Football News
The All-22: 'Do Your Job,' and why Cam Newton is far more than an option afterthought
Sports Illustrated - 6 Sep 2013 23:52
The read-option QB era has glossed over its originator, Cam Newton. The Seahawks aren't so forgetful.
Cowboys' Spencer: Body saying 'not ready'
ESPN - 6 Sep 2013 23:18
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Anthony Spencer is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Giants with a knee injury, but Spencer is thinking more about the big picture than the first game of th...
Ryan calls negative Jets talk 'pretty comical'
ESPN - 6 Sep 2013 23:02
Two years ago, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan guaranteed a Super Bowl. That didn't work out. On Friday, Ryan took it down a few notches, vowing his team won't stink this season.
Giants' Eli Manning takes on leadership role in 10th season
Sports Illustrated - 6 Sep 2013 20:51
It's been a decade since Eli Manning entered the NFL. Now the two-time champ's taking on more leadership.
Aaron Hernandez pleads not guilty to all charges
Sports Illustrated - 6 Sep 2013 20:36
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) -- Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges following his indictment in the killing of a friend authorities say was shot five...
The Playbook: Previewing Packers-49ers, Redskins-Eagles, other Week 1 games
Sports Illustrated - 6 Sep 2013 18:13
Everything you need to know for Week 1 including previews of each matchup.
Peyton Manning throws 7 TD passes as Broncos rout Ravens
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 10:00
Eight months after leaving the same stadium on the ultimate high, the Ravens trudged out of Sports Authority Field late Thursday night as a thoroughly beaten team, taken apart by Peyton Manning and exposed by the Denver ...
David Ramsey: Peyton Manning remains offensive threat in NFL
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 10:00
DENVER - The Broncos had done little right, and you can admit there were nightmare visions dancing around in your head of the Baltimore Ravens invading Colorado and, once again, escaping with a victory.
Mike Preston: Ravens need to find someone who can catch the ball
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 10:00
The warning sign came early in the game, as soon as the first offense went onto the field. The Ravens started Marlon Brown, an undrafted rookie, at wide receiver.
Bears' Long, Mills face big test right from start
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 09:39
Kyle Long and Jordan Mills could be in for a rude welcome to the NFL. Then again, the rookies are no strangers to top defenses.
Browns simply can't close in openers
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 09:39
The buildup has almost always been followed by the letdown.
Bushrod pulls for Bears rookie offensive lineman
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 09:03
CHICAGO - Jermon Bushrod vividly remembers his first NFL start in the Saints' 2009 opener against the Lions. It was his third season, but he still shakes his head at how eye-opening the experience was.
David Haugh: Playing Williams over Bostic is short-sighted of Bears
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 09:03
During a recent informative, entertaining question-and-answer session with fans on the Bears' website, in which we learned Phil Emery gets by on a cup of black coffee for lunch, the team's general manager revealed his pr...
Broncos' Peyton Manning throws 7 touchdown passes in rout of Ravens
L.A. Times - 6 Sep 2013 08:03Most Touchdown Passes-Game
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 06:48
Peyton Manning, Denver vs. Baltimore, Sept. 5, 2013.
Greg Cote’s Week 1 NFL picks
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 06:01
Welcome back, pro football fans and Upset Bird flock, as we begin our 23rd season of Friday Page predictions. The year was 1991. Movie fans loved Silence of the Lambs, kids played with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and I ...
Miami Dolphins’ Ryan Tannehill to battle ex-Big 12 foe Brandon Weeden
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 06:01
Ryan Tannehill will duel with Brandon Weeden in the season opener as he tries to reshuffle the perceived pecking order of the NFL’s young QBs.
Greg Cote: Miami Dolphins will be in playoffs as wild card
Miami Herald - 6 Sep 2013 06:01
The NFL revels in its anything-can-happen unpredictability and trots out the supporting evidence. For example, at least four of 12 playoff teams have been different than the year before every season since 1990. And at le...