League outs Jimmy Kennedy as 2010 whistleblower, Kennedy denies itMike Florio, profootballtalk.com So much for protecting whistleblowers. The lengthy memorandum issued by the NFL to all teams on Tuesday regarding the re-issued discipline in the Saints bounty scandal identifies former Vikings defensive lineman Jimmy Kennedy as the person who originall… |
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Tonight’s Turning Point is must-see TVOct 10, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Every week, one of the best NFL Films offerings airs exclusively on NBC Sports Network. And you won’t want to miss tonight’s episode of NFL Turning Point. The ultimate turning point came in Indy, where the Colts reversed an 18-point halftime deficit… |
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RG3 practices, cleared to play vs. VikingsOct 10, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com There was a major sigh of relief at Redskins Park Wednesday when Washington rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III practiced and showed no effects from a mild concussion. |
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Lions legend Karras dead at 77Oct 10, 2012
DETROIT (AP) Alex Karras was one of the NFL's most feared defensive tackles throughout the 1960s, a player who hounded quarterbacks and bulled past opposing linemen. |
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NFC North Wednesday practice reportOct 10, 2012
Let's round up a busy day of roster and injury news in the NFC North: Detroit Lions: Tight end Brandon Pettigrew (knee) returned to practice after sitting out Tuesday. Receiver Titus Young (knee) didn't practice. Neither did defensive tackle Corey Willi… |
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Packers RB Benson on IR, could still returnOct 10, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Packers running back Cedric Benson was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, but designated to return. |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Packers rookie outside linebacker Nick Perry expected a fine, but not a $15,000 fine. Perry got the huge sanction for last week’s hit on Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, for what appeared to be a facemask-to-shoulder pad shot at the end of a clean run. … |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com If rookies on NFL rosters thought that the days of training camp where they carried pads, fetched snacks, were taped to goalposts or thrown into cold tubs were the end of the rookie hazing they'd experience, they are sorely mistaken. Now that they're ea… |
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Bears prank rookies with fake $38K dinner billOct 10, 2012
Jeff Dickerson, ESPN.com Pay up rookies. That was the message Chicago Bears defensive end Israel Idonije had for first-round pick Shea McClellin and another rookie Tuesday when he handed them a bill for $38,091.91 after a rookie night dinner. |
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Bears, coach Smith not discussing extension yetOct 10, 2012
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) General manager Phil Emery says the Chicago Bears have not discussed a contract extension with coach Lovie Smith. |
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RG3 practicing, cleared to play vs. VikingsOct 10, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com There was a major sigh of relief at Redskins Park Wednesday when Washington rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III practiced and showed no effects from a mild concussion. |
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Plaxico eyeing Bears after injury to WR JefferyOct 10, 2012
Roman Modrowski, ESPN.com If the Chicago Bears are looking for a veteran receiver to replace injured rookie Alshon Jeffery, Plaxico Burress said he would be honored to take their phone call. |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Vikings didn’t have wide receiver Jerome Simpson at practice on Wednesday, but they don’t expect to be without him much longer than that. Simpson had an MRI after experiencing weakness in his lower left leg during Sunday’s 30-7 win over the Tita… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Earlier this year, playing against the Lions was your ticket of special teams player of the week honors. Suddenly, you have to play for the Rams. Rams punter Johnny Hekker won NFC special teams player of the week honors, the week after teammate Greg Zue… |
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Rare post-football success for Alex KarrasOct 10, 2012
Alex Karras retired from the NFL before I was born. So for me and many others who grew up in places other than Detroit, he was a goofball actor who -- we found out later -- just so happened to be a pretty darn good football player a few decades earlier.… |
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Lions-Eagles: A chance for turnoversOct 10, 2012
Here's a proven method for a struggling team to pull off a road victory in a tough place to play: Force some early turnovers and jump out to an early lead. It's sound and tempting advice for the Detroit Lions as they prepare for Sunday's game at the Phi… |
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Anonymous GM's rip job fires up Lions' RaiolaOct 10, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com At 1-3 and last in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions are one of the NFL's biggest early-season disappointments. Now, a rival executive has called them "overrated," a label that isn't sitting well with Detroit's players. |
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Packers player says “refs are out to get us”Oct 10, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Buried at the very bottom of an article regarding the problem with yellow flags that’s plaguing a team whose fans wear large yellow foam hats is a contention that borders on the outlandish. “It’s definitely on us as players,” an unnamed Packer tol… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com In 2011, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers enjoyed one of the best single seasons in NFL history. He completed 343 passes in 502 attempts for a 68.3 completion rate, 4,643 yards, 45 touchdowns, and just six interceptions. The Packers were boun… |
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BBAO: Jahvid Best decision loomsOct 10, 2012
We're Black and Blue All Over: Our SportsNation chat Tuesday brought a number of questions about Detroit Lions tailback Jahvid Best, who is set to undergo testing this week to determine if he will be activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP)… |
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Absurdly premature 2012 playoff picture: Week 5Oct 10, 2012
Mjd, yahoo.com Top AFC seeds: Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens Other AFC division champs: New England Patriots, Denver Broncos AFC wild cards: Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers Top NFC seeds: Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers Other NFC division champs: Minnes… |
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Are the Detroit Lions Who We Thought They Were?Oct 10, 2012
Earlier this week, Pro Football Weekly ran a fairly rabble-rousing story in which a rival GM made his thoughts known about the surprising start for ... |
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