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NFL Draft: RG3 causing a stir at the top (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:01:15 PST

By Rob Rang Before Tim Tebow became the story of the NFL world in 2011 and convinced the Broncos to commit to him entering next season, the Denver front office was targeting another versatile, Heisman trophy-winning quarterback as a potential first-round pick this April -...

Freddie Solomon Passes Away at Age 59: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:35:00 PST

This isn't supposed to happen. The athletes that I idolized as a child aren't supposed to die. They're supposed to somehow live forever. So the passing of former Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Freddie Solomon on Feb.

Former NFL receiver Freddie Solomon dies (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:54:41 PST

SAN FRANCISCO - Freddie Solomon, the former Miami Dolphins and 49ers wide receiver who became known as "Fabulous Freddie" and committed himself to community service for decades, died Monday. He was 59.

Former receiver Freddie Solomon dies (AP)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:51:32 PST

Freddie Solomon, the former Miami Dolphins and 49ers wide receiver who became known as "Fabulous Freddie" and committed himself to community service for decades, died Monday. He was 59. The 49ers announced the passing of Solomon, who lived in Florida and had battled cancer over the past year.

Dolphins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:01:16 PST

New Dolphins coach Joe Philbin has spent the past five years orchestrating a high-octane west coast offense in Green Bay, so does he plan to bring that style of attack to Miami?

"I've been in the west coast system for nine years and I'm still not sure what that means," Philbin said. "With that being said, I think it's a mistake to take the Green Bay Packers playbook and plop it on the table here in South Florida.

"One of your responsibilities in coaching is to put your players in the best position to succeed. We have to learn more about our players and learn what they do well, and hide what they don't do well."

Philbin said he'll formulate more of a plan - west coast or pro sets, 3-4, 4-3 or multiple defensive schemes - once he puts together a staff of assistants...

Peyton Manning Free Agency News Round-up (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:13:00 PST

There is practically unanimous agreement among sportswriters that Peyton Manning and the Colts will soon part ways after a successful 14-year journey. The divorce is expected to take place before his March 8 $28 million dollar option is due, and although Manning's agent has...

Bengals hire Mark Carrier as assistant coach (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:25:54 PST

CINCINNATI - The Bengals have hired former New York Jets assistant Mark Carrier as their defensive backs coach, filling a spot that opened when Kevin Coyle went to the Miami Dolphins as defensive co-ordinator.

McAdoo takes QBs role as Packers shuffle coaches (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:42:30 PST

GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers have moved Ben McAdoo to quarterbacks coach, Jerry Fontenot to tight ends coach and added Alex Van Pelt as their running backs coach.

Packers hire Alex Van Pelt as running backs coach (The National Football Post)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:32:00 PST

About a month after losing Joe Philbin to the Miami Dolphins, Mike McCarthy has finished shuffling his coaching...

Report: Rams' GM job George Paton's to lose (The National Football Post)

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:28:00 PST

The St. Louis Rams have whittled their list of candidates from double-digits to two as they move in on hiring a...

Dolphins name Adams assistant DBs coach (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:05:12 PST

Blue Adams has been hired as assistant defensive backs coach, Charlie Bullen is the new defensive assistant, Ben Johnson takes over as offensive assistant and Chris Mosley will serve as assistant offensive line coach, the Miami Dolphins announced in a series of moves on Friday.

Dorrell hired as Texans QB coach (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:32:55 PST

HOUSTON - Karl Dorrell has joined the Houston Texans as quarterbacks coach.

49ers extend GM Baalke through 2016 (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:35:14 PST

The San Francisco 49ers came roaring back to a place among the NFL's best in 2011, and the team took a step Friday toward keeping their resurgence on track. General manager Trent Baalke agreed on Friday to a three-year contract extension with the 49ers that will keep him in San...

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.

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...

Smart move for Peyton Manning is to retire (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:50:00 PST

Since he has accomplished everything on the field, Manning should bypass jumping teams and avoid jeopardizing his health and legacy.

Let's play the guessing game (The National Football Post)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 PST

So it turns out Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning has an older brother named Peyton. And according to a Google search I...

Packers have to adjust after departure of Philbin (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:50:23 PST

The Packers absorbed only one loss on their enticing coaching staff after their near-perfect season ended prematurely in the playoffs. Yet, the departure of offensive coordinator Joe Philbin to become head coach with the Miami Dolphins has created some significant movement in the...

Packers offense should be set for an encore (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:50:23 PST

It has the makings of a blockbuster sequel. Consider team records were set in the 2011 season for points (560), total net yards (6,482), not to mention the eye-popping statistics produced by quarterback Aaron Rodgers with passing yards (4,643), touchdown throws (45) and passer...

Holmes staying put with Jets after clause kicks in (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:19:03 PST

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer

Packers make Ben McAdoo quarterbacks coach (The National Football Post)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:42:00 PST

The Green Bay Packers denied Ben McAdoo an opportunity to interview for the offensive coordinator position with...

Miami Dolphins Free Agency News Roundup (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:04:00 PST

Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland has a daunting task ahead of him this offseason: to save the Fins from toiling away in the bowels of the AFC East. In his three seasons as general manager, Ireland has failed to escape the hole the Dolphins have dug themselves into for over a decade,...

NFL Roundup: Ballard tore ACL in Super Bowl, Rams interview Gamble (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:30:19 PST

Ballard suffered torn ACL in Super Bowl, Giants announce He was on crutches and in obvious pain, but that was all secondary in nature for New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard Tuesday during the huge parade and rally that honored the team's win in Sunday's Super Bowl.

Former Argos running back Williams retires (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:57:58 PST

Damon Allen will always wonder just how good Ricky Williams could've been the second time through the CFL.

RB Ricky Williams says he's retiring from NFL (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:47:17 PST

Ricky Williams is retiring from the NFL. Again. This time, however, it appears to be for good. The 34-year-old Williams told the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday he won't be back to fulfill the second year of a contract he signed in August. Playing as a backup to Ray Rice this year, Williams ran for 444 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Ravens RB Ricky Williams to retire (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:45:11 PST

Ricky Williams is retiring again, and this time, it figures to last. Williams, who played the 2011 season with the Ravens as a backup to Ray Rice, plans to retire from football at the age of 34. The former Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Texas retired in 2004, while...

Ricky Williams announces retirement (The National Football Post)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:25:00 PST

Veteran Ricky Williams, who had one of the more interesting careers of any player in recent memory, announced...

Report: Ravens RB Ricky Williams to retire (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:12 PST

Ricky Williams is retiring again, and this time, it figures to last, according to reports. Williams, who played the 2011 season with the Ravens as a backup to Ray Rice, plans to retire from football at the age of 34, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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...