NY Jets coach Rex Ryan has mishandled Tim Tebow, quarterback mess from startRex Ryan will continue to run his three-quarterback monte for the Jets’ final game of the 2012 season in Buffalo on Sunday. Hey, when you’ve got a good con game going, you don't want to let the suckers off the hook until you have to. Once characterize… |
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AFC Pro Bowl Snubs: The OffenseDec 26, 2012
Doug Farrar, yahoo.com Quarterbacks Made it: Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos/Tom Brady, New England Patriots/Matt Schaub, Houston Texans Should have made it: Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers No argument against Manning and Brady here -- they're among the best in statist… |
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Dolphins don’t deny leaked image is their new logoDec 26, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com An image of what appears to be a new helmet logo for the Dolphins recently emerged, via the fan site DolfansNYC.com. On Wednesday, Dolphins CEO Mike Dee addressed the rumored logo leak on Twitter, without specifically denying that the leaked image is th… |
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Let The Debate BeginDec 26, 2012
Peyton Manning over Tom Brady. No Ndaumkong Suh. Eight teams shut out, but five players from the 2-13 Chiefs. Chris Burke shares his thoughts on the Pro Bowl selections. |
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Does Tim Tebow's story add up?Dec 26, 2012
Popular New York Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow lashed out at critics who put him through the wringer last week for reportedly asking not to play in the team's Wildcat package. That brought many critics out of the woodworks, including NFL analyst Mer… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com For three players on this year’s Pro Bowl rosters, making it to Hawaii is a family tradition. Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, Packers linebacker Clay Matthews and Patriots special teams coverage ace Matthew Slater have all been selected to the Pro B… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com Here's a look at the key injury situations we'll be monitoring in Week 17: The New England Patriots listed 21 players as "limited" for Wednesday's practice. That list includes tight end Rob Gronkowski (forearm/hip), who has yet to receive medi… |
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Peyton Manning, Peterson returning to Pro BowlDec 26, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) -- Sensational comebacks have Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson headed for the Pro Bowl. |
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AFC East Pro Bowl analysisDec 26, 2012
Perfect sense: Most of the seven New England Patriots were easy calls. Quarterback Tom Brady and receiver Wes Welker were immensely productive, as usual, and defensive tackle Vince Wilfork was stout once again. Even Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski mad… |
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Position statement: Bush a goner in Miami?Dec 26, 2012
NBC Sports, yahoo.com As the Dolphins look to build a multiple-running back scheme in Miami, will they be willing to sign Reggie Bush to a mega-deal that will ensure him the No. 1 running back spot? Coming off a monster game against the Bills in front of the home crowd, Mik… |
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Chris Brown, buffalobills.com Here is Buffalo’s injury report for Sunday’s game against the Jets, with Jairus Byrd a new addition with an ankle injury. Did not practice FS Jairus Byrd — ankle TE Scott Chandler — knee G Andy Levitre — knee WR Ruvell Martin — not injury re… |
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Chris Brown, buffalobills.com Seven Bills players were limited in practice Wednesday. Dorin Dickerson was back at practice just three days removed from being carted off late in the loss to the Dolphins last weekend with an ankle injury. Mark Anderson was also on the practice field o… |
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Patriots may have late-game dilemmaDec 26, 2012
The New England Patriots, for the most part, will know what they are playing for by the time they take the field Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. New England (11-4) has the late, 4:25 p.m. ET game this week, while the Houston Texans (12-3) will face t… |
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Jets to turn to read option?Dec 26, 2012
Chris Brown, buffalobills.com The Bills have had their share of trouble with the read option game the past two weeks with Seattle working that part of their offense very effectively and Miami getting some positive plays out of it as well against Buffalo in their victories. The Bills… |
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Bills' Williams donates pickup truck to veteransDec 26, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams has donated one of his pickup trucks to make the holidays happier for two Marine Corps veterans. |
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McElroy to start at QB for JetsDec 26, 2012
Chris Brown, buffalobills.com The Jets will have Greg McElroy start again this week at quarterback Sunday against the Bills. Head coach Rex Ryan told the Buffalo media that this afternoon on his conference call. “We’ll start Greg,” said Ryan. ”The type of beating he took last… |
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Jets have injury concernsDec 26, 2012
The New York Jets were not only beaten by the San Diego Chargers — they were beaten up. As a result, New York will travel to face the Buffalo Bills with several injury concerns. The biggest injury is to starting defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson, who is … |
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Jets' Wilkerson concussed, status uncertainDec 26, 2012
Rich Cimini, ESPN.com New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson, who played every defensive snap in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the San Diego Chargers, suffered a concussion in the game and didn't practice Wednesday. |
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On Patriots' potential playoff opponentsDec 26, 2012
The New England Patriots are not sure who they will prepare for next week in the AFC playoffs. With one game remaining, New England could be the No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 or No. 4 seed. But if the Patriots finish with the third or fourth seed, they will play … |
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Eagles officially end Foles' year with broken handDec 26, 2012
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The Philadelphia Eagles have placed quarterback Nick Foles on injured reserve and signed defensive tackle Antonio Dixon to a two-year contract. |
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Why Chan Gailey can't bench FitzpatrickDec 26, 2012
There is a train of thought from Buffalo fans and media that Bills head coach Chan Gailey should bench starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in the regular-season finale against the New York Jets. The idea is to get a good look at backup quarterbacks Ta… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com When the Jets went 1-15 under Rich Kotite in 1996, they reached out to Bill Parcells to take over the team’s football operation and get them headed back in the right direction. Parcells did that, taking the team to the AFC Championship Game two years la… |
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Patriots trying to keep Ridley’s confidence upDec 26, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Patriots have proven they need Stevan Ridley. But he had to prove he could hang onto the ball first. After coughing it up three times in his previous two games, Ridley kept a firm grip on his responsibilities last week against the Jaguars. “That’s… |
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BDC 12/26: Bills Prepare for JetsDec 26, 2012
Bills Daily Charge, buffalobills.com DAILY REPORT —The Bills will take the practice field at 2:00pm today in preparation for their season finale with the NY Jets this Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium. This week’s match-up will be the 104th meeting between the two teams in the regular se… |
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Wednesday morning one-linersDec 26, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Bills have gotten some good contributions from their draft class. Has there been more discovery or disappointment for the Dolphins this year? Young players have had a good impact on the Patriots this season. A deeper look at the 11 sacks allowed by … |
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AFC East Stock WatchDec 26, 2012
Let's take a look at whose stock is up and down in the AFC East. Falling 1. New York Jets offensive line: The Jets' offensive line didn't bother showing up in Week 16. This embattled group allowed 11 sacks to the San Diego Chargers. It is mind-boggling … |
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