http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:08:30 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/98125d3fa16c51ec09d22be798bc189f?s=96&d=http://s.wordpress.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blogs.nfl.com http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/09/westbrook-i-came-back-too-soon-after-concussion/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/09/westbrook-i-came-back-too-soon-after-concussion/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:47 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46705 Brian Westbrook battled concussions had a disappointing 2009 season, appearing in only eight games while posting the worst totals since his rookie year in 2002. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/09/westbrook-i-came-back-too-soon-after-concussion/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/09/eli-manning-peyton-did-all-he-could-in-super-bowl/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/09/eli-manning-peyton-did-all-he-could-in-super-bowl/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:41:22 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46703 Peyton Manning's younger brother, Giants QB Eli Manning, attended the Super Bowl and told ESPN Radio New York's Michael Kay on Tuesday that the Colts' loss was hard to watch. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/09/eli-manning-peyton-did-all-he-could-in-super-bowl/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/09/roundup-small-crowd-greets-colts-at-airport/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/09/roundup-small-crowd-greets-colts-at-airport/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:07:00 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46694 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/09/roundup-small-crowd-greets-colts-at-airport/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/browns-terminate-stallworths-contract/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/browns-terminate-stallworths-contract/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:27:53 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46687 Donte Stallworth. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/browns-terminate-stallworths-contract/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/former-colts-coach-dungy-surprised-colts-lost/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/former-colts-coach-dungy-surprised-colts-lost/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:53:37 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46667 Tony Dungy said last week that he would be shocked if Indianapolis lost Super Bowl XLIV. He sure sounded shocked Monday.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/former-colts-coach-dungy-surprised-colts-lost/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/mcnabb-trade-would-spark-fantasy-domino-effect/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/mcnabb-trade-would-spark-fantasy-domino-effect/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:47:28 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46668 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/mcnabb-trade-would-spark-fantasy-domino-effect/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/bush-pulls-off-version-of-sun-life-leap/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/bush-pulls-off-version-of-sun-life-leap/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:04:35 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46646 Reggie Bush was in the thick of it, celebrating with Saints fans in the stands.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/08/bush-pulls-off-version-of-sun-life-leap/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych Super Bowl Football http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-receive-vince-lombardi-trophy/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-receive-vince-lombardi-trophy/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:30:45 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46660 Roger Goodell's presentation of the Vince Lombardi Trophy to Saints owner Tom Benson.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-receive-vince-lombardi-trophy/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/a-long-awaited-celebration-for-the-saints/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/a-long-awaited-celebration-for-the-saints/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:28:50 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46642 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/a-long-awaited-celebration-for-the-saints/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych s_payton_020710_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/brees-selected-as-super-bowl-mvp/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/brees-selected-as-super-bowl-mvp/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:54:39 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46635 Drew Brees was selected as MVP of Super Bowl XLIV after leading his team to a 31-17 win over the Colts, and the first NFL title in club history. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/brees-selected-as-super-bowl-mvp/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/porter-comes-up-with-games-biggest-play/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/porter-comes-up-with-games-biggest-play/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:40:12 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46628 Peyton Manning threw an interception at the worst possible time in Super Bowl XLIV, ending what was looking like a game-tying drive for the Colts late in the fourth quarter.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/porter-comes-up-with-games-biggest-play/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/reversed-call-gives-saints-crucial-two-points/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/reversed-call-gives-saints-crucial-two-points/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:29:35 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46627 Lance Moore didn't cleanly catch Drew Brees' pass.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/reversed-call-gives-saints-crucial-two-points/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/brees-spreads-the-love-on-scoring-drive/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/brees-spreads-the-love-on-scoring-drive/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:20:37 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46611 Drew Brees was perfect on the Saints last scoring drive, completing all seven of his attempts on the drive to seven different receivers.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/brees-spreads-the-love-on-scoring-drive/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/a-classic-chess-match/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/a-classic-chess-match/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:18:10 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46622 Peyton Manning when the Colts have the ball, it is the clever adjustment orchestrated by the Saints’ Jonathan Vilma that is keying New Orleans' improved defensive play in this game.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/a-classic-chess-match/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-pass-rush-dwindling/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-pass-rush-dwindling/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:14:04 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46600 Drew Brees isn't under any pressure, and Colts DE Dwight Freeney's injured ankle might be slowing him down as the Super Bowl progresses.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-pass-rush-dwindling/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/sean-payton-for-mvp/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/sean-payton-for-mvp/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:03:09 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46579 Sean Payton will have been a big part of the reason why.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/sean-payton-for-mvp/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/the-dallas-clark-dilemma/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/the-dallas-clark-dilemma/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:57:02 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46602 Dallas Clark’s domination of safety Roman Harper is putting Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams in a quandary when it comes to play-calling.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/the-dallas-clark-dilemma/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/paytons-play-calling-brilliant/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/paytons-play-calling-brilliant/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:38:07 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46589 Sean Payton has earned a reputation for being a brilliant play-caller during his tenure in New Orleans, and his beautifully scripted scoring drive to open the second half of Super Bowl XLIV showcased his masterful talents.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/paytons-play-calling-brilliant/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-convert-onside-kick-to-start-half/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-convert-onside-kick-to-start-half/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:37:56 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46578 Sean Payton took his second gamble of the game by attempting an onside kick to start the second half. This time, his gamble paid off, as the Saints recovered.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-convert-onside-kick-to-start-half/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/how-bout-the-who-dat-in-the-second-quarter/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/how-bout-the-who-dat-in-the-second-quarter/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:13:28 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46559 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/how-bout-the-who-dat-in-the-second-quarter/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-stop-thomas-cold-on-fourth-down/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-stop-thomas-cold-on-fourth-down/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:03:27 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46542 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-stop-thomas-cold-on-fourth-down/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/freeney-makes-an-impact/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/freeney-makes-an-impact/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:51:08 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46525 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/freeney-makes-an-impact/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-in-trouble/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-in-trouble/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:38:20 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46515 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-in-trouble/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora Super Bowl XLIV http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-get-back-to-basics/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-get-back-to-basics/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:30:34 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46536 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/saints-get-back-to-basics/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/dissecting-mannings-touchdown-to-garcon/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/dissecting-mannings-touchdown-to-garcon/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:22:18 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46516 Pat Kirwan and Gil Brandt break down the Super Bowl's first scoring drive.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/dissecting-mannings-touchdown-to-garcon/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-tie-super-bowl-record-with-96-yard-td-drive/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-tie-super-bowl-record-with-96-yard-td-drive/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:13:46 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46519 Peyton Manning directed a Super Bowl record-tying 96-yard drive that ended on a 19-yard touchdown pass to Pierre Garcon, giving the Colts a 10-0 lead over the Saints in the first quarter.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-tie-super-bowl-record-with-96-yard-td-drive/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-turn-to-ground-game-addai-early/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-turn-to-ground-game-addai-early/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:11:42 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46522 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/colts-turn-to-ground-game-addai-early/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/scoring-first-has-good-bad-history/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/scoring-first-has-good-bad-history/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:57:50 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46511 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/scoring-first-has-good-bad-history/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/fairytale-factor-gives-saints-an-edge/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/fairytale-factor-gives-saints-an-edge/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:40:13 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46502 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/fairytale-factor-gives-saints-an-edge/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/sideline-scene-from-condoleezza-to-demi/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/sideline-scene-from-condoleezza-to-demi/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:33:08 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46491 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/07/sideline-scene-from-condoleezza-to-demi/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych