http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Wed, 16 May 2012 19:39:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blogs.nfl.com http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/16/three-and-out-jonesdrew-skipping-otas/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/16/three-and-out-jonesdrew-skipping-otas/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 16:07:06 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100632 Maurice Jones-Drew will be skipping OTAs, but I'm not worried about him losing fantasy value. At least not just yet. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/16/three-and-out-jonesdrew-skipping-otas/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/16/so-your-team-won-just-a-few-games-last-year-any-chance-of-making-the-playoffs-this-year/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/16/so-your-team-won-just-a-few-games-last-year-any-chance-of-making-the-playoffs-this-year/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 14:06:52 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100622 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/16/so-your-team-won-just-a-few-games-last-year-any-chance-of-making-the-playoffs-this-year/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Vikings Stadium http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/15/why-patriots-wr-wes-welker-played-the-only-hand-he-could-in-signing-his-franchise-tender/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/15/why-patriots-wr-wes-welker-played-the-only-hand-he-could-in-signing-his-franchise-tender/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 20:07:06 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100605 Wes Welker officially signed the franchise tender Tuesday, calling it a "leap of faith." I'll call it something else -- his best option. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/15/why-patriots-wr-wes-welker-played-the-only-hand-he-could-in-signing-his-franchise-tender/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Wes Welker http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/15/my-story-using-the-giants-as-inspiration-the-rams-are-searching-for-dominant-units/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/15/my-story-using-the-giants-as-inspiration-the-rams-are-searching-for-dominant-units/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 17:28:06 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100602 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/15/my-story-using-the-giants-as-inspiration-the-rams-are-searching-for-dominant-units/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Jeff Fisher http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/15/three-and-out-bush-wants-to-win-rushing-title/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/15/three-and-out-bush-wants-to-win-rushing-title/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 16:07:55 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100587 Reggie Bush wants to win the rushing title in 2012. I like the motivation, but he still has a lot to prove in fantasy land.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/15/three-and-out-bush-wants-to-win-rushing-title/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/14/recapping-this-road-trip-the-baltimore-edition/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/14/recapping-this-road-trip-the-baltimore-edition/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:09:05 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100583 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/14/recapping-this-road-trip-the-baltimore-edition/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Crab maryland http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/14/my-story-how-ravens-gm-ozzie-newsome-and-his-scouts-find-passionate-players-and-fill-the-team-with-them/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/14/my-story-how-ravens-gm-ozzie-newsome-and-his-scouts-find-passionate-players-and-fill-the-team-with-them/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 16:18:03 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100570 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/14/my-story-how-ravens-gm-ozzie-newsome-and-his-scouts-find-passionate-players-and-fill-the-team-with-them/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Courtney Upshaw http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/14/three-and-out-britts-value-in-limbo/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/14/three-and-out-britts-value-in-limbo/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 16:12:34 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100565 Kenny Britt has the tools to be a No. 1 fantasy wideout. But the possibility of having a second knee surgery is cause for some concern.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/14/three-and-out-britts-value-in-limbo/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/13/ravens-olb-courtney-upshaw-is-ready-to-compete-but-theres-only-one-suggs/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/13/ravens-olb-courtney-upshaw-is-ready-to-compete-but-theres-only-one-suggs/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 17:25:23 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100556 Courtney Upshaw. The second-rounder from Alabama, the Ravens highest draft pick, will be expected to come in and compete. That was the deal anyway.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/13/ravens-olb-courtney-upshaw-is-ready-to-compete-but-theres-only-one-suggs/feed/ 3 ianrapoport Courtney Upshaw http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/13/a-reminder-of-how-far-the-nfl-rookies-have-to-go-to-catch-up-to-the-veterans/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/13/a-reminder-of-how-far-the-nfl-rookies-have-to-go-to-catch-up-to-the-veterans/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 13:22:47 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100550 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/13/a-reminder-of-how-far-the-nfl-rookies-have-to-go-to-catch-up-to-the-veterans/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Michael Brockers http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/12/recapping-this-road-trip-the-st-louis-edition/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/12/recapping-this-road-trip-the-st-louis-edition/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 18:56:27 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100533 though you can read about what I thought here. It was my first trip to see the Rams, and it was a good one.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/12/recapping-this-road-trip-the-st-louis-edition/feed/ 1 ianrapoport Ribs st. louis http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/reflections-and-reactions-after-a-day-at-rams-rookie-mini-camp/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/reflections-and-reactions-after-a-day-at-rams-rookie-mini-camp/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 04:56:29 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100513 as you probably saw on Twitter, I spent the day in St. Louis chillin' at Rams rookie minicamp. First time there, actually, and it was a good time. I'll have plenty more to say about this tomorrow and later in the week (look for an article on Tuesday) ... Oh, and I said this about coach Jeff Fisher's massive class of rookies on "Total Access."]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/reflections-and-reactions-after-a-day-at-rams-rookie-mini-camp/feed/ 4 ianrapoport Brian Quick http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/minnesota-vikings-owner-relieved-deal-reached-for-stadium/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/minnesota-vikings-owner-relieved-deal-reached-for-stadium/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 18:37:20 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100498 Zygi Wilf is relieved that the state legislature has finally approved a bill to build a new stadium and keep the team right where it is. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/minnesota-vikings-owner-relieved-deal-reached-for-stadium/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/understanding-what-you-are-watching-when-wr-randy-moss-practices/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/understanding-what-you-are-watching-when-wr-randy-moss-practices/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 15:21:07 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100487 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/understanding-what-you-are-watching-when-wr-randy-moss-practices/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Moss catch http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/three-and-out-moss-looks-good-in-practice/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/three-and-out-moss-looks-good-in-practice/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 13:58:09 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100485 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/11/three-and-out-moss-looks-good-in-practice/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/packers-second-round-pick-worthy-agree-to-contract/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/packers-second-round-pick-worthy-agree-to-contract/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 05:52:30 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100483 Jerel Worthy on Thursday night, the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/packers-second-round-pick-worthy-agree-to-contract/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/my-story-retiring-lineman-jacob-bell-has-some-ideas-for-helping-playing-safety/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/my-story-retiring-lineman-jacob-bell-has-some-ideas-for-helping-playing-safety/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 03:44:49 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100477 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/my-story-retiring-lineman-jacob-bell-has-some-ideas-for-helping-playing-safety/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Jacob Bell http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/draft-tracker-podcast-2013-draft-preview/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/draft-tracker-podcast-2013-draft-preview/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 19:47:12 +0000 NFL.com staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100475 Bucky Brooks and Matt "Money" Smith cast their gaze to the top prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft. Could next year's draft have even more talent than 2012?]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/draft-tracker-podcast-2013-draft-preview/feed/ 0 davidnweiner http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/the-jets-get-a-glimpse-of-tebowmania-including-a-poor-dogs-new-name/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/the-jets-get-a-glimpse-of-tebowmania-including-a-poor-dogs-new-name/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 18:26:47 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100464 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/the-jets-get-a-glimpse-of-tebowmania-including-a-poor-dogs-new-name/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Tim Tebow http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/in-theory-the-cowboys-have-the-right-idea-in-holding-onto-cb-mike-jenkins/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/in-theory-the-cowboys-have-the-right-idea-in-holding-onto-cb-mike-jenkins/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 16:56:10 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100458 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/10/in-theory-the-cowboys-have-the-right-idea-in-holding-onto-cb-mike-jenkins/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Jenkins tackle http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/my-story-cowboys-defensive-coordinator-rob-ryan-will-teach-it-slower-this-time/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/my-story-cowboys-defensive-coordinator-rob-ryan-will-teach-it-slower-this-time/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 20:53:20 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100435 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/my-story-cowboys-defensive-coordinator-rob-ryan-will-teach-it-slower-this-time/feed/ 0 ianrapoport DeMarcus Ware, Rob Ryan http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/drayton-florence-still-set-to-visit-with-denver-broncos/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/drayton-florence-still-set-to-visit-with-denver-broncos/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 16:20:37 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100429 Drayton Florence was still in Tennessee Wednesday after meeting with the Titans Tuesday, but the cornerback still plans to meet with the Denver Broncos, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The San Diego Chargers are also interested in the veteran cornerback who spent his first five years in the league with the team. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/drayton-florence-still-set-to-visit-with-denver-broncos/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/gronkd-again-why-my-thursday-nights-in-the-summer-just-got-reallllllllllly-busy/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/gronkd-again-why-my-thursday-nights-in-the-summer-just-got-reallllllllllly-busy/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 15:56:42 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100412 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/gronkd-again-why-my-thursday-nights-in-the-summer-just-got-reallllllllllly-busy/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Gronk hat http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/pittsburgh-steelers-auditioning-kicker-dave-rayner/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/pittsburgh-steelers-auditioning-kicker-dave-rayner/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 15:55:42 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100416 Pittsburgh Steelers have brought in veteran kicker Dave Rayner, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The NFL journeyman kicker has played with eight teams in as many years where he has racked up 65 field goals on 90 attempts and made 77 or 78 extra points. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/pittsburgh-steelers-auditioning-kicker-dave-rayner/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/three-and-out-peterson-no-lock-for-week-1/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/three-and-out-peterson-no-lock-for-week-1/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 14:50:57 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100398 Adrian Peterson, Jamaal Charles and DeMarco Murray are all coming off injuries in 2011. Find out how this trio is progressing and where you should target them in fantasy drafts.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/three-and-out-peterson-no-lock-for-week-1/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/db-crocker-visits-with-lions-will-see-cardinals/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/db-crocker-visits-with-lions-will-see-cardinals/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 08:31:30 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100394 Chris Crocker visited with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday and has a visit scheduled with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/09/db-crocker-visits-with-lions-will-see-cardinals/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/tom-bradys-new-hair-modeled-after-tintin/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/tom-bradys-new-hair-modeled-after-tintin/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 22:55:39 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100380 Tom Brady and Tim Tebow. Now, I don't want to say Brady is getting a little jealous of the attention Tebow has commanded over the last year, but then you have Tom's hairstyle.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/tom-bradys-new-hair-modeled-after-tintin/feed/ 0 adam rank tom-brady-tintin-120508-585 http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/one-reason-rookies-may-have-bigger-roles-in-2012-than-ever-before/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/one-reason-rookies-may-have-bigger-roles-in-2012-than-ever-before/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 20:43:01 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100367 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/one-reason-rookies-may-have-bigger-roles-in-2012-than-ever-before/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Justin Blackmon http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/another-important-reminder-that-behind-the-curtain-we-really-dont-know-everything/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/another-important-reminder-that-behind-the-curtain-we-really-dont-know-everything/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 16:11:13 +0000 Ian Rapoport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100343 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/another-important-reminder-that-behind-the-curtain-we-really-dont-know-everything/feed/ 0 ianrapoport Matt Light http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/three-and-out-is-richardsons-value-over-hyped/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/three-and-out-is-richardsons-value-over-hyped/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 15:55:36 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=100342 Trent Richardson is being overvalued in fantasy football, you might want to think again. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/05/08/three-and-out-is-richardsons-value-over-hyped/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano