Browns expected to give McCoy another shot

It’s not the most ideal situation, but a second chance to take the field as the starting quarterback in on the way for Cleveland’s Colt McCoy, as the two players ahead of him on the depth chart are still dealing with injuries severe enough to keep them on the bench. According to Mary Kay Cabot [...]

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New rules on the way in NFL for hard hits

Coming off a week in which multiple players were forced from the field as a result of violent hits, the NFL is set to lay down a whole new set of rules that will levy significant punishments for “devastating hits” and “head shots” on defenseless players. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the league is expected [...]

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Eagles expected to stick with Kolb as starter

Having a quarterback controversy mid-season isn’t new, but the way in which it’s happened this season in Philadelphia is definitely unexpected, as the Eagles have two quarterbacks that have been tremendously productive at different points in the year. The current quarterback du jour is Kevin Kolb, who has led his team to solid wins in [...]

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Dolphins, Bess agree on two year extension

On track to have a career season, Miami wide receiver Davone Bess has reaped his reward early, agreeing in principle to a deal with the Dolphins earlier this morning, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer. The exact financial terms are not available as of right now, but the extension is expected to make Bess the [...]

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Phillips to keep job in Dallas through season finale

Starting a season off with a 1-4 record doesn’t exactly lend itself to job security for the head coach involved, but in the case of Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips, it seems as though he’ll maintain a tenuous hold on his position through the end of the season at the very least. Team owner Jerry Jones [...]

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Raiders make entire team open to trade

It’s unlikely to amount to much of anything before Tuesday’s trade deadline, but according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, every player on Oakland’s roster is available for a price, including Pro Bowl cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. The Raiders have played this game in the past, hoping to drum up interest in a player they’ve lost interest in, [...]

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Contract extension on horizon for Letui

Once looked at as being a major disappointment, Arizona offensive tackle Deuce Letui has finally started to show signs of becoming the standout blocker the Cardinals thought he would be when they selected him 41st overall in the 2006 draft. His elevated level of play has not only helped the Cardinals in protecting their quarterback, but it’s likely [...]

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2011 Free Agency: Quarterbacks

With the 2010 season almost a third of the way completed, it’s time to dive into next year’s potential free agent class. Obviously, there’s a lot riding on the negotiations between the owners and the player’s association as of right now, and if the two sides are unable to find common ground on a new [...]

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Jennings unhappy with role in Packers offense

Over the past two years, Greg Jennings has asserted himself as the go to guy in Green Bay, catching 148 passes for 2,405 yards and 13 touchdowns, so it not surprising that he would express some displeasure with his role thus far in the Packers passing attack. That said, the way in which he chose [...]

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Eagles get Harrison from Browns

With the trade deadline less than a week away, Philadelphia took advantage of Cleveland’s surplus at running back today, in an effort to upgrade their depth chart at the position. According to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, the Eagles have acquired Jerome Harrison from the Browns in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. The compensation isn’t likely to be [...]

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Packers lose Finley for 8-10 weeks

Headed into this season, Green Bay tight end Jermichael Finley was looked at as one of the league’s most promising young players, and the expectations were high for his stats given the explosiveness of the Packers offense. But after leaving the field on a cart last Sunday in Washington with a knee injury, the outlook on [...]

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Power Rankings – Week Six

The start to the second quarter of the season showed pretty much the same things that we saw through the first four games, with surprising wins coming out of teams that spent the majority of last season at the bottom of the pile. Once again, I’ve put together my power rankings for your reading pleasure, [...]

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