Richard Sherman denies report claiming accidental Adderall use, Brandon Browner implies a sample switchDoug Farrar, yahoo.com Well, this just got interesting. On Sunday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Seattle Seahawks cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner were facing four-game suspensions for violations of the NFL's substance abuse policy. The specific violation … |
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Harbaugh says he'll decide on QB by midweekNov 26, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Jim Harbaugh has watched each of his two quarterbacks lead the San Francisco 49ers to big wins in hostile road environments. |
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Harbaugh Calls Alex Smith 'Our Starting Quarterback'Nov 26, 2012
Toni Monkovic, nytimes.com Niners Coach Jim Harbaugh sure has a funny definition of "starting quarterback." |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com On Sunday, Saints defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley kicked 49ers offensive lineman Alex Boone in the back of the helmet. On Monday, the Associated Press reported that Bunkley won’t be suspended. Boone was flagged and ejected for the maneuver, which occu… |
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49ers' QB choice coming by WednesdayNov 26, 2012
Quarterback uncertainty will not swirl around the San Francisco 49ers late into the week. Coach Jim Harbaugh said he plans to name Alex Smith or Colin Kaepernick the starter in time for practice Wednesday. 2012 49ers QB Production "The biggest reas… |
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Silver linings: Seahawks at DolphinsNov 26, 2012
The facts: The Seattle Seahawks fell to 6-5 with a 24-21 road defeat to the Miami Dolphins in Week 12. The upside: Even the worst defeats tend to feature a bright spot or two. Quarterback Russell Wilson set a rookie record with 16 consecutive completion… |
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Lyle Sendlein out for rest of seasonNov 26, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The bad news keeps on coming for the Cardinals offense. The Cardinals confirmed a report from Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic that center Lyle Sendlein will miss the rest of the season with a torn MCL in his left knee. Sendlein suffered the injury e… |
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Sendlein out: 'Wheels just might come off'Nov 26, 2012
The Arizona Cardinals had just lost tackle Levi Brown to a season-ending injury when I asked Daryn Colledge, the team's left guard, about another valuable player on the line, center Lyle Sendlein. "If we had to replace one guy," Colledge said … |
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Kolb factor: Fitzgerald's targets by QBNov 26, 2012
2012 Targeting Fitzgerald Larry Fitzgerald and the Arizona Cardinals' offense suffered through another rough day Sunday, particularly in the second half. Their 31-17 home defeat to St. Louis extended the Cardinals' losing streak to seven games. Quarterb… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com It sounds like rookie quarterback Ryan Lindley will get another shot to start for the Cardinals, after his four-interception debut. But as with all things Cardinals quarterbacks this year, that comes with an asterisk. Cards coach Ken Whisenhunt said Mo… |
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Ryan: Tebow's ribs should be ready for this weekNov 26, 2012
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Rex Ryan anticipates Tim Tebow will be "ready to go" in the New York Jets' next game against the Arizona Cardinals in spite of the backup quarterback's two broken ribs. |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com With Seahawks starting cornerbacks Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner facing four-game suspensions for allegedly testing positive for Adderall, the suspensions won’t take effect until the appeals have been resolved. Per a league source, the NFL wants t… |
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Bernie Bytes: Extra Points on Rams' winNov 26, 2012
How do we explain the Rams’ distinguished play against NFC West foes? |
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Dolphins safety Jonathon Amaya arrested in MiamiNov 26, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Dolphins got a win over the Seahawks at home on Sunday afternoon and safety Jonathon Amaya went out until the wee hours of the morning celebrating the win. There’s not much to celebrate about the way the night ended for Amaya, however. NBC Miami rep… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com If you’re an NFL pass rusher, it doesn’t get much better than hearing yourself compared to Reggie White. So consider this item the ultimate praise for 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith. On Sunday in New Orleans, Smith was credited with 1.5 sacks, which giv… |
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Ryan expects Tebow to dress despite rib injuryNov 26, 2012
Rich Cimini, ESPN.com The New York Jets, who now have a broken-rib controversy to go along with their quarterback controversy, expect backup Tim Tebow to dress Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals despite two fractured ribs. |
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QBR ranks: Wilson, Kaepernick set paceNov 26, 2012
The most athletic quarterbacks in the NFC West played the best in Week 12. Seattle’s Russell Wilson (league-high 90.7 Total QBR) and San Francisco’s Colin Kaepernick (72.3) repeatedly made "wow" plays, both with their arms and their feet. Wils… |
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In home stretch, suspense reigns in NFC chaseNov 26, 2012
Looking for a crazy playoff race? Try the bizarro NFC, which has six teams fighting for the last spot. But huge news from Week 12 could shake everything up, Peter King writes. |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com Bush and Bush score simultaneous touchdowns At exactly 54 seconds past 2:03 Eastern Time on Sunday, both Reggie Bush of the Miami Dolphins and Michael Bush of the Chicago Bears hit the end zone. Ray Rice's amazing fourth-and-29 conversion This might be … |
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Around the NFC West: Separating 49ersNov 26, 2012
Around the NFC West: Nov. 26, 2012 Drew Brees, Vernon Davis and Alex Smith played leading roles in a memorable New Orleans-San Francisco playoff game last season. The Saints were counting on Brees during the rematch Sunday. The 49ers won even though Dav… |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com At this point, the most vexing question about the 49ers isn’t which quarterback they’re playing this week, it’s who exactly do they think they’re kidding? Even after incumbent starter Alex Smith was cleared after a concussion, the 49ers started Co… |
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Around the NFC West: Rams own CardsNov 26, 2012
Around the NFC West: Nov. 26, 2012 The St. Louis Rams have now played four games against NFC West opponents since Jeff Fisher took over as head coach. They are 3-0-1 in those games. They have allowed one touchdown pass, collected seven interceptions, re… |
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Sherman denies taking AdderallNov 26, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The default excuse for players who are suspended for violating the league’s policy against performance-enhancing drugs has become Adderall, a prescription stimulant that carries none of the stigma of steroids. But while Seahawks starting cornerbacks Ric… |
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Seahawks seething over roughing the passer callNov 26, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Not that the Seahawks don’t have bigger problems, but they left Miami last night seething over a penalty they felt was unfairly called. Seahawks safety Earl Thomas was flagged for roughing the passer, after catching Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill w… |
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Week 12 Quick Hits: 49ers' Kaepernick Gets SupportNov 26, 2012
Andy Benoit, nytimes.com It's not often that the league's third-highest-rated passer and leader of a 7-2-1 team -- that's Alex Smith -- is benched for a second-year player from the Western Athletic Conference. |
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