Representatives from 12 NFL teams — including a defensive backs coach from the Cincinnati Bengals — gathered at the pro day held at William & Mary on Thursday, where 11 players went through a workout held outdoors on FieldTurf in 33-degree weather.

Former players and current NFL Network analysts Darren Sharper and Heath Evans explain why pro days are important for players coming out of college and who they help the most.

Elliot Harrison and Michael Fabiano talk sits and starts at quarterback and Darren Sharper joins to program to talk about fantasy football star Aaron Rodgers. In the second hour, the guys return to the “fantasy cantina” to talk playoff running backs and wide receivers and who can win you a championship.

Only a few weeks into the preseason, oddsmakers are pondering the question: Who will win the Super Bowl? Fans of every team are certainly hopeful, yet hesitant to be sure, the Lombardi Trophy will be theirs in February. But how can you be sure? What makes your team comparable to Super Bowl champs in recent years?

The NFL’s longest offseason officially ended over the weekend when 30 of the league’s 32 teams hit the field for the first time. Take a look at the weekend’s most memorable plays.

A total of 31 players in the history of the NFL have intercepted at least 50 passes. But few have done more after the theft than the always-exciting Deion Sanders.

In nine NFL seasons, Ed Reed has amassed 54 interceptions in 128 career games, trailing only Darren Sharper all time among safeties.

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth, the team’s representative to the players trade association, said he foresees an agreement between owners and players being reached within the next month and that football will continue on schedule.

With Darren Sharper and Ronde Barber in studio for NFL Network’s “The Top 100: Players of 2011″ reaction show on Sunday, we accomplished something that only takes place at the Broncos’ team facilities: two of the top active players in interceptions in the same room, at the same time.

Dave Dameshek will try to be objective despite his Steelers bias, because he is outraged – outraged! – that Ben Roethlisberger showed up Sunday night on NFL Network’s “The Top 100 Players of 2011″ at No. 41. That’s way too low, Dameshek says, and he makes his case in this short bonus podcast.

Dave Dameshek is outraged over Ben Roethlisberger‘s No. 41 ranking in NFL Network’s “The Top 100 Players of 2011.” What say you, NFL Network experts?

A look at some of the most notable numbers, ongoing streaks and best performances from around the league, starting with Tom Terrific.

The Saints can be thankful for this: Reggie Bush is back.

Don’t fall into the trap of sleeping on the defending champs when it comes to conversations about the best teams in the NFC. The Saints are about to return from their bye week, and I’m expecting a resurgence.

A quick recap at some of the notable injuries around the league in Week 9.