Archive for October, 2009

MHR Chalk Talk - Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens 2009

How good are the Ravens ? Don’t be fooled by the 3-3 record. They’ve beat the teams they should have , and won against a tough SD team.

Snyder and the Redskins Need To Copy the Atlanta Falcons 2008 Blueprint

When the Washington Redskins face the Atlanta FalconsA next week, they need to take a look at the Falcons blueprint from 2008 on how to turn this franchise around.

Chicago Bears optimistic Tommie Harris can return to form

Defensive tackle Tommie Harris had full participation in practice for the second straight day Thursday.

Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco has iPhone app _ with help from Jordan Palmer

Chad Ochocinco has a new iPhone application that was created with the help of Bengals quarterback Jordan Palmer and breaks new ground for the media-savvy receiver.

Warner, defense help Cardinals edge Giants

Antrel Rolle intercepted an Eli Manning pass late in the fourth quarter, one of three Manning picks, and Kurt Warner threw for 231 yards and a touchdown as the Arizona Cardinals edged the New York Giants, 24-17, in Week 7 action at Giants Stadium.

Replacement-Heavy Buffalo Bills Pass Defense Leading Way To Wins

The Buffalo Bills have won two straight games after beating the Carolina Panthers on the road last week 20-9.A The Bills beat the NY Jets on the road the previous week in overtime.A In those two games, the Bills have nine interceptions.A During all of last season, the Bills had 10 picks, tying them for […]

Muhammad, Godfrey out for Panthers vs. Cardinals

The Carolina Panthers will be without starting receiver Muhsin Muhammad and free safety Charles Godfrey for Sunday’s game at Arizona.

The five scariest Ravens in Broncos’ Halloween weekend matchup

Ray Lewis wearing his Ray Lewis costume. Horrifying. The Broncos are 6-0, while the Baltimore Ravens, who they’ll play on Sunday, are 3-3. No problem, right? But the Ravens can be a terrifying team, and not just on Halloween weekend.

Help Palmer, Benson Win Weekly Award

The Cincinnati Bengals used an explosive first half en route to a dominating performance against the Chicago Bears this past Sunday.

Ravens Insider: Denver’s defense dominates

At 6-0, the Broncos are the surprise team of the NFL this season. It’s not hard to find the reason.

Bears need to get well against sickly Browns

Cedric Benson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals tries to outrun Brodney Pool #21 of the Cleveland Browns during a first quarter run at Cleveland Browns Stadium December 21, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Clovis police: Son tried to kill dad with plank, statue

Officials say a drunk father and son burglarized a home and were caught after the son was found passed out under the invalid homeowner’s bed.

Signal-calling takes center stage in Colts-Niners tilt

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during the game at University of Phoenix Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona.

Sunday’s Panthers-Bills gameday links

Sunday’s Panthers-Bills gameday links : Happy Birthday! John Kasay, the last original Panther and one of only two remaining members of the draft class of 1991, turns 40 Tuesday.

Jim Trotter: Game of the Week: Broncos-Ravens

Breaking down Sunday’s Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens game … 1. The Broncos are for real.

Larry Johnson To The Chicago Bears?

Larry Johnson is done in Kansas City. End of story, period, lights out. He’s done.

Falcons’ Ryan trying to shake sophomore slump

Matt Ryan had to know this was coming. The first sign of slippage in his game, and the Falcons quarterback would have to address this “sophomore slump” issue.

Familiar foe for Cardinals , unfamiliar record

The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers are probably about as sick of each other as any non-division foes could be.

New Freedom teen basks in media coverage of Buffalo Bills billboard…

An electric billboard flashes a message directed at Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr.

NFL Preview - Atlanta

By Tony Moss, NFL Editor — - On Monday night at the Louisiana Superdome, the visiting Atlanta Falcons will be trying to stop the freight train that is the New Orleans Saints.

Peppers challenges Panthers teammates

CHARLOTTE Julius Peppers doesn’t say much and he’ll never be misconstrued as a rah-rah type of guy.

Ravens’ LT Gaither lines up at practice

When the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive line returned to work Wednesday, Jared Gaither was lined up with the starters at his customary left tackle position during blocking drills.

Browns’ TE Royal questionable

Robert Royal #84 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during a break in NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 11, 2009 in Orchard Park, New York.

Panthers-Cardinals: Jake Delhomme, Number of the “Least”

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. A After a dismal three-interception, no-touchdown performance in a 20-9 loss to the Bills, it appears Jake Delhomme’s days as Carolina’s starter are numbered.

Texans’ Schaub unseasonably cool in any conditions

On New Year’s Eve 2006, in his last appearance as a little-used Atlanta Falcon, Matt Schaub braved the elements and the most inhospitable of crowds in relief of Michael Vick, holding his own against the playoff-bound Philadelphia Eagles.

Aerial Showdown: Matt Schaub Vs. Buffalo Bills Pass Defense

Sorry I can’t do the generic Game Preview. There’s too many out there. How many can one possibly read leading up to a game? My advice…read my Featured Columnist colleague Dan Van Wie’s previews, they’re good.

DT Harris Back For Bears

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris knows expectations are high for his return to the starting lineup Sunday at Soldier Field against Cleveland.

Colts’ Lacey fined $10,000 by NFL

Arizona Cardinals safety Antrel Rolle was fined $7,500 on Friday by the NFL for hitting a defenseless receiver.

Panthers-Cardinals: Jake Delhomme, Number of the “Least”

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. A After a dismal three-interception, no-touchdown performance in a 20-9 loss to the Bills, it appears Jake Delhomme’s days as Carolina’s starter are numbered.

Media Advisory - Ravens to Host Ninth Annual All Community Team Auction Party

The Baltimore Ravens will host the ninth annual All Community Team Auction Party this Monday, Nov.