Archive for September, 2011

Faulk: Kubiak’s seat in Houston definitely hot

Is it possible to be on the NFL coaching hot seat after one week of the season? Apparently, yes.

Three and out: Tate to start over Foster?

Arian Foster says he’s ready to go for Week 2, but he may be facing a demotion in Houston.

Mourning Urlacher rejoins Bears, Briggs says

Bears LB Brian Urlacher was back among his teammates Thursday morning, three days after the death of his mother, Lavoyda Lenard.

Sapp sees ‘old and slow’ Steelers, star-struck Ocho

That collective thud you hear? It’s the masses jumping off the Steelers’ bandwagon after Sunday’s lashing at the hands of the Ravens. NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp stopped by “The Dan Patrick Show” to provide his take on Pittsburgh’s rough start.

Steelers call foul on Ravens’ blockers

After the Steelers lived in the center of last season’s controversy over helmet-to-helmet hits, which led to sweeping rule changes, they pointed fingers this week at an offensive violation they say has flown under the radar for too long.

Panthers’ Davis drained by Rodgers, Packers hype

Count Panthers LB Thomas Davis among those worn out by the buzz on Green Bay and its Super Bowl-winning QB, Aaron Rodgers.

Kubiak hints at more playing time for Tate

After he left the fantasy football world twisting in the wind in Week 1, Arian Foster appears primed for his first regular-season action Sunday when the Texans visit the Dolphins.

Marshall tags Henne the ‘white Vick’

Brandon Marshall has gone through his fair share of drama with Chad Henne, but color the mouthy wideout impressed with his QB’s footwork in Monday night’s fireworks show against the Patriots.

Tarvaris Jackson gets some help up front

Seahawks signal-caller Tarvaris Jackson, playing behind the NFL’s youngest offensive line, was sacked a league-leading five times in Sunday’s loss to the 49ers.

First and 10: A look under the hoodie

Get an exclusive look at the highly anticipated NFL Films documentary centered around one of the NFL’s greatest coaches, Bill Belichick. “A Football Life: Bill Belichick” premieres tonight at 9 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

Enter the War Room — and bring your questions

It’s Wednesday, so that means it’s time for our weekly War Room Wisdom Mailbag. In the War Room, rarely does anyone agree — so we decided to take our debate to the blog with your questions. This week, Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann chimes in as well. Enjoy our answers as we debate, and keep all the good questions coming (playbook@nfl.com or #askplaybook on Twitter), because there is a chance they could be answered on-air by Theismann, Sterling Sharpe, Brian Baldinger or Matt Millen. (Don’t forget to join the debate on Twitter @NFLN_Playbook.) Who do you think will win the NFC East and why? — Aaron JT: Philly should take it this year. They have made so many additions that [...]

Raiders QB Pryor’s appeal hearing set for Thursday

Raiders rookie QB Terrelle Pryor‘s hearing to appeal his five-game suspension will take place Thursday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

From ‘Madden’ to real life: Ryan ready for Vick

Matt Ryan used to play “Madden” as Michael Vick. Now he’ll play against him in real life.

Ex-Patriot Harrison has Bruschi’s back on Ocho

The way things are unfolding, it seems as if former Patriots of the world are uniting against the evil, destructive force that is Chad Ochocinco.

Lombardi appreciates evolution of Belichick

Some people don’t look too far in the past, and they know Bill Belichick only as a three-time Super Bowl championship coach with the Patriots. But things haven’t always been peachy keen in Belichick’s career.

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