Belichick finds it hard to believe only one kicker is in CantonMike Florio, profootballtalk.com With former Raiders great Ray Guy sounding off on the absence of punters from the Hall of Fame, Guy has given the media fresh meat for the questioning of NFL types. Surprisingly, the subject prompted Pats coach Bill Belichick to offer up something much … |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The New Orleans Saints chased a 13-3 regular season with an 0-4 start. They snapped out of it in Week Five with a win over the Chargers, and New Orleans has now won four out of five. So when was the actual turning point for the team? All-Pro tight end… |
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Raiders still missing key playersNov 16, 2012
As expected, the Oakland Raiders will be without starting running back Darren McFadden and his backup, Mike Goodson, for the second straight game Sunday when they host New Orleans. Both players were hurt in Week 9 and they didn’t play last week because … |
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Ryan Mathews is making progressNov 16, 2012
The San Diego Chargers received good news Friday when starting running back Ryan Mathews practiced on a limited basis. It was his first work of the week in preparation for a key game at Denver on Sunday. The team is encouraged that Mathews has a chance … |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Chiefs linebackers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston each played a role in the most significant play of Monday night’s 16-13 loss to the Steelers, although the NFL was a little more concerned with their actions on other plays in the game. Hali and Houston, … |
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Expensive week for AFC West LBsNov 16, 2012
There were heavy fines levied against some AFC West defenders from Week 10 action. A day after the Denver Post reported Broncos linebacker Von Miller (who has been fined at least $84,250 in his short NFL career) was fined $21,000 for a low hit on Caroli… |
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Fumbles won’t cost McGahee playing timeNov 16, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Plenty has gone right for the Broncos this season, but not everything’s gone right for Willis McGahee. The running back has fumbled five times on 160 carries this season, the most of any season in his career and more than any other running back in the N… |
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AFC West video predictionsNov 16, 2012
Here are ESPN’s video predictions for the AFC West in Week 11. Cincinnati at Kansas City New Orleans at Oakland San Diego at Denver Thoughts? Fill that comment section up. |
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Final Word: AFC WestNov 16, 2012
Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 11: Manning-Thomas combination is taking off: Nine games into Peyton Manning's time with the Denver Broncos, it appears third-year receiver Demaryius Thomas is becoming his favorite target. According to ESPN Stats &a… |
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Do Chiefs need to force a QB draft pick?Nov 16, 2012
Much has gone wrong for the Kansas City Chiefs this season. Things could get more complicated after the worst season in recent memory for the franchise. Things are so bad for the Chiefs, even the lone benefit of having a disastrous season may not automa… |
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Ryan Clark cleared to practice, expects to playNov 16, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Steelers safety Ryan Clark suffered his second concussion in three weeks against the Chiefs on Monday night, but it looks like he’ll be in the lineup against the Ravens on Sunday night. Clark went through a full practice on Thursday, putting him on trac… |
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Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com Fullback Marcel Reece is expected to get a second straight start at running back for the Oakland Raiders this week if Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson are unable to play. McFadden and Goodson have yet to practice this week as each is dealing with a high… |
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