Archive for September, 2011
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Rex Grossman, Donovan McNabb, Mike Shanahan, Washington Redskins
The Redskins are hoping to move in the right direction after a dismal 2010, and Rex Grossman believes the team is primed for a run at the NFC East title.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward
The Steelers were shellacked in the season opener by their bitter rival, the Ravens, largely because of seven turnovers. But is there a sense of panic coming out of that embarrassing defeat?
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Marques Colston, New Orleans Saints
With Marques Colston expected to miss the next four weeks, fantasy owners have plenty of other Saints receiving options to choose from.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Tedy Bruschi, Bill Belichick, Chad Ochocinco, Heath Evans, New England Patriots
Anybody out there believe Tedy Bruschi’s harsh criticism of Chad Ochocinco was a bit much?
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Brandon Stokley, David Clowney, New York Giants, T.J. Houshmanzadeh
The Giants auditioned T.J. Houshmandzadeh on Wednesday, but the veteran wideout will not be signed, according to a league source.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
It has been a tough week for Tony Romo, but you have to give the Cowboys QB some credit because he’s saying all the right things.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Cadillac Williams, Steven Jackson
St. Louis RB Cadillac Williams is the hot-name on the waiver wire, after our Cover Two Podcast broke the news that Steven Jackson will be out this week against the Giants.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Data Points, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Tony Gonzalez, Terrell Owens, Cris Carter, Tim Brown
Eagles fans will be rooting hard this weekend against the Falcons — their team’s opponent on Sunday. But they may cheer for Atlanta TE Tony Gonzalez if he catches at least five passes. That will move Gonzalez past Terrell Owens – not a fan favorite in Philly — for fifth place on the all-time NFL receptions list.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: St. Louis Rams, Bob McNair, Let's Ram It
“Let’s Ram It” has some competition for the worst NFL video ever.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | Steve Wyche Tags: Steven Jackson, Aaron Rodgers, Cadillac Williams, Monday Night Football, New York Giants, Philip Rivers, St. Louis Rams, Tom Brady
Tony Softli, a former personnel executive for the Rams, said on the latest Cover Two Podcast that RB Steven Jackson‘s quadriceps injury will keep him from playing in Monday night’s game against the Giants, according to a team source.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Arian Foster, Houston Texans
Fantasy owners should be encouraged by the latest news surrounding Arian Foster’s hamstring.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Three and out, Hakeem Nicks, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeremy Maclin, Marcedes Lewis, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles
Hakeem Nicks’ knee injury isn’t as serious as originally feared, but is still something fantasy owners should monitor leading up to Week 2.
Posted: Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: First and 10, Bill Belichick, Brian Urlacher, Chad Ochocinco, Eric Mangini, Justin Tuck, Matt Ryan, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Rex Grossman, St. Louis Rams, Steven Jackson, Tedy Bruschi
When this season started, Falcons signal caller Matt Ryan was one of the NFL’s glamour boys, while Redskins QB Rex Grossman was mostly the butt of jokes. How quickly things can change. Tune into NFL Network’s “Around the League” Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. ET to hear from Grossman live, then catch Ryan on “NFL Total Access” tonight at 7 p.m. ET.
Posted: Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
Brian Billick explains just how Carolina can successfully continue Cam Newton’s growth.