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Ferguson knee injury serious; MRI scheduled
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The Dolphins excitement at winning a key game last night against the Panthers was short lived, as the team has learned that DT Jason Ferguson may have suffered a major knee injury, and could miss a significant amount of playing time as a result.
According to Armando Salguero of the...
Downtown stadium gaining traction in San Diego
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For some time now, the Chargers have been embroiled in a battle of sorts with the city of San Diego over the continued refusal of city leaders to commit to any sort of public financing towards the construction and development of a new stadium.
San Diego’s ownership group strongly...
Back in the nick of time; Norwood practicing again
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When Atlanta RB Michael Turner went down with a ankle injury last week, many fans of the Falcons feared the worst. Without him in the huddle on offense, Atlanta’s scoring potential would take a major nosedive, as Turner’s ability in the run game opened the door for the...
Dolphins end season for Brown; Wildcat gone as well?
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Miami’s slim playoff hopes took a major blow earlier today, after the team was forced to place RB Ronnie Brown on the injured reserve list, ending his 2010 campaign near the halfway mark.
Brown suffered an undisclosed injury to his foot during last Sunday’s win against...
Bills looking to Shanahan as new head coach?
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When Buffalo fired head coach Dick Jauron this week, the odds of them getting involved in a search to find his replacement this soon seemed a bit short, given the fact that they still have a little less than a half a season to play.
But it wouldn’t be the NFL if rumors didn&...
Quinn’s hit drawing criticism around the league
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For Cleveland QB Brady Quinn, Monday night’s contest against the Ravens could not have gone any worse. He was sacked four times, threw two interceptions and walked off the field with a QB rating of just 23.5. His team lost 16-0 at home against their hated arch-rivals and he lost...
From bad to worse; Chiefs lose Bowe to suspension
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Two days removed from their second win of the season, the Chiefs were hit with the terrible news that their best receiver, Dwayne Bowe, had been suspended by the league for four games, after he tested positive for a banned substance during the team’s training camp in August of...
Analysis: Jauron firing is too little, too late for Buffalo
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Today’s news that the Bills had decided to part ways with head coach Dick Jauron came as no surprise to anyone who has followed the team during his tenure in Buffalo. The real shocker is why it took so long.
Jauron is a stand up coach, well liked by his peers and players in general. He [...]
Power Rankings – Week 11
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We’ve had a two week layover of sorts in the power rankings department here at NFLNR, but we’re back this week with our thoughts on how each team stacks up against the competition. Feel free to let us know what you think in the comments thread!
Top Shelf Contenders
1. Indianapolis...
2010 Outlook: Top Free Agent WRs
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Here’s the next part in our series covering the potential free agent class for 2010. Don’t hesitate to jump in with both feet by leaving your thoughts in the comments thread. Thanks for visiting and enjoy!
Top Free Agent Wide Receivers
1. Brandon Marshall – Denver...
Jets split with D-line coach; more changes on the way?
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In the NFL, assistant coaches know that their continued employment with a team exists only as long as that team is winning. So it likely came as no surprise to Jets defensive line coach Kerry Locklin, when he and the Jets decided to part ways earlier today, in light of the team losing...
Discussion: Will Belichick’s gamble cost the Pats?
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Last night’s game between the Colts and the Patriots was one for the ages, yet all anyone is talking about today is Bill Belichick’s decision to go for the first down late in the game on fourth down, despite being pinned in fairly deep on New England’s half of the...
Analysis: LJ addition in Cinci sends wrong signal to fans
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After he was unceremoniously dumped by the 2-7 Chiefs several weeks ago, RB Larry Johnson may have found a new home in Cincinnati. As a lifelong fan of KC, all I can say to Bengals fans is good luck.
All season long, the Bengals have done their best to show the rest of the league that [...]
NFLNR partners with FanDuel.com
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Every so often, a great deal comes across my desk and I feel obligated to pass it along, to you, the reader. In our new partnership with FanDuel.com, that’s exactly what we’ve got, and I’m excited to bring it to you.
The best part about FanDuel is that they let you...
Opportunity drill under fire again in Cleveland
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Earlier in the season, Browns head coach Eric Mangini was called onto the carpet so to speak, for his role in the season ending injury rookie RB James Davis suffered during a post-practice “opportunity drill.” Mangini defended the practice, claiming it allowed younger players...
Titans take another blow; lose Gage to back injury
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All in all, this has easily been one of the most trying seasons in recent memory for the Tennessee Titans, who were expected to contend for the AFC crown but have instead tallied just two wins this season. That said, things have been looking up as of late, with both wins coming courtesy of QB [...]
2010 outlook: Top Free Agent RBs
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Top Free Agent Running Backs
1. Ronnie Brown – Miami (UFA)
I seriously doubt that the Dolphins will let Brown get anywhere near the open market nest March, but crazier things have happened during an off-season, so never say never I guess. That being said, if he somehow finds his...
Ravens sticking with Hauschka for now
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The job of a kicker in the NFL is one that is fraught with all kinds of uncertainty from season to season, and even week to week, as teams are always looking to find the right guy that can hit consistently across the board.
Baltimore K Steven Hauschka found that out first hand this week, as [...]
Discussion: Will LJ find a new home this year?
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When the Chiefs released two time Pro Bowl RB Larry Johnson last week, it came as no surprised to many fans and pundits alike, given Johnson’s absurd and irrational behavior over the course of his NFL career. It also wasn’t major news that Johnson breezed through waivers...
Eagles CB Hanson suspended
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With the rise in sales of over the counter supplements in recent years causing a lowering of standards in the industry, it’s no wonder that NFL players are strongly cautioned against using them, but that hasn’t stopped the league from continuing to enforce its strict policies...
Analysis: Bears should look at Harris trade
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The Bears defense has been a universal disappointment most of this season, and a large part of that can be laid squarely at the feet of DT Tommie Harris, whose diminished presence in the interior has cost Chicago dearly in back to back weeks. Punching Cardinals OG Deuce Lutui and getting...
Gone in 15; Colts lose Jackson to knee injury
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Life in the NFL goes by at the blink of an eye, and the knee injury suffered by the Colts starting CB Marlin Jackson yesterday illustrates that principle to a tee.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jackson was injured on the final play of the team’s practice on Wednesday...
Giants blame defensive issues on lack of communication
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After losing two straight games to conference rivals in Arizona and Philadelphia, the Giants have a lot to account for, especially given their proximity to the ever voracious New York City media.
But instead of accepting responsibility for their poor play on the field, several Giants...
Giants blame defensive issues on lack of communication
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After losing two straight games to conference rivals in Arizona and Philadelphia, the Giants have a lot to account for, especially given their proximity to the ever voracious New York City media.
But instead of accepting responsibility for their poor play on the field, several Giants...
NFLNR Mock Database is here
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At NFLNR, we’re always trying to bring you new and improved content, and our latest endeavor is no different. Today marks the beginning of our NFL Mock Draft Database, and we’re hoping things will really take off over there.
For now, we’re starting off with a few...
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