 average. Their top two running backs combined for 30 carries, 174 yards, and two touchdowns. Needless to say, the Atlanta Falcons can be run on, and that was the key to the Panthers' 28-19 victory. Likewise, the Giants must get back to what they used to do best and pound the ball. For various reasons, Kevin Gilbride has not called Brandon Jacobs' number all that much recently (by the way, it&... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:45:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_Falcons_Five_Keys_to_Beating_Atlanta/1602147 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_Falcons_Five_Keys_to_Beating_Atlanta/1602147 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Giants_Falcons_Five_Keys_to_Beating_Atlanta/1602147 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/7/67015fbc1ac87a00955526ad3932cb42dbd04a24/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92599118.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0093AF079CF98B7248C1F4683A8FB563A409767E16083D6E3.jpg Americans have been tortured by the unremitting mentions of Brett Favre for at least the last several years. However, it's typically been a self-imposed thing. Not anymore. But then, that's the price of a free and open society. Our enemies see the harm we inflict upon ourselves and start using it for their own ends. According to a military official, detainees at a Wisconsin National Guard camp in Iraq are using Brett Favre as a manner of getting at the guard troops there. "They k... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:31:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Brett_Favre_Now_Officially_Giving_Comfort_to_the_Enemy/1601291 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Brett_Favre_Now_Officially_Giving_Comfort_to_the_Enemy/1601291 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Brett_Favre_Now_Officially_Giving_Comfort_to_the_Enemy/1601291 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/8/d86db2002102cc8b1cfc70751852ca49da8308c9/small/Baltimore_Ravens_v_091c.jpg Stating that "there's nothing else to say", Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith has refused a Bob Costas interview request in anticipation of the Bears Sunday Night Football game. Jay Cutler(notes) and Bears general manager Jerry Angelo will also be unavailable to the network. It sounds like a simple enough decision. The Bears have already been on NBC three times this year. They're in the midst of a difficult year and probably don't feel like answering any more questions abo... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:23:39 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jay_Cutler_Lovie_Smith_spurn_Bob_Costas_interview_request/1601197 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jay_Cutler_Lovie_Smith_spurn_Bob_Costas_interview_request/1601197 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Jay_Cutler_Lovie_Smith_spurn_Bob_Costas_interview_request/1601197 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/3/331e632a6b70062621eecee72286f9947e82d649/small/Picture_1.png Thanks as always to The506.com for the broadcast maps....NFL Network Thursday Night Football: Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers (Bob Papa, Matt Millen)NBC Sunday Night Football: Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears (Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth)ESPN Monday Night Football: Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans (Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon Gruden)CBS 1pm:RED: Indianapolis Colts @ Baltimore Ravens(CBS, 1pm)- Greg Gumbel, Dan DierdorfBLUE: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Kansas City Chiefs (CBS, 1pm)- ... 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