Archive for January, 2011

Jets’ Ellis, Smith active for AFC title game

Jets coach Rex Ryan said Friday that those starters listed as questionable on the injury report would be ready to go against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday and the coach remained true to his word.

Collins replaces injured Cutler for Bears

Any hope of Bears’ comeback against the Packers at Soldier Field now rests on the right arm of Todd Collins.

Halftime notes: Packers-Bears

A look at some halftime numbers, and a few observations, at halftime of the NFC Championship Game at Solider Field.

Bears’ Harris active for NFC title game vs. Packers

Bears safety Chris Harris vowed all week that he would play in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game despite a hip injury. That appears to be true since he’s active against the Packers after being limited in practice Friday.

Cardinals DT Dockett named to Pro Bowl

Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett has been named to the Pro Bowl to replace injured Minnesota defensive lineman Kevin Williams.

Who do you got: Bears or Packers?

The Bears and Packers have the most longest, and perhaps the most storied rivalry in the NFL. The two teams have played 181 times in the past, and will be fighting it out for a chance to play for the NFL’s ultimate honor for the first time since 1941.

Mayock: Keep an eye on QBs Locker, Dalton

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock discusses the quarterbacks of the 2011 draft class, including why to keep an eye on seniors Jake Locker and Andy Dalton.

Should Panthers draft a QB?

Should Carolina draft a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick? NFL Network analysts Jamie Dukes and Trent Green agree the Panthers would be better off going a different direction.

Bengals’ Lewis backs bus over Ochocinco

Like many divorces, the situation between Marvin Lewis and Chad Ochocinco seems to be getting messy.

If you find overtime rules unjust, try this …

The Packers and Bears have given us a lot over the years, including “sudden death” overtime.

Plenty of reasons to like the Bears

I went out on my own on the “Playbook” picks this week and took the Bears over the Packers, for several reasons.

QB speculation alive and well in Minnesota

The news that the Vikings have hired Craig Johnson to coach their quarterbacks is sure to be followed by plenty of speculation of just who he will coach in 2011.

Chiefs QB Cassel added to AFC roster

Quarterback Matt Cassel will replace Tom Brady, again — this time at the Pro Bowl — the Kansas City Chiefs confirmed Thursday.

Four Downs: Big Ben a nightmare to defend

Here’s a championship weekend edition of Four Downs, starting with a look at why Ben Roethlisberger is so difficult to defend.

Best of Championship Wednesday’s podium talk

Here’s a quick look at the best of the best from the podiums in Chicago, Green Bay, New Jersey and Pittsburgh on Championship Wednesday.

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