http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:13:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blogs.nfl.com http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/09/lombardi-chargers-will-try-to-sign-jackson/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/09/lombardi-chargers-will-try-to-sign-jackson/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:32:12 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94655 Michael Lombardi is being told the Chargers will do everything in their power to sign WR Vincent Jackson, who is set to become a free agent.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/09/lombardi-chargers-will-try-to-sign-jackson/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/09/negative-reports-persist-on-peyton-mannings-recovery/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/09/negative-reports-persist-on-peyton-mannings-recovery/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:21 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94641 Michael Lombardi continues to paint a picture of a slow recovery process for Peyton Manning, who still isn't able to throw effectively.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/09/negative-reports-persist-on-peyton-mannings-recovery/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/how-cam-newton-lost-out-to-tebomania/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/how-cam-newton-lost-out-to-tebomania/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:11:08 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94621 Cam Newton promised to be an icon and an entertainer before he was even officially the No. 1 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Then, he went out and delivered with one of the greatest rookie seasons in NFL history. But he was still largely overshadowed.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/how-cam-newton-lost-out-to-tebomania/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/lombardi-vs-warner-the-debate-over-elis-hall-worthiness/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/lombardi-vs-warner-the-debate-over-elis-hall-worthiness/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:56:29 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94612 Kurt Warner created a firestorm with comments about Eli Manning's worthiness for the Hall of Fame. We took the debate to the next level Wednesday on "NFL Total Access", pitting Warner vs. Michael Lombardi in an instant debate.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/lombardi-vs-warner-the-debate-over-elis-hall-worthiness/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/playbook-reasons-why-nyg-won-sb-xlvi/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/playbook-reasons-why-nyg-won-sb-xlvi/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:54:51 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94611 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/playbook-reasons-why-nyg-won-sb-xlvi/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/a-look-at-the-new-reality-for-peyton-manning/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/a-look-at-the-new-reality-for-peyton-manning/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:05:55 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94577 Peyton Manning becomes a free agent?]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/a-look-at-the-new-reality-for-peyton-manning/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/whats-the-move-for-vincent-jackson/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/whats-the-move-for-vincent-jackson/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:21:13 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94570 Vincent Jackson has had an acrimonious relationship with the Chargers throughout most of his seven seasons in San Diego, one that could be coming to an end.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/whats-the-move-for-vincent-jackson/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/04/a-king-in-new-york-manning-takes-it-all-in-stride/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/04/a-king-in-new-york-manning-takes-it-all-in-stride/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:25:45 +0000 NFL.com staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93888 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/04/a-king-in-new-york-manning-takes-it-all-in-stride/feed/ 0 davidnweiner http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/fifth-super-bowl-for-brady-still-pretty-incredible/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/fifth-super-bowl-for-brady-still-pretty-incredible/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:52:08 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93834 Tom Brady knows it takes only one play for NFL dreams to begin, or end.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/fifth-super-bowl-for-brady-still-pretty-incredible/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/saturday-manning-vs-colts-didnt-help-super-bowl-week/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/saturday-manning-vs-colts-didnt-help-super-bowl-week/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:20:11 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93804 Jeff Saturday is concerned, the term "debacle" is as good as any to describe the current state of the Colts, and the he-said, he-said public back-and-forth between QB Peyton Manning and owner Jim Irsay.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/saturday-manning-vs-colts-didnt-help-super-bowl-week/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/belichick-learned-pats-were-mentally-tough-during-week-8-loss/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/belichick-learned-pats-were-mentally-tough-during-week-8-loss/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:07:47 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93669 Bill Belichick looks back on his team's run to Super Bowl XLVI, he doesn't hesitate when asked when his team proved to him it was mentally tough.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/belichick-learned-pats-were-mentally-tough-during-week-8-loss/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/playbook-studying-improved-rbs/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/playbook-studying-improved-rbs/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:40:50 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93670 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/playbook-studying-improved-rbs/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/playbook-studying-improved-wrs/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/playbook-studying-improved-wrs/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:08:54 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93590 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/03/playbook-studying-improved-wrs/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/brady-belichick-is-relentless/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/brady-belichick-is-relentless/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:35:38 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93522 Bill Belichick and Tom Brady sit on the precipice of becoming arguably the greatest coach-quarterback combination in NFL history.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/brady-belichick-is-relentless/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/the-wait-for-colts-is-on-mannings-arm/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/the-wait-for-colts-is-on-mannings-arm/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:54:39 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93480 Peyton Manning speculation is that until he proves he can throw a football at the level required for an NFL quarterback, all of the talk is simply idle talk.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/the-wait-for-colts-is-on-mannings-arm/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/brees-says-contract-talks-with-saints-have-started/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/brees-says-contract-talks-with-saints-have-started/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:20:23 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://nfldotcom.wordpress.com/?p=93354 Drew Brees seems to be running out of ways to say that he'll be back with the Saints.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/brees-says-contract-talks-with-saints-have-started/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/tebow-hopefully-im-still-the-same-guy/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/tebow-hopefully-im-still-the-same-guy/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:01:08 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93351 Tim Tebow says he's the same guy he's always been.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/tebow-hopefully-im-still-the-same-guy/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/playbook-studying-improved-dts/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/playbook-studying-improved-dts/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:48:42 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93289 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/playbook-studying-improved-dts/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/playbook-studying-improved-dbs/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/playbook-studying-improved-dbs/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:26:05 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93287 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/02/playbook-studying-improved-dbs/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/mcnabb-brady-is-best-qb-of-all-time/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/mcnabb-brady-is-best-qb-of-all-time/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:50:10 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93235 Donovan McNabb isn't pondering his own football future, he's endorsing Tom Brady as the best quarterback. Ever.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/mcnabb-brady-is-best-qb-of-all-time/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/mcnabb-pinpoints-three-teams-he-could-help/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/mcnabb-pinpoints-three-teams-he-could-help/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:22:41 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93218 Donvoan McNabb, who was released by the Vikings midway through his 13th season, didn't sound like a player who has completely walked away during an interview with "Super Bowl Live" on Wednesday.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/mcnabb-pinpoints-three-teams-he-could-help/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/simms-win-puts-eli-coughlin-in-hall-of-fame/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/simms-win-puts-eli-coughlin-in-hall-of-fame/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:06:09 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93193 Phil Simms told NFL Network on Wednesday the legacies of Giants coach Tom Coughlin and QB Eli Manning will land them in the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- if they win Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/simms-win-puts-eli-coughlin-in-hall-of-fame/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/irsay-manning-decision-isnt-about-the-money/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/irsay-manning-decision-isnt-about-the-money/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:09:47 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://nfldotcom.wordpress.com/?p=93118 Jim Irsay is facing some harsh realities when it comes to the future of QB Peyton Manning. Those realities, however, are filled with the uncertainty of the quarterback's recovery, a situation Irsay has spent much of the last several weeks doing his best to explain. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/irsay-manning-decision-isnt-about-the-money/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/wayne-wants-to-stay-a-colt/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/wayne-wants-to-stay-a-colt/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:01:05 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93082 Reggie Wayne told NFL Network he hopes to stay with the Colts but understands the realities of the business.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/01/wayne-wants-to-stay-a-colt/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/31/giants-rolle-doesnt-back-down-from-talk/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/31/giants-rolle-doesnt-back-down-from-talk/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:12:41 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=93011 Antrel Rolle is no stranger to speaking his mind. He's also no stranger to being confident. Often times for Rolle, that has created a volatile mix.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/31/giants-rolle-doesnt-back-down-from-talk/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/31/eli-manning-peytons-impact-on-indy-beyond-football/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/31/eli-manning-peytons-impact-on-indy-beyond-football/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:12:50 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92908 Eli Manning says the impact of his brother, Peyton Manning on the city of Indianapolis -- which has spanned 14 years -- goes far beyond football.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/31/eli-manning-peytons-impact-on-indy-beyond-football/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/28/la-canfora-manning-decision-made-weeks-ago/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/28/la-canfora-manning-decision-made-weeks-ago/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:29:06 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92563 Peyton Manning will ever play again, any misperceptions that the four-time NFL MVP will do so with the Colts appear to be long gone.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/28/la-canfora-manning-decision-made-weeks-ago/feed/ 30 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/27/playbook-studying-improved-qbs/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/27/playbook-studying-improved-qbs/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:57:00 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92493 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/27/playbook-studying-improved-qbs/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/23/playbook-giants-patriots-win-with-scheme/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/23/playbook-giants-patriots-win-with-scheme/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:24:11 +0000 NFL Playbook Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92129 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/23/playbook-giants-patriots-win-with-scheme/feed/ 0 Andy Fenelon http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/22/eisens-wounded-ducks-save-irvin-from-tank-initially/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/22/eisens-wounded-ducks-save-irvin-from-tank-initially/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:38:10 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92083 Michael Irvin and Kurt Warner sat inches above water in a rented dunk tank Sunday, desperately needing their "NFL GameDay Morning" colleagues to poorly aim a football. They all did -- especially Rich Eisen -- but both Irvin and Warner still ended up wet.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/22/eisens-wounded-ducks-save-irvin-from-tank-initially/feed/ 1 nflstaff