More from Eric WinstonEric Winston said he has gotten support for his rant on Sunday and doesn’t regret saying what he did. Sunday, Winston ripped some fans who he said cheered when embattled Kansas City starting quarterback Matt Cassel went down with a head injury. Winston,… |
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Fans in Kansas City shown in a disparaging lightOct 9, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com After fans cheer for an injury to Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel, the quality of Kansas City's sports scene has been called into question. |
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Bills sign Reggie WellsOct 9, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com After their first, second, and third games, the Chargers signed offensive lineman Reggie Wells. Before their second, third, and fourth games, the Chargers cut offensive lineman Reggie Wells. But they didn’t sign him again before their fifth game, and … |
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Total QBR: Peyton Manning is No. 2Oct 9, 2012
A look at the AFC West Total QBR leaders through Week 5: 1. Peyton Manning, Denver Total QBR: 80.5 NFL rank: 2 Comment: Manning’s play is not the reason why the Broncos are 2-3. 2. Carson Palmer, Oakland Total QBR: 63.1 NFL rank: 14 Comment: Palmer is h… |
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Breaking Down Brees's Record-Setting TouchdownOct 9, 2012
Jonathan Bales, nytimes.com The Saints' Drew Brees became the first quarterback to throw at least one touchdown pass in 48 straight games, breaking the record of Johnny Unitas. |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Raiders linebacker Aaron Curry went on the PUP list at the start of training camp, which means that he hasn’t taken part in one practice yet this season. The Raiders expect that to change next week. That’s when Curry and other players who spent time o… |
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Blogger Blitz: On Eric Winston's rantOct 9, 2012
Here is my take on the Eric Winston rant -- his point was valid and fans shouldn’t hold it against him. And the country shouldn’t hold the actions of a small group of people against the Chiefs’ entire fan base. This is a great fan base and I think e… |
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The Professional Football Researchers Association has inducted another class in the Hall of Very Good. Among this year’s class are two players who spent a major chunk of their careers in the AFC West -- former Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes and former … |
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NFL: Week 5 knee-jerk reactionsOct 9, 2012
You’ve heard the chatter by the sports pundits and on the talk shows. Heck, you may have even heard it here. So are the knee-jerk reactions about your team based in reality? Our NFL bloggers weigh in. |
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Belichick: Welker’s got a good sense of humorOct 9, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com If Patriots coach Bill Belichick was upset by wide receiver Wes Welker’s comment that it was nice to stick it in the coach’s face after catching 13 balls in the win over the Broncos, he’s not sharing it with the public. Belichick directed questions… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com A trio of tough calls helped turn a potential win for the Chargers on Sunday night into a loss. After the game, however, San Diego coach Norv Turner wasn’t inclined to complain about the officials. As to the roughing the passer call on linebacker Melv… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Patriots’ fast-paced offense gave the Broncos fits on Sunday. And simplifying the play calling was a big part of it. New England used one-word play calls for much of the game against Denver, taking what is ordinarily a mouthful that includes the for… |
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Have N.F.L. Questions? Judy Battista Has AnswersOct 9, 2012
The New York Times, nytimes.com Judy Battista, the N.F.L. reporter for The Times, will answer questions from readers. |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com There was once a time when Philip Rivers was the guy you wanted on your side, trailing late. But that seems like a long time ago. Kevin Acee of U-T San Diego points out that the Chargers have seemingly lost their knack for comebacks, unable to replicate… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Broncos cornerback Tony Carter made an incredibly tasteless attempt at a joke on Monday night, referencing the July shooting in a Denver-area theater that left 12 dead and 58 injured. On Tuesday morning he apologized. Carter wrote on Twitter Monday nigh… |
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AFC West Stock WatchOct 9, 2012
FALLING The division as a whole: It was a bad weekend for the AFC West. All three teams that played lost. Oakland had the best week ... well, because it was on a bye. At some point, some team in this division is going to need to step up and show it can … |
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Denver Broncos Eye on: San Diego ChargersOct 9, 2012
Eye on ...The San Diego Chargers, 6:30 p.m. MDT on Monday at Qualcomm Stadium, TV, ESPN, For the record: Chargers 3-2, first place AFC West; Broncos 2-3, second place AFC West. |
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