Archive for November, 2009

Roundup: Please, no more Bills football on the cheap

If Ralph Wilson is serious about making the Bills a prominent NFL franchise once again, it’s time to fork out the money and bring in the right people, writes Buffalo News columnist Jerry Sullivan.

Miami-Carolina injury report: Key players in question

The injury report is out for Thursday night’s game between the Dolphins and Panthers, and both teams are facing question marks with some key players.

Playbook picks: Titans to get revenge vs. Texans

Take a look at all of the NFL Network Playbook analyst’s Week 10 picks.

Reid: Westbrook won’t play Sunday vs. Bears

Brian Westbrook has been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup against the Bears, Eagles coach Andy Reid said during his Wednesday morning press conference.

Warner selected ‘Most Caring Athlete’

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner has been selected by USA WEEKEND as its Most Caring Athlete for 2009. Warner will be featured on the cover of the November 20-22 issue of the magazine.

Goodell among those at ‘The Blind Side’ premiere

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was among a host of NFL executives and current and former players who appeared Tuesday night at a gala premiere for the movie “The Blind Side” at New York’s Ziegfeld Theater.

Bryant expected to return for Bucs

Tampa Bay wide receiver Antonio Bryant is expected to play Sunday against New Orleans, according to a league source. It will mark the first time Bryant will have seen action since rookie Josh Freeman took over as the starting quarterback.

Saints add McAlister with Porter out 4-6 weeks

New Orleans has signed cornerback Chris McAlister, a former Pro Bowler with Baltimore, with CB Tracy Porter out four to six weeks with an MCL injury, according to a league source.

Fewell on football: ‘Play like hell and win’

Buffalo Bills interim coach Perry Fewell met with the media late Tuesday, remaining tight-lipped on everything except his coaching philosophy.

Ready to chat about some football?

Hope you guys are ready to talk some football with me during my weekly live chat on Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Chat live with Sterling Sharpe

Join NFL Network analyst Sterling Sharpe for his weekly live chat on Wednesday, November 18 at 2 p.m. ET as he takes your questions and discusses the latest around the NFL.

Bowe is just the latest loss on offense for Chiefs

The Kansas Chiefs have hit the dubious trifecta of offensive abandonment, losing WR Dwayne Bowe, TE Tony Gonzalez and RB Larry Johnson since last season.

Week 11 preview

The playoffs are here. Okay, I lied. But take a look at the Week 11 schedule and it’s loaded with de facto playoff games. The margin of error for those on the cusp of the playoff scene (think: Bears, Ravens, Jags, 49ers), is preciously thin, and many of those clubs face something close to must-wins for their season to go as planned. All of the bye weeks are behind us. The playoff push is on:

Lewis: Johnson ‘knows what he has at stake’

Marvin Lewis sees the opportunity. So does Larry Johnson. And so begins the latest chapter in Johnson’s career, as a Cincinnati Bengal.

Sprint Can’t-Miss Plays: Week 10

Watch and then vote for your chance to win one of 17 trips to Super Bowl XLIV!

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