Football News
Woody Johnson Wants Darrelle Revis to Return. Oops, Sorry.
The New York Times - 30 Dec 2014 05:54
Johnson may or may not have violated the N.F.L.'s tampering rules in explaining why the Jets did not pursue the Patriots' Revis in March, when he was a free agent.
Super Bowl 2015 Betting Odds: NFC Favorites Include Seahawks, Packers And Cowboys As Playoffs Begin
IBTimes - 30 Dec 2014 04:32
There was no dominant NFC team in the regular season, as three division winners finished with 12 victories and both wild-card winners won 11 games. Having earned home-field advantage, though, the No.1 seed has separated ...
Black Monday 2014: All The NFL Coaches, Coordinators, And GMs Who Were Fired After Week 17
IBTimes - 30 Dec 2014 04:32
The end of the 2014 regular season also means the end of the road for a few coaches and general managers around the NFL. After their respective teams missed the playoffs, four head coaches, as well as two GMs, were fired...
Cowboys get last laugh with ticket dispersal
ESPN - 30 Dec 2014 23:49
The Dallas Cowboys may get the last laugh after catching grief at the beginning of the season when they decided to include playoff tickets into the season-ticket holder packets.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers: Prediction, Betting Odds, Preview For 2015 Playoff Game
IBTimes - 30 Dec 2014 23:32
The Arizona Cardinals (11-5), who owned the best record in the NFC for much of the year, face the Carolina Panthers (7-8-1) on Wild Card Weekend 2015, who finished the regular season with four fewer wins. Despite their a...
Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions: Prediction, Betting Odds, Preview For 2015 Playoff Game
IBTimes - 30 Dec 2014 23:32
The Dallas Cowboys (12-4) and Detroit Lions (11-5) haven't had much playoff success in the last two decades, combining for just one postseason win since 1997. One of the two teams will advance to the divisional round, fo...
Analysis: The N.F.L.'s Biggest Overachievers and Underachievers of 2014
The New York Times - 30 Dec 2014 23:18
Twenty of the 32 N.F.L. teams finished the 2014 season within two wins of what Las Vegas predicted, but Dallas, Arizona, Tennessee and Tampa Bay were outliers.
Packers' Aaron Rodgers Confident Injured Calf Will Improve
The New York Times - 30 Dec 2014 23:13
Aaron Rodgers is confident his left calf will feel better when the Green Bay Packers play their first postseason game in a couple weeks.
Jags GM not counting on WR Blackmon in '15
ESPN - 30 Dec 2014 23:13
Jaguars general manager David Caldwell hasn't changed his stance on suspended receiver Justin Blackmon: the team would like to have him on the field but they're not counting on it.
Manning's TD Passes Tops NFL Records
The New York Times - 30 Dec 2014 23:01
Among the many NFL records set in the 2014 season, most notable -- and hardly surprising -- was something done by Peyton Manning.
Tuley: NFL Vegas Rankings for playoff teams
ESPN - 30 Dec 2014 22:50
Updated ratings for the 12 playoff teams, plus wild-card weekend value plays
Steelers Bring in Tate as Cover for Bell
The New York Times - 30 Dec 2014 22:33
The Pittsburgh Steelers, who face the Baltimore Ravens in the wildcard round of the playoffs on Saturday, have signed running back Ben Tate as cover for the injured Le'Veon Bell.
Hoyer open to Browns return, agent says
ESPN - 30 Dec 2014 21:09
Quarterback Brian Hoyer's agent could see his client back in Cleveland with the Browns in 2015.
New York Giants Keep Faith With Coughlin as Head Coach
The New York Times - 30 Dec 2014 20:36
Tom Coughlin has retained his post as head coach of the New York Giants, despite the team's failure to reach the playoffs since 2011, co-owner John Mara announced on Tuesday.
Jaguars Fire Offensive Coordinator Jedd Fisch
The New York Times - 30 Dec 2014 20:04
The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch after two lackluster seasons.
Ex-49ers Coach Harbaugh Accepts Michigan Post
The New York Times - 30 Dec 2014 20:03
American football coach Jim Harbaugh formally accepted the head coaching position at the University of Michigan on Tuesday, two days after parting company with the San Francisco 49ers.
Tom Coughlin, Jerry Reese Returning to Giants
The New York Times - 30 Dec 2014 19:16
The New York Giants are sticking with their coach and general manager after a second straight losing season.
Harbaugh takes Michigan role
Sky Sports - 30 Dec 2014 19:12
Jim Harbaugh has been named as the new head football coach of the University of Michigan.
Giants stick with Coughlin
Sky Sports - 30 Dec 2014 18:51
The New York Giants have bucked the recent trend by announcing that coach Tom Coughlin will return to the team next season.
CEO on Harbaugh: 'Philosophical' differences
ESPN - 30 Dec 2014 17:54
San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York said "philosophical" differences that could not be reconciled between the Niners and Jim Harbaugh led to the ultimate breakup between team and coach.
Nebraska DE Gregory declares for NFL draft
ESPN - 30 Dec 2014 17:22
Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Randy Gregory told ESPN's Josina Anderson on Tuesday that he will forego his senior season and enter the NFL draft.
Cardinals @ Panthers preview
Sky Sports - 30 Dec 2014 16:11
The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers scraped into the post-season in contrasting fashion but, as 2015 arrives and most teams hang up their boots for the winter, they at least still have the Super Bowl on their min...