Archive for January, 2011
Posted: Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Aaron Smith, AFC Championship game inactives, Brad Smith, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Shaun Ellis
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.
Posted: Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Jay Cutler, Caleb Hanie, Chicago Bears, Jay Cutler, NFC Championship Game, Todd Collins
Any hope of Bears’ comeback against the Packers at Soldier Field now rests on the right arm of Todd Collins.
Posted: Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: NFC Championship Game, Aaron Rodgers, Brandon Jackson, Brian Urlacher, Cullen Jenkins, James Starks, Julius Peppers, Matt Forte, Mike Martz, Sam Shields, T.J. Lang, Tim Masthay
A look at some halftime numbers, and a few observations, at halftime of the NFC Championship Game at Solider Field.
Posted: Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Chicago Bears, Chris Harris, Desmond Clark, Devin Aromashodu, Green Bay Packers, NFC Championship Game
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.
Posted: Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Darnell Dockett, Kevin Williams
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett has been named to the Pro Bowl to replace injured Minnesota defensive lineman Kevin Williams.
Posted: Friday, January 21st, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: 2010 NFC Championship Game, Billy Dee Williams, Brian Piccolo, Chicago Bears, Curly Lambeau, Dave Dameshek, Dick Butkus, Don Hutson, Gale Sayers, George Halas, Green Bay Packers, James Caan, Jerry Rice, Jim Belushi, Jim McMahon, Larry the Cable Guy, Mike Ditka, Ray Nitschke, Tom Brady, Vanilla Ice, Vince Evans, Vince Lombardi, Walter Payton
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.
Posted: Thursday, January 20th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: 2011 NFL Draft, Andy Dalton, Blaine Gabbert, Cam Newton, Jake Locker, Mike Mayock, Ryan Mallett
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.
Posted: Thursday, January 20th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Carolina Panthers, 2011 NFL Draft, Jamie Dukes, NFL Total Access, Trent Green
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.
Posted: Thursday, January 20th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals, Marvin Lewis
Like many divorces, the situation between Marvin Lewis and Chad Ochocinco seems to be getting messy.
Posted: Thursday, January 20th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Sudden death overtime, Curly Lambeau, Elmer Layden, George Halas
The Packers and Bears have given us a lot over the years, including “sudden death” overtime.
Posted: Thursday, January 20th, 2011 | Brian Baldinger Tags: Chicago Bears, Aaron Rodgers, Brian Baldinger, Brian Urlacher, D.J. Moore, Danieal Manning, Devin Hester, Julius Peppers, Lance Briggs, NFC Championship Game, Pisa Tinoisamoa
I went out on my own on the “Playbook” picks this week and took the Bears over the Packers, for several reasons.
Posted: Thursday, January 20th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Vince Young, Craig Johnson, Joe Webb, Minnesota Vikings, Tarvaris Jackson
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.
Posted: Thursday, January 20th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Matt Cassel, 2011 Pro Bowl, AFC roster, Kansas City Chiefs
Quarterback Matt Cassel will replace Tom Brady, again — this time at the Pro Bowl — the Kansas City Chiefs confirmed Thursday.
Posted: Thursday, January 20th, 2011 | Brian Baldinger Tags: Four Downs, Ben Roethlisberger, Brian Baldinger, Charles Woodson, Chicago Bears, Darrelle Revis, Green Bay Packers, Matt Forte, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers
Here’s a championship weekend edition of Four Downs, starting with a look at why Ben Roethlisberger is so difficult to defend.
Posted: Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Championship Wednesday, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Jay Cutler, Lance Briggs, Mark Sanchez, Mike Tomlin, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rex Ryan, Santonio Holmes, Tramon Williams
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.