General NFL News

Cedric Benson unhappy with Bengals?

January 14, 2012
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In the Bengals’ Wild Card loss to the Texans last Saturday, running back Cedric Benson totaled just 14 yards — and a score — on seven carries. There’s more than a good chance that was the last we’ve seen of him in orange and black stripes. Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Benson [...]

Mike Zimmer top candidate for Dolphins’ vacancy

January 13, 2012
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Moments after being spurned by Jeff Fisher, who decided to take his talents to St. Louis, the Dolphins, in search of a head coach, have turned their attention to the next best candidate — a former coworker of GM Jeff Ireland. According to NFL Network’s Albert Breer, Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has moved “to [...]

Peyton Manning could end up in NFC West

January 12, 2012
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Arguably the hottest topic buzzing through the NFL right now is the future of All-World quarterback Peyton Manning. Okay, okay, maybe he’s only the second most talked about item, behind, of course, the surging Denver Tebows Broncos. Still, for the last several months, Manning has drawn more gossip and back-page press than the National Enquirer. [...]

Winston Moss ‘frontrunner’ for Raiders job

January 12, 2012
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As the NFL coaching carousel continues to spin, a name has emerged as the favorite to fill the latest vacancy in the Bay Area. The San Francisco Chronicle reports, via two league sources, that Packers assistant coach Winston Moss is the current “frontrunner” to become the Raiders’ next head coach. Of course, the position opened [...]

Jets players want Peyton over Sanchez

January 11, 2012
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As expected, the Jets are currently revamping their offensive coaching staff, with highly-scrutinized coordinator Brian Schottenheimer resigning and Tony Sparano (and possibly Todd Haley) set to replace him. Next on their agenda will be to figure out the quarterback situation. To the players, their message to the front office is simple: Take Cris Carter’s advice. [...]

Hines Ward expected to retire

January 9, 2012
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A day after being sent packing from the postseason — Tebowed, you might say — the feeling from his fellow teammates suggests Hines Ward has played his last NFL game. CBSSports’ Mike Freeman, after speaking with a player via text, reports that Ward is expected to soon announce his retirement. As Freeman cautions, the decision [...]

Peyton Hillis ‘most likely gone’ from Browns

January 8, 2012
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Peyton Hillis‘ 2011 campaign was another shining example of just how fast things change in the NFL. One year after busting out for the Browns, the Madden 2012 cover boy now appears headed out of the Buckeye State. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Hillis is “most likely gone” from the [...]

Brett Favre attends Lions-Saints game

January 8, 2012
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For the first time since the nightmarish — and fitting — end to his last playoff run, retired quarterback Brett Favre returned to New Orleans’ Superdome. This time, of course, ol’ No. 4 wasn’t under center. He was instead taking in Saturday night’s Lions-Saints Wild Card showdown from the comfort of a luxury box. At [...]