Posts Tagged ‘Steve Smith’

Newton: 2012 is a failure if Panthers not in playoff hunt

For a team that’s gone a combined 8-24 in the past two seasons, the Carolina Panthers sure are a confident bunch. Of course, that’s what happens when a player like Cam Newton bursts onto the scene.

Marshall steals the show

A few observations after the AFC ran away with the 2012 Pro Bowl, 59-41:

Panthers WR Smith flies teammates to Hawaii

The Panthers are well represented in Honolulu. Cam Newton, Steve Smith and Ryan Kalil are here, and Smith decided to fly out his fellow wide receivers as well.

Players unanimous: Keep Pro Bowl in Hawaii

Speaking at Tuesday the Pro Bowl news conference, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said the state “will do everything we can” to keep the NFL’s all-star game, a notion heavily supported by players on hand.

Vick: Panthers’ Newton will revolutionize the game

Eagles QB Michael Vick and Panthers WR Steve Smith joined NFL Network’s “Total Access” for the show’s “Open Locker Room” segment, and the open-ended conversation quickly turned to the Panthers’ record-setting rookie quarterback.

Fantasy Faux Pas Monday: Rhymes with pick

This week, Michael Vick and his struggles were top of mind for many fantasy owners on Fantasy Faux Pas Monday.

First and 10: Last chance to vote

Friday at midday is the deadline to vote for last week’s top NFL performances on NFL.com.

Dukes: Don’t discount Newton’s leadership

NFL Network analyst Jamie Dukes believes leadership is an underrated aspect of what Cam Newton brings to the table for the Panthers.

Steve Smith expected to suit up for Eagles

Eagles WR Steve Smith is expected to play in Sunday’s season opener against the Rams, according to a team source.

Injury roundup: Texans’ Foster still uncertain

The official Week 1 injury reports for all 32 teams are in, so let’s take a lap around the league to look at some of the notable players whose status might be in question this week.

Vick taken first in NFL.com Experts league draft

NFL.com held it’s annual experts league on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Michael Fabiano breaks down his team and analyzes all of his draft picks.

First and 10: New faces visit old places

Steve Smith has left New York for greener pastures — Eagles green, that is. Smith’s signing means Giants-Eagles will join other NFL contests that feature high-profile homecomings this season, including Shaun Ellis lining up against the New York Jets in a Patriots uniform, and Pats DE Albert Haynesworth getting a crack at his old coach Mike Shanahan when New England visits Washington on Dec. 11. We asked our panel of experts which 2011 “revenge game” they’re looking forward to most in the latest Instant Debate. Look for that later today on NFL.com

First and 10: Gates better than Rivers? Not so fast

Antonio Gates is already one of the best offensive tight ends in the history of the league, but did the players get it wrong by ranking him ahead of the man responsible for getting him the ball?

Three and out: Ford has deep sleeper value

Fantasy owners would be wise to remember the name Jacoby Ford in the late rounds on draft day.

A few minutes with … Ronde Barber

Bucs veteran Ronde Barber took some time out during a visit to the NFL Network studios to discuss when it’s really time to retire, why Peyton Manning is the best player in the NFL and ranking am0ng the all-time greats.

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