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Ryan out in Atlanta for the time being
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The Falcons got good news today, receiving word from their medical staff that the injury suffered by QB Matt Ryan in yesterday’s win over Tampa Bay was turf toe, and not something more serious, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer.
Ryan will apparently see a specialist to...
Weis done at Notre Dame; on his way to the NFL?
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This isn’t exactly an NFL story per se, but seeing as it has major ramifications for teams in need of a new offensive coordinator, I wanted to get a head start on the discussion.
Fox Sports is reporting that Charlie Weis has indeed been fired as the head coach of the storied...
Manning foot injury woes go from bad to worse
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This season has been a trying one to say the least for both the Giants and their quarterback Eli Manning, but things may get even uglier fairly soon, as Manning may have to be shut down for the remainder of the season.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Manning is apparently...
Discussion: Weis to lead KC offense next year?
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Much has been made as of late of Charlie Weis’ future as the head coach at Notre Dame, and while he still has a hold on his job (however tenous that may be), it’s beginning to look more and more likely that his days in South Bend are numbered.
If he is in fact fired from [...]
Tomlin: “We will unleash hell in December”
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NFL coaches are known for their bravado, for standing tall in the face of pressure if you will.
Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin took that to a whole new level during his press conference after last night’s disappointing 20-17 loss to the Ravens in overtime, slamming the door...
Monday morning roundup – Ravens, Cutler, Titans
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After watching a trio of games on Thanksgiving that quickly turned into routs, I had hopes that yesterday’s set would bring a few nail biters to the front, and I wasn’t disappointed.
Week 12 of the season was chock full of frantic finishes, with Indianapolis, Baltimore...
Chargers win big but lose Weddle to injury
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In the midst of a six game winning streak and their second straight blowout win over the Chiefs, San Diego was understandably excited about the path their season has taken as of late.
But their joy may be tempered somewhat after finding out that safety Eric Weddle sprained his medial...
Rogers down and out in Cleveland
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Just when the Browns thought their season couldn’t get any worse, they received word that the injury suffered by DT Shaun Rogers today against the Bengals is bad enough to keep him out for the remainder of the season (H/T to PFT).
According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland...
Martz to Chicago gaining steam
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This season has been a frustrating one for sure for the Chicago Bears and their fans, and while head coach Lovie Smith seems to be safe for the time being, his assistant coaches are most certainly not. That has led to a recent storm of rumors taking hold in the Windy City, with former Rams [...]
Kelly pushing hard for Tebow in Buffalo
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For 11 seasons, Jim Kelly was the man everyone turned to in Buffalo for answers, guiding the team to four straight Super Bowl appearances before he retired for good in 1996, bound for a permanent place among the greatest to ever play in the Hall of Fame.
But after watching the Bills...
Turkey Day Picks – Packers, Cowboys, Giants
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First off, I’d like to thank this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving today. This is by far my favorite holiday of the year, with food, drinks, friends, family, and of course football to enjoy all day long.
There’s a fairly solid slate of action this...
Blackout looming for Chargers vs. Chiefs
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Despite a long winning streak and a dominant performance last week in Denver to take control of the division, the Chargers are looking at a potential local area blackout for their game against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
According to San Diego Union-Tribune beat writer...
Martz gunning for gig with Bills?
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The Bills coaching search rambled on down a completely unexpected path today, with former Rams head coach Mike Martz publicly lobbying for the job in Buffalo.
Citing a league source, ESPN’s Tim Graham reported that Martz is ready to get back into the head coaching ranks and would...
Bills coaching update – Shanahan meets with Brandon
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The long awaited meeting between former Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan and Bills COO Russ Brandon took place yesterday, and while there wasn’t exactly much substance coming out of the discussion, both sides seemed to be amicable to keeping the lines of communication open in...
Jackson happy with Favre decision; ready to take next step
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When talks between Brett Favre and the Vikings heated up late last summer, Tavaris Jackson wasn’t pleased. But after a 9-1 start to the season, he’s flipped the switch and taken the team first approach that Minnesota hoped he would when they brought Favre in to be the savior...
Discussion: Coaches on the hot seat
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Week 11 of the 2009 campaign is finished, and even though we still have six awesome weeks (plus the playoffs) of pro football to watch, I think it’s time to take a look at the coaches that will be watching their backs intently, headed into the off-season.
Every year, several...
Power Rankings – Week 12
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Here’s how I see things shaping up heading into week 12… Feel free to let us know what you think in the comments thread!
Top Shelf Contenders
1. Indianapolis (10-0)
Their defense did the job last week in getting a huge win on the road. Now, can they do it again?
2. New...
Runyan re-charged; signs with San Diego
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Nine seasons into an illustrious NFL career, Jon Runyan began contemplating life after football. But after a brief period where he considered a potential run for a Congressional seat, Runyan came to the conclusion that he wasn’t ready to hang it up just yet, to the delight of...
Broken Hart; Colts send second year RB packing
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With an excellent career at Michigan in his back pocket, most people felt like Mike Hart would be a solid addition to an Indianapolis squad that boasts some of the best players in the league on the offensive side of the ball. But after an injury plagued first year, the Colts used a high round [...]
Buffalo coaching circus spins out another big name
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When the Bills fired head coach Dick Jauron last week, most people expected the team to quietly bide their time, carefully scouring the market to find a solid candidate to take the reins of a team that has underachieved in a big way.
But that hasn’t been the case, as the rumors...
Bucs drop Bates down a notch; Morris to call defense
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With just one win in the books this year, Tampa Bay is in the middle of one of the worst seasons in franchise history. With that, comes accountability, and while no one is ready to throw in the towel on rookie head coach Raheem Morris, the team’s assistant coaches are not so...
Cowher declines interview with Buffalo; holding out for Carolina?
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The Bills in-season coaching search took another turn tonight, this time in the wrong direction, as former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher rebuffed Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson and his overtures to bring Cowher in for an interview with the club.
This comes on the heels of reports that...
Pack attack: Harris, Kampman out for good with knee injuries
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In the NFL, winning almost always comes with a cost, in one way or another. Green Bay’s win over the 49ers yesterday was no exception, as the Packers lost two of their best defenders in the process.
According to Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, CB Al Harris and DE...
Plan C: Batch down and out with wrist injury
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When Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was forced out of the game against the Chiefs yesterday, Pittsburgh didn’t exude the nervousness that most teams show when their star quarterback is knocked out. QB Charlie Batch has shown himself to be capable several times over, and while...
Rams notes: Injury bug hits hard, Jackson reaches milestone
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Mired deep in the midst of yet another throwaway season, things went from bad to worse yesterday for St. Louis, as QB Marc Bulger and OT Jason Smith both suffered injuries that could prevent them from playing next week.
According to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Bulger...
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