McCarthy doesn’t want “punk, loser mentality” in Green BayMichael David Smith, profootballtalk.com After going 15-1 last season, the Packers are off to a 2-3 start this season, making them one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams. But Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy better not hear anyone talking about panicking. Asked at his press conference whether … |
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Police investigate, close crash case involving SuhOct 12, 2012
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- Police in a Detroit suburb say they have closed their investigation into a traffic accident involving Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh (ehn-DAHM'-uh-kehn soo). |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Colts defensive end Cory Redding picked up a costly unnecessary roughness penalty for a hit on Packers running back Cedric Benson on Sunday, and he wasn’t happy about it. He’s not happy about it after being fined, either. Redding has been fined $7,875… |
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Matt Forte talks with Shutdown Corner about the Bears’ hot start, his teammates and algebra classOct 12, 2012
Maggie Hendricks, yahoo.com CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bears are on a bye this week, but Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte stayed in town to visit with students at Tilden High School on the city's South Side. As a part of Duracell's #TrustYourPower campaign, Forte surprised the student… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com One off-field issue has been resolved and a new off-field issue has arisen for Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. The good news for Suh is that he will not be ticketed for the incident on Thursday in Dearborn, Michigan, when he was accused by another… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com Washington Redskins first round quarterback Robert Griffin practiced fully on Friday and is expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Griffin suffered a concussion in last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Wide receiver Pierre Garcon (… |
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NFC North Friday injury reportOct 12, 2012
Let's finally get inside the Friday injury report: Detroit Lions: Safety Louis Delmas (knee) did not practice Friday, but it sounds as if it was for precautionary reasons. "We had planned to ease him back at the end of the week," coach Jim Sch… |
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Titans S Griffin ($21k) headlines Week 5 finesOct 12, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Tennessee Titans safety Michael Griffin has been fined $21,000 by the NFL for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins. |
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Redskins' RG3 full-go at practice, set to playOct 12, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is still on track to start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. |
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Everson Griffen rejoins Vikings, will play SundayOct 12, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On Wednesday, the mother of Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen died suddenly while visiting Griffen in Minnesota. On Friday, Griffen rejoined the team — and he is expected to play on Sunday. “He said he felt like this is what his mom would want h… |
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Lions have no update on Jahvid BestOct 12, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com If today is the day that doctors clear Lions running back Jahvid Best to return to the field after a year off following two concussions, the Lions aren’t letting on. Although Best expressed optimism that he could be cleared today, Lions coach Jim Schwar… |
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League doesn’t fine Harrison SmithOct 12, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Last month, Pats coach Bill Belichick was fined $50,000 for grabbing an official by the arm after a game. Now, Vikings safety Harrison Smith has been fined nothing for shoving an official during a game. The league office tells PFT that Smith, who was e… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Defensive players are beginning to revolt against the NFL’s protection of the knees of quarterbacks, at the expense of the knees of other players. Vikings defensive end Jared Allen thinks it shouldn’t be that way. And he made his point in reference … |
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Packers injury report: Much in questionOct 12, 2012
We typically post a final injury report at the end of Friday, but the Green Bay Packers have enough prominent players on their list to prompt a quicker post this week. As expected, the Packers ruled out receiver Greg Jennings for the second consecutive … |
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Final Word: NFC NorthOct 12, 2012
Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 6: Tough sledding: The Detroit Lions have had two weeks to prepare for a tough matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, knowing they'll need a victory to avoid starting the season with an unmanageable 1-4 record. Thi… |
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Judy Battista, nytimes.com Judy Battista, the N.F.L. reporter for The Times, answers questions from readers. |
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Bears players rally to support widow of slain fanOct 12, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The widow of a slain Bears fan killed in Jacksonville last weekend has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the community, and from the Bears. Several players have reached out to support the family, and tight end Kellen Davis has organized… |
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Dennis Dillon: Week 6 Spotlight: Packers-TexansOct 12, 2012
The Texans have cemented themselves as Super Bowl contenders. How will they fare against the Packers, expected contenders who are just 2-3? Dennis Dillon breaks it down. |
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NFC North Week 6 programming noteOct 12, 2012
I made a decision a few weeks ago to pick up with the Detroit Lions when they returned from their bye, and I'm sticking with that plan despite a pair of other interesting Week 6 games in the NFC North. So here's how Sunday will work: I'll be at Lincoln … |
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With Jeffery out, Bears won’t be adding a wideoutOct 12, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Chicago Bears won’t have rookie wideout Alshon Jeffery for at least a couple of weeks, thanks to a broken bone in his hand. But that doesn’t mean they’ll be adding any receivers to replace him. G.M. Phil Emery says that no free-agent wideouts … |
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Everson Griffen and the Vikings' DL rotationOct 12, 2012
Chad Greenway was discussing the Minnesota Vikings' defensive resurgence when he nodded toward the team's deep group of defensive linemen. "The rotation that everyone was complaining about might actually be working," Greenway said with a laugh… |
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Finley reiterates lack of chemistry with RodgersOct 12, 2012
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BBAO: Quiet start for Brian UrlacherOct 12, 2012
It's a tribute to the Chicago Bears' defense, and perhaps also an indication of my early senility, that middle linebacker Brian Urlacher didn't make our "By the bye" post Thursday. Urlacher was probably the most-discussed player on the Bears' … |
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