Archive for January, 2010

Pro Bowl Notebook;Pats flip staff;Brown joins defense, Waldron leaves team

The Patriots have beefed up their defensive coaching staff, but now have a hole to fill on the offensive side.

Pulling for Saints hard for Falcons fans

There are certain words that, for an Atlanta audience, simply do not work in combination.

Chicago Bears Hiring of Mike Martz Depends on Jay Cutler’s Approval

Does the fact that apparently Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has a key voice in the Bears O-coordinator search indicate that the inmates are running the asylum? While Hub Arkush of WSCR radio in Chicago is reporting the hiring of Martz as a done deal, news now comes out that Martz had to travel to […]

Agent: Free agent Peppers likely to leave Panthers

The agent for Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers is convinced the five-time Pro Bowl pick will play elsewhere next season.

Bills DC candidate now jobless

When the Chiefs took the defensive coordinator title away from Clancy Pendergast and handed it to Romeo Crennel, it seemed that Pendergast’s days in Kansas City were numbered.

Antrel Rolle likes idea of playing for Fins

Arizona Cardinals free safety Antrel Rolle is participating in his first Pro Bowl, and it just so happens to be taking place in his hometown.

Pro Bowl Time for Ray Lewis comes 10 years after his arrest for murder

It’s Pro Bowl game day Sunday, the same day ten years ago that Pro Bowl linebacker Ray Lewis was charged with murder.

Detroit Lions or Cleveland Browns: Who Gets to the Super Bowl First?

And then there were four… With the 32-28 thrilling victory over the Minnesota Vikings, the New Orleans Saints have removed themselves from the list of teams never to have played in a Super Bowl.

Off the wire

FOOTBALL Bengalsa Maualuga arrested Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga has pleaded innocent in northern Kentucky to drunken and careless driving.

John Smallwood: Rooney Rule has worked well for NFL

INDIANAPOLIS Colts coach Jim Caldwell is the fourth African-American to guide a team to a Super Bowl, and it doesn’t matter.

Cardinals’ Rolle named to Pro Bowl

The NFL has added 14 players to the NFC and AFC Pro Bowl rosters to replace members of the Colts and Saints.

Cowboys’ strong ‘09 finish doesn’t cinch Super end to 2010

In the 2006 season, the Cowboys beat Indianapolis in the regular season and saw the Colts win Super Bowl XLI.

Pro Bowl is family first for Ravens’ Ngata and Rice

As much as Pro Bowls are designed to honor the individual, they are also an opportunity to celebrate with family.

NFL: A record-setting 34 fill-ins participating in Sunday’s Pro Bowl

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Substitutes, alternates, replacements? Whatever you want to call them, the record-setting 34 fill-ins who will step on Sun Life Stadium’s field Sunday for the Pro Bowl plan to make the most of their opportunity.

A.M. Cleveland Browns Links: Covering the pass is a Browns priority, according to mock drafts

The Cleveland Browns , coming off a 5-11 season, need help at a lot of positions.

Martz solid O-coordinator, but Bears aren’t calling

The buzz surrounding the Bears at the Senior Bowl relates to Mike Martz and his candidacy for the vacant offensive coordinator position, if he’s a candidate at all.

Arizona Cardinals 2009 Season in Review

The 2009 Arizona Cardinals were a difficult team to gauge at times. Their season consisted of a list of a oedida and a oedid nota moments.

Dallas Cowboys’ Jay Ratliff not content with accolades

By CHAREAN WILLIAMS FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff garnered All-Pro honors for the first time.

Hard work carries Rice from Rutgers to Pro Bowl

Ray Rice has a simple explanation for why so many former Rutgers football players seem to be having success in the NFL.

Evaluating Bengals RB position

Cedric Benson rushed for 1251 yards on 301 carries in the regular season, playing 13 games with 12 starts.

Boldin’s exit could hurt Cardinals’ morale

The odds remain strong that Anquan Boldin ’s days with the Cardinals are numbered.

Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff will undergo minor surgery following Pro Bowl

Dallas Cowboys starting nose tackle Jay Ratliff will join outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware in undergoing minor surgery following the Pro Bowl.

Pro Bowl stars might miss out on chance to cash in

With good NFL pass rushers worth their weight in gold, even at the outrageous prices gold is going for these days, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil should be waiting on a potentially enormous contract this spring.

Buried in Baltimore: Could Troy Smith Fill the Cleveland Browns’ Void at QB?

With the 140th pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns select, Quarterback Troy Smith, from The Ohio State University.

Former ‘Skins coach Zorn hired as Baltimore QBs coach

Head coach Jim Zorn of Washington Redskins watches on against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 11, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Football Vols Add Assistant Coach, Head Strength Coach

‘It’s an exciting opportunity,’ Hiestand said. ‘Being around campus and being around Coach Dooley and the staff that’s there, you can tell it’s a place committed to doing the right thing, winning football games and having quality people.

Keys for Atlanta Falcons fans in Saturday’s Senior Bowl

Atlanta Falcons fans should be happy about one thing: their quarterback situation is settled enough that their team won’t be involved in the Tim Tebow debate/derby. One of the players the Falcons met with last Sunday night, as the nation’s top seniors gathered in Mobile, Alabama for the annual Senior Bowl all-star game, may have […]

Ravens Hire Former Redskins Head Coach Jim Zorn

Former Washington Redskins head coach Jim Zorn has been hired by the Baltimore Ravens to be their quarterbacks coach.

Buffalo Bills’ Chan Gailey Names New Coaches

It was announced today on www.buffalobills.com that the Bills have now named seven coaches as part of Chan Gailey’s initial coaching crew for the Buffalo Bills.A Of course as Turk Schonert learned last season, just because you have a contract, doesn’t necessarily mean you will see the first week of the season with the team.

Choosing Oakland Raiders over Chicago Bears? Really, Hue Jackson?

First off, Hue, let’s take a close look at the Oakland Raiders, a team that has not made the playoffs since 2002.