Archive for January, 2011
Posted: Sunday, January 30th, 2011 | Simon Samano Tags: 2011 Pro Bowl, Michael Vick
HONOLULU — One of the things I wondered about in the moments leading up to kickoff was, how would Michael Vick be received by the fans here at the Pro Bowl? Well, if the ovation during his introduction is any indication, they love him. Vick no doubt received the loudest ovation of all the players introduced — louder than the uber-popular Peyton Manning, if you could believe that. Even the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader received a mixture of boos when she was introduced, for crying out loud. Maybe it’s because the aloha spirit is alive and well on the island. Even so, the ovation for Vick is yet another testament to how far this guy has come in the last few […]
Posted: Saturday, January 29th, 2011 | Simon Samano Tags: 2011 Pro Bowl, Bill Belichick, Brandon Lloyd, Matt Cassel, Mike Smith, Peyton Manning, Phillip Rivers
The week in Hawaii is almost over, with the Pro Bowl set to happen on Sunday at Aloha Stadium.
Posted: Saturday, January 29th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: 2011 Pro Bowl, Brian Orakpo, Calvin Johnson, Darrelle Revis
Watch what happened this week in Hawaii when Darrelle Revis, Brian Orakpo and Calvin Johnson tried their hands at a little deep sea fishing. Player correspondent Chris Cooley has the full report.
Posted: Saturday, January 29th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: 2011 Pro Bowl, Chris Cooley, Marc Marian, Peyton Manning
Watch as NFL Network player correspondent Chris Cooley wandered around practice at Ohana Day at Aloha Stadium to dig up the good stuff from the players on the eve of the Pro Bowl.
Posted: Saturday, January 29th, 2011 | Simon Samano Tags: Cameron Wake, 2011 Pro Bowl
Dolphins OLB Cameron Wake signed that football in his hands, then launched it into the crowd during Ohana Day at Aloha Stadium. He actually has a pretty good arm. Ball flew about 30 rows.
Posted: Saturday, January 29th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jacoby Jones, Houston Texans, Jacoby Jones
Texans WR Jacoby Jones won the “Super 60″ 60-meter dash Friday at the 104th running of the Millrose Games at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
Posted: Saturday, January 29th, 2011 | Simon Samano Tags: 2011 Pro Bowl, Chris Johnson, Dwayne Bowe, Jamaal Charles
Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe did his best Chris Johnson touchdown-celebration dance in front of the Titans RB himself and Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles at Ohana Day. I can neither confirm nor deny that it was good.
Posted: Saturday, January 29th, 2011 | Simon Samano Tags: 2011 Pro Bowl,
The Cowboys’ mascot, Rowdy, gets fans riled up at Ohana Day at Aloha Stadium. The return of Ohana Day is a big hit with the fans.
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers
Just because you respect the Green Bay Packers doesn’t mean you have to root for them. Just ask Bears LB Brian Urlacher.
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 | Simon Samano Tags: Bill Belichick, 2011 Pro Bowl, New England Patriots
Funny guy that Bill Belichick is.
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 | Simon Samano Tags: Terrell Suggs, 2011 Pro Bowl
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs autographs a football for a fan during AFC media day at the Pro Bowl.
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 | Simon Samano Tags: Bill Belichick, 2011 Pro Bowl
Head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the AFC squad during practice on Friday.
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Bill Polian, Peyton Manning, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tom Brady, Torry Holt
Colts president Bill Polian believes when it comes to the opinions that matter most — among league football minds — Ben Roethlisberger is on par with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Eli Manning, New York Giants, Plaxico Burress
Eli Manning seems pretty open to the idea of a reunion with former teammate Plaxico Burress if the Giants believe the receiver is committed to a return.
Posted: Friday, January 28th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Peyton Manning, Arian Foster, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Power Sports 100, Tom Brady
Peyton Manning is at the top of many lists, and the latest top-billing should really come as no surprise.