Archive for January, 2011

Playbook Picks: Steelers are unanimous choice

It’s prediction time again for “Playbook” analysts Brian Baldinger, Joe Theismann and Brian Billick.

Mayock: Newton is talented, but raw

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock gives a breakdown on former Auburn QB Cam Newton and his NFL future.

Gates, Reed ruled out for Pro Bowl

Injured players Antonio Gates and Ed Reed, both voted as starters for the AFC, will not play in this year’s Pro Bowl.

Jets detour jet for fly-by

Closing in on Newark Airport Sunday night after dismantling the Patriots, a giddy Rex Ryan thought it would be fun to buzz Manhattan’s most famous tower –the Empire State Building.

Giants’ Tuck says he will make ‘statement’ to Rolle

At least one member of the Giants plans on confronting Antrel Rolle after his lastest shots taken at head coach Tom Coughlin.

Who Has The Edge: Jets vs. Steelers

It’s time again for our little segment called Who has the Edge. This time around, it’s a Jets vs. Steelers edition.

Who has the most to prove?

NFL Network’s Charles Davis explains who has the most to prove in the upcoming college all-star games, including this week’s East-West Shrine Game.

Who are the top senior quarterbacks for 2011?

Pete Fiutak of Fox Sports checks in with “Around the League” to talk about the top senior quarterbacks in the 2011 NFL Draft, including Washington’s Jake Locker.

Breer: Jauron at top of Eagles’ list for DC

Since the surprise firing of Sean McDermott last week, a number of names have been connected to the defensive coordinator vacancy in Philadelphia.

Super Bowl’s forgotten heroes: Plunkett

Quarterbacks — whether we like it or not — are judged by Super Bowl wins. So why is former Raiders QB Jim Plunkett not celebrated as a two-time Super Bowl winner?

Fox won’t commit to Tebow as starter

Broncos new head coach John Fox is a long ways off from chosing his starter for 2011.

Lombardi: McDaniels could land with Rams

NFL information man Michael Lombardi told “NFL Total Access” Monday he believes Josh McDaniels will make a decision in the next 24 hours, and it will “probably” be the Rams.

Is Revis the NFL’s best cornerback?

Rex Ryan went out of his way to tout Darrelle Revis as the NFL’s best player. But is Revis even the best cornerback in the league?

Warner: Rodgers is among elite quarterbacks

Kurt Warner said the epic performance from Aaron Rodgers in the divisional round of the playoffs reminded him a lot of his own performance — against Rodgers — from a year ago.

Patriots DT Wilfork questions Welker’s benching

Patriots coach Bill Belichick does not think much of your backtalk or wisecracking, misters. The Patriot Way is not just a street in a Lowell, Mass., rather a way that the team conducts business. Speak out of turn and you will be dealt with severely. Or you will at least be held out of the first series in an AFC divisional playoff game — just ask WR Wes Welker.

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