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?

The weather continues to be a hot topic in Dallas, but Eli Manning still thinks that a New York Super Bowl seems like a good idea.

The season will crumble for the Dallas Cowboys if they can’t protect QB Tony Romo and open holes for the running game.

NFL Network analyst Solomon Wilcots laid out his criteria to be considered the best defensive end in the league — be relentless, have a high motor and a mullet.

DeMarcus Ware believes an 18-game schedule will shorten players’ careers, and says steps will have to be taken to make it plausible.

It has the makings of a big day on NFL Network, which is broadcasting live from Radio Row from 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET.

One of the aspects that makes Super Bowl unique to any other major event is radio row. As the nerve center for everything that’s being talked and written about regarding the NFL over the next week, it’s a sight to see.

Following every practice at the Pro Bowl, the AFC and NFC teams gather in a huddle for some final words before they’re engulfed by quote-seeking media. Usually, you can get a pretty good idea of what they’re talking about.

Warren Moon and Tony Gonzalez hosted the Pro Bowl Players Party last night in South Beach, and it was a good time had by all.

I went to an NFL PLAY 60 Community Blitz event Thursday in nearby Lauderhill expecting to write some blogs on building a playground. Instead, I got to do a very small part to help build one, and it’s the highlight of my Pro Bowl week so far.

Cowboys OLB DeMarcus Ware sat out practice Thursday with a back injury, and RB Marion Barber also was added to the injury report with a knee problem.

Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware, a game-time decision following a neck injury last week, made his presence felt against the Saints after not practicing during the week.

Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware is active for Saturday night’s game against the Saints, six days after he sustained a neck injury that put his status in doubt.

The Saints, who continue their pursuit of perfection, listed seven players as questionable for Saturday night’s game against the Cowboys.

Teams have released their practice participation reports for Thursday. Here are some of the notable developments.