http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:08:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blogs.nfl.com http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/28/winners-share-on-players-mind/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/28/winners-share-on-players-mind/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:39:37 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92572 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/28/winners-share-on-players-mind/feed/ 6 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/14/data-points-gonzo-closing-in-on-t-o/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/14/data-points-gonzo-closing-in-on-t-o/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:41:50 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=86016 Tony Gonzalez if he catches at least five passes. That will move Gonzalez past Terrell Owens -- not a fan favorite in Philly -- for fifth place on the all-time NFL receptions list. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/14/data-points-gonzo-closing-in-on-t-o/feed/ 0 nflstaff datapoints_110914_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/03/data-points-most-career-receptions-by-a-tight-end/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/03/data-points-most-career-receptions-by-a-tight-end/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:50:38 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=82909 Shannon Sharpe was a seventh-round draft choice in 1990 from Savannah State who would eventually become a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Broncos and Ravens. Even more significant is that Sharpe was one of the first to represent the current breed of NFL tight ends.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/03/data-points-most-career-receptions-by-a-tight-end/feed/ 0 nflstaff data_points_110803_BLOG http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/01/data-points-gates-produces-big-plays/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/01/data-points-gates-produces-big-plays/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:17:56 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=80848 Player 2K debate, and the two players debated as the best at their profession in the 2000s -- Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates -- are tough to argue with.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/01/data-points-gates-produces-big-plays/feed/ 0 nflstaff TEydspercatch_110701_datapoints http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/01/first-and-10-remembering-a-great-american/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/01/first-and-10-remembering-a-great-american/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:46:16 +0000 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=80842 Pat Tillman. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/01/first-and-10-remembering-a-great-american/feed/ 0 Craig Ellenport http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/06/first-and-10-top-100-draws-anger-from-within/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/06/first-and-10-top-100-draws-anger-from-within/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:13:19 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=79754 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. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/06/first-and-10-top-100-draws-anger-from-within/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/03/a-few-minutes-with-kellen-winslow/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/03/a-few-minutes-with-kellen-winslow/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:39:12 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=79716 Kellen Winslow took a few minutes during his Friday visit to NFL Network to share thoughts about his coach, his quarterback, his Hall of Fame father -- and why he's misunderstood by the masses.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/03/a-few-minutes-with-kellen-winslow/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/04/15/draft-countdown-not-so-unlucky-13/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/04/15/draft-countdown-not-so-unlucky-13/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:35:47 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=77074 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/04/15/draft-countdown-not-so-unlucky-13/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/18/pick-six-best-basketball-players-in-the-nfl/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/18/pick-six-best-basketball-players-in-the-nfl/#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2011 02:53:37 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=72189 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/18/pick-six-best-basketball-players-in-the-nfl/feed/ 0 adam rank t_gonzalez_021911_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/09/fandemonium-hits-the-pro-bowl-and-super-bowl/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/09/fandemonium-hits-the-pro-bowl-and-super-bowl/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:49:10 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=71468 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/09/fandemonium-hits-the-pro-bowl-and-super-bowl/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/02/week-17-notable-nuggets/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/02/week-17-notable-nuggets/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 03:11:07 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=68455 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/02/week-17-notable-nuggets/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/injury-roundup-wait-and-see-on-favre/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/injury-roundup-wait-and-see-on-favre/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:09:52 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=66274 Brett Favre headlined a list of big-name players who sustained injuries in Week 13.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/injury-roundup-wait-and-see-on-favre/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/10/06/league-reacts-to-moss-trade/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/10/06/league-reacts-to-moss-trade/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:57:20 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=62282 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/10/06/league-reacts-to-moss-trade/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/10/03/noteworthy-nuggets-from-week-4/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/10/03/noteworthy-nuggets-from-week-4/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:14:48 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=62073 George Li on the NFL Network research desk, here's a look at some of the most notable numbers and best performances to come out of Week 4.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/10/03/noteworthy-nuggets-from-week-4/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/26/noteworthy-nuggets-from-week-3/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/26/noteworthy-nuggets-from-week-3/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:59:38 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=61503 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/26/noteworthy-nuggets-from-week-3/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/19/sunday-is-tony-gonzalez-day-in-atlanta/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/19/sunday-is-tony-gonzalez-day-in-atlanta/#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:31:39 +0000 Tiffany Shine http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=60849 Tony Gonzalez recorded his 1,000th career catch last Sunday against the vaunted Steelers defense. The folks in Pittsburgh weren't so happy to have Gonzalez attain this crowning achievement on their soil, giving him only a smattering of applause and even a few boos. To rectify this lack of fanfare for the occasion, the Falcons are marking Sunday's home game against the Cardinals "Tony Gonzalez Day." ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/19/sunday-is-tony-gonzalez-day-in-atlanta/feed/ 0 queenoffantasyland Tony Gonzalez http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/10/ryan-turner-impressive-at-falcons-camp/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/10/ryan-turner-impressive-at-falcons-camp/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:12:45 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=58780 Matt Ryan and RB Michael Turner. NFL.com senior analyst Pat Kirwan was in Falcons camp today and he believes that Ryan and Turner are poised for huge seasons.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/10/ryan-turner-impressive-at-falcons-camp/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/06/davis-gonzalez-is-still-nfls-best-tight-end/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/06/davis-gonzalez-is-still-nfls-best-tight-end/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:50:08 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=57153 Charles Davis rates Tony Gonzalez as the best tight end in the NFL.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/06/davis-gonzalez-is-still-nfls-best-tight-end/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/18/gonzalez-sets-high-bar-for-falcons/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/18/gonzalez-sets-high-bar-for-falcons/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:34:38 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=50912 Tony Gonzalez paid the NFL Network studios in Los Angeles a visit Thursday, and when the topic turned to his outlook for next season, he didn't play the cautious card.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/18/gonzalez-sets-high-bar-for-falcons/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/18/nfl-total-access-is-whitehurst-the-next-hasselbeck/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/18/nfl-total-access-is-whitehurst-the-next-hasselbeck/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:54:37 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=50871 Pete Carroll and the Seahawks found in Charlie Whitehurst what they found in Matt Hasselbeck nine years ago?]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/18/nfl-total-access-is-whitehurst-the-next-hasselbeck/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/01/packers-te-finley-a-breakout-candidate-in-2010/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/01/packers-te-finley-a-breakout-candidate-in-2010/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:01:29 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=48297 Jermichael Finley when it comes time to draft.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/01/packers-te-finley-a-breakout-candidate-in-2010/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/pro-bowlers-hit-the-south-beach-nightlife/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/pro-bowlers-hit-the-south-beach-nightlife/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:55:36 +0000 Simon Samano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=45354 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.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/pro-bowlers-hit-the-south-beach-nightlife/feed/ 0 Simon Samano http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/29/vikings-lead-way-with-eight-pro-bowlers/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/29/vikings-lead-way-with-eight-pro-bowlers/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:14:29 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=43398 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/29/vikings-lead-way-with-eight-pro-bowlers/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/27/week-16-injury-report-panthers-smith-breaks-arm/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/27/week-16-injury-report-panthers-smith-breaks-arm/#comments Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:17:10 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=43252 Steve Smith, Dolphins RB Ricky Williams and Bengals LB Rey Maualuga were among the notable players who suffered injuries in Week 16.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/27/week-16-injury-report-panthers-smith-breaks-arm/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/27/injuries-having-a-major-effect-on-fantasy-leagues/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/27/injuries-having-a-major-effect-on-fantasy-leagues/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:59:17 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=43204 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/27/injuries-having-a-major-effect-on-fantasy-leagues/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/27/falcons-lose-te-gonzalez-to-calf-injury-vs-bills/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/27/falcons-lose-te-gonzalez-to-calf-injury-vs-bills/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:06:39 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=43188 Tony Gonzalez will not return to Sunday's game against the Bills after he sustained a calf injury.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/27/falcons-lose-te-gonzalez-to-calf-injury-vs-bills/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/20/in-fantasy-football-you-need-a-lot-of-luck/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/20/in-fantasy-football-you-need-a-lot-of-luck/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:49:10 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=42845 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/20/in-fantasy-football-you-need-a-lot-of-luck/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/17/bowe-is-just-the-latest-loss-for-chiefs-offense/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/17/bowe-is-just-the-latest-loss-for-chiefs-offense/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:49:44 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=40419 Dwayne Bowe, TE Tony Gonzalez and RB Larry Johnson since last season.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/11/17/bowe-is-just-the-latest-loss-for-chiefs-offense/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/18/gonzalez-owns-up-to-being-all-time-best/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/18/gonzalez-owns-up-to-being-all-time-best/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:01:28 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=37846 Tony Gonzalez sat down with NFL Network's Stacey Dales to talk about his quest for a Super Bowl, what it was like to change teams and his status among the all-time great tight ends.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/18/gonzalez-owns-up-to-being-all-time-best/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/10/roundup-in-denver-they-like-what-they-see-from-orton/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/10/roundup-in-denver-they-like-what-they-see-from-orton/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:42:51 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=37197 Rick Morrissey writes that what Bears fans didn't like about Kyle Orton as a quarterback, fans in Denver have completely accepted. What Orton lacks in style, he more than makes up for in results. He's 25-12 as a starter.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/10/roundup-in-denver-they-like-what-they-see-from-orton/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff