All Entries in the "AFC" Category
Colts Release Safety Bob Sanders
Colts owner Jim Irsay posted on Twitter that the Colts are set to release oft-injured safety Bob Sanders.
Raiders Promote Greg Biekert to LBs Coach
The Oakland Raiders announced that Greg Biekert will coach the team’s linebackers. “I’m excited to re-connect with one of the true and great Raiders,” Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said. “His vision and mine are right in line with each other.” Biekert spent nine seasons as a linebacker with the Raiders before finishing his career [...]
Titans Fire OC Mike Heimerdinger
The Tennessee Titans have fired offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger, Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean reports. Tennessee’s offensive coordinator the last three seasons, Heimerdinger interviewed lat week for the team’s head coaching position, which went to offensive line coach Mike Munchak. Despite losing out to Munchak for the head coaching position, and having no inclination as [...]
Titans Considering Jerry Gray for Defensive Coordinator
The Tennessee Titans are considering University of Texas defensive backs coach Jerry Gray for their defensive coordinator vacancy, Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesmen reports. Gray spent one season as a player with the Houston Oilers, and entered the NFL coaching ranks with the Titans in 1997, spending four years on the same coaching staff [...]
#NFL News and Notes – February 8, 2011
Super Bowl XLV News and Notes The Green Bay Packers have a clear vision for their future, writes Gary D’Amato of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Packers head coach Mike McCarthy hopes to be in Green Bay for a very long time, writes Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. McCarthy is proud of where he comes [...]
Titans Name Mike Munchak Head Coach
The Tennessee Titans announced that offensive line coach Mike Munchak has been promoted to head coach. A Hall of Fame offensive lineman with the Houston Oilers, Munchak becomes the 16th head coach in Oilers/Titans history. “This is a special day for this franchise as one of our former players takes over the team as the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Super Bowl XLV News and Notes – 2/4/11
The Green Bay Packers feel confident about winning close games, writes Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay is excited about cornerback Sam Shields’ long-term prospects, writes Pete Dougherty. Packers guard Daryn Colledge quickly learned about the uniqueness of playing in Green Bay. Nose tackle Howard Green’s availability during the season was a [...]
Super Bowl XLV Injury Report – February 3, 2011
The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers submitted the following injury/practice participation reports for Thursday, February 3. Green Bay added wide receiver Donald Driver to their report, while the Steelers’ report was unchanged. All eyes will be on the status on center Maurkice Pouncey, who plans to practice on Friday. According to the rookie Pro [...]
