The Draft WireHeading into the 2017 NFL draft, that put the focus squarely on upgrading the defense with their early selections. Indeed, three of the Lions’ first four picks were defenders, two of them to address their biggest need at linebacker. Detroit didn’t … and more …read more Source:: NFL Draft News By Google News

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The Draft WireMany were surprised to see such a talented back return for his senior season, but Chubb clearly has unfinished business in Athens before making the jump to the NFL. If he can stay healthy and put up the same kind of numbers we saw in 2014, he could end … and more …read […]

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Arizona Sports“I can remember when it looked like we got turned down in Houston for the NFL … About five and a half months later, we were back in (former NFL commissioner) Paul Tagliabue’s office putting a deal together.” Comments; Share. Top Stories. Coyotes owner …With new arena in mind, Coyotes name former Arizona State […]

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cleveland.com“It would’ve been fun to win a Super Bowl in Cleveland, though. But I think when you’re going through the process and you get to this point I always felt like wherever I was, I’d be successful.” It was 1999 and the Browns had their pick of the lot in …Warner: It would’ve been fun […]

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CSN Mid-Atlantic (press release) (blog)As a team, however, the Redskins need to consistenly win close games to return to the NFL postseason. Can they do it? Stay up to date on the Redskins. Rich Tandler covers the team 365 days a year. Like his Facebook page http://ift.tt/2pD6VDm and … and more …read more Source:: NFL […]

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FanRag Sports (blog)Many in the NFL have publicly admitted some of the missed calls involving Newton, including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “Clearly I know we missed at least one in there,” said Goodell. “But you’re also concerned about the fact they even happen, even … and more …read more Source:: NFL Commissioner News from Google […]

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NFL.comWarner’s journey from undrafted free agent to grocery store clerk to All-Arena First-Teamer to NFL Europe stud to Super Bowl MVP is as wandering and remarkable a trajectory as it gets in professional football, but the soon-to-be Hall of Famer says if …Kurt Warner thinks he could’ve led Browns ‘to places they’ve never been’Sporting NewsKurt […]

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Atlanta Journal ConstitutionA dejected Matt Ryan walks off the field as the confetti flys falling to the Patriots 34-28 in the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. This game is the most-watched sporting event in 2017 through July 12. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com.Ira Miller: Atlanta Falcons’ Super Bowl meltdown latest show of dumb respectUPI.comGillette […]

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9NEWS.comKUSA – Unless you live in New England or – for some reason that this writer can’t explain – are somehow a Patriots fan, this last Super Bowl was rough. Peyton Manning, an NFL legend and all-around funny dude, is all of us when it comes to the Patriots’ …Peyton Manning knows defense carried him […]

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NFL.comFreeze laments Kelly’s draft position. Where would former Ole Miss QB Chad Kelly have been drafted had he been allowed to compete at the NFL Scouting Combine? Rebels coach Hugh Freeze can’t say for sure, but he believes it would have been higher … and more …read more Source:: NFL Combine News By Google News

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NBCSports.com“Had I gone to Cleveland, how would my career be different? I have no idea,” Warner said on a Pro Football Hall of Fame conference call. “It would have been fun to win a Super Bowl in Cleveland, though. But I think when you’re going through the process …Kurt Warner thinks he could’ve led Browns […]

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Yahoo SportsAs of July 13th, the 2018 NFL Draft is 288 days away. However, that doesn’t stop teams and analysts alike from getting prepared ahead of schedule. Now is the time that draftniks try to identify which players will break out in the upcoming college … …read more Source:: NFL Draft News By Google News

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The Detroit NewsBut, the worst team in the NFL? A team that’s coming off a playoff appearance? Well, yeah, CBS Sports thinks it’s possible. CBS Sports ranked 10 teams Thursday with the best chance to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL draft — meaning they’d be …2018 NFL Draft: Ranking the 10 […]

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Automotive News (subscription) (blog)When you add that to well-received NFL TV creative featuring some of our partner teams and the more than 3 million people we’ve directly engaged with at experiential activations at the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Kickoff celebration, NFL combine, the seven … …read more Source:: NFL Combine News By Google News

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Niner NoiseBut if San Francisco did wind up with the first overall selection in the draft, it’s highly unlikely general manager John Lynch would have landed Foster. We know the story what happened. Lynch traded down — sending the No. 2 pick to the Chicago Bears … and more …read more Source:: NFL Draft News […]

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PopCrushThe Super Bowl LII Halftime Show won’t take place until Sunday, February 4 next year, but already we’re itching to find out who will perform. Who would you like to see dominating the halftime show in 2018: Is it time for Taylor Swift to come out and …Lady Gaga Celebrates Record 6 Emmy Nominations for […]

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NFL.comHOOVER, Ala. — Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze believes his former quarterback, Chad Kelly, would have been more relevant than Mr. Irrelevant had he been allowed to compete at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine. An NFL conduct policy barring certain … …read more Source:: NFL Combine News By Google News

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Broncos WireManning had a forgettable performance in that Super Bowl, the final game of his career, but Denver’s defense led the team to a 24-10 win over the Panthers. The win made Manning the only quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with two different …Patriots’ Julian Edelman hits Peyton Manning with a […]

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The Mercury NewsTim Brown and Marcus Allen are among those in Raider Nation getting excited about next season’s chances. Both Hall of Famers reportedly voiced views that the Silver & Black can win Super Bowl LII. The Raiders legends talked with NFL.com about that … and more …read more Source:: Super Bowl News From Google […]

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NFL.comNewton, the 2015 NFL MVP, spoke to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in November about the late hits, and came away from the meeting “on good terms.” Malzahn was asked about Newton’s presence in the Auburn program before veering into the issue of …Malzahn calls out NFL officials for not protecting Cam Newton247SportsAre NFL officials doing […]

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247SportsNick Chubb and Sony Michel are both NFL-quality backs. It was a bit of a surprise when Chubb decided to return to college for his senior season, but doing so gives the Bulldogs a one-two punch at running back that no other team can claim. Alabama … and more …read more Source:: NFL Draft News […]

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CBSSports.comBut what gets overlooked in all the chatter about McCarthy is that the Packers have just dealt with a ton of really difficult playoff losses. It happened before McCarthy and Rodgers led Green Bay to a Super Bowl (when Jennings played) and it’s happened … and more …read more Source:: NFL Playoffs News By Google […]

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ForbesIf you want to know why the networks and Amazon are paying so much for NFL telecasts you only need to consider this report from Sports Media Watch. NFL playoff games were the top 10 telecasts through the first half of 2017 and 18 of the top 50. The NFL … …read more Source:: NFL […]

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With The First PickVirginia’s Quin Blanding is a ball-hawking safety prospect who covers a lot of ground on the back end of the defense. Quin Blanding is one of the primer safety prospects eligible for the 2018 NFL draft. He has a ton of experience producing at a high level. …read more Source:: NFL Draft […]

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Elliott Aims To Kick Start NFL CareerBengals.comThe Bengals had 11 draft picks this year. Their first round selection, wide receiver John Ross , ran the fastest 40-yard dash in the history of the NFL Scouting Combine. Their second round pick, running back Joe Mixon , looks like he has Jeremy Hill ‘s … and more […]

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Minneapolis Star TribuneDuring the lead-up to the Super Bowl, Nicollet Mall — and the volunteer center — will be a bubbling hub of nonstop activity. Throughout the events, volunteers will come and go, lounge, chat and receive training in the building. Super Bowl organizers … …read more Source:: Super Bowl News From Google News

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CBSSports.comThe Bears made the playoffs once in that span and they’re now one of the worst teams in the league, which is also due to horrific drafting during those middling years. The problem with most middling teams is that they so often operate under the … …read more Source:: NFL Playoffs News By Google News

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NPRAt the dawn of the new century, the Super Bowl XXXIV halftime show featured, among other luminaries, Phil Collins, actor Edward James Olmos and an instrumental theme from Disney’s “Tapestry Of Nations” parade at Epcot. It was, at least when Toni … and more …read more Source:: Super Bowl News From Google News

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NBCSports.comWhen Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admitted to tanking in order to enhance his team’s standing in the 2017 draft lottery, it was easy to wonder what NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell would have to say about a pro football owner saying something like … …read more Source:: NFL Commissioner News from Google News

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CNBCIn March, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is considering changes to speed up game play, including fewer interruptions from ads. The change came after the league reported average TV viewership for the regular season was down from the … …read more Source:: NFL Commissioner News from Google News

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International Business TimesThe start of the 2017 NFL season is still two months away, but training camps are nearing for the league’s 32 teams. All of them are hoping to at least make the playoffs, though the idea of competing for a championship is much more realistic for some …Ranking NFL teams into tiers, from […]

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Sports IllustratedFive years earlier, Villanova football multi-purpose star and baseball slugger Matt Szczur, faced with a similar decision, chose baseball under the advisement of mentor and NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock, the father of one of Szczur’s Villanova … and more …read more Source:: NFL Combine News By Google News

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CBS Boston / WBZFormer college quarterback Julian Edelman is one of the most famous examples, developing into perhaps the NFL’s best slot receiver after being drafted in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. In Northwestern wide receiver Austin Carr, the Patriots … …read more Source:: NFL Combine News By Google News

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NFL playoff pictureThe Boston Globe20170713050209. Top 10 Trending Articles. Most Viewed; Most Commented; Most Shared. Real journalists. Real journalism. Subscribe to The Boston Globe today. My Account. Log in · Manage my Account · Mobile Customer Service · Sign Up For … …read more Source:: NFL Playoffs News By Google News

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Gwinnettdailypost.comRodgers’ 35-yard completion to Cook on third-and-20 in last season’s NFL playoffs earned the ESPY on Wednesday night for the Green Bay Packers star quarterback, who also won the Best Play honor at last year’s ESPN event. The connection, courtesy of a …Aaron Rodgers: I’m starting back nine of my careerNFL.comAaron Rodgers: Faster starts will […]

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ScoutThe rookie put on a show at his pro day by running the 40-yard dash in five seconds flat and busting out an eye-popping 7.13 3-cone. In case you’re wondering, that’s a better 3-cone result than Martavis Bryant or Ross Cockrell managed at the NFL Combine. …read more Source:: NFL Combine News By Google News

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MassLive.comNow that he has captured his fifth Super Bowl ring, Tom Brady is firmly ahead of Peyton Manning on most pundits’ all-time quarterback rankings. However, Brady has a long way to go if he wants to catch up with Manning’s acting chops. Manning is legit …Super Bowl 51 wins ESPY for Best Game; Julian Edelman […]

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Chippewa HeraldGreen Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson speaks during a press conference at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis last March. ASSOCIATED PRESS. prev. next. GREEN BAY — For that vocal faction of Green Bay Packers fans who’ve turned … and more …read more Source:: NFL Combine News By Google News

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NFL.comNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has pledged to match the Bensons’ donation. Jarrius was on the receiving end of an organ transplant when he was a year old. He received another liver transplant at Ochsner Hospital for Children on April 30. The grueling …Tom and Gayle Benson and Saints Pledge Support to Jarrius RobertsonNewOrleansSaints.comThe Saints are […]

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