Archive for September, 2011

First and 10: A star is born … in Buffalo?

Okay, so Ryan Fitzpatrick hasn’t thrown for a gazillion yards in his first two games like Tom Brady has, but he is tied with Brady and Matthew Stafford for the NFL lead with seven TD passes.

Cover Two Podcast: Morris clarifies ‘youngry’

Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris joined the “Cover Two Podcast” on Tuesday and made a few things clear: He intends to win the NFC South, LeGarrette Blount deserves to get the ball as much as possible and that his dubbing of his team as “Youngry” stemmed from a mistake.

With Ngata signed, Ravens can target Flacco next

The move to sign All-Pro Haloti Ngata not only locks up arguably the Ravens best defensive player, its ripple effect will impact the team’s ability to sign its franchise quarterback.

Evans not buying into Lions reaching playoffs

NFL Network analyst Heath Evans hasn’t hidden the fact that he’s a doubter of the Lions.

Faking injuries? Nothing new around these parts

There are numerous examples of teams being accused of faking injuries to slow down the no-huddle offense. Here’s just a few.

Re-doing my 2011 fantasy draft on NFL.com

Want a second-chance to redraft? Let our Jason Smith give you the guide.

Bundchen burner: Brady’s wife caught speeding

File this one under: Pays to be a supermodel and the wife of Tom Brady in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Eagles have yet to rule out Vick for a reason

As we await Eagles practice Wednesday, not much really has changed on the Michael Vick injury front.

Lions stamped as contenders by ‘No Huddle’ crew

The Lions are the hottest thing in the Motor City since …. well, let’s just say it’s been a really long time.

Coughlin weighs in on Giants’ suspicious injuries

Giants coach Tom Coughlin met with reporters Tuesday to unpack Monday night’s 28-13 victory over the Rams. Questions about two unusual first-quarter injuries were hard to avoid.

Early-season fireworks set NFL records

With two weeks of football in the books, the numbers don’t lie. We’re in the heart of an offensive explosion.

Eli on Peyton: ‘He’s doing well and he’s rehabbing’

Because it’s not enough that Peyton Manning already made it crystal clear he’s do all he can to get back on the field, we now bring you Eli Manning issuing essentially carbon-copy comments to ESPN radio Tuesday morning.

Haley already on hot seat, but not concerned

It took only two weeks of the season — and one of the worst starts in NFL history — for Chiefs coach Todd Haley to be placed on the hot seat.

Did the Giants fake injuries in win over Rams?

With just under four minutes left in the first quarter, and the Rams no-huddle offense marching toward the Giants’ goal line, a pair of New York defenders crumpled to the MetLife Stadium ground like a couple of teens at a Bieber concert. Let’s take a closer look.

Three and Out: Torn groins leading to opportunities

Let’s try to get through the top stories of the morning without tearing a groin. That seems to be going around this week.

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