NFC Teams

Seahawks close to long-term deal with Marshawn Lynch

February 20, 2012
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What little chance there was of Skittles leaving Seattle has all but evaporated. NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora reports that the Seahawks are currently “deep in talks” with Marshawn Lynch, and “could well” have a long-term deal finalized with the impending free agent by March 5. The date is significant because it’s the deadline to use [...]

Asante Samuel asks fans to suggest next team

February 19, 2012
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As the Eagles’ biggest trade chip, Asante Samuel can’t do much at this point but sit back and watch his future unfold. Though, before he learns his fate with the organization, the All-Pro cornerback decided to do a little market research. On Saturday, Samuel asked his Twitter followers — all 61,387 of them — where [...]

Obama urges Vernon Davis to play for Bears

February 18, 2012
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During the 49ers’ postseason run, Vernon Davis opened up a lot of eyes with his epic performances, highlighted by the game-winning grab in a Divisional Round stunner over the Saints. One certain person you could say is impressed is the country’s Commander-in-Chief, who wouldn’t mind if the veteran tight end took his talents to the [...]

Penn Station display mocks New York football

February 15, 2012
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Even though the season is over for both of the Big Apple’s NFL squads, the fun never stops in the city that never sleeps. At New York’s bustling Penn Station, there’s an advertisement posted for what I’m sure is a luxurious getaway to Islamorada in the Florida Keys. Displays like these are standard sights in [...]

Bucs saving ‘every penny’ for free agency

February 14, 2012
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Say what you want about the Bucs, but one thing they’re not is strapped for cash. Heading into the start of the new league year, reports estimate that Tampa Bay is sitting pretty with $60.5 million in salary cap space, second only to the Chiefs’ $62.9 million. So what are they planning on doing with [...]

Brandon Jacobs wouldn’t mind playing for Jets

February 13, 2012
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With a decision on his future looming, running back Brandon Jacobs indicated Monday that he’d like to retire a Giant after winning his second Super Bowl with the organization. Due to collect $4.4 million in the final year of his contract, Big Blue’s bruiser is willing to restructure for the benefit of the team, “as [...]

Roddy White angered by Goodell’s new contract

February 13, 2012
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With the news that commissioner Roger Goodell will be making nearly $20 million per year by the end of the decade — thanks to his newly-signed contract extension — the Falcons’ Roddy White decided to weigh in on the matter. Suffice it to say, White does not approve. The Pro Bowl receiver is offended by [...]

Jim Mora takes shot at Falcons?

February 13, 2012
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Busy getting settled in his new gig as UCLA’s head coach, scouring football’s top prospects, Jim Mora couldn’t help himself when discussing his time with the Falcons. In particular, the 2004 season, when he, in his first year as head coach, led them to the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. The Jr. recalled the [...]