Judge questions fairness of Saints' penalties

August 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment

A long road: On July 26th, NFL Network and NFL.com reporter Steve Wyche reported Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew was prepared to hold out until after the regular season begins if necessary.

The NFL Preseason continues on Saturday night with a prime-time game between the Houston Texans and the Carolina Panthers. The NFL Preseason Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers Start Time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. EST and it will be televised

Last night's preseason opener for the Broncos and Bears wasn't pretty. They rarely are, and when teams keep their starters off the field like they did, the possibility for ugliness is even more likely. Still, it was the debut of Peyton

SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers picked up right where they left off last season. So much for an NFC title game hangover. Smith tossed a 4-yard touchdown pass to Brett Swain on the opening possession, backup Colin Kaepernick

Charles, the NFL's second-leading rusher in 2010, took a hit on his left knee by cornerback Michael Adams on his first carry. No problem. He went on to carry three times for 12 yards and catch a pass for 11 more. ''That was a relief,'' coach Romero

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LaMichael James 'stoked' about 49ers' second-round draft call

April 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Oregon running back LaMichael James picks up yard in the third quarter of the Ducks' 49-31 victory over UCLA in the Pac-12 championship game in Autzen Stadium in 2011. / Statesman Journal file Oregon running back LaMichael James, who helped the Ducks

By Rob Moseley By The Register-Guard NEW YORK — Oregon's LaMichael James, the school's all-time leading rusher, was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers with the 29th pick of the second round of the 2012 NFL draft on Friday. James, a Heisman Trophy

James is the first Duck to be selected in the second round or higher since T.J. Ward in 2010, and the pick sent Twitter into a frenzy.

LaMichael James is a San Francisco 49er! Its an interesting place for many reasons, as he will now be coached by Jim Harbaugh, and still terrorize fans in Seattle. He should make an excellent compliment to Frank Gore.

By AP View full sizeAP PhotoBoise State running back Doug Martin, right, was drafted ahead of Oregon Ducks running back LaMichael James. NEW YORK — The second round of the NFL draft begins Friday at 4 pm with St. Louis on the clock.

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Jeffery a controversial pick for Bears

April 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment

BY SEAN JENSEN Twitter: @skjensen April 27, 2012 7:03PM South Carolina receiver Alshon Jeffrey stands 6-3 and 212 pounds. At his pro day, he ran the 40-yard dash between 4.4 and 4.5 seconds. | J. Meric~Getty Images New Bears general manager Phil Emery

The latest target: South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery with the No. 45 pick in the draft. Jeffery looked like a potential top-10 pick entering his senior year, but he struggled with his weight. NFL Films' Greg Cosell notes that Jeffrey "played

Mel Kiper believes tonight will bring a wide receiver to the Chiefs in Alshon Jeffery. Kiper praises him as a great red zone target, and the South Carolina wideout had 8 touchdowns catches last season. Overall he caught 49 passes for 762 yards in 2011,

Bears Select Alshon Jeffery ». Jeff Hughes on DA BEARS BLOG. Posted today at 6:58 pm Bears Select Alshon Jeffery. from DA BEARS BLOG by Jeff Hughes posted today at 6:58 pm

Are Kendall Wright of Baylor and AJ Jenkins of Illinois better pro prospects than Alshon Jeffery? In the eyes of the Tennessee Titans (picked Wright No. 20 in first round) and San Francisco (picked Jenkins No. 30), the answer is yes.

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Philadelphia Eagles Dropped the Ball on Asante Samuel Trade: A Fan's View

April 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Contributor Network – 6 hours ago Asante Samuel is gone. The Philadelphia Eagles finally moved the Pro Bowl cornerback to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a seventh round draft pick. While I knew that the Eagles had to deal Samuel, I was a little

Contributor Network – 6 hours ago Asante Samuel is gone. The Philadelphia Eagles finally moved the Pro Bowl cornerback to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a seventh round draft pick. While I knew that the Eagles had to deal Samuel, I was a little

(Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com) FLOWERY BRANCH — In order to free up some salary cap space to fit in Asante Samuel's three-year, $18.5 million contract, the Falcons restructured offensive guard Justin Blalock's contract.

Let's set any dispute as to his salary aside for a minute. Let's also set aside the fact that Dimitroff acquired him for a box of Krispy Kremes and a large iced coffee. Why? Because we just won the lottery! If a defensive back's

The Falcons announced the trade after Samuel agreed to restructure his contract to a three-year, $18.5 million deal. His contract with Philadelphia called for him to earn $9.9 million in 2012 and $11.4 million in 2013. The Falcons were 10-6 last season

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NFL draft preview: Tight ends

April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

How well do NFL team draft skill position players? SB Nation breaks it down.

Minnesota strongly debating Morris Claiborne, Justin Blackmon, Matt Kalil, even Michael Floyd. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 18, 2012. Adam Schefter is reporting that the Minnesota Vikings are "strongly debating"

Before the 2012 NFL Draft, it's impossible to figure out what is truth and what is fiction given the amount of smokescreens from front offices given to sportswriters and media figures. One such false notion is likely the sky-high stock that Ryan

By Nick O'Malley As we get closer to next week's NFL Draft, projections have begun to solidify. However, each year, there are players who pick up steam late and come off the board much earlier than expected. Here are ten players we expect to hear their

No doubt when it comes to the Redskins this season, NFL mock drafts are drama-free. For Washington's 2012 opponents, now that's another story. Therefore, leading up to the first round on April 26, we will look at the needs and the projected selections

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Sources: NFL players' union strong-armed into 'collusion', led to penalties …

March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

For their roles in a bounty system that paid players for effective hits and injuries to key opponents, a source tells YouWager, the NFL has suspended Sean Payton, head coach of the New Orleans Saints, the organization's

Sports 1 hour, 43 minutes ago The fact that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is openly promoting the idea of collusion in keeping down player salaries or the fact that NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith was forced to accept it,

NEW YORK — Instant replay could undergo some changes when NFL owners meet next week. The owners will get proposals to eliminate referees from instant replay reviews and expand what the booth official rules on, and also to allow a player to return

Also on the same day, the NFL came down heavy with enormous fines and suspensions for various members of the New Orleans Saints, who had conducted a "bounty program" in which players were rewarded with cash for hits and tackles that knocked out

For their roles in a bounty system that paid players for effective hits and injuries to key opponents, a source tells YouWager, the NFL has suspended Sean Payton, head coach of the New Orleans Saints, the organization's

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New York Sure to Test Tebow

March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

NEW YORK — Tebowmania's headed to New York, and the drama has already started for Jets fans. It began the moment the Jets pulled off the deal for the Broncos quarterback.

The Jets have traded for Tim Tebow, meaning former Lions QB Drew Stanton has more company at the position.

NEW YORK — LaRon Landry wants to prove he is healthy before he gets a lengthy contract. So the versatile safety signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets with the idea that a longer deal and bigger bucks could come down the road.

NEW YORK — Tebowmania's headed to New York, and the drama has already started for Jets fans. It began the moment the Jets pulled off the deal for the Broncos quarterback.

The New York Jets are a member of the National Football League and participate in the AFC East. They share a home with the New York Giants and New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets'.

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Peyton Manning must reward Broncos by winning

March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Titans GM: Manning 'looked comfortable' in workout Peyton Manning's suitors sure are starting to feel comfortable talking about how comfortable he looked in their workouts — except, of course, for the stealthy San Francisco 49ers.

Peyton Manning will be a horse of a different color when the Texans next see him. (Billy Smith II/Chronicle) When quarterback Peyton Manning was placed on waivers by Indianapolis, the Texans figured they wouldn't have to play him two times a season any

It's curtains for Tim Tebow in Denver 'cause Peyton Manning has reportedly selected the Broncos as his next team. According to ESPN, Manning is just…

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Peyton Manning will be a horse of a different color when the Texans next see him. (Billy Smith II/Chronicle) When quarterback Peyton Manning was placed on waivers by Indianapolis, the Texans figured they wouldn't have to play him two times a season any

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Peyton Manning picks Denver Broncos; Tim Tebow status cloudy

March 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Free agent quarterback Peyton Manning will play for the Denver Broncos next season, he announced today, leaving Tim Tebow's future in doubt.

Lauren, a rookie Broncos cheerleader in last season, was part of Colorado State University's Class of 2011. "The most important attribute of a Denver Broncos cheerleader is being a role model within the community," she says in her team bio.

The Broncos have agreed to terms to re-sign linebacker Joe Mays, the team announced on Sunday. Mays played all 16 games (12 starts) for the team in 2011 and ranked third on the club with 74 tackles. He led the team with

Peyton Manning is taking his talents to Denver to play for the Broncos.

FILE – In this March 9, 2012 file photo, Peyton Manning, left, takes a tour with executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos John Elway, right, and Broncos coach John Fox at the Broncos' training facility in Englewood, Colo.

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Matt Flynn, Seahawks agree to deal

March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Seahawks reached agreement Sunday with Matt Flynn on a three-year deal, bringing one of the most wanted — yet unproven — free agents to the Pacific Northwest to try and solidify Seattle's QB position. Matt Flynn will solve the Seahawks'

Matt Flynn is officially off the free agent market. The quarterback will sign a three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The contract will be worth up to $26 million, with $10 million guaranteed.

MIKE ROEMER / AP The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with quarterback Matt Flynn, backup from the Green Bay Packers. Flynn visited Seattle on Friday before going to Miami to visit the Dolphins. The Seahawks did not disclose terms,

Had the Seahawks not landed Flynn, there was a chance they might have considered taking Ryan Tennehill with the 12th pick in the Draft. The Chiefs pick right in front of Seattle at #11, which would have made KC a prime trade partner for a team wishing

Flynn, who was a seventh-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft, got a three-year deal worth $26 million – $10 million guaranteed, according to the ESPN.com. The 26-year-old backed up Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers. Flynn

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