NFC North News and Rumors

Redskins considering Peyton, Flynn, Orton

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Washington Redskins had two quarterbacks who played in 2011:  Rex Grossman and John Beck. And so they are trying to upgrade.  Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Redskins have had internal discussions about pursuing (surprise, surprise) Peyton Ma…

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

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The Associated Press announced Saturday evening that Terrell Suggs of the Ravens is its 2011 winner of the Defensive Player of the Year award. Suggs held off Vikings defensive end Jared Allen, receiving 21 votes compared to Allen’s 14. Also receiving v…

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The Associated Press announced Saturday evening that Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was its 2011 selection for Comeback Player of the Year. Stafford edged out Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson, who received 15 votes to Stafford’s 21. 49ers quarte…

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49ers coach Jim Harbaugh scored another victory Saturday, and this one was decisive. The Associated Press named Harbaugh their Coach of the Year. He received 45 votes, Packers coach Mike McCarthy got three, and John Fox got two votes. We think the honor…

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We spent plenty of time in recent days discussing the tough road for wide receivers making the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In the process, we ignored where the selection committee has turned its attention: pass-rushers. Not a single receiver made the las…

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The NFC North will have one representative in the 2012 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Chris Doleman was elected Saturday during the annual meeting of the Hall of Fame's selection committee in Indianapolis.…

Feb 4 (yesterday)

Saturday should be busy and rewarding for those of us in the NFC North. At 5:30 p.m. ET, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce its class of 2012. Former Minnesota Vikings Cris Carter and Chris Doleman are among those on the ballot. So is Green Bay…

Feb 3 (yesterday)

Impending free agent tight end Jermichael Finley spoke to reporters in Indianapolis on Friday, and indicated that he and the Packers have had no discussions regarding a new contract. “Hey, it’s the NFL,” Finley said. “With business right now, I do…

Feb 3 (yesterday)

A wrongful death lawsuit against former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser and his wife, Amy, has resumed after a four-month break.

Feb 3 (2 days ago)

The Lions made the playoffs this season for the first time since 1999 and they are using that success as a way to raise a little more revenue. Lions president Tom Lewand announced Friday that the team will be raising ticket prices at Ford Field for the …

Feb 3 (2 days ago)

Chicago It turns out in the spring of 2004, the Bears wanted Patriots receiver Wes Welker so much they were the only team to extend a pre-draft visit invitation. One of the most important items on new general manager Phil Emery’s lengthy to-do list is d…