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Brandon Marshall to avoid charges in March melee

On the same day players such as the Raiders' Rolando McClain and Jets' Kenrick Ellis were sentenced to… [more]

Joe Namath: Sanchez better QB than Tebow

Continuing the latest great debate -- Mark Sanchez vs. Tim Tebow -- a certain iconic yet heavily outspoken… [more]

Wes Welker: I won’t holdout into regular season

Removing all doubt that his contract impasse with the Patriots will linger beyond the summer, Wes Welker… [more]

Ravens believe Terrell Suggs could play this season

Though the initial prognosis looked bleak, there's still a chance we could see 'T-Sizzle' on the field… [more]

Ochocinco on his way out of New England?

Though it's been long-rumored to occur, there's a better chance than ever of Chad Ochocinco hitting the… [more]

Clinton Portis will remain in DC

February 26, 2010

With speculation arising that Redskins RB Clinton Portis may join the unemployment line, like fellow running backs Ladanian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook have recently, new Skins coach Mike Shanahan (that feels weird to type) killed that speculation today. Speaking to Foxsports.com’s Alex Marvez and NFL.com’s Gil Brandt on Sirius NFL Radio, Shanny stated, “He’s our [...]

Rex Ryan’s middle finger costs him 50k

February 3, 2010

See that? That gesture has officially made Jets coach Rex Ryan’s wallet lighter. That would be $50,000 lighter. The Jets organization fined Ryan for the move he called “stupid and inappropriate” and what Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum called “disappointing” but also said they would handle it internally. If you don’t know the story by now. [...]

Brett Favre Injury Pics

February 3, 2010

Just passing along the pics that surfaced of the beat-up Brett Favre the day after the Vikings brutal OT loss to the Saints in the NFC Championship game. Guess he wasn’t faking it (too much) after all?

Sanchez to have surgery on bothersome left knee

February 2, 2010

After gathering a second and even third opinion by doctors, Jets QB Mark Sanchez will have elective surgery on his left knee. The procedure will strengthen the patella that Sanchez originally injured at USC in 2008. Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum fully expects the young franchise QB to be ready for training camp, saying he’ll be [...]

Nnamdi Asomugha: Why the Raiders Need To Lose Him

February 2, 2010

At the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday, Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha commented on the potential future pairing of him and fellow Pro Bowl CB Darrelle Revis. “Me and Revis have been talking to Rex to try to do something,” Asomugha said. “You may see us in the future. There’s a little bit of talk going [...]

NFL names All-Decade Team

February 1, 2010

From NFL.com: This decade’s 53-player team is comprised of two quarterbacks, four running backs, one fullback, four wide receivers, two tight ends, four offensive tackles, four guards, two centers, four defensive tackles, four defensive ends, six linebackers, four cornerbacks, four safeties, two kickers, two punters, two kick returners and two punt returners. Current New England [...]

Dwight Freeney to miss Superbowl?

February 1, 2010

The Superbowl is next Sunday and the Colts could be without their best pass-rusher. According to Adam Schefter, Indy’s All-Pro defensive end has a torn ligament in his right ankle that puts his status in serious doubt for Superbowl 44. Schefter points out this makes it difficult for him to play, if he plays at [...]

Kurt Warner and Rey Maualuga, Two Sides to the Coin

January 30, 2010

Two of the big NFL news stories on Friday were about Kurt Warner‘s retirement, and Rey Maualuga‘s arrest. One of the reasons Warner will be sorely missed is intensified by the incident with Maualuga. It’s the difference between earned and entitlement. Warner’s rise to Super Bowl MVP is well documented. At the University of Northern [...]