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No more poison pill offer sheets (The National Football Post)

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:57:00 PST

It was six years ago that the Minnesota Vikings—perhaps astutely or perhaps foolishly—formulated a...

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 -...

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.

Seahawks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:05:59 PST

Although Tarvaris Jackson finished 7-7 as a starter in his first season in Seattle, the Seahawks likely will be involved in the Matt Flynn and Peyton Manning sweepstakes.

Seattle's interest in Flynn makes sense - Seahawks general manager John Schneider worked for the Packers for eight years before taking the head personnel job here in the Pacific Northwest.

So the Seahawks have a good, overall evaluation on Flynn and his ability to emerge as a franchise quarterback.

Manning is expected to part ways with Indianapolis and become a free agent in March, and the Seahawks are one of a handful of teams that could make sense for the aging quarterback because of the team's young, emerging talent on offense and defense.

But evaluating Manning's health will be...

Seattle signs OL Breno Giacomini to 2-year deal (AP)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:01:32 PST

The Seahawks and free agent offensive lineman Breno Giacomini have agreed to a two-year contract extension after Giacomini proved to be a valuable backup on Seattle's offensive line. The Seahawks confirmed the deal on Friday. According to the NFL Players Association website, Giacomini will make $1.5 million in base salary for the 2012 season and $3 million in 2013.

The Giants won the ‘Brain Bowl,’ too (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:05:07 PST

The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl this past Sunday not just by being better between the lines but, according to Dr. John F. Murray, by being better between their ears. The Mental Performance … Continue reading →

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...

Peyton Manning Should Retire: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:26:00 PST

The idea of Peyton Manning playing for the Seattle Seahawks and leading them to the Super Bowl is intriguing. It is also a highly unlikely scenario. Plenty of teams have been linked to Manning, but just about every story is purely speculative until the Colts actually release the...

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.

Bears hire Bates as quarterbacks coach (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:26:32 PST

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

Cutler gets his guy Bates in Chicago (The National Football Post)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:36:00 PST

The Chicago Bears found an offensive coach Jay Cutler is going to be thrilled to team up with, that is for...

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...

Bears reunite Cutler with QB coach Bates (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:50:26 PST

The Chicago Bears made a logical move on Tuesday in their efforts to get the most out of Jay Cutler: hiring the man who helped him set team records in Denver in 2008. Jeremy Bates, who spent three seasons with the Broncos as quarterbacks coach, was hired on Tuesday to fill the same...

Nevada sportsbooks grind out a profit from Super Bowl betting (The National Football Post)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:12:00 PST

Believe it or not, there was actually a prop bet available as to whether or not the state of Nevada would set a...

Success of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis Opens Doors for Other NFL Cities: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:16:00 PST

As Indianapolis basks in the success of Super Bowl XLVI and starts to return to normal life, other NFL cities are already taking note: if Indianapolis can do it, so can we. Long held in the warmer climates of Miami, Tampa, New Orleans, and a variety of California cities, the Super...

Seattle would like to be in mix for future Super Bowl (The National Football Post)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:22:00 PST

The Seattle Seahawks would like to get in the mix for hosting a Super Bowl. The Seahawks have submitted initial...

Giants Win Should Give Hope to Seahawks: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:10:00 PST

The Seattle Seahawks can win the Super Bowl. It may not happen next year, but Super Bowl XLVI is a reminder that winning it all is about getting hot at the right time. Obviously the New York Giants are a talented team that deserved to the win the game, and Eli Manning is a clutch...

Five Super Paint Jobs on Super Bowl XLVI Super Cars: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:26:00 PST

I visited all 33 Super Cars--IndyCar race cars that are painted to represent each NFL team, plus Super Bowl XLVI--around central Indiana, and while all of the cars were terrific, five of them really jumped out at me as being extra sharp.

Six elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame (The National Football Post)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:13:00 PST

The Pro Football Hall of Fame voters opened the doors for six new members in the Class of 2012 on Saturday.

Six elected to Pro Foobtall Hall of Fame (The National Football Post)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:13:00 PST

The Pro Football Hall of Fame voters opened the doors for six new members in the Class of 2012 on Saturday.

Butler, Dawson, Doleman, Kennedy, Martin and Roaf make the 2012 Hall of Fame cut (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:33:55 PST

The 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame cast has been announced, and the six named to the game's greatest honor this year were Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf. It's a very interesting … Continue reading →

Group wants 'hit count' to protect kids (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:05:58 PST

INDIANAPOLIS - Children playing contact sports are suffering too many blows to the head and an advocacy group is calling for a "hit count" to total them up before it's too late.

Advocacy group wants 'hit count' to protect kids (AP)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:56:31 PST

Kids playing contact sports are suffering too many blows to the head, and an advocacy group is calling for a "hit count" to total them up before it's too late. Just as Little League pitchers are on pitch counts to protect their elbows, a hit count would prevent the repeated blows that can cause concussions and lead to extreme brain trauma, Chris Nowinski, co-founder of the Sports...

When Will the Seahawks Be Back in the Super Bowl?: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:50:00 PST

I enjoy watching the Super Bowl every year, but as a fan of the Seattle Seahawks, I do get a bit jealous. After all, the Patriots have been there multiple times before, as have the Giants. Both teams obviously deserve to be in the big game, but that doesn't stop me from wishing...

Capsule look at Hall of Fame finalists (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:50 PST

A capsule look at the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

Tom Brady: Master of the schemes (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:52:45 PST

Among all the many things that makes Tom Brady such a great quarterback, perhaps the most valuable and overlooked trait is his ability to change schemes through his career, master those different concepts, and keep playing at an elite level. … Continue reading →