Archive for December, 2008

KO specialist Lloyd valuable for Panthers

Rhys Lloyd has one of the cushiest jobs in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers’ stocky kicker with the booming leg and English accent spends about a minute on the field per game, sending kickoffs usually into the …

Atlanta owner basks in team’s turnaround

Falcons owner Arthur Blank couldn’t wait for the 2007 season to end. Michael Vick, the quarterback he signed to an NFL record contract, behaved and lied his way to federal prison.

Jets To Interview Ravens D Coordinator Ryan

Dec 31, 2008 6:40 pm US/Central Defensive coordinator Rex Ryan of the Baltimore Ravens reacts on the sidelines during the game against the Buffalo Bills on Oct.

Bengals’ productive WR tandem may be broken up in offseason

A source close to the Bengals suggests that it’s less than “50-50″ that the Bengals bring back both halves of the WR tandem of T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chad Ocho Cinco in 2009.

NFL Preview - Baltimore

A wild, unexpected ride will continue for one team and end for the other on Sunday afternoon, when the Miami Dolphins welcome the also- surprising Baltimore Ravens to Dolphin Stadium for a Wild Card weekend …

Broncos owner says it was time to change coach

In this Nov. 25, 2007 file photo, Denver Broncos’ head coach Mike Shanahan watches his team during the first quarter of a football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov.

Williams, Dawkins, Gould capture NFC monthly awards

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams, Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins and Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould were chosen as the NFC’s top players for the month of December.

Turner, Clemons, Longwell capture NFC weekly honors

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Clemons and Minnesota Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell have been selected as the NFC’s top performers for Week 17 of the 2008 …

Ill winds blew lots of good as far as rowdyism at Bills game goes

The ferocious wind could be blamed for a lot of things that went wrong Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month

Arizona Cardinals cornerback DOMINIQUE RODGERS-CROMARTIE has been named the ‘NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month’ for December after he finished the month with 15 tackles, six passes defensed, a fumble recovery, …

2010 Pro Bowl to be played in Miami; Shanahan was really fired?;…

This week, speculation grew that the NFL will play the 2010 Pro Bowl in Miami, instead of Hawaii, to increase profits.

Notes: Barnes Still Off IR

One week after it seemed pass-rushing linebacker Antwan Barnes was slated to become the Ravensa 20th Injured Reserve casualty, he may still have a chance to play this year.

Line of Scrimmage: Steelers, Panthers, Our Picks for Tampa

If it looks to you like the 2008 NFL Playoff bracket is one in which a case could be made for any of the teams to make a run, from the top-seeded Titans to bottom-seeded Eagles, well, you’re right.

Log on to make resolutions to help others in 2009

Instead of making vows to lose weight, save money or get fit, a U.S. charity is challenging people to log on to the Internet to make New Year resolutions to help others.

Bills players frustrated, but hopeful

There was a sense of frustration but also optimism for the future Monday as the Buffalo Bills players cleaned out their lockers.

Deals Available for Falcons Fans Willing to Travel

Atlanta football fans willing to travel to Phoenix to support the Falcons will have to shell out some cash, but travel costs aren’t too expensive.

Defense provides scoring punch for playoff-bound Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens figured out how to survive an NFL season with a rookie quarterback: Don’t ask him and the offense to do all the scoring.

NFL quarterbacks always measured by championships

Whether fair or not, the legacy of a quarterback is determined by his efficiency in playoff games along the way to Super Bowl rings.

2008: The year in stupid

Two Atlanta guys said they found Bigfoot and had his body stored in a freezer, and we, the media, covered it as if they really might have Bigfoot in a freezer.

This Day in Buffalo Sports History

Dec. 26, 1964 — It’s the best day in Buffalo Bills’ history by most standards … at least until a Super Bowl title comes to town.

Panthers breathe a sigh of relief

Coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers spent much of last week insisting that too much is made of a bye in the NFL playoffs and repeatedly pointed out that the New York Giants didn’t have one last season on …

Harris’ big plan: Get healthy

“Just one thing,” he said. “All I need is to get healthier. Then I’ll be just fine.” Harris’ left knee has nagged him since last season, when he sprained his medial collateral ligament in a Week 3 loss to …

Knockout is relished by Ravens

Just before he left the Baltimore Ravens locker room, Terrell Suggs turned and peered a few lockers to his right, toward fellow linebacker Bart Scott .

Warnera s comeback

All of his struggles since those heady days in St. Louis have made the 37-year-old quarterback relish this experience and put those past accomplishments in perspective.

Miami Dolphins Breakdown

Ravens VS. Dolphins The longest playoff drought in Dolphins history ended Sunday when they beat the New York Jets on the road to win the AFC East title.

3 Doors Down To Play Playoff Game

The Cardinals will host the Atlanta Falcons Saturday in an NFC wild card game at University of Phoenix Stadium, and will have a concert as an added bonus.

Bengals will be Cedric Benson’s first consideration

Cedric Benson finished the season with 747 yards rushing, on 214 rush attempts for a 3.49 yards-per-carry average.

3 Doors Down To Play Playoff Game

The Cardinals will host the Atlanta Falcons Saturday in an NFC wild card game at University of Phoenix Stadium, and will have a concert as an added bonus.

Shanahan leaving Denver

Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan yells to the field during fourth quarter of the game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday.

Question season

Lance Briggs turned and waved as he walked out of the locker room and into an uncertain future on Monday.