Archive for September, 2011

Was trading Kolb the right move by the Eagles?

In many ways the Eagles took a calculated risk trading capable backup Kevin Kolb during the offseason. Was trading Kolb the right move?

Jets center Mangold suffered high ankle sprain

Tests on Monday showed that Jets C Nick Mangold suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday’s win over the Jaguars but sustained no additional damage in the ankle, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

Jones: ‘Fragile’ Cowboys needed a lift

The Cowboys are fragile, or so says team owner Jerry Jones, who believed his team desperately needed a win in Week 2.

Plan on life without Vick, Jackson

How to deal with Michael Vick’s concussion issues is likely to be a year-long story for fantasy owners.

Mariucci puts Newton under the microscope

NFL Network analyst and quarterback guru Steve Mariucci broke down Newton’s performance on “NFL GameDay Final” Sunday, taking a closer look at what Newton did well and where his rookie mistakes are still showing.

Irvin: What Romo showed was leadership

Maybe Tony Romo is starting to get some of the respect many feel he deserves. At the very least, the Romo haters can take the week off after his performance in Week 2.

Three and out: Cowboys’ Austin out through Week 5?

Miles Austin’s hamstring injury is just one on a growing list of concerns for the Dallas Cowboys offense.

Trainer: Eagles don’t have timetable on Vick

Michael Vick suffered a concussion Sunday night, knocking him out of his Atlanta homecoming. The next question becomes, when will Vick be back under center for the Eagles?

Burress not steaming over shutout

Plaxico Burress didn’t have a catch in Week 2 for the Jets. This would have led to outbursts in the past, but Burress was under control Sunday.

Maclin mans up following crucial drop

Michael Vick might have left the Georgia Dome groggy, but it’s safe to say no one exited the building feeling worse than Jeremy Maclin did Sunday night.

Vick wanted back in after concussion

Eagles QB Michael Vick wanted to return to Sunday night’s game against the Falcons after suffering a concussion, but the team refused to allow him to, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Brady: Ex-Pats ‘have no clue’ about Ochocinco

Turns out we weren’t the only ones perplexed by the heat Chad Ochocinco took from Tedy Bruschi and other ex-Patriots last week.

First and 10: Bringing the pain

While Sunday’s NFL action was marred by injuries to key players, some of the day’s most heroic performances were only enhanced by the injuries those players had to overcome.

Musings, ramblings, rants from Week 2

With Sunday’s action is in the books, some early impressions of what went down in Week 2.

Data Points: Marino’s yardage mark in jeopardy

Every year, it seems, there’s a quarterback who makes a run at Dan Marino’s record for most passing yards in a single season. After two Sunday’s of the 2011 campaign, it appears there might be a few guys capable of threatening the mark.

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