Archive | September 9th, 2012

Polamalu Doesn't Practice on Wednesday

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu missed a couple of late-season games due to an ankle injury.  With the AFC division-round game only three days away, Polamalu also missed practice, due to the ankle. Cornerback Bryant McFadden (abdomen) and defensive end Aaron Smith (triceps) practiced on a limited basis. For the Ravens, center Matt Birk missed practice… [...]

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Jets’ Holmes Misses Practice, Sanchez Limited

New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes, right offensive tackle Damien Woody and wide receiver Brad Smith did not practice on Tuesday. Holmes is expected to play this weekend but Woody (knee) and Smith (groin) have injuries that may keep them out but head coach Rex Ryan is optimistic they both will play. Quarterback Mark [...]

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Tell Us How You Really Feel: Cromartie Talks Brady’s ‘Antics’

While Rex Ryan has caught the majority of the flak for speaking his mind, cornerback Antonio Cromartie, who joined the Jets before the start of the season after four years with the San Diego Chargers, catapulted things into the stratosphere Tuesday with an obscenity-laced interview with the New York Daily News. Related Posts:Cromartie rips NFL, [...]

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Vikes Would Pay Third of Outdoor Stadium

The lead Minnesota Vikings official pushing for a new, publicly financed stadium says the team will pay about a third of what it would cost to build a stadium without a roof — even if state lawmakers opt for a more expensive covered facility. Lester Bagley told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the Vikings [...]

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To Blitz or Not to Blitz: Seahawks Face Tough Choice

Seattle arguably played their best regular season game in Chicago, beating the Bears 23-20 on October 17.  It was one of only two road wins for Seattle and it didn’t rely on turnovers or special teams. (In fact, Devin Hester’s punt return touchdown made the game closer than it needed to be.) ESPN.com’s Mike Sando… [...]

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Revis Pleased with Ryan’s Declaration, Won’t Say He Agrees

Darrelle Revis couldn’t believe Rex Ryan’s latest declaration. Related Posts:Brady who? Jets coach Ryan calls Revis ‘best player’ in NFLBrady downplays Ryan’s slight, ‘not buying into’ Jets talkRyan won’t discuss foot-fetish report Ex-Rams Coach Spagnuolo Agrees to Become Saints DCUnion Agrees to Friday Meeting With NFL on HGH in Washington

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Illinois’ Liuget Headed to NFL Draft

University of Illinois defensive tackle Corey Liuget has declared for the 2011 NFL Draft. Liuget had 63 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and 10 QB hurries and led the team in TFLs, sacks and hurries in 2010. Liuget was one of the best at the defensive tackle position in the Big Ten, earning [...]

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Ravens’ Hopes Hinge on Stopping Big Ben

Ben Roethlisberger has a knack for beating the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens have tried just about everything to slow the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback — even breaking his nose — but they haven’t been able to break his spirit. Roethlisberger is 8-2 as a starter against Baltimore and has won six straight since 2006. Related Posts:Big [...]

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