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Russell Wilson may be the starter in Seattle

Before the season begins, the Seahawks will have to name their starting quarterback. Prior to the draft, it looked like it would be between Tarvaris Jackson and Matt Flynn. You can now throw third round pick Russell Wilson in the fray. Pete Carroll told the team’s website, “He showed us enough. He’s in the competition. That […]

Bills to honor former GM Bill Polian on Wall of Fame

Bill Polian will become the 28th member of the Bills organization to be placed on the team’s Wall of Fame. Polian was the general manager of the Bills from 1986-1993, overseeing the Bills’ best seasons. Polian built a great team in Buffalo based around Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly. After leaving Buffalo following their […]

Raiders could move only if Mark Davis sells

A report by Pro Football Talk indicates that the Oakland Raiders, along with the St. Louis Rams, should be on the short list of teams that could relocate to Los Angeles. But, as the report points out, there’s a perceived catch. Mark Davis may not be allowed to take his team to Southern California. For a […]

Ex-punter Jim Arnold piling on the concussion bandwagon

Before today, I truly believed there was some merit to lawsuits against the NFL as a result of head injuries. Maybe there still is, and maybe I’m just being overly pessimistic here, but the end of sanity on Earth has officially arrived. According to the Detroit News, ex-Lions punter Jim Arnold has joined 25 other […]

Ray Rice says he’ll be ready to bring a Super Bowl back to Baltimore in 2012

The offseason gives players, coaches, writers, and fans alike an opportunity to step back and look at the big picture in the NFL. Sometimes, players don’t step back far enough, and they wind up making statements like the Ravens’ star running back, Ray Rice. In comments published at BaltimoreRavens.com, Rice expressed that he’ll not only […]

Teams need more than just a quarterback to win

This offseason has been characterized by quarterback changes. Manning to Denver, Luck drafted by the Colts, Griffin drafted by the Redskins, Tebow vs. Sanchez, Weeden vs. McCoy; they’re all great story lines, but they also highlight a growing perception that may just be completely off base. You need a quarterback to win a championship. That’s […]

Vikings to play outdoors while new stadium is being built

Does everyone remember when the Metrodome’s roof collapsed under the weight of tons of snow? Do you remember the following weeks, when the Vikings were displaced? Now, do you remember how fun it was to watch the Vikings play outside at the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium? Get used to that. According to Pro […]

Da’Quan Bowers tears Achilles tendon, says he plans on playing in 2012

Last year, around this time, Da’Quan Bowers slid down the draft board, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers snagged him in the middle of the second round. He slid down the draft board largely as a result of long-term health concerns. This, however, was not the concern. The Buccaneers announced today that Da’Quan Bowers tore one […]

Fix the Pro Bowl, don’t kill it

The best of the NFL‘s best gathered together for one, last, final last game. The ultimate contest of the season, where fans say goodbye to the best and brightest, envy the gorgeous, exotic scenery and big fat coaches wear loud ugly shirts. The NFL Pro Bowl. Since 1950, the NFL’s best have capped the season with this […]

HBO still looking to use the Jets on “Hard Knocks”

According to the New York Daily News, the Jets are still in play to once again be featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” series. The good people at HBO clearly know what their fans want. The dynamic of Mark Sanchez fighting to keep his job as Tim Tebow tries to unseat him makes for hours of great […]

Vikings unsure of amended stadium bill

Late last night, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a stadium bill that would keep the Vikings in Minnesota, and it would give them a brand new stadium. But, there’s a catch. The bill passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives was amended to add $105 million to the Vikings’ bill. It’s a big chunk […]

Patriots LT Matt Light retires

As was expected, the Patriots announced the retirement of long-time left tackle Matt Light earlier today. While Light is only 33, not old by NFL standards, he’s walking away from the game for noble reasons, saying, “I’ve got a daughter that’s 10 and I’ve got two boys that are knuckleheads. They need a lot of […]

Chris Carter could be the voice of reason in concussion litigation

Following the death of Junior Seau, the NFL once again finds itself at the middle of a debate that some believe will be the downfall of the National Football League. That debate, of course, is, how liable is the NFL in regard to former players’ ongoing struggles following their years in the league? There has […]

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