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Grading the Steelers: Defense
Hey everyone! I am back for round two of grading our beloved Steelers. This time around, we’ll be taking a look at the ballyhoo’ed defense. If you missed part one when I graded the offense, click this link. Without further ado, let’s break this team down:
Steve McLendon
Defensive Line: Steve McLendon, Brett Keisel, Cam Heyward, Ziggy Hood
Grade: C
Ugh. Much like the offensive...
Patriots Chandler Jones adds muscle; sets high sophomore mark for himself
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Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones flew on to the scene last year out of Syracuse, and was arguably the defensive rookie of the year. Jones is definitely not satisfied yet, though. This may be a result of having two brothers, one who won a Super Bowl last year, and the other being the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
Reports say that Jones has...
THIS AGAIN
Jets player: Team wants Sanchez out
An anonymous Jets player claims between 80 to 90 percent of the players on the team want Mark Sanchez replaced as the team's starting quarterback.
RG3: Knee feels great, my goal is to be out there for training camp
As Robert Griffin III attempts to come back from an ACL and LCL surgery, he said this week that his knee is feeling “great”. (Credit: AP Photo/Bill Haber)
As the Washington Redskins kicked off organized team activities this week, there were questions about whether or not quarterback Robert Griffin III would be on the field as he attempts to return from an ACL and LCL surgery...
Chuck Norris Writes Essay Praising Tim Tebow
Well, it’s official. Tebow-mania has hit it’s peak. The former Jets and Broncos quarterback now has the blessing and admiration of martial arts legend Chuck Norris.
Does Chuck Norris’s praise change your opinion of Tim Tebow?(Photo credit: AP Photos)
Norris recently wrote an essay totaling over 1,400 words called “The Ultimate Clutch Player” where he discusses what...
OFF THE MARK
Rex: Sanchez's INTs 'unacceptable'
The always boisterous Jets head coach is not going to wait until the season begins to start riding his underachieving quarterbacks.
Former Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher Retires
Even the biggest, toughest bears have to hibernate eventually.
13 year veteran and 8-time pro bowl LB Brian Urlacher has decided that instead of wearing a jersey other than his beloved Chicago Bears, that it is time to hang up his cleats and call it a day.
After a difficult 2012 season in which his foot speed was obviously diminishing due to lingering knee issues, the Chicago Bears...
Giants open OTAs without Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks
With the Giants kicking off organized team activities today, wide receiver Hakeem Nicks was noticeably absent (Credit: AP Photo)
As the New York Giants and wide receiver Victor Cruz continue to negotiate a long-term contract, the team was not expecting him to arrive for Wednesday’s organized team activities. However, what the Giants were not expecting was for wide receiver Hakeem...
Troy Polamalu: “There’s a little more of an edge.”
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Coming off a disappointing finish to the 2012 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to return to elite status in the AFC in 2013. They lost five of their last seven games last year after an injury to franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, after beginning the season 6-3. The way last season ended, coupled with many analysts and fans picking the Steelers...
BIG BOY GAME
Jaws questions Kelly's offense
Chip Kelly is now the head coach of the Eagles after being highly successful at Oregon. How will his offense do in the pros? Ron Jaworski has his doubts.
Microsoft and the NFL team up to Create the Ultimate Fan Experience
For Apple haters such as myself, this is a glorious day.
The NFL and Microsoft have announced a multi-year partnership that will enhance the fan experience for many seasons to come. From a real-time fantasy football application on the just-announced Xbox One, to replacing coaches papers on the sideline with Microsoft Surface Tablets, the game is changing for the better.
The NFL has...
Charles Woodson returns to Oakland on 1-year deal
Charles Woodson will return to the Oakland Raiders for 2013. (AP Photo)
Former Green Bay Packers defensive back Charles Woodson was one of the last top-notch free agents on the market this season. After being courted by many teams considered to be Super Bowl favorites in 2013, Woodson decided to instead return to the team that drafted him into the NFL – the Oakland Raiders.
Per...
Redskins G.M. on RG3: “It’s too early to tell right now”
While speaking about the possibility of Robert Griffin III playing week one, general manager Bruce Allen says it is “too early to tell” (Credit: AP Photo)
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III and Adidas created an advertisement that shows Griffin III training with the tagline “All in for week one”. Since then, all in for week one has taken off and given Redskins...
Chargers keeping Manti Te’o away from the media
Credit: USA Today
In what I believe to be a smart move, the San Diego Chargers are keeping the polarizing Manti Te’o away from the media as he begins his journey in the NFL. Via Chargers beat writer Michael Gehlken:
Per Chargers spokesman, Manti Te’o will be unavailable to speak to media until June 11-13 minicamp. “Organizational decision,” he said.
— Michael Gehlken (...
2014 NFL Draft moved to May
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In the words of Commissioner Roger Goodell, the NFL is getting “bumped by the Easter Bunny”
Goodell told NFL Network’s Rich Eisen that due to a scheduling conflict next years draft will be moved to May for the first time. The target date for the 2014 NFL Draft, according to Ian Rapoport of nfl.com is May 15.
With this move the NFL and NFL PA are also considering...
FRIEND OR FOE?
Chargers draft pick rocks Raiders hat
San Diego Chargers rookie, Keenen Allen used his Vine to send out a picture of himself enjoying some In-N-Out while wearing an Oakland Raiders hat (Credit: Keen Allen’s Vine & Lobshots.com) In April, Keenan Allen was the 76th overall pick (3rd round) for the San Diego Chargers. Apparently, Allen forgot that the San Diego Chargers play in the same division as the Oakland Raiders...
Seahawks lead the league in PED suspensions since 2010
Bruce Irvin’s suspension for PED use gives the Seattle Seahawks the most suspensions for breaking that policy over the past three seasons (Credit: AP Photo)
With the suspension last week of line backer Bruce Irvin for violating the league’s performance enhancing drug policy, the Seattle Seahawks now have the most PED suspensions since 2010. Over that span, the Seahawks have had...
Calvin Johnson confirms he played with three broken fingers in 2012
While talking with the Detroit Free Press, Calvin Johnson confirmed that he did play last season with three broken fingers (Credit: AP Photo)
In case Calvin Johnson’s single season receiving record from last year was not impressive enough, it is about to seem even more amazing. Johnson, who spoke with Chris McCosky of the Detroit News, confirmed that he played last season with...
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...
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