http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:58:40 +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/three-and-out-mr-smith-to-start-in-san-francisco/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/09/three-and-out-mr-smith-to-start-in-san-francisco/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:58:32 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94633 Jim Harbaugh indicated that Alex Smith had the complete support of the organization.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/09/three-and-out-mr-smith-to-start-in-san-francisco/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/nfl-draft-podcast-tracker-prepping-for-combine/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/nfl-draft-podcast-tracker-prepping-for-combine/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:20:55 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94605 Bucky Brooks joined Matt "Money" Smith at NFL Network Studios to wrap up the 2011 NFL season and rev up preparation for the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/nfl-draft-podcast-tracker-prepping-for-combine/feed/ 0 nflstaff 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/could-cam-newton-be-a-bust-in-2012/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/could-cam-newton-be-a-bust-in-2012/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:51:54 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94572 Cam Newton could be a fantasy bust in 2012? Well, history suggests he'll see a drop in at least one category. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/could-cam-newton-be-a-bust-in-2012/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano 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/2012/02/08/three-and-out-jackson-bolting-out-of-san-diego/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/three-and-out-jackson-bolting-out-of-san-diego/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:20:21 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94564 Vincent Jackson might be running an out route away from San Diego, but it's hard to envision him landing in a spot with a better quarterback than he has now.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/08/three-and-out-jackson-bolting-out-of-san-diego/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/07/greatest-fan-wants-to-see-sanchez/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/07/greatest-fan-wants-to-see-sanchez/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:45:57 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94554 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/07/greatest-fan-wants-to-see-sanchez/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/07/jimmy-kimmel-viewers-prank-friends-during-super-bowl/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/07/jimmy-kimmel-viewers-prank-friends-during-super-bowl/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:03:15 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94544 Jimmy Kimmel having a laugh thanks to some loyal viewers answering his call.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/07/jimmy-kimmel-viewers-prank-friends-during-super-bowl/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/07/three-and-out-will-steelers-air-it-out-in-2012/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/07/three-and-out-will-steelers-air-it-out-in-2012/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:18:20 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94538 Todd Haley as Pittsburgh's new offensive coordinator, with the Steelers offense resemble some of the high-powered Arizona Cardinals attacks of years past?]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/07/three-and-out-will-steelers-air-it-out-in-2012/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/the-coaches-show-super-bowl-xlvi-analysis/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/the-coaches-show-super-bowl-xlvi-analysis/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:37:15 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94535 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/the-coaches-show-super-bowl-xlvi-analysis/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/video-sheds-light-on-giants-celebratory-plane-ride/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/video-sheds-light-on-giants-celebratory-plane-ride/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:49:13 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94517 Andre Brown probably had nothing to do with the Giants winning Super Bowl XLVI? That wasn't stopping him from leading the celebration chant/dance on the team plane prior to takeoff from Indianapolis on Monday.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/video-sheds-light-on-giants-celebratory-plane-ride/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/three-and-out-pats-have-wr-decisions-to-make/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/three-and-out-pats-have-wr-decisions-to-make/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:36:20 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94512 Deion Branch and Wes Welker set to become free agents and a disappointing Chad Ochocinco on the roster, the Patriots have some serious choices to make about the WR spot for 2012.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/three-and-out-pats-have-wr-decisions-to-make/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/super-bowl-records-set-tied-in-xlvi/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/super-bowl-records-set-tied-in-xlvi/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:08:48 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94494 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/super-bowl-records-set-tied-in-xlvi/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/mannings-play-the-hot-topic-in-winning-locker-room/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/mannings-play-the-hot-topic-in-winning-locker-room/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:07:04 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94491 Eli Manning was a big topic of conversation in the Giants' locker room after collecting his second Super Bowl MVP award in five seasons.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/mannings-play-the-hot-topic-in-winning-locker-room/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/brady-patriots-confront-another-grim-defeat-to-g-men/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/brady-patriots-confront-another-grim-defeat-to-g-men/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:51:07 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94487 Tom Brady sat slumped in a folding chair, facing away from reporters -- away from the rest of the world -- pulling up his socks. With the stark reality of Super Bowl XLVI sinking in, the Patriots QB moved in slow motion. Expressionless. It's the Brady you'd imagine seeing 20 years from now.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/06/brady-patriots-confront-another-grim-defeat-to-g-men/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/super-bowl-xlvi-definitely-ranks-in-top-three-of-title-games/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/super-bowl-xlvi-definitely-ranks-in-top-three-of-title-games/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:58:15 +0000 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94483 Tom Brady's last-gasp pass hit the turf: Where does Giants 21, Patriots 17 rank among all 46 Super Bowls?]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/super-bowl-xlvi-definitely-ranks-in-top-three-of-title-games/feed/ 0 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/bradys-final-throw-falls-short/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/bradys-final-throw-falls-short/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:10:34 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94452 Tom Brady's final, arching pass fell incomplete in the end zone while time expired, Lucas Oil Stadium morphed into uproar and bedlam.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/bradys-final-throw-falls-short/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/patriots-let-bradshaw-score-game-winning-td/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/patriots-let-bradshaw-score-game-winning-td/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:55:19 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94462 Terrell Davis' fourth-quarter run in Super Bowl XXXII, the Patriots let Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw score the go-ahead TD with 57 seconds left to allow Tom Brady one last chance at the Super Bowl XLVI title.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/patriots-let-bradshaw-score-game-winning-td/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/manning-manningham-connect-in-the-clutch/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/manning-manningham-connect-in-the-clutch/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:37:25 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94451 Mario Manningham pulled in a 38-yard pass from Eli Manning to move the Giants to midfield with 3:39 left in the fourth quarter.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/manning-manningham-connect-in-the-clutch/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/bradys-pass-picked-off-to-open-the-fourth-quarter/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/bradys-pass-picked-off-to-open-the-fourth-quarter/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:18:00 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94397 Tom Brady's first interception of Super Bowl XLVI came on a memorable play.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/bradys-pass-picked-off-to-open-the-fourth-quarter/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/third-quarter-thoughts/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/third-quarter-thoughts/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:17:31 +0000 Gil Brandt http://nfldotcom.wordpress.com/?p=94431 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/third-quarter-thoughts/feed/ 0 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/giants-creep-within-two-on-another-tynes-field-goal/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/giants-creep-within-two-on-another-tynes-field-goal/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:05:25 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://nfldotcom.wordpress.com/?p=94411 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/giants-creep-within-two-on-another-tynes-field-goal/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/brady-shaken-up-on-sack-hoyer-warming-up/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/brady-shaken-up-on-sack-hoyer-warming-up/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:52:08 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94394 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/brady-shaken-up-on-sack-hoyer-warming-up/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/brady-sets-two-super-bowl-passing-marks/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/brady-sets-two-super-bowl-passing-marks/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:48:39 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94372 Tom Brady has already made history this evening with a pair of Super Bowl passing records.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/brady-sets-two-super-bowl-passing-marks/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/giants-settle-for-field-goal-after-chungs-big-hit/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/giants-settle-for-field-goal-after-chungs-big-hit/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:43:46 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=94388 Patrick Chung laid the wood on Hakeem Nicks.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/giants-settle-for-field-goal-after-chungs-big-hit/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/material-girl-rolls-out-the-hits-at-halftime/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/material-girl-rolls-out-the-hits-at-halftime/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:36:30 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://nfldotcom.wordpress.com/?p=94360 Madonna didn't disappoint during a limber and hits-loaded halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/material-girl-rolls-out-the-hits-at-halftime/feed/ 0 nflstaff madonna_halftime http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/ochocincos-big-catch-leads-to-patriots-td-17-9-lead/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/ochocincos-big-catch-leads-to-patriots-td-17-9-lead/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:31:23 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://nfldotcom.wordpress.com/?p=94376 Tom Brady dropped back, went through his progressions and fired a dart down the left sideline to Chad Ochocinco, the veteran receiver's first catch in a Super Bowl.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/02/05/ochocincos-big-catch-leads-to-patriots-td-17-9-lead/feed/ 0 nflstaff