A few comments about Eric Winston’s commentsMike Florio, profootballtalk.com After Sunday’s loss to the Ravens, Chiefs tackle Eric Winston unloaded on fans who cheered the head injury suffered by quarterback Matt Cassel. In Monday’s PFT Live, I commented on Winston’s comments. And now you can consider those comments, and the… |
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Report: Suggs won’t be back for Texans gameOct 8, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On Sunday, a report emerged that Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs could be back from a partially torn Achilles tendon by October 21, when Baltimore is scheduled to play the Texans in Houston. On Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun reported that Sug… |
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Source: Cowboys expect Ratliff to play Week 6Oct 8, 2012
Calvin Watkins, ESPN.com The Dallas Cowboys expect four-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Jay Ratliff to return for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens from a high ankle sprain according to a source. |
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Locker out vs. Steelers; Ringer out 4-6 weeksOct 8, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Mike Munchak says quarterback Jake Locker will miss his second straight game with an injured left shoulder Thursday night when the Titans play the Pittsburgh Steelers. |
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Upon Further Review: BrownsOct 8, 2012
Revisiting the Cleveland Browns' 41-27 loss at the New York Giants: It doesn't take an offensive coordinator to see the Browns are vulnerable to runs up the middle. Defensive tackle Phil Taylor is out with a torn pectoral muscle. Middle linebacker D'Qwe… |
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Brandon Weeden throws pass after ball is deflected back to him, discovers that the NFL doesn’t like itOct 8, 2012
Doug Farrar, yahoo.com Brandon Weeden has had a tough first five weeks in the NFL. The Cleveland Browns' rookie quarterback is either at or near the bottom of most quarterback ratings, whether traditional or sabermetric, and the fact that the Browns haven't won a game this ye… |
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Ex-NFL cheerleader pleads guilty to student sexOct 8, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com A former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader pleaded guilty Monday to having sex with her 17-year-old former student while she was a teacher at a northern Kentucky high school, a move that will allow her to avoid jail time. |
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Haden apologizes, says Adderall triggered banOct 8, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The apology came from Joe Haden's heart. He knows he let down the Browns. |
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Upon Further Review: SteelersOct 8, 2012
Revisiting the Pittsburgh Steelers' 16-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin showed a great deal of faith in Shaun Suisham when he played for the field goal instead of going for the touchdown in the final minute of the game… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Vontaze Burfict has turned out to be one of the pleasant surprises of this NFL season, an undrafted rookie who was widely regarded as a head case coming out of college but has now become a productive starter for the Bengals. And Burfict says Bengals hea… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Steelers linebacker James Harrison has led the league in fines for helmet-to-helmet hits over the last couple of years. After his first game this year, Harrison said those fines have changed the way he plays. Harrison said that in Sunday’s win over the … |
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Troy Polamalu will not play ThursdayOct 8, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Steelers safety Troy Polamalu has already been ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Titans after re-aggravating his right calf injury during Sunday’s win over the Eagles. Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed at his press conference today that Polama… |
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Bengals put Bernard Scott on injured reserveOct 8, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Bengals already feared the worst for running back Bernard Scott after his knee injury. Those fears were realized Monday, and the Bengals placed Scott on injured reserve. That will put more pressure on BenJarvus Green-Ellis to hang onto the ball and … |
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Upon Further Review: RavensOct 8, 2012
Revisiting the Baltimore Ravens' 9-6 victory at the Kansas City Chiefs: The Ravens took a step forward in beating the Chiefs on Sunday. No, you didn't read that wrong. Last season, all four of the Ravens' losses came on the road against teams that had l… |
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Wake-up call: Ugly Sunday for AFC NorthOct 8, 2012
Last season, you could make the argument that the AFC North was the best division in football after it sent three teams to the playoffs. On Sunday, it was the ugliest division in the league. The Ravens (4-1) never got closer than eight yards away from t… |
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Bengals fear torn ACL for Bernard ScottOct 8, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Bengals not only lost their second game of the year on Sunday. They also may have lost their No. 2 running back for the season. PFT has confirmed that the Bengals fear running back Bernard Scott has suffered a torn ACL. Per Zac Jackson of FOXSports… |
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