General NFL News

Broncos attempting to acquire Asante Samuel?

April 19, 2012

Around this time last month, there was chatter the Titans were close to trading for Asante Samuel, the Eagles’ longtime inhabitant on the trade block. Though that deal has since fallen through, the same type of rumors are starting up again, this time involving the Broncos, who’ve reportedly shown an interest in the veteran cornerback. [...]

2012 NFL Week 1 spreads: Bears, Lions heavy favorites

April 18, 2012

Well in line with the NFL’s unveiling of the 2012 regular season schedule Tuesday, the first point spreads for the new season have emerged, courtesy of BetOnline. The online betting site released the spreads for each of the Opening Day contests, listing half of the NFC North — the Bears and Lions — as the [...]

Chiefs may not be sold on Matt Cassel; could draft QB

April 8, 2012

Despite his main competition departing via free agency, it’s far from a slam dunk that Matt Cassel will be the Week 1 starter in K.C. After observing their offseason activity, the Kansas City Star notes the Chiefs “haven’t seem sold” on Cassel, and are sending “mixed signals” on what they plan to do at the [...]

Warner: Gregg Williams deserves second chance

April 7, 2012

Earlier today, I mentioned the fallout from BountyGate has predictably divided the public into two factions: Those, like a certain Vikings punter, who are adamantly and vehemently against Gregg Williams’ tactics, and those who choose to take a softer stance on the subject matter. We’ve already seen one end of the spectrum, but now we’re [...]

Vikings punter goes on tirade over Williams speech

April 7, 2012

When audio of Gregg Williams‘ speech to his Saints troops was leaked earlier this week, subsequently setting the internet ablaze, some have argued that other coaches use the same verbal tactics, while others were genuinely disgusted with Williams ordering defenders to purposely injure the opposition. You can definitely count Vikings punter Chris Kluwe into the [...]

Ed Reed feels he deserves new deal from Ravens

April 5, 2012

On the same day his defensive teammate, cornerback Lardarius Webb, agreed to a six-year, $52.74 million pact, the Ravens’ Hall of Fame-bound safety hinted he wants the same treatment. Appearing on 105.7 The Fan Wednesday, Ed Reed indicated that he’d like a new contract from Baltimore after negotiations “took the back seat” last year. “My [...]

Bernard Pollard rips Goodell: ‘This is not flag football’

April 4, 2012

It’s not surprising, but Roger Goodell is taking more flak than usual this week, particularly in regard to his handling of BountyGate, the Saints’ whirlwind scandal. It started with protestors marching outside the Superdome Sunday, questioning Goodell for the punishment he levied upon the organization. Now, it’s ramped up a bit as one of the [...]

Ryan Leaf arrested on multiple charges

March 30, 2012

If anyone embodies the adage “old habits die hard,” it is most definitely Ryan Leaf. Just two years after receiving a decade’s worth of probation for a drug-related offense, the legendary former NFL flop was busted for burglary, theft and, you guessed it, drugs in Montana Friday, the Great Falls Tribune reports. Though details are [...]