Author Archive for Brian McIntyre
Saints Debunk Sean Payton Rumor
Though it was not reported by any news outlet, the rumors of New Orleans Saints departing the franchise to become general manager of the Dallas Cowboys prompted the Saints to issue a statement. “Sean Payton is the coach of the New Orleans Saints. He will not be going to the Dallas Cowboys in any capacity,” [...]
82% Prefer 16-Game Schedule
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King has nearly 500,000 followers on Twitter, which is nearly five times as many as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell currently has. On Friday, King asked his followers to participate in an informal Twitter poll, asking if they favored the following: A. Two preseason games and 16 regular season games B. Four preseason [...]
Green Bay Packers 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 25
GThe Packers hung on to win their fourth Super Bowl title, writes Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. A Steelers comeback fell short, writes Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The more experienced team was not the best team on Sunday night, writes John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers repaid [...]
Patriots QB Tom Brady Named 2010 AP Most Valuable Player
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been named the 2010 AP NFL Most Valuable Player. Brady was a unanimous choice, receiving all 50 votes. A unanimous first-team All-Pro in 2010, Brady completed 324-of-492 pass attempts for 3,900 yards and a league-high 36 touchdowns this season. Brady was intercepted just 4 times in 2010, resulting [...]
Redskins WR Santana Moss’ Contract to Void
Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss’ contract will void five days after Super Bowl XLV, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Sunday. Moss’ voiding contract is not news, but is a reminder that the 31-year old, who had a career-high 93 receptions for 1,115 yards, 6 touchdowns, and a career-high 61 receptions for a first down, [...]
Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald Shares Input on QB Acquisition
When it comes to acquiring a quarterback this off-season, the Arizona Cardinals have solicited the opinion of wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. According to Schefter, Fitzgerald’s first choice is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb, with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Marc Bulger also discussed as a possibility. Bulger will be a free agent this [...]
Jets Plan to Use Franchise Tag on LB David Harris
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the New York Jets intend to use its franchise tag on inside linebacker David Harris. Jets wide receivers Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes, as well as cornerback Antonio Cromartie, are also scheduled to be free agents. According to Mac’s Football Blog’s franchise tag projections, the Washington Redskins leveraging of the uncapped [...]
Super Bowl XLV News and Notes – 2/6/11
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger concerns himself with the next game, not his legacy, writes Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Roethlisberger and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers take center stage tonight, writes Scott Brown of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Roethlisberger and Rodgers are moving into the elite category among NFL quarterbacks, writes Pete Dougherty [...]
49ers Add Pair of Coaches to Staff
The San Francisco 49ers announced a pair of additions to the coaching staff on Friday. Reggie Davis has been named tight ends coach, while Peter Hansen was named defensive quality control coach. Davis, who played tight end at the University of Washington in the 1990s, was a former teammate of 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh [...]
Haynesworth Charged in Road Rage Incident
Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth has been charged with simple assault after a road rage incident in Reston, Virginia, Tom Jackman of The Washington Post reports. Haynesworth was not arrested, but is expected to turn himself in next week. The incident in question occurred on Wednesday morning, with a 38-year old driver of a [...]
Bears QB Caleb Hanie Open to Playing Elsewhere
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie has attempted just 14 regular season passes and has a career passer rating of 39.6. But after a gritty performance in relief of an injured Jay Cutler in the 2010 NFC Championship Game boosted Hanie’s stock, the former undrafted free agent from Colorado State wouldn’t mind exploring options elsewhere. “If [...]
Ravens Not Buying Out Ray Lewis’ Contract
Mike Preston of The Baltimore Sun reports that there is no truth to the rumor that the Baltimore Ravens are offering a financial package to prod middle linebacker Ray Lewis into retirement. Lewis, who turns 36 in May, was named to his 12th Pro Bowl after posting 139 tackles, 2 quarterback sacks, and 2 interceptions [...]
NFL Names Super Bowl XLV Officiating Crew
The NFL announced on Wednsday that Walt Anderson would lead the seven-man officiating crew for Super Bowl XLV. Anderson served as a line judge in Super Bowl XXXV and was promoted to referee in 2003. Overall, Anderson has officiated for 15 years, and has worked 13 NFL playoff games, including one Super Bowl, three conference [...]
Steelers S Ryan Clark Notes Inequity of Playoff Pay
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark hopes the next collective bargaining agreement narrows the gap between playoff pay for players on the 53-man roster and practice squad, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. “Just as all of us are part of this team, so are they,” Clark said of the players on the eight-man squad. [...]
Panthers Hire Warren Belin to Coach LBs
University of Georgia inside linebackers coach Warren Belin will be the next linebackers coach of the Carolina Panthers, Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer reports. Georgia confirmed the report on Thursday. “Warren made some outstanding contributions to our team and program in his year with us, and we wish him the very best in his [...]
