Alex Smith getting second opinion on his head injuryMike Florio, profootballtalk.com 49ers Alex Smith suffered a concussion on Sunday. And while it’s unclear whether he’ll be cleared by an independent neurologist to return to action on Monday night against the Bears, a league source tells PFT that Smith is seeking a second opinion. … |
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Vikings' Peterson says arrest charges droppedNov 13, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Misdemeanor resisting arrest charges against Adrian Peterson have been dropped, the Minnesota Vikings running back said in a text Tuesday to ESPN's Josina Anderson. |
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CutlerWatch: Josh McCown deal finalizedNov 13, 2012
The Chicago Bears were off Tuesday and aren't scheduled to resume practicing until Thursday in preparation for next Monday's game at the San Francisco 49ers. That's a roundabout way of saying there isn't much of an update on the status of quarterback Ja… |
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Vikings express disappointment over Dayton letterNov 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Minnesota governor Mark Dayton sent a nasty letter to the Vikings on Tuesday regarding the team’s intended use of PSLs to partially finance the team’s $477 million contribution toward a new stadium. The Vikings have responded with a tactful, yet poi… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Packers will be in Detroit this weekend, leading some to remember their last November trip to the Motor City. That was last Thanksgiving, of course, and it was when Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh stomped on Packers guard Evan Dietrich-Smith at… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com While the NFL's concussion protocol is supposed to be set in stone, it doesn't always appear to be so on gameday. This was never more apparent than in the Houston Texans' 1-6 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night. With 2:56 left in the first half, … |
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Charges dropped against Adrian PetersonNov 13, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com As Vikings running back Adrian Peterson continues to have an amazing season on the field, he got some good news off the field as well: Charges against him stemming from an incident in a Houston bar during the offseason have been dropped. Peterson told E… |
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Governor blasts Vikings for stadium fees ideasNov 13, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he will fight any effort by the Vikings to charge fans extra fees to buy season tickets in the new, publicly subsidized football stadium. |
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Adrian Peterson resolves legal issueNov 13, 2012
From the start, Adrian Peterson's run-in with Houston police last summer seemed out of character. The Minnesota Vikings' tailback has flaws like anyone else, but reports that he pushed a police offer and later assumed a "violent stance" at a n… |
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Let's dig into Ndamukong Suh's 'best game'Nov 13, 2012
My general rule in covering football is to trust what I see. Sometimes this game can be made more complicated than it is. So if you're like me, you walked away from Sunday's game at the Metrodome convinced that Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong S… |
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Bears make it official with Josh McCownNov 13, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com As expected, the Bears have brought back quarterback Josh McCown to serve as a third quarterback on the team’s 53-man roster. The team hasn’t made any determination about Jay Cutler’s status for this week’s game after he suffered a concussion agai… |
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Where major awards races stand after W10Nov 13, 2012
Breaking down league's major awards races after Week 10 |
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Brian Urlacher and Danieal Manning defend their handshake against non-existent criticismNov 13, 2012
Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com Early in the first quarter of the Chicago Bears' loss to the Houston Texans, former Bear Danieal Manning made a game-changing play. He hit tight end Kellen Davis, forcing a fumble that was returned 32 yards. It was a great play by Manning, who played fo… |
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NFL: Week 10 knee-jerk reactionsNov 13, 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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Minnesota governor threatens to undo stadium dealNov 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Vikings could eventually be back in play for L.A. As the team’s new stadium moves from blueprint to bricks and mortar, the politician who helped push the deal through a reluctant legislature isn’t happy. And he has threatened in a roundabout way… |
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Mark Dayton, you already approved PSLsNov 13, 2012
On Monday, I suggested that anyone who thought the Minnesota Vikings wouldn't pursue some form of personal seat licenses (PSLs) for their new stadium was at least naïve and, worst, delusional. Apparently that group includes the governor of Minnesota. Go… |
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NFC North chat alertNov 13, 2012
Our weekly SportsNation chat can veer in whatever direction you choose. The condition of the Chicago Bears with a concussed quarterback? Sure. The chances of the Green Bay Packers overtaking the Bears with an injury list longer than a kite string? Total… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Vikings defensive end Jared Allen has been raising plenty of money for wounded warriors via an unconventional golf tournament. On Friday night, he generated a large chunk of what he calls cashish through more traditional means. The First Annual Jared A… |
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BBAO: Lions shuffling secondaryNov 13, 2012
We're Black and Blue All Over: After giving up 221 passing yards to one of the NFL's weakest passing offenses, the Detroit Lions are shuffling their secondary this week. Monday evening, they released veteran cornerback Alphonso Smith and claimed cornerb… |
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Healthy Peterson Outruns Conventional WisdomNov 13, 2012
Chase Stuart, nytimes.com An injury late last season had most people figuring 2012 would be a lost year for Minnesota's Adrian Peterson, but the Vikings' running back leads the league in rushing and is showing no signs of slowing. |
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