http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:46:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blogs.nfl.com http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/05/ddfp-reminiscing-with-the-ultimate-raider/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/05/ddfp-reminiscing-with-the-ultimate-raider/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:49:33 +0000 davedameshek http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=83205 Marcus Allen on a number of topics.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/05/ddfp-reminiscing-with-the-ultimate-raider/feed/ 0 davedameshek http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/04/data-points-super-bowl-mvp-draft-positions/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/04/data-points-super-bowl-mvp-draft-positions/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:14:59 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=83005 Richard Dent was a member of one of the greatest defensive units in league history. And, in today's NFL, it's possible that Dent might have never gotten that chance.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/04/data-points-super-bowl-mvp-draft-positions/feed/ 0 nflstaff datapoints_SBmvp_110804_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/14/smith-hall-of-famers-should-have-actually-played/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/14/smith-hall-of-famers-should-have-actually-played/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:10:47 +0000 Lisa Altobelli http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=69279 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/14/smith-hall-of-famers-should-have-actually-played/feed/ 0 alto22 Emmitt Smith http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/rice-goes-from-catching-bricks-to-the-hall-of-fame/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/rice-goes-from-catching-bricks-to-the-hall-of-fame/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:46:18 +0000 Aron Angel http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46315 Jerry Rice is well known for catching bricks while training to become a professional football player. The soon to be Hall of Famer stopped by the Sirius XM set and Gil Brandt asked him about the genesis of that habit.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/rice-goes-from-catching-bricks-to-the-hall-of-fame/feed/ 0 Aron Angel http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/little-had-faith-in-the-power-of-44/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/little-had-faith-in-the-power-of-44/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:30:10 +0000 Aron Angel http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46311 Floyd Little stopped by the Sirius XM set to sit down with Gil Brandt and Howard Balzer and spoke about his reaction to hearing his name called today.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/little-had-faith-in-the-power-of-44/feed/ 0 Aron Angel http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/even-belichick-can-goof-on-talent-evaluation/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/even-belichick-can-goof-on-talent-evaluation/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:01:32 +0000 Aron Angel http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46298 Emmitt Smith's face, Gil Brandt was reminded of a conversation he had with good friend Bill Belichick, a frequent visitor to the Walter Camp All-America in New Haven, Conn., where Smith was playing one summer.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/even-belichick-can-goof-on-talent-evaluation/feed/ 0 Aron Angel http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/scouting-a-skinny-kid-from-mississippi-valley-state/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/scouting-a-skinny-kid-from-mississippi-valley-state/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:00:41 +0000 Aron Angel http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46283 Jerry Rice up on the stage at the Hall of Fame selection show is a bittersweet moment for Gil Brandt. Working in the front office for the Dallas Cowboys in 1985, Brandt and one of his scouts had their eye on the skinny receiver from little-known Mississippi Valley State, and they were confident they were going to get him.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/scouting-a-skinny-kid-from-mississippi-valley-state/feed/ 0 Aron Angel j_rice_020510_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/randles-production-unprecedented-as-a-dt/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/randles-production-unprecedented-as-a-dt/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:21:04 +0000 Aron Angel http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46271 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/06/randles-production-unprecedented-as-a-dt/feed/ 0 Aron Angel http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/16/michael-irvin-makes-perfect-sense-to-me/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/16/michael-irvin-makes-perfect-sense-to-me/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:53:08 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=42531 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/16/michael-irvin-makes-perfect-sense-to-me/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/25/hall-of-fame-semifinalists-to-be-revealed-on-nfl-network/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/25/hall-of-fame-semifinalists-to-be-revealed-on-nfl-network/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:13:47 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=40956 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/25/hall-of-fame-semifinalists-to-be-revealed-on-nfl-network/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/10/woodson-receives-hall-of-fame-ring/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/10/woodson-receives-hall-of-fame-ring/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:58:24 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=34700 Rod Woodson. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/09/10/woodson-receives-hall-of-fame-ring/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/09/thomas-son-on-hand-to-honor-hall-of-fame-father/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/09/thomas-son-on-hand-to-honor-hall-of-fame-father/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:11:21 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32395 Darrion Thomas, who was able to take the stage as a family representative for the induction of his father, late Chiefs LB Derrick Thomas, was a little beyond words.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/09/thomas-son-on-hand-to-honor-hall-of-fame-father/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/smith-almost-sacked-his-own-career-before-it-started/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/smith-almost-sacked-his-own-career-before-it-started/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:09:49 +0000 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32401 Ted Cottrell presented Bruce Smith for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and declared him "the best Buffalo Bill player ever." ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/smith-almost-sacked-his-own-career-before-it-started/feed/ 0 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/peterson-delivers-nights-more-touching-tribute/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/peterson-delivers-nights-more-touching-tribute/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:21:35 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32385 Carl Peterson gave a highly emotional speech about late LB Derrick Thomas, a 2009 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/peterson-delivers-nights-more-touching-tribute/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/thats-who-rod-woodson-is/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/thats-who-rod-woodson-is/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:56:14 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32364 Rod Woodson style, the Hall of Fame inductee walked to the podium and began his induction speech by saying his presenter "made me sound better than I am, I'll tell you that."]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/thats-who-rod-woodson-is/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/and-they-are-from-buffalo/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/and-they-are-from-buffalo/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:17:28 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32355 Roger Staubach hits with an opening joke during an emotional tribute to late, great Cowboys teammate Bob Hayes .]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/and-they-are-from-buffalo/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/woodsons-character-makes-him-a-hall-of-fame-person/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/woodsons-character-makes-him-a-hall-of-fame-person/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:16:24 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32369 Rod Woodson, but I feel like I already know him from the way everyone speaks about him.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/woodsons-character-makes-him-a-hall-of-fame-person/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/ravens-gm-newsome-uneasy-being-away-from-team/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/ravens-gm-newsome-uneasy-being-away-from-team/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:06:28 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32358 Ozzie Newsome, legendary tight end and accomplished general manager of the Baltimore Ravens, swung over to the green rooom area here off to the side of the stage where the Hall of Famers sit at Fawcett Stadium.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/ravens-gm-newsome-uneasy-being-away-from-team/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/mcdaniel-credits-others-for-hall-of-fame-career/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/mcdaniel-credits-others-for-hall-of-fame-career/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:02:48 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32346 Randall McDaniel, it comes as no surprise that he barely spoke about himself during his acceptance speech as part the 2009 Hall of Fame class.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/mcdaniel-credits-others-for-hall-of-fame-career/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/wilsons-induction-speech-reflects-his-humbleness/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/wilsons-induction-speech-reflects-his-humbleness/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:00:22 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32357 Ralph Wilson, I don't know what you were watching.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/wilsons-induction-speech-reflects-his-humbleness/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/buffalo-heavy-crown-welcomes-wilson/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/buffalo-heavy-crown-welcomes-wilson/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:22:18 +0000 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32347 Ralph Wilson Jr. was first up for enshrinement at Saturday night's Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremonies. Fitting that the oldest member of the Class of 2009.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/buffalo-heavy-crown-welcomes-wilson/feed/ 0 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/an-emotional-day-for-those-close-to-derrick-thomas/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/an-emotional-day-for-those-close-to-derrick-thomas/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:07:09 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32320 Carl Peterson, the former Kansas City general manager who will be accepting and presenting for the late Derrick Thomas.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/an-emotional-day-for-those-close-to-derrick-thomas/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/tommy-mcdonald-never-fails-to-deliver/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/tommy-mcdonald-never-fails-to-deliver/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:36:28 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32326 Tommy McDonald has embarked on a second career as the highlight of the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/tommy-mcdonald-never-fails-to-deliver/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/hello-canton/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/hello-canton/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:25:54 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32325 Rich Eisen began the 2009 Hall of Fame induction ceremony in this fashion: "Hello, Canton!"]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/hello-canton/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/a-hall-of-fame-green-room/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/a-hall-of-fame-green-room/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:55:31 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32312 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/a-hall-of-fame-green-room/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/lights-cameras-no-rain/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/lights-cameras-no-rain/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:24:20 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32308 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/lights-cameras-no-rain/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/rain-wont-slow-down-bills-fans/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/rain-wont-slow-down-bills-fans/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:09:08 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32309 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/rain-wont-slow-down-bills-fans/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/threat-of-rain-is-looming/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/threat-of-rain-is-looming/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:48:12 +0000 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32303 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/threat-of-rain-is-looming/feed/ 0 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/another-honor-for-1983-draft-class/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/another-honor-for-1983-draft-class/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:29:08 +0000 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32298 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/another-honor-for-1983-draft-class/feed/ 0 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/hall-of-fame-tribute-to-lamar-hunt/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/hall-of-fame-tribute-to-lamar-hunt/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:26:15 +0000 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32293 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/hall-of-fame-tribute-to-lamar-hunt/feed/ 0 Craig Ellenport hunt_090808_BLOG