Ponder’s sore knee is improvingMike Florio, profootballtalk.com Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder developed a knee problem this week. As the team prepares to attempt to stretch its record to 4-1 against the Titans, Ponder’s knee is improving. “It didn’t bother him very much on Monday, but it was really sore… |
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Ben Tate’s status is undecided for Monday nightOct 4, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the Texans prepare to become the second straight opponent to apply the “ground and pound” to the Jets on their own turf, running back Ben Tate may not be available for grounding and/or pounding. Tate missed practice on Thursday with a toe injury. … |
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Chargers' Pagano speaks about brother's illnessOct 4, 2012
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Chargers defensive coordinator John Pagano spoke publicly for the first time Thursday about his brother Chuck, the Indianapolis Colts' head coach who was diagnosed with a treatable form of Leukemia last week. |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning says the report that he’s trying to buy a piece of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies isn’t quite right: According to Manning, it’s his wife, Ashley, who is the investor in the group trying to buy the Grizzlies. In stat… |
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Daylight for EverBank, section 403Oct 4, 2012
It’s daylight for section 403 at EverBank Field. The Jaguars are pulling off the tarp for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. A limited number of tickets there are available for $35 each. Bears fans are likely driving this. They showed up en mass… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Vikings defensive end Jared Allen has a groin injury that has now kept him from practicing the past two days. Per multiple reports, Allen did some individual work “on the side” today. The goal is to let him rest, so that he can play on Sunday agains… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com After a summer spent away from the Jaguars, running back Maurice Jones-Drew said he didn’t want another. “I’m not gonna hold out again,” he told Albert Breer of the NFL Network, before stepping back from that particular ledge. “I don’t think s… |
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Packers WR Jennings (groin) out against ColtsOct 4, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings will miss Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a groin injury. |
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Britt absence puts stress on other WRsOct 4, 2012
Kenny Britt's injured ankle isn’t only affecting Britt. It’s not only affecting Matt Hasselbeck. It’s affecting the rest of the Titans’ receivers. With Britt uninvolved in the team portion of practice, the teams other top three receivers -- rookie… |
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Colts detail ways to honor PaganoOct 4, 2012
Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz is encouraging Indianapolis Colts fans to add a splash of orange to their outfit Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The stadium will have a lot of pink in it, as it’s the first game of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and … |
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Sources: Peyton to join as Grizzlies part-ownerOct 4, 2012
Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning isn't allowed to own a piece of a football team per NFL rules, but that doesn't mean he can't own a piece of another team in another sport. |
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Colts extend sellout streak to 82Oct 4, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com During the offseason, with season-ticket holders opting to take a break and the waiting list fully exhausted, there were concerns that the Colts wouldn’t be able to sell out their home stadium on a consistent basis. So far, the post-Peyton Colts have so… |
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Should short throws be easy throws?Oct 4, 2012
“In small proportions we just beauties see,” author Ben Jonson wrote about 400 years ago. “And in short measures life may perfect be.” My 2012 football rendition of that, for our purpose here, is that short passes should be easy for quarterbacks t… |
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J.J. Watt wins AFC defensive player of monthOct 4, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Texans defensive end J.J. Watt may not be headed to Canton just yet, but he has been recognized for an incredible month. Watt was named AFC defensive player of the month for September, for his work leading the Texans to a 4-0 record. Watt had 20 tackles… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Maybe new Jets wide receiver Jason Hill is just better suited to smaller markets. The same guy who called the Jets “overhyped” and cornerback Darrelle Revis a “good player” when he was with the Jaguars is now astonished anyone in New York remember… |
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Texans: More offense or defense?Oct 4, 2012
Which unit is more responsible for Houston’s 4-0 start, the offense or defense? ESPN Stats & Info argues both sides of the question. Writes Michael Bonzagni: “The Texans are second in the league in time of possession (35:32) because the defense gets… |
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RTC: Freeney on track to come backOct 4, 2012
Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans Matt Schaub knows the Texans offense, has a feel for his line and his receivers and is off to the best start of his career, says John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Gary Kubiak needs to slow his roll with Arian… |
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The Titans are trailing by 25 points, deep in the third quarter, when they score a touchdown. The extra point is converted, the onside kick is well-ex... |
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