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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Mjd, yahoo.com Drew Brees threw a touchdown pass for the 48th straight game on Sunday night against the San Diego Chargers, and his New Orleans Saints triumphed in front of their beloved, persecuted, suspended head coach Sean Payton. It was an evening of joy for the S… |
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Robert Griffin III: I felt sharp at practiceOct 10, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was cleared to practice on Wednesday and said after the session that he was feeling no aftereffects from the concussion he suffered during the Week Five loss to the Falcons. “I felt sharp,” Griffin said, via Tar… |
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Fujita blasts GoodellOct 10, 2012
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns linebacker Scott Fujita accused Roger Goodell of abusing his power as commissioner for his handling of the New Orleans Saints' bounty case. |
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Panthers C Kalil, who promised title, put on IROct 10, 2012
Pat Yasinskas, ESPN.com Ryan Kalil, the Carolina Panthers' Pro Bowl center, who took out a full-page ad in The Charlotte Observer to promise fans a championship, won't be going to the Super Bowl. |
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Panthers lose All-Pro center Kalil for rest of yearOct 10, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers have announced that Pro Bowl center Ryan Kalil is out for the season after suffering a left foot injury. |
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Ron Rivera takes pride in heritageOct 10, 2012
As part of our coverage of National Hispanic Heritage Month, I did a question-and-answer session with Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera. You can see the full interview here. But, if you want the quick version, Rivera has been a pioneer. He became the f… |
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Bountygate: A Circular, Confusing HistoryOct 10, 2012
Lynn Zinser, nytimes.com If you feel like the N.F.L.'s case against the Saints for a bounty program keeps going around in circles, you are not alone. |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com When a three-member appeals panel vacated the bounty-related suspensions of four current and former players with the New Orleans Saints, linebacker Jonathan Vilma quoted Stewie Griffin by declaring "victory is mine". That victory turned out to… |
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Drew Brees is player of the weekOct 10, 2012
This should come as no surprise, but the NFL has announced that Drew Brees is the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Brees made history Sunday night when he threw a touchdown pass in his 48th consecutive game to break the 52-year-old record set by Johnny… |
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Texans add some veteran LB depth with Barrett RuudOct 10, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Lacking depth in the middle of their defense with the loss of linebacker Brian Cushing, the Texans signed veteran Barrett Ruud Wednesday, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Ruud was just released by the Saints, who acquired him in a tra… |
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Decision time for PanthersOct 10, 2012
As they go through their bye week, the struggling Carolina Panthers face a major decision that could have long-term implications on their franchise. Do they put veteran Jon Beason back at middle linebacker? Or do they go with rookie Luke Kuechly in the … |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com If it’s Wednesday, that means it is time for PFT Live‘s weekly look at which coaches are feeling their seats getting warm. It’s still early to make such determinations, although five games is certainly enough to give some credence to any thoughts ab… |
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Drew Brees picks up NFC offensive player of the weekOct 10, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com It’s been a pretty good week for Saints quarterback Drew Brees. His team finally won a game in its fifth try, he broke Johnny Unitas’ long-standing record for most games with a touchdown pass and, on Wednesday, he was named the NFC offensive player of… |
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Around the NFC SouthOct 10, 2012
It's time for our Wednesday morning look at the top headlines from around the NFC South: ATLANTA FALCONS The team has had a 23-percent increase in television viewership during its 5-0 start. That’s not surprising. Winning attracts attention. Although At… |
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Saints and Falcons have 'the drops'Oct 10, 2012
The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have one thing in common. They lead the NFL in dropped passes, according to ESPN Stats & Information. The Falcons and Saints each have 15 drops. That hasn’t been a problem for the Buccaneers and Panthers, w… |
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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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