Archive for November, 2010

Giants coordinator losing no sleep over Vick

You have to say this for Giants defensive coordinator <strong>Perry Fewell</strong>, at least he has guts. In a profession where coaches go out of their way to compliment opposing teams, make the opposition seem better than they are (cue former Notre Dame coach <strong>Lou Holtz</strong> talking up Navy), Fewell may be a breath of fresh air.

Dolphins WR Marshall injures hamstring

Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall injured his hamstring on the Dolphins’ final drive of the first half against the Bears. He is questionable to return. With time winding down in the second quarter, Marshall caught a pass from Tyler Thigpen, ran across the middle and tried a spin move, at which point he fell to the ground and grabbed the back of his leg. Marshall had three catches for 41 yards before leaving the game.

Dolphins’ Procter helped off after knee injury

Dolphins center Cory Procter was helped off the field during the first quarter of Thursday night’s game against the Bears due to a left leg injury.

Former Jaguar Collier gets back on his feet

Not everyone knew who Richard Collier was when he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fewer still can probably place the name today.

Coughlin had ‘indigestion’ watching Vick

The concern over how to slow down Michael Vick is currently most pressing for Tom Coughlin, Perry Fewell and the rest of the Giants, who face the Eagles on Sunday.

Schaub should be avoided in Week 11

Matt Schaub is expected to start for the Texans in Week 11, but he shouldn’t be starting on your fantasy team.

Wells, Hightower are fantasy risks in Week 11

The Cardinals backfield could be a major headache for fantasy owners in Week 11.

Redskins RB Williams could start again

Redskins RB Keliand Williams will be a hot name on the fantasywaiver wire for Week 11.

Four Downs: Veldheer a spark for red-hot Raiders

I’ve emerged from a couple of days in the film room, and wanted to share four items that caught my attention as I went back and watched each of the games from Week 10.

Colts TE Tamme not on injury report

Colts TE Jacob Tamme is the strongest man on Earth. There were reports that Tamme was barely able to walk after Sunday’s win over the Bengals. And yet, Tamme was not even on the team’s injury report on Wednesday.

Woodson: Vick is most dangerous QB in history

NFL Network analyst Rod Woodson made a bold proclamation about Eagles QB Michael Vick on “Total Access” on Wednesday.

La Canfora: Wade Phillips could land in Washington

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora has the latest on the CBA negotiations, injury updates on Saints RBs Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, Browns WR Joshua Cribbs and Titans WR Kenny Britt, as well as the possibility of former Dallas coach Wade Phillips landing with Mike Shanahan in Washington.

NFLTA on Tap: Can the Bears protect Cutler?

Here’s an inside look at Daryl Johnston (you can’t quite make out the Super Bowl ring he’s sporting), Fran Charles and Hall of Famer Rod Woodson prepping for Wednesday’s “NFL Total Access.” Speaking of NFLTA … plenty of talk today on the matchup between the Bears and Dolphins on “Thursday Night Football.” Can the Bears protect Jay Cutler? Are special teams and running the ball the keys for the Dolphins? Plus, a Michael Vick conversation. Rod and Daryl will discuss how the Giants can try to contain the Eagles quarterback after his epic Monday night performance.  Jason La Canfora is up for a look Around the League, plus Rod examines Cameron Wake of the Dolphins on the touchscreen and NFL VP of Officiating Carl [...]

Cards RB Wells returns to practice, not your lineup

Cardinals RB Beanie Wells returned to practice on Wednesday and said that he felt pretty good (via the team’s official site). Well why shouldn’t he, it’s not like he worked on Sunday or anything.

Mayock: This could be Favre’s last stand

Would a 3-7 record, a bleak shot at the NFC playoffs and a banged-up Brett Favre be enough to prompt a change at quarterback by Vikings coach Brad Childress?

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