Archive for February, 2011

Are Bills considering Newton at No. 3?

It’s the question that’s on the mind of every football fan in Buffalo, and will be for the next two months: Should the Bills take a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft?

Pick Six: Top NFL players turned fighters

Vikings DE Ray Edwards told the Pioneer Press that he plans to pursue a career in boxing if there is a lockout. And the good news for Edwards is that he will only need to last about 40 seconds in the ring to be considered a bigger success than Johnnie Morton.

Kirwan: QBs Newton, Gabbert will be top 10 picks

Under Armour might be assured that Cam Newton will be a star, but Pat Kirwan isn’t as convinced as he discussed in his weekly NFL.com chat today.

Nothing new on Burress front, other than updates

A lot has to happen before Plaxico Burress returns to a football field.

Six things we love about the 2000s

Valentine’s Day is a day of love, so it’s only fitting that we take a look back at the things we love about the 2000s in the NFL. We have narrowed the list down to six here. But after giving this a look, you can join in the action down below and say what you love about the NFL.

Saturday roundup: Rex speaks (again)

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Rex Ryan believes the New York Jets are your next Super Bowl champions.

On the clock: Will Panthers bank on Clausen?

It’s the starting point for most discussions surrounding the 2011 NFL Draft: Who will the Carolina Panthers select No. 1 overall?

Why is Jake Locker’s stock slipping?

NFL Network analysts Charles Davis and Adam Archuleta discuss the draft prospects of Washington QB Jake Locker, who was a possible No. 1 pick before returning to play for his senior season.

T-Rac nominated for ‘Most Awesome Mascot’

There’s always a new debate about who the best of the best is. We weigh in on who has the best defense, the best QB, who the best players-turned-actors are and even the best bald-headed players of all time.

Giants’ Jones working way back from accident

An unfortunate reality for many injured NFL players is they become an afterthought until making it back on the radar of fans and the media. Chad Jones is working hard, and making incredible progress, to make it back.

Super Bowl winners not relying on featured backs

It’s not a new trend, but a continuing one, that NFL teams are relying less on the concept of a featured running back, many opting for specialization and backfields-by-committee in today’s NFL. The trend is also showing up among Super Bowl winners.

Packers’ Jennings joins ‘Lopez Tonight’

NFL Network’s Michelle Beisner catches up with Super Bowl champion Greg Jennings before his appearance Wednesday on “Lopez Tonight.”

Texans’ Foster shows motivation … on Twitter

Arian Foster is motivated for the 2011 season. Want proof? Check this out…

Pick Six: Things to do on first football-less Sunday

As the 2010 NFL season has officially closed, I am comforted by the words of the immortal Stork who, when Delta was kicked off campus in “Animal House” uttered, “Well, what the hell we s’posed to do, you moron?

Can Smith be a winning quarterback?

One of the biggest questions Jim Harbaugh will have to answer as head coach of the 49ers is which direction the team takes at quarterback. Is Alex Smith in that future?

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