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Wednesday, February 08, 2012

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Denver Broncos

Your 2012 first round draft order is set (almost) (The National Football Post)
When one season ends, another begins. The NFL concluded its “on field” season when the clock hit...

Broncos RB Moreno facing DUI charge (AP)
Denver prosecutors say Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno has been charged with drunken driving and careless driving after getting pulled over in south Denver. Denver district attorney's spokeswoman Lynn Kimbrough said Tuesday that Moreno is also charged with failure to have proof of insurance and is due back in court March 2 after police issued a summons.

Broncos Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
After returning from the Senior Bowl, the Broncos' coaching staff took the week before Super Bowl XLVI off. Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, on the other hand, was at his new desk, diving into his new job. Del Rio had all the respite he needed in the previous two months that followed his ouster as Jacksonville Jaguars head coach after eight-plus seasons. The Jaguars fired him Nov. 29, with the team 3-8 and headed for its fourth consecutive season at .500 or worse since their last playoff appearance in 2007. "There was time to reflect on that and decompress a little bit, kind of unwind, and I did some of that," Del Rio said. "I find myself rejuvenated." The Broncos named Del Rio to their staff Jan.

Report: Broncos' Moreno arrested for DUI (Yahoo! Sports)
Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno was pulled over by Denver police and arrested for drunken driving on Feb. 1, FOX31 Denver reported Monday. Moreno, 24, was driving a Bentley convertible when he was pulled over for going 70 miles per hour in a construction zone where the...

Belichick: Giving Giants TD gave Pats best chance (The Canadian Press)
INDIANAPOLIS - Bill Belichick gave clear instructions to his defensive unit: Let the runner score.

Patriots: McDaniels is offensive co-ordinator (The Canadian Press)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has confirmed that Josh McDaniels will be the team's offensive co-ordinator next season.

Raiders hire Tarver to lead defence (The Canadian Press)
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders didn't look far to find a defensive co-ordinator.

Did You Catch the Middle Finger During the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Fan Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
After the last few seasons of Super Bowl games, mistakes during the entertainment segments are something I keep my eye out for. From Christina Aguilera missed words in the national anthem to Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction, the Super Bowl has been filled with blunders in...

Tim Tebow Honored with the GMC Never Say Never Award: Fan Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The 2011 NFL season was an amazing one for the Denver Broncos. Starting out with a 1-4 record under QB Kyle Orton, the season did not look too promising. Fans fought and made it clear they wanted to see their new star, QB Tim Tebow placed as a starter and, when that finally...

Poor Quality Pro Bowl Sparks Talk of Changes Before the Super Bowl: Fan Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Commissioner Roger Goodell announced only hours before the Super Bowl that the Pro Bowl needs to change or it is going to have to be dropped. In an interview on ESPN Radio, Goodell stated that the Pro Bowl was not "the kind of football we want to be demonstrating to our fans,...

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors (AP)
Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage. The host of "NFL Honors" on NBC was kneeling down when Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow stepped up and showed Baldwin how it's really done. "Bless you, Tim," Baldwin responded. That capped a nearly 10-minute monologue Saturday night on the eve of the Super Bowl as The Associated Press...

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honours (The Canadian Press)
INDIANAPOLIS - Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage.

Broncos' Miller is Defensive Rookie of the Year (The National Football Post)
Von Miller of the Denver Broncos has been selected as the Associated Press 2011 Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh win AP awards (PA SportsTicker)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers wins NFL MVP award (AP)
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. Rodgers earned 48 votes to two for New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Packers star is the first Green Bay player honored since Brett Favre concluded a run of three straight seasons as MVP in 1997.

Lions QB Stafford wins Comeback Player of Year (PA SportsTicker)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Broncos LB Miller wins Defensive Rookie of Year (AP)
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller has won a two-man race with 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith for the 2011 Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Miller, the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, sparked a defensive turnaround in Denver with his steady and sometimes spectacular play. He teamed with quarterback Tim Tebow to energize the Broncos, who rallied from a 2-5 record to the AFC...

Miller wins Defensive Rookie of Year (The Canadian Press)
INDIANAPOLIS - Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller has won a two-man race with 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith for the 2011 Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

Dawkins would only play for Broncos (The National Football Post)
Peyton Manning's neck injury is the one getting all the attention in Indianapolis, but another player whose...

Broncos hire new contracts negotiator (The Canadian Press)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - The Denver Broncos have hired Mike Sullivan as their new director of football administration. He has a quarter century of experience in negotiating contracts for players.

Capsule look at Hall of Fame finalists (The Canadian Press)
A capsule look at the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

NFL Roundup: Docs OK Peyton Manning to play (Yahoo! Sports)
Indianapolis Colts GM Ryan Grigson and new coach Chuck Pagano emphasized on Thursday that a decision about quarterback Peyton Manning, who is owed a $28 million option bonus on March 8 and will become an unrestricted free agent if the franchise does not pay it, will be based on...

Raiders hire 7 coaches for Allen's staff (The Canadian Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders hired seven additional coaches for Dennis Allen's staff on Thursday, including three who were with the team last year.

Tebow's star shines at Super Bowl event (Yahoo! Sports)
It may be some time before Tim Tebow plays in a Super Bowl, but that doesn't mean he can't be a star at the event. Tebow, coming off his second season as Denver Broncos quarterback, is just that in Indianapolis. There to promote EA Sports, Tebow drew the most attention on...

"Tebowmania" comes to Super Bowl (The Canadian Press)
INDIANAPOLIS - Someday, Tim Tebow hopes to be playing in the Super Bowl rather than just visiting.

Oakland Raiders

Giants' Jake Ballard has knee injury (The Canadian Press)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard tore his left anterior cruciate ligament during the second half of the Super Bowl, the team announced on Tuesday.

Giants TE Ballard has left ACL tear (PA SportsTicker)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard tore his left anterior cruciate ligament during the second half of the Super Bowl, the team announced on Tuesday.

Oakland Raider Fan's Look: Three Free Agents They Need to Keep in 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
With the Oakland Raiders coaching staff nearly complete, it's time to look at some of the Raiders who are free agents going into 2012 and who they should keep. While some fans believe the Silver and Black should hold onto Jason Campbell and trade Carson Palmer, the odds are...

Raiders Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Reggie McKenzie knew it the first time he talked to Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. The new Raiders general manager met with Allen on Jan. 18, then immediately placed a call to owner Mark Davis. "I think I've got my guy," Allen said. McKenzie interviewed other candidates, but when he interviewed Allen a second time at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., it was mostly to confirm what he already knew. Allen, 39, and never having been a coach at any level, would be McKenzie's choice to lead Oakland back into the playoffs after a nine-year absence. "He understood the big picture as far as putting a plan together," McKenzie said. "We went over everything.

Raiders Hire Jason Tarver as Defensive Coordinator: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
So far this offseason, the Oakland Raiders have made a lot of changes, changes that may not have been able to be made if Al Davis were still alive. I'm not saying that Al Davis passing away was the best thing to ever happen to the Oakland Raiders because he was revolutionary...

NFL roundup: Brady's wife rips Patriots' receivers (Yahoo! Sports)
The Patriots' receiving corps didn't exactly put up a model performance on Sunday night in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVI. Now, they're hearing about it from a model. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, the wife of New England quarterback Tom Brady, let loose on the...

Raiders hire Stanford's Tarver as new defensive coordinator (Yahoo! Sports)
Raiding the Stanford coaching staff has already produced one great NFL comeback story. The Oakland Raiders are hoping there's room for another. The team announced on Monday that Stanford defensive coordinator Jason Tarver will leave the college ranks to take the same position...

Raiders hire Tarver to lead defence (The Canadian Press)
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders didn't look far to find a defensive co-ordinator.

Raiders hire Stanford's Tarver to lead defense (AP)
The Oakland Raiders didn't look far to find a defensive coordinator. The Raiders on Monday hired Stanford's Jason Tarver, who helped shape one of the Pac-12's top defenses while serving as co-defensive coordinator and overseeing the linebackers under rookie head coach David Shaw last season.

Raiders name Tarver defensive coordinator (The National Football Post)
The Oakland Raiders have hired Stanford co-defensive coordinator Jason Tarver as their new defensive...

Oakland Raiders Hire Jason Tarver as Defensive Coordinator: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fans have been waiting awhile to hear who would replace the Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator, Chuck Bresnahan, and today the team made the official announcement that it would be Jason Tarver. Tarver comes from the Stanford Cardinal where he was the co-defensive coordinator and...

Five Funniest Super Bowl XLVI Ads: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Super Bowl is almost as famous for its advertisements as it is for the football game that is played between them. Super Bowl XLVI was no exception, and several companies went all-out to entertain fans while also peddling their product.

New York Giants Win the Super Bowl Rematch Over the Patriots: A Little Satisfaction for Many Raider Fans (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
With a large percentage of Oakland Raiders fans rooting for Eli Manning and the New York Giants to defeat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, their Super Bowl victory was a small slice of satisfaction in the end after an overall disappointing 2011 season.

Oakland Raiders Fan's Look at Super Bowl Commercials from Raiders' Last Appearance and Last Win (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Oakland Raiders last Super Bowl appearance was in Super Bowl XXXVII on January 26, 2003. It was a great season, with a bad ending. The battle was fought against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers headed up by the Raiders' former head coach, Jon Gruden.

Five Reasons Eli Manning Will Defeat Tom Brady: Fan's Look at the Giants Vs Patriots (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
With Super Bowl XLVI just hours away, despite being an Oakland Raiders fan, I'm looking forward to this game, as it's likely to be a good one with two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL facing each other. Going into their last match up four years ago, the teams were quite...

Oakland Raiders’ Tim Brown Leads NFL Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Snubs – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Oakland Raiders' receiver Tim Brown, Minnesota Vikings' receiver Cris Carter and Buffalo Bills' receiver Andre Reed have a legitimate complaint. The NFL announced its 2012 inductions into the NFL Hall of Fame on Feb.

Oakland Raiders' Tim Brown Passed Over by the NFL Hall of Fame Once Again: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Despite the fact that the Oakland Raiders' former head coach Jon Gruden said back in 2010 that the Silver and Black's former great wide receiver Tim Brown, " dominated the game, " and remarked, "He's a first ballot Hall of Famer, without a doubt,"...

Oakland Raiders' Fan's Look: Will Tim Brown Get His Call to the Hall of Fame? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Oakland Raiders' former wide receiver Tim Brown is one of my all-time favorite players and many fans throughout the Raider Nation feel he should have been inducted into the Hall of Fame the first time he was up for the honor.

Giants Jerry Reese on the GM rollercoaster ride (PA SportsTicker)
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer

Oakland Raider Fans Quote Roundup on Super Bowl XLVI: Who Are You Rooting For? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
With the Oakland Raiders not making it into the postseason again this year, fans have been looking forward to the 2012 season for over a month already. In the meantime, Super Bowl XLVI is now almost upon us, and being football fans most of us will watch the game despite the Silver...

The Raiders Are Likely to Stay in Oakland, Los Angeles is Out: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Oakland Raiders were said to have a good chance of moving to Los Angeles in 2014, and after the press conference by owner Mark Davis and new general manager Reggie McKenzie, those chances seemed to increase. Davis made some remarks back in mid-January during the conference that...

Raiders hire Hoffman to coach special teams (The Canadian Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders have hired Steve Hoffman as special teams co-ordinator, the same position he held with the Kansas City Chiefs the past three years.

Raiders hire Steve Hoffman to coach special teams (AP)
The Oakland Raiders have hired Steve Hoffman as special teams coordinator, the same position he held with the Kansas City Chiefs the past three years. The Raiders announced the move Friday. Hoffman joins the staff of new coach Dennis Allen after 22 seasons as an NFL assistant, including 16 as kicking coach of the Dallas Cowboys from 1989 to 2004.

Capsule look at Hall of Fame finalists (The Canadian Press)
A capsule look at the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

Could Los Angeles Get Two NFL Teams?: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Ever since the Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Rams left town, the NFL has been working on getting a team back to Los Angeles. In some ways, it is actually quite strange that the NFL has been absent from the city for this long. Given the population density, you would think that the...

Oakland Raiders Latest Coaching Hires and What's Left to Fill: Fan's Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
So much for the Oakland Raiders waiting to announce their new hires until they'd filled all the open positions. It was probably too hard to keep the lid on what was going on, and on Thursday the Raiders released an official report confirming seven new hires.

Greg Knapp Hired as Raiders Offensive Coordinator: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Reggie McKenzie and the Oakland Raiders brought in Dennis Allen on January 27 to replace Hue Jackson as the Oakland Raiders head coach. Allen now has the ability to choose his staff and the Raiders have officially hired Greg Knapp to fill the vacancy at offensive coordinator.

NC's Heath Shuler won't seek re-election to House (AP)
U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he won't seek re-election in what's become another blow to conservative Democrats on Capitol Hill and the party's state congressional delegation. Shuler, a former professional football player and conservative who challenged House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi for her post following the November 2010 elections, announced in a...

NFL on Fox

New York honors Giants with parade
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Report: Steelers TE Saunders suspended
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Jacobs: Gisele should 'be cute, shut up'
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Blonde Giants fan can't wait to see Mark Sanchez at parade
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Eli Manning makes "Late Show" stop
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Obama congratulates champion Giants
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RB Ricky Williams says he will retire
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Steelers officially announce hiring of Todd Haley
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San Diego Charges

Your 2012 first round draft order is set (almost) (The National Football Post)
When one season ends, another begins. The NFL concluded its “on field” season when the clock hit...

Chargers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Chargers general manager A.J. Smith is at the Senior Bowl practices this week, scouting players in what could be his last NFL draft for the Chargers. Team president Dean Spanos has made it clear that in retaining Smith, and coach Norv Turner, he expects immediate results next season. After two years of missing the playoffs—and but one postseason win in four years—Smith has to have a solid draft. But it's also clear that Smith has some key verdicts to reach regarding players on the roster. The Chargers have 19 significant free agents and how Smith handles those negotiations and which players he elects to bring back could go a long way in determining if Smith is invited back after the 2012 season. "There are some tough decisions to be made," said Smith, who...

Chargers hire Barry as linebackers coach (The Canadian Press)
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers have hired Joe Barry as linebackers coach.

Perceptions of Eli Manning have changed even though he's remained the same (Yahoo! Sports)
The nonchalance that once disturbed some observers has turned into respect for the Giants QB.

Capsule look at Hall of Fame finalists (The Canadian Press)
A capsule look at the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

Colts hire Manusky as defensive coordinator (Yahoo! Sports)
The Indianapolis Colts filled one of their coaching voids Thursday when they hired Greg Manusky to be their defensive coordinator. The San Diego Chargers fired Manusky last month after one season as their defensive coordinator.

Top Five Team Disappointments of the 2011 NFL Season: Fan's Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
With the good come the bad, and there were definitely a few disappointments this year during the 2011 football season. Here are the top five most disappointing teams from the 2011 NFL season. San Diego Chargers - With all of the coaching changes going on, somehow Norv Turner is...

‘Big Vince’ is a breed apart in Patriots’ sub-par defense (Yahoo! Sports)
The New England Patriots' 2011-2012 defense won't make anyone forget the units Bill Belichick has put together in the past — in fact, there are some who believe that the defense Belichick put on the field this season is somehow … Continue reading →

Emery introduced as Bears general manager (The Canadian Press)
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Phil Emery presented a thorough plan for improving the Chicago Bears, and team president Ted Phillips loved his attention to detail and his toughness from his days as a strength and conditioning coach at Navy.

The Biggest Losers (The National Football Post)
The Quick Introduction We've crunched the numbers from 46 glorious NFL seasons to identify the 25 Greatest...

With free agency looming, Welker wants to return to New England (The National Football Post)
INDIANAPOLIS— In his first three years in the NFL, wide receiver Wes Welker played 47 games with the San...

Marshall's 4 TD catches lifts AFC in Pro Bowl (The Canadian Press)
HONOLULU, Hawaii - While everyone was playing at half-speed and ready to extend their Hawaiian vacation, Brandon Marshall played as if it was his last game.

Kris Dielman of the San Diego Chargers Should Retire: Fan Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
As a San Diego Chargers fan, I would love to see Kris Dielman return to the field. However, after the concussion and seizure that he sustained during the 2011 season, I think it would be in his best interest to retire from football before he receives an injury that he cannot come...

Pro Bowl to feature plenty of offence, new faces (The Canadian Press)
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Tony Gonzalez, Ray Lewis and Champ Bailey know what to expect. The new faces at the Pro Bowl aren't so sure, and are curious how intense they should play in Sunday's all-star game.

Pro Bowl to feature plenty of offense, new faces (AP)
Tony Gonzalez, Ray Lewis and Champ Bailey know what to expect. The new faces at the Pro Bowl aren't so sure, and are curious how intense they should play in Sunday's all-star game. "I've never been in a Pro Bowl before, so I don't know what the tempo is going to be like," San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews said.

Emery agrees to become Bears general manager (The Canadian Press)
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears have hired Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery as their new general manager.

It's a numbers game at the Pro Bowl (The Canadian Press)
KAPOLEI, Hawaii - The Pro Bowl has turned into a numbers game.

Licht gets second interview for Bears GM job (The Canadian Press)
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht got a second interview Thursday for the Chicago Bears' general manager's job.

Brees is most powerful athlete in U.S. (ProFootballWeekly.com)
The Bloomberg/Businessweek 2012 Power 100 ranking of the most powerful professional athletes in the U.S.

Chargers eyeing pass rush help (The National Football Post)
The San Diego Chargers are looking at the pass rushers that will be available in this year's draft.

Reports: Raiders to hire Allen as new head coach (PA SportsTicker)
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

Rookie QBs replacing Manning, Brady in Pro Bowl (PA SportsTicker)
Cam Newton and Andy Dalton are headed to Honolulu for the Pro Bowl.

Meeks hired to coach Chargers secondary (Yahoo! Sports)
Ron Meeks has been hired as secondary coach of the San Diego Chargers, the team announced Tuesday morning. Meeks has over two decades of coaching experience in the NFL, including stints as defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts (2002-08) and Carolina Panthers (2009-10).

NFL Roundup: Peyton Manning capping Colts career? (Yahoo! Sports)
Peyton Manning feels his days as an Indianapolis Colt may be numbered, as he told the Indianapolis Star in a Monday night interview. Manning, recovering from neck surgery that caused him to miss the 2011 season, realizes it's a possibility the team won't pick up his $28...

Bisaccia named Chargers assistant head coach (Yahoo! Sports)
Rich Bisaccia has been promoted to assistant head coach-special teams for the San Diego Chargers, the team announced in a Tuesday press release. Bisaccia is credited with the development of Richard Goodman (fourth in the NFL in kickoff returns), along with Darrell Stuckey and...

Chargers promote Bisaccia, hire Meeks (The Canadian Press)
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers promoted Rich Bisaccia to assistant head coach-special teams and hired Ron Meeks as secondary coach Tuesday.