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Three and out: Pats have WR decisions to make

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:36:20 +0000

With 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.

Ocho sports golden grill for Super showdown

NFL.com Staff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:00:32 +0000

It's uncertain what, if any, impact Chad Ochocinco will make for the Patriots in his first-ever Super Bowl appearance, but he left nothing on the field in the style department.

Josh Cribbs: Indy is an NFL melting pot

NFL.com Staff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:40:07 +0000

Josh Cribbs has seen a lot of Cleveland Browns fans walking around Indy this week. He's seen fans from a lot of times, actually, learning that the city is essentially an NFL melting pot.

No podium but plenty of visitors for Ochocinco

NFL.com Staff — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:21:45 +0000

From where I'm standing, at the perimeter of the human mass surrounding Chad Ochocinco, a boom microphone is more valuable than gold.

Who should fill in for Andre Johnson?

Adam Rank — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:45:29 +0000

Texans coach Gary Kubiak assured fantasy enthusiasts when he said that WR Dre Johnson was going to miss "some time." And by assuring us, I mean he could not have been more vague. Oh well, hopefully Dre will start tweeting out MRI photos like his teammate Arian Foster did.

Three and Out: Torn groins leading to opportunities

Adam Rank — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:45:29 +0000

Let's try to get through the top stories of the morning without tearing a groin. That seems to be going around this week.

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

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:57:46 +0000

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: Week 2 approaches

NFL.com Staff — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:44:56 +0000

Which results from the NFL's kickoff weekend were a fluke, and which ones were signs of things to come? This weekend's games should go a long way toward answering that question.

Sapp sees ‘old and slow’ Steelers, star-struck Ocho

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:00:43 +0000

That collective thud you hear? It's the masses jumping off the Steelers' bandwagon after Sunday's lashing at the hands of the Ravens. NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp stopped by "The Dan Patrick Show" to provide his take on Pittsburgh's rough start.

Ex-Patriot Harrison has Bruschi’s back on Ocho

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:24:57 +0000

The way things are unfolding, it seems as if former Patriots of the world are uniting against the evil, destructive force that is Chad Ochocinco.

Evans: Calm down, trust Belichick’s plan for Ocho

NFL.com Staff — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:50:26 +0000

Anybody out there believe Tedy Bruschi's harsh criticism of Chad Ochocinco was a bit much?

First and 10: A tale of two quarterbacks

NFL.com Staff — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:30:44 +0000

When this season started, Falcons signal caller Matt Ryan was one of the NFL's glamour boys, while Redskins QB Rex Grossman was mostly the butt of jokes. How quickly things can change. Tune into NFL Network's "Around the League" Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. ET to hear from Grossman live, then catch Ryan on "NFL Total Access" tonight at 7 p.m. ET.

First and 10: Philly’s $100M man

NFL.com Staff — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:26:56 +0000

Eagles coach Andy Reid and star quarterback Michael Vick will meet the press today to discuss Vick's new six-year, $100 million contract, and what it means for the rest of Philadelphia's "Dream Team."

Ochocinco’s value on the rise with Patriots

Michael Fabiano — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:32:53 +0000

Now with the Patriots, the value of Chad Ochocinco Is destined to rise. Just don't expect him to re-emerge into an elite fantasy wideout.

Burress, in great shape, plots his return to NFL

Jason La Canfora — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:31:32 +0000

Plaxico Burress is in our studios today, and I can tell you he immediately passed the eye test. Brian Baldinger and Solomon Wilcots immediately noted and commented on his physical appearance, and Burress told me he’s sticking to a strict regimen in South Florida, and his legs feel as strong and explosive as ever. “This is best I’ve felt in years,” he said. Burress is spending his days at Bommarito Performance Systems, an elite training facility, and has been joined there by other top receivers such as Chad Ochocinco and Sidney Rice. He said the ankle issues that bogged him down in the past are long gone, and he will be ready to go whenever the lockout ends. Baldinger asked [...]

A few minutes with … Dhani Jones

NFL.com Staff — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:21:51 +0000

Some players might be at a loss for what to do during the NFL lockout, but Dhani Jones isn't one of them.

First and 10: Ochocinco and Pryor teaming up?

NFL.com Staff — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:33:07 +0000

Is he or isn’t he? At some point Monday night, there was a tweet from Chad Ochocinco saying he was “looking forward to tomorrow's route running at 11 am Throwing with Terrell Pryor.” Could it be? Two of the most controversial figures in Ohio sports working out together Tuesday?

First and 10: Another TE visits TA

NFL.com Staff — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:59:10 +0000

A lot of NFL players are gathering with their teammates for players-only workouts these days. Others are in St. Louis on Friday to show support for the NFLPA as the labor battle goes back to the courtroom. As for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow? He’s got much more important things to do -- like hang out at the NFL.com and NFL Network office!

Carucci: Burress over Moss, T.O. and Ochocinco

NFL.com Staff — Fri, 27 May 2011 20:04:47 +0000

When asked about which veteran receiver among Plaxico Burress, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco (who could very well stick with the Bengals) has the most to offer during his weekly live chat, NFL.com's Vic Carucci made a somewhat surprising pick.

Three and out: Brown won’t deal Palmer

Michael Fabiano — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:36:32 +0000

Bengals owner MIke Brown won't trade Carson Palmer, leaving the value of several of the team's top fantasy wideouts in a state of decline.

Three and out: New home for Ochocinco?

Michael Fabiano — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:37:38 +0000

Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco could be on the move this offseason, but his fantasy value isn't likely to increase.

First and 10: Best free agents and toughest names

NFL.com Staff — Wed, 18 May 2011 11:52:32 +0000

We know, you’re good and ready for the lockout to end and for free agency to begin. As the Commissioner said in Radio City Music Hall last month, we hear you. So if we can’t start free agency yet, let’s at least talk about it.

First and 10: Why isn’t Tebow in his underwear?

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:07:54 +0000

No need to adjust your eyes. That is indeed Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow in the photo above, hanging out with Jockey underwear models at Macy’s department store in midtown Manhattan. Tebow made the appearance Saturday, but we saved the pic to kick off a Monday morning on NFL.com.

First and 10: Let’s go shopping for WRs

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:38:38 +0000

How’d you like to see Vincent Jackson catching passes for your team? Maybe Sidney Rice? In Thursday’s edition of Instant Debate, NFL.com’s experts look at the top potential free agent wide receivers that will be on the market when the lockout is lifted.

Mendenhall’s not alone in the Twitterverse

Craig Ellenport — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:59:28 +0000

It’s true, there are hundreds of NFL players on Twitter, tweeting away about anything and everything. Rashard Mendenhall isn’t the only one. Here’s what we learned, direct from the sources, simply by monitoring Twitter on a Wednesday afternoon:

A few minutes with Terrell Suggs

Simon Samano — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:42:33 +0000

As one of the more fun-loving players in the NFL, you never know what Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs will say in an interview. We got a chance to sit down with him during a visit to NFL Network studios Friday and talked about a number of things, including the new Arizona State uniforms, his teammate Tom Zbikowski's boxing career, and his rival Hines Ward's performance on "Dancing with the Stars."

Ten quotes that could help fantasy owners

Michael Fabiano — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:25:25 +0000

Based on the current state of things around the NFL, it's tough to find any news that has major fantasy significance (sigh). So when several coaches and other organizational leaders discussed the state of their teams during the annual Owners Meetings, you can only imagine how quickly I jumped on the information.

Pick Six: Jobs for Ochocinco

Adam Rank — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:03:28 +0000

Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco will be going to Kansas City next week to tryout and train with soccer team, Sporting KC. Apparently, Ochocinco has turned into an eight-year old girl during the lockout. Just kidding. But Ochocinco is halfway there to being a great soccer player though, seeing that he has a bad haircut, goes by one name and he falls to the ground at the slightest hint of contact.

Lockout loot: Players capitalizing during downtime

Lisa Altobelli — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:46:01 +0000

In the first week of the lockout, some of the NFL’s biggest names are finding a multitude of ways to keep the cash on coming during this age of uncertainty. Here’s a round-up of what they’re up to.

Zbikowski-Ocho headlines ultimate NFL boxing card

Adam Rank — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:04:35 +0000

Ravens safety Tom Zbikowski improved to 2-0 after securing a first-round knockout of Richard Bryant on March 12. And Zbikowski has signed up for two more fights, too. So we turned to NFL Network's Bob Papa -- who in addition to be a top NFL analyst calls boxing for HBO and during the Summer Olympics -- to get the scoop. So how about it, just how legit is Zbikowksi?