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Jeff Fisher re-joins NFL's Competition Committee (The National Football Post)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:17:00 PST

The NFL announced the members of the influential Competition Committee for the 2012 season adding some new...

Report: Peyton Manning intrigued by Texans (The National Football Post)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:49:00 PST

Peyton Manning would have an interest in playing for the Houston Texans if and when he is released by the...

NY Giants sign veteran Chris White, 2 others (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:34:57 PST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants have signed veteran guard Chris White and two other players to reserve/future contracts.

Top 5 AFC Teams to Watch in 2012: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:06:00 PST

Here are my top five AFC teams to watch in 2012: Houston Texans The turnaround of the Houston Texans on defense was remarkable and its architect was Wade Phillips. They ranked in the top five of all four major defensive categories.

Texans Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:05:59 PST

For the first time, the Texans enter free agency and the draft without needing a starter on either side of the ball.

Although they finished 10-6 in regular season and won the first playoff game in history before being eliminated at Baltimore, they need an infusion of young talent to be developed.

The Texans are more likely to add depth through the draft. They won't be able to spend in free agency as they did last year when they signed two defensive starters, cornerback Johnathan Joseph and free safety Danieal Manning.

The Texans spent about $20 million more than the $120 million cap, so they have to cut back to be under the new cap before the March 13 deadline.

What the Texans need most on offense is for quarterback Matt Schaub to make a successful comeback...

NFL roundup: Yu new 49ers Co-Owner, President (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:20:24 PST

In a move that seems aimed at securing success in the South Bay Area, the San Francisco 49ers officially named Gideon Yu President and Co-Owner on Friday after he served as Chief Strategy Officer since last April. Yu, the Chief Financial Officer for both Facebook and YouTube before...

Texans hired Dorrell as QBs coach (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:35:13 PST

The Houston Texans hired Karl Dorrell as their quarterbacks coach. Dorrell spent the past four seasons in Miami, including the past three as the Dolphins' quarterbacks coach. Prior to that, he was the head coach at UCLA, compiling a 35-27 record in five seasons.

Dorrell hired as Texans QB coach (AP)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:34:30 PST

Karl Dorrell has joined the Houston Texans as quarterbacks coach. A former head coach at UCLA, Dorrell spent the last four seasons with the Miami Dolphins as QB coach. From 2008-10, Dorrell served as Miami's wide receivers coach. In his five years at UCLA he compiled a 35-27 record and led the Bruins to a bowl appearance each year.

Hall of Fame probability of active players: Tom Brady, Peyton Manning for sure; Tony Romo in air (ProFootballWeekly.com)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:17:51 PST

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is for winners and the elite, and even those players sometimes have to wait.

Are the Texans the team to beat in the AFC? (The National Football Post)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:00:00 PST

The Houston Texans made franchise history this season, reaching the playoffs, capturing their division and...

Pasquarelli: NFL Friday Tip Sheet (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:25:12 PST

By Len Pasquarelli ATLANTA - It's generally not a position that gets a lot of attention, or play, at free agent time. But the 3-4 nose tackle spot could generate some pretty good action this spring. At least four players who were starting 3-4 nose tackles in 2011 - Paul Soliai...

Texans, Williams at crossroads as free agency nears (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:15:13 PST

By Len Pasquarelli Among the more difficult decisions facing any team this spring is the Houston Texans' conundrum with defensive end/linebacker Mario Williams, who is eligible for unrestricted free agency. Club officials suggest they have vacillated about the future of the...

Steelers prepared if Khan leaves for Rams (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:15:12 PST

By Len Pasquarelli ATLANTA - There are a lot of things to generally admire about the Pittsburgh Steelers, not the least of which is their usual preparedness, on and off the field. It was reported early this week that the St. Louis Rams have requested permission to interview Steelers...

Super Bowl odds, long-shots and value picks (The National Football Post)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:30:00 PST

New York City isn’t the only town on the planet that never sleeps. Less than 24 hours after the Giants put...

Raiders release CB Stanford Routt (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:05:24 PST

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

Your 2012 first round draft order is set (almost) (The National Football Post)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:56:00 PST

When one season ends, another begins. The NFL concluded its “on field” season when the clock hit...

NFL Roundup: Peyton Manning's progress slow (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:40:13 PST

Peyton Manning's passes lack their legendary 'zip' a pair of sources familiar with the quarterback's rehabilitation from neck surgery have told yahoo! sports. The sources told the website the nerves in the Indianapolis Colts legend's throwing arm are healing too...

Report: Knapp offered Raiders offensive coordinator job (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:20:19 PST

New Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen has already found his new offensive coordinator in Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp. Knapp has been offered the job in Oakland one day after Allen was officially introduced as the team's new head coach, according to a...

Raiders offer Knapp OC post (The National Football Post)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:14:00 PST

New Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen wants Greg Knapp to become his new offensive coordinator, says Alex...

Oklahoma Sooners Football Replaces Brent Venables with Former Arizona Wildcats Assistant – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:46:00 PST

The Oklahoma Sooners have replaced former assistant coach Brent Venables on the defense with Tim Kish. The former Arizona Wildcats assistant joins his former head coach Mike Stoops on the defensive coaching staff as the linebackers coach.

Pro Bowl to feature plenty of offense, new faces (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:46:44 PST

By JAYMES SONG AP Sports Writer

It's a numbers game at the Pro Bowl (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:41:47 PST

KAPOLEI, Hawaii - The Pro Bowl has turned into a numbers game.

Dolphins hire Sherman, Coyle as coordinators (The National Football Post)

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:15:00 PST

Joe Philbin is busy putting together his first staff with the Miami Dolphins. According to Jason LaCanfora of...

Mike Tanier’s Senior Bowl Report: Shanahan’s system easier for defense than offense (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:54:06 PST

MOBILE, Ala. -- Mike Shanahan's offense is one of the toughest schemes in the NFL to defend. Unless it is only halfway installed. And the offensive players aren't sure what they are doing. And the defense knows what's coming. Shanahan's … Continue reading →

Brees is most powerful athlete in U.S. (ProFootballWeekly.com)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:14:20 PST

The Bloomberg/Businessweek 2012 Power 100 ranking of the most powerful professional athletes in the U.S.

Rookie QBs replacing Manning, Brady in Pro Bowl (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:13:10 PST

Cam Newton and Andy Dalton are headed to Honolulu for the Pro Bowl.

Mock draft 1.0 (ProFootballWeekly.com)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:12:01 PST

An NFL-record 65 underclassmen were sorely needed to upgrade the talent in a weak senior class and figure to...

Oregon's Kelly turns Bucs down (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:15:14 PST

The Tampa Bay Bucs' prolonged search for a head coach continues after Oregon's Chip Kelly turned the team down. "His heart is with college football and Oregon and he's no longer being considered,'' Bucs general manager Mark Dominik said Monday, according to...