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EJ Manuel: Bills offense easier to learn than Florida State’s
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The Buffalo Bills shocked many when they pulled the trigger on Florida State Seminoles quarterback EJ Manuel with the 16th pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Manuel, a 6’5, 240 pound athletic freak, was suspected by many not even to be a first round pick. In fact, many analysts had Manuel going in the third round, and also predicted the Bills to draft...
Bruce Irvin issues official apology then goes to Twitter for real one
After being suspended for 4 games by the NFL and issuing an official apology, Bruce Irvin took to Twitter to apologize directly to his fans (Credit: AP Photo)
On Friday, Seattle Seahawks line backer Bruce Irvin was suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league’s performance enhancing substance policy. Following the news of the suspension, Irvin issued an official...
Carson Palmer “Still Has It”
In a recent sit down with ESPN’s Merril Hoge, Bruce Arians was asked why Carson Palmer would succeed in Arizona.
“I think the biggest thing is just his (Palmer) experience level, He’s tough as nails. As good a deep-ball thrower as I’ve ever seen. I mean really accurate on the deep ball. He still has it. What he did last year with the Raiders, in a crazy situation, I thought...
Defense Puts Blaze Over Barnstormers
The Utah Blaze defense leaves the Barnstormers dead to rights in the second half
The Utah Blaze are typically known for their offensive dominance, but when they’re not firing on all cylinders, things can get ugly. This was not the case in Salt Lake City Saturday night as the defense comes up big in the second half to put the Blaze at .500 for the season.
Blaze quarterback Tommy...
Dee Milliner Fires Agent Following “Disappointment”
The New York Jets rookies continue to make the news, and not in the best ways. Jets second round selection Geno Smith parted ways with his agency, Select Sports, after he was reportedly upset for not being selected in the first round. Now the Jets first round selection, Dee Milliner, fired his agency Impact Sports, and his lead Agent Tony Fleming, stating he was disappointed that...
Larry Fitzgerald Speaks out About 2012 Campaign
The Cardinals 2012 season was one to forget following their memorable beginning to what looked to be a long relationship between the Cardinals and Kevin Kolb. However the porous O-Line play and the loss of Kevin Kolb with fractured ribs derailed a once promising season. The person who was most devastated by this was All-Star WR, Larry Fitzgerald. If Fitzgerald was frustrated he didn’t...
David Garrard could return to Jets in coaching role
David Garrard may have a different future in store with the New York Jets. (AP Photo)
Earlier this week, David Garrard was forced to retire from the New York Jets, telling general manager John Idzik that his left knee was not holding up in a way that would allow him to keep playing. While that eliminates the possibility of Garrard playing for the Jets this season, it won’t rob...
Chuck Pagano takes a ride at Indianapolis Speedway
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has had quite the turbulent season. After starting his first season as Colts head coach, Pagano was diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia. The Colts team and Indianapolis community rallied behind Pagano, starting the CHUCKSTRONG campaign to support the coach’s recovery. On the field, the team shocked the football world by going 11...
Titus Young opened up about Mental Issues to ex-teammate
Titus Young has been the talk of the league this offseason.
First, he was released from the Detroit Lions, just two seasons after the team drafted him in the second round. He had a me-first attitude, and it didn’t seem to phase him when they let him go.
Shortly after his release, the receiver-needy Rams brought him in to give him a second chance – but that didn’t last longer...
CAUSE FOR CONCERN?
Ex-fiancee says Williams 'suicidal'
Mario Williams filed a lawsuit to recover an engagement ring given to his ex-fiancee, who's now brought up possible mental health issues concerning the former no. 1 pick.
Dwight Freeney, Chargers Agree in Principle to Two-Year Deal
According to a source that spoke to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport today, former Colts DE Dwight Freeney has agreed in principle to a deal that will send him to sunny San Diego.
The seven-time pro bowler played his first 10 years in the league with Indianapolis and acquired 107 1/2 career sacks with the team, but was told the team wouldn’t re-sign him in February of this year, seemingly...
Sanchez: Answer for the Jets?
Mark Sanchez has had more than his fair share of unfair scrutinizing. Does he deserve it sometimes? Yes, all quarterbacks do, but Sanchez gets bashed week in and week out, even for games he doesn’t blow. His case is more extreme than that of Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys. I am far from a Jets fan, but while I do not like them, they are a team that has hope for the future.
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Dez Bryant owns twitter with an epic troll of hater
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Twitter hate has become its own form of hatred, in my opinion. The world has been littered with what I like to call E-Thugs; people who will sit behind their computer and say things they would never dare say to your face. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has never been one to shy away from a little controversy. So, mixing Bryant with the...
RGIII, Kaepernick inspire Run Free feature in Madden NFL 25
Colin Kaepernick users will enjoy using “Run Free” in Madden NFL 25. (AP Photo)
Over the past few years, running quarterbacks have been taking over the NFL. Cam Newton, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, and Colin Kaepernick are leading the surge of true dual-threat quarterbacks who are equally talented as runners and passers. Their unique skill sets make it extremely hard for...
Smith: Atlanta Falcons no longer “10 yards from the Super Bowl”
Can Mike Smith lead the Falcons to the Super Bowl in his sixth season with the team? (Associated Press)
While much of the attention so far this offseason has been directed to the NFC West, the Atlanta Falcons have been retooling their roster to make another run at the Super Bowl in the 2013 season. Longtime New York Giant Osi Unemyiora and former Rams running back Steven Jackson...
Cardinals GM thinks Tyrann Mathieu “could be the best playmaker in the draft”
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For former LSU Tiger and now Arizona Cardinals cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, talent has and will never be a question. Anybody can tell you that the guy has NFL speed, agility, and overall talent. It is his off the field issues that shied many teams away from taking him, which is why he fell to the third round of this year’s NFL draft. However, it...
Dwayne Bowe: “I’m going to lead the league in receptions”
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Wide receivers are known as one of the most positions to have guys with extreme confidence, which often leads to their diva tendencies. Dwayne Bowe is definitely not an exception to the confidence rule, or maybe he just doesn’t know who Calvin or Andre Johnson are. I say this because apparently Bowe is under the impression he is going to lead the...
HAVE A COKE, NDAMUKONG
Mean Joe Greene defends Suh
Hall of Famer Mean Joe Greene took the time to defend Ndmukong Suh and the Lions defensive lineman's style of play, which previously has been described by some as dirty.
Mother of Titus Young’s son gets restraining order
The mother of Titus Young’s son has reportedly received a restraining order against the ex-Detroit Lion (Credit: AP Photo)
After the past week, the report from Titus Young’s father that his son has a brain disorder is starting to look more and more credible. First, Young was arrested four times in nine days. Now, the mother of his child is speaking out that she has received a...
Brandon Weeden: I want to be the guy
Can Brandon Weeden be “the guy” for the Cleveland Browns this season? (Credit: AP Photo)
During the 2013 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns chose not to draft a quarterback, instead sticking with an open competition between Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell. With a competition for the starting position, last year’s first round pick, Weeden says he is not worried about keeping...
Jets’ Joe McKnight: They’ll have to kill me to take my spot
New York Jets running back Joe McKnight says they will have to “kill him” to take his roster spot (Credit: AP Photo) Last season, New York Jets running back Joe McKnight attempted only thirty carries for 179 yards. With the addition of Chris Ivory this off-season and the presence of Bilal Powell and Mike Goodson, Joe McKnight may be the odd man out in New York. Just don’t tell...
McNabb would “love” to have number retired, but defers to team
Should the Eagles retire the number 5 jersey when Donovan McNabb retires this season? (Credit: AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
It was announced earlier this week that Donovan McNabb plans to retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles in September. Today, McNabb says he hopes that the Eagles will retire his number five jersey but knows that is ultimately up to the team.
“I would love...
Jets QB David Garrard Plans to Retire
It looks like the Jets QB competition is down one of their more serious competitors. A source close to Jets QB David Garrard has told the Associated Press that the 35 year-old quarterback has decided to retire, citing lingering knee issues. The news of Garrard’s retirement was then later confirmed by Garrard himself in a text message to NFL.com’s Adam Schein.
The text message...
Vikings Shift Former QB Joe Webb to Full time Receiver
With Matt Cassel now the backup quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings behind Christian Ponder, former backup QB Joe Webb has been moved to full time wide receiver. Although the future of the quarterback position in Minnesota is a bit hazy at the moment, it definitely won’t be Joe Webb.
Head coach Leslie Frazier told Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that the move had...
Steve Smith: “I wouldn’t let (Mark) Sanchez throw me a sandwich”
Photo credit: news.yahoo.com/AP Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is well-known throughout the league for not biting his tongue in most situations, but thankfully he can usually back it up on the field. Also, he probably doesn’t have to worry about building chemistry with a new quarterback anytime soon, since Cam Newton is going to be the quarterback for the Panthers...
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