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Jeff Fisher Needs Rest
During a Friday morning press conference to address his departure as head coach of the Tennessee Titans, Jeff Fisher was asked if he’d take another coaching job this season. “I think I’m tired,” Fisher said. “I need to rest.” ESPN linked Fisher to the vacant Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator position, but that report has been [...]
Patriots S Brandon Meriweather Not Bothered by Criticism
Along with inevitable lists of Pro Bowl snubs, there are players whose inclusion in the Pro Bowl causes NFL observers to raise an eyebrow, then a stink. That player this season is New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather, who was named to his second straight All-Star game appearance, despite being used in a situational role [...]
Cundiff Officially Signs 5-Year Extension
Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl kicker Billy Cundiff has officially signed his five-year contract extension. Cundiff’s agent, Paul Sheehy of ProStar Sports, announced the news on Friday morning. A first-time Pro Bowl and AP first-team All-Pro selection in 2010, Cundiff connected on 26-of-29 field goal attempts and led the league with 40 touchbacks, which tied an [...]
#NFL News and Notes – January 28, 2011
Super Bowl News and Notes Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons is an impact player, writes John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf is impressed by the job Ted Thompson has done. NFL (and some Senior Bowl) News and Notes New England Patriots rookie defensive lineman Brandon Deaderick underwent [...]
Steelers OC Maurkice Pouncey Has Broken Bone in Ankle
Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey has a broken bone in his left ankle, Gerry Dulac and Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report. Pouncey has had his left foot placed in a cast and has been seen using crutches to move around. The P&G add that ligament damage in the ankle is the [...]
Fisher Received $8M to Walk Away
Jeff Fisher received an $8 million parting gift from the Tennessee Titans, FOXSports.com reports. Fisher had one year remaining on his contract, which FOX reports called for a $5.6 million base salary and a $4 million bonus. With Fisher pocketing $8 million from the Titans, it makes it even more likely that the team moves [...]
Titans Still Plan to Jettison Vince Young
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Tennessee Titans’ decision to part ways with head coach Jeff Fisher won’t impact the team’s stated decision to trade or release quarterback Vince Young. Titans owner Bud Adams spoke after the season that he has directed the team’s general manager, Mike Reinfeldt, to trade or release the former third overall [...]
Titans, Jeff Fisher Parting Ways
The Tennessee Titans and head coach Jeff Fisher are negotiating Fisher’s exit, Sports Illustrated Don Banks reports. The Titans have confirmed Fisher’s departure. Titans owner Bud Adams had announced that Fisher would remain with the team in early January. Fisher, who turns 53 next month, has been the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans head coach for the [...]
Broncos CB Champ Bailey Named to 10th Pro Bowl
Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey has been named to his 10th Pro Bowl, the team announced on Thursday. Bailey replaces Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. A member of the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 2000s, Bailey was an alternate after totaling 45 tackles, 1 quarterback sack, and two interceptions in 15 starts this season. Bailey’s [...]
Ravens Fire QBs Coach Jim Zorn
The Baltimore Ravens have fired quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn, Jamison Hensley of The Baltimore Sun reports. Hensley reports that the decision to part ways came after Zorn had a meeting with head coach John Harbaugh. A former NFL quarterback and head coach with the Washington Redskins, Zorn figures to have coaching options. Oakland Raiders offensive [...]
NFL Lays Out Economic Ramifications of Lockout
The National Football League hosted reporters at the league offices in New York (my invite must have been lost in the mail) to discuss the economic ramifications of a March lockout. According to the NFL, they will lose $120 million in gross revenue if there is no deal by March 3, when the current CBA [...]
Super Bowl XLV Injury Report – January 27, 2011
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers have issued their second injury/practice participation reports in advance of Super Bowl XLV. Neither team reported a change from Wednesday’s report. Pittsburgh Did not participate: S Will Allen (knee), CB Bryant McFadden (abdomen), S Troy Polamalu (Achilles), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot), OT Jonathan Scott [...]
Another NFL Twitter Battle
New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie made headlines after ripping the NFL and NFL Players Association leadership, who have not yet reached a new collective bargaining agreement. “To me, you need to stop bitching about it,” Cromartie said, “And if you wanna say you’re gonna get into a room and meet and greet, and say [...]
Steelers DE Aaron Smith Likely to Miss Super Bowl XLV
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith is unlikely to play in Super Bowl XLV, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. Sidelined since tearing a triceps tendon in Week 7, the Steelers have held off placing Smith on injured reserve with the hope that a deep playoff run would allow the 34-year old to return. [...]
#NFL News and Notes
Super Bowl News and Notes Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey will miss the Super Bowl, his teammate said. Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson and defensive lineman Ryan Pickett want what’s eluded them. NFL/Senior Bowl News and Notes Seattle Seahawks safety Lawyer Milloy couldn’t imagine the physical toll of an 18-game regular season, [...]
