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Watch the 2011-2012 NFL Season in six minutes (VIDEO)

Every year, around this time, we start missing football a little bit.  Sure, the OTAs are starting, and we’re getting a sneak peek at some teams in action, but we’re still more than 3 months from the start of the regular season.  And as much as we can appreciate the NBA and NHL playoffs, can see how some people (not us) can enjoy the start of the epically long baseball...
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Eli Manning’s sandwich celebration from SNL: now animated by EA sports (VIDEO)

While we were away, Giants QB Eli Manning made his live comedy debut, hosting Saturday Night Live to mostly positive reviews. We watched the show on DVR, and I mean, it wasn’t like Eli was the funniest host the show has ever seen, but it was definitely one of the better episodes of the season (for whatever that’s worth).  He was relatively loose and self-effacing...
Via Read And React  |  16 days ago
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Site News: I’m Outta Here

That’s right, I’m gone … but no, not for good.  Tomorrow I’m leaving the continent for a much-needed vacation, where I will have limited access to the interwebs. As such, you won’t be seeing the same volume of posts that you’ve grown accustomed to around these parts. So for the next two weeks, you’ll just have to find your biting NFL commentary elsewhere (which...
Via Read And React  |  May 01, 2012
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No Joke: Mohamed Sanu gets drafted by Bengals following prank

On Thursday night, Mohamed Sanu fell victim to one of the cruelest hoaxes in NFL draft history. (Photo via SBNation.com) Toward the end of the first round, the Rutgers WR – who was projected to be taken in the 2nd or 3rd round - received a call from someone pretending to be a member of the Cincinnati Bengals organization. The caller told Sanu the Bengals were planning...
Via Read And React  |  April 28, 2012
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The NFL draft sure was different back in 1981 (VIDEO)

As we resume with day number three of the 2012 NFL Draft, it’s worth looking back on the humble beginnings of the event, to get some perspective on just how far things have come. This awesome video of ESPN’s 1981 draft coverage does just that, showing us a loosely organized get together inside a hotel ballroom, struggling with technical difficulties … as opposed...
Via Read And React  |  April 28, 2012
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Giants Fans: check out this David Wilson highlight reel (VIDEO)

The Super Bowl Champion New York Giants surprised some people by selecting Virginia Tech RB David Wilson with the #32 overall pick, to finish off the first round of this year’s NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Dave Martin via CBSNews.com)) After saying goodbye to Brandon Jacobs after the season, and with Ahmad Bradshaw‘s nagging foot problems, GM Jerry Reese said it was “a pretty...
Via Read And React  |  April 27, 2012
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With Weeden pick, Browns continue their never-ending search for QB (Photo)

When the Cleveland Browns selected 28-year-old QB Brandon Weeden with the #22 overall pick in last night’s NFL draft, it shocked a lot of Browns fans everywhere.  Leading up to the draft, the Browns front office had been assuring everyone who would listen that they were comfortable with Colt McCoy under center, and were expecting him to take a big leap forward this year. ...
Via Read And React  |  April 27, 2012
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HOORAY … it’s NFL Draft Day!!!

Yes, the day has finally arrived.  The 2012 NFL Draft is here, and we couldn’t be more excited about it! As you pore over Mike Mayock‘s one and only mock draft in preparation for this weekend’s festivities, keep in mind that pretty much none of these so-called “experts” have a clue as to how this draft is going to pan out.  For all the scouting and...
Via Read And React  |  April 26, 2012
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The hole just keeps getting deeper for Mickey Loomis and the Saints

It just keeps getting worse for Saints GM Mickey Loomis, who according to reports from ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”, “had an electronic device in his Superdome suite that had been secretly re-wired to enable him to eavesdrop on visiting coaching staffs for nearly three NFL seasons”. (Photo: NYDailyNews.com) The period in question was 2002-2004, and now...
Via Read And React  |  April 24, 2012
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Look how cute Bill Belichick was as a 6-year-old (PHOTO)

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrated his 60th birthday this week, but this photo from Belichick family archives shows the dark overlord of NFL coaches during gentler times, as a six-year-old child: (Photo via Reddit.com/r/nfl) Basic math tells us the picture was taken in approximately 1958, and in it we find young William sitting and smiling in the front of the stands...
Via Read And React  |  April 20, 2012
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The Steelers throwback uniforms are fairly ridiculous (PICS)

The Pittsburgh Steelers unveiled their 80th-season throwback uniform by posting pics on their Twitter page today, and let’s just say … yikes. (Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers via SI.com) This bumblebee-esque monstrosity was apparently inspired by the original 1934 Pittsburgh Pirates, and was chosen “to show a unique part of Steelers’ history”: “We wanted...
Via Read And React  |  April 17, 2012
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Adam Schefter ponders the Madden Curse’s effect on Peytons everywhere (PIC)

Today’s deep thought comes to us via Adam Schefter’s Twitter, where he wondered aloud whether the infamous Madden Curse might be stronger than ever: (via Twitter.com) Mind = Blown. It really makes you wonder why anyone would ever want to be on the cover of Madden at this point … let alone campaign for it like Rob Gronkowski did this off-season. Fortunately for Pats...
Via Read And React  |  April 11, 2012
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Listen to Gregg Williams’ bounty speech that should end any hope of a Saints appeal (AUDIO)

On the very day that Saints head coach Sean Payton and GM Mickey Loomis are appealing their suspensions with the NFL for their involvement in the bounty scandal, Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports drops a bombshell that should effectively stop that appeal process in its tracks. In it, Silver reveals that defensive coordinator Gregg Williams specifically directed his players to injure...
Via Read And React  |  April 05, 2012
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New Nike NFL uniforms are pretty much the same (PHOTOS)

After much hype and build-up, the NFL unveiled new uniforms from Nike for all 32 teams today … and aside from the Seattle Seahawks, your favorite team will pretty much look the same next year. (Photo: Nike) There had been some concern among fans that Nike was going to redesign every team’s uniform to look like the Oregon Ducks, but in general the changes are barely perceptible...
Via Read And React  |  April 03, 2012
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LSU’s Morris Claiborne only scored a 4 on his Wonderlic test

At each year’s Scouting Combine, the NFL makes all of the top draft prospects sit down and take the fabled Wonderlic Test – a 50 question exam that must be answered in 12 minutes, and is meant to gauge the athletes’ basic reasoning skills and overall intelligence. The test isn’t necessarily a direct predictor of success at the pro level, and each team places...
Via Read And React  |  April 03, 2012
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Yikes … Ryan Leaf arrested for second time in four days (Photo)

Ryan Leaf is desperately crying out for help. Just two days after being arrested for burglary and drug possession, the former #2 overall pick was arrested for a second time in Montana early Monday. And once again, Leaf was busted for … you guessed it, burglary and drug possession. (Photo: thehollywoodgossip.com) All of this trouble stems from Leaf’s long-running addiction...
Via Read And React  |  April 02, 2012
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Watch Jon Gruden interrogate Andrew Luck (VIDEO)

(Image: ESPN via Orlando Sentinal) ESPN’s Camp Gruden, where former coach Jon Gruden puts the top collegiate QB prospects through the ringer prior to each year’s draft, has become something of an annual tradition. We all remember last year when Cam Newton couldn’t name a single play from his Auburn playbook, which may have scared some people off from the eventual...
Via Read And React  |  March 31, 2012
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Check out the Giants new Super Bowl Ring (Photo)

Via back-up linebacker Clint Sintim, comes this image of the Giants Super Bowl XLVI Ring, featuring all 4 Lombardi Trophies the franchise has won: Not too shabby. Apparently Sintim jumped the gun with his Twitter post, and an official statement from the team is expected later today.
Via Read And React  |  March 29, 2012
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SEASON TICKETS PROPOSAL

Browns superfan pens letter to team

Cleveland superfan Mike Polk, Jr - previously of the epic “Factory of Sadness” rant - recently received a note from his beloved Browns franchise, reminding him to send in payment for his 2012 season tickets. This is his response: [H/T Scene & Heard]
Via Read And React  |  March 27, 2012
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A Jets fan weighs in on the Tebow trade: “I just don’t get it”

In an effort to present the viewpoints of passionate fans from around the NFL, ReadAndReact will occasionally elicit special guest commentary from some of the more rabid fans we know. We’ll ask them to share their thoughts on the biggest news stories of the day, unfiltered and without limit, for your reading enjoyment. GUEST COMMENTARY FROM A JETS FAN Ok, now that I have had...
Via Read And React  |  March 27, 2012
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Tim Tebow is really, really, really excited to be a Jet (VIDEO)

(Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images via BleacherReport.com) The New York Jets introduced Tim Tebow as their backup quarterback today, which means that the circus has officially rolled into town for Rex Ryan & Co. The anonymous player quotes and speculation as to whether Tebow will compete for starting time with the newly re-upped Mark Sanchez have already begun, and we’re...
Via Read And React  |  March 26, 2012
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Andrew Luck throws a 75-yard bomb into the wind at impressive pro day (VIDEO)

Stanford QB Andrew Luck put on a show at his pro day yesterday, turning in a near-perfect performance in Palo Alto and cementing his position as the top quarterback in this year’s NFL draft. And when he was finished with his 48 scripted throws, Luck answered requests for one more deep pass by showing off his arm strength. Check out this perfect bomb into the wind that traveled...
Via Read And React  |  March 24, 2012
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Not so fast … Tebow to Jets not a done deal yet

Before all you Jets fans out there go and purchase your new Tim Tebow jerseys, you might want to wait for the deal for the Broncos QB to actually be finalized. Whoops ... too late. (Photo: terezowens.com) It seems that the trade between the Jets and Broncos that would send Tebow (and a 7th round pick) to New York in exchange for a 4th and 6th round pick has hit a snag. And despite...
Via Read And React  |  March 21, 2012
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Goodell drops the hammer on Saints; suspends Sean Payton for 1 year

The NFL finally handed down its punishment for the Saints bounty program today, and it’s about as severe as you’d expect from a commissioner trying to clean up the league’s violent image.  Head coach Sean Payton has been suspended for one year without pay, and former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams (now with the Rams) has been suspended indefinitely for their part in...
Via Read And React  |  March 21, 2012
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Colorado Dreamin’: A Broncos fan’s take on the Manning/Elway/Tebow Triangle

John Elway dangled a tasty carrot and the former Colt bit. Peyton Manning, arguably the greatest free agent of all time, has chosen the Denver Broncos as team he will ride into the Hall of Fame. The Broncos will now be the hottest team in the league this offseason, and billions of eyeballs will be glued to Mile High Manning this autumn. Elway lured Manning by promising to build players...
Via Read And React  |  March 20, 2012
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