“I’m not here to squash rumors. I’m here to play ball. Whatever happens will happen. But right now, I’m going to focus on New Orleans. I have no comment on anything else.” Jaguars defensive tackle Marcus Stroud practiced as usual Wednesday despite uncertainty about his future. via WCBS-TV New York
The holiday season will be upon us soon, but the time for returns is now. Many of those players whose injuries you cursed early in the season are getting healthy. via Poughkeepsie Journal
Look, I know the New England Patriots are good, so I am not going to beat a dead horse by elaborating on that. via Washington Examiner
Former Cleveland Browns defensive back Hanford Dixon has entered a not guilty plea to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, it was reported. via ArcaMax Publishing
“I’m just handing out candy and signing autographs and handing out candy” Halloween night is here, trick-or-treaters are on the streets and a lucky few just might run into one of their favorite Steelers. via Kdka.com
“We’re responsible for keeping their score down. They aren’t. That’s just being competitive. That’s what this game is about. That’s what any game is about. I have no comment or opposition to them ringing up as many points as they’re capable of.” NFL coaches interviewed on Sirius NFL Radio in recent days have commented […]
“We tried to keep it away from (Hester) as much as we could” The maxim that holds true in any football game is that winning the turnover battle tends to put you in great position to win. via TheDenverChannel
Quarterback Alex Smith will return to the field for the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday, after missing parts of three games with a shoulder injury. via NFL Football Sports Betting News
“I’m not running out there every time thinking I’m going to score.” Quarterbacks should keep their eyes on Mike Vrabel , whether he’s trying to tackle them or getting open to catch a touchdown pass. via Fox Sports
Marvin Lewis put the discouraging numbers up on the board. Trying to instill a little more hope in his last-place team, the Cincinnati Bengals coach showed the AFC standings during their morning meeting on … via NFL Football Sports Betting News
Beat writer Pat Yasinskas reported an interesting incident between Carolina Panthers’ rookie receiver Dwayne Jarrett and veteran Steve Smith in today’s The Charlotte Observer . via The Scores Report
“The mistakes that we’re making on a week-to-week basis, they’re just unacceptable. You give yourself no chance. It’s like the flood gates just opened. When we started making mistakes with the ball, it just snowballed.” Head coaches around the league always stress to watch out for the big play. Gary Kubiak of the Houston […]
“I was in a system where I did the same thing for seven years. We perfected that system” Edgerrin James seems to have weathered the worst with the Arizona Cardinals. He’s among the NFL leaders in rushing again, and he’s closing in on a significant milestone. via KVOA-TV Tucson
“I don’t know. We’ll see. I’m a lot closer. I guess it’ll be this week if I go out and run as hard as I can. It’s right at my seasonal average, which sucks” Home > News > Stage is set for Taylor Maurice Jones-Drew will have a chance on Sunday to upstage his […]
An existential question: If Daunte Culpepper throws a touchdown pass, and no one is around to see it, did it really happen? That is the riddle facing Culpepper’s Oakland Raiders and their opponent, the Houston … via NBC 15 Online
New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel Wednesday was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. via The Post Chronicle
“Oh, yeah, there’s definitely a chance” Marvin Lewis put the discouraging numbers up on the board. Trying to instill a little more hope in his last-place team, the Cincinnati Bengals coach showed the AFC standings during their morning meeting on … via CBS SportsLine
“I felt that I wanted to take a look at Kellen” With a few minutes to go Sunday in yet another loss, suffering New York Jet fans finally got their wish. via Albany Times Union
Iran military lauds suicide attack An Iranian naval commander Monday called on his forces to follow the example of a young suicide bomber when facing enemy forces in the Persian Gulf, according to Iran’s … via Weakley County Press
The Jets could be playing without three of their four main captains on Sunday. Jonathan Vilma is on the IR, Chad Pennington will be on the bench, and the Jets just revealed that Laveranues Coles has a … via South Florida Sun-Sentinel
“Rather than taking a deep breath and counting to 10, I heard something that rubbed me the wrong way at the wrong time, and I made a mistake.” SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco 49ers kicker Joe Nedney was fined $7,500 on Wednesday for making an obscene gesture at his home fans during last […]
“I only know how to play one way. If I’m on the field playing any way other than that, then I’m not helping this team win.” Brian Dawkins did everything but wave pom-poms while he was injured. The All-Pro safety paced the sideline in his sleeveless shirts, screaming, encouraging and motivating his teammates. via […]
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson is online to start the team’s game against San Diego on Sunday. via KEYE-TV Austin
“I’m just very passionate about my Packers” Valerie Wencke is stretched out on her large, elevated bed screaming at the Green Bay Packers on television, but Monday night’s game is long over. via JSOnline.com and WTMJ-TV
An existential question: If Daunte Culpepper throws a touchdown pass, and no one is around to see it, did it really happen? That is the riddle facing Culpepper’s Oakland Raiders and their opponent, the Houston … via The State
John Lynch said he felt optimistic Wednesday that the stinger he suffered Monday night was unrelated to his 2004 neck surgery - but the concerned look on his face and the worry in his voice belied that brave … via NFL Football Sports Betting News
“That was even the case last year.” Turner Gill is quick to share credit for transforming the University at Buffalo football program from cupcake to contender in the Mid-American Conference. via Union-Sun & Journal
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed cornerback Torrie Cox on injured reserve because of a knee injury that will require surgery. via ABC15.com
“I wouldn’t appreciate that if I was on the other side.” The Biggest Game in the History of the NFL has a lot of intriguing storylines - the two best quarterbacks of this generation, two of the best defensive minds the league has seen, fantastic offenses on both … via Providence Journal
“Ted (Washington) has been working through some knee issues that finally have caught up to him” Ted Washington’s days as the Browns nose tackle have probably ended. The Browns today place Washington on injured reserve, ending his season and possibly his career. via The Plain Dealer
