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Rex Ryan noncommittal about starting quarterback moving forward

If they didn't before this week, the Jets now have a full-blown quarterback controversy on their hands. Rex Ryan pulled Mark Sanchez in the third quarter, giving Greg McElroy his first significant opportunity in the NFL. McElroy made good on his opportunity, leading the Jets to a 7-6 victory over a poor Arizona Cardinals. To […]

FIVE & FIVE: THE BIGGEST SURPRISES/DISAPPOINTMENTS FROM SUNDAY

We wrap up the 13th Sunday of the NFL season by looking at a handful of players who exceeded expectations and a handful who failed to deliver. Surprises Russell Wilson, Seahawks: I know Wilson shouldn't surprise me anymore, but the guy led an unbelievable 97-yard touchdown drive in the final minutes against a great Bears […]

Seahawks stun the Bears in pivotal matchup

The Seattle Seahawks needed overtime to pull off today's upset of the Chicago Bears, but in the end, Russell Wilson was able to take the Seahawks down the field on the first possession of overtime, ending with a touchdown toss to Sidney Rice. The game was close throughout, with the Seahawks holding a late lead […]

Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher kills girlfriend, self

Awful news out of Kansas City this morning, as Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher has reportedly killed his girlfriend at their home, and then drove to the Chiefs practice facility and shot himself. Belcher's identity was a mystery at first, until

Lions center Raiola calls Titus Young an “a-hole”

The Lions have had a rough go of it in 2012, and internal problems haven't helped. Possibly the biggest issue they've dealt with this season has been second year receiver Titus Young. As you may, or may not, recall, Young supposedly sabotaged the Lions' offense, lining up wrong on multiple occasions. The allegations led to […]

Pick of the week: Rams (+7.5) vs. 49ers

  Does anyone really think that Jim Harbaugh will ever go back to Alex Smith? Barring injury of course, it is clear the second year coach is going to ride the second year pro Colin Kaepernick as far as possible.  After walking in and taking the league by storm last season, with the most stout […]

No state income tax could keep Jason Babin in Jacksonville

Jason Babin, this year's blockbuster waived player, may want to stay with the Jaguars long-term. Babin has a player option in his contract that would allow him to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2013 season, but Babin indicates he won't necessarily exercise that option to get out of Jacksonville. After indicating he thought […]

Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey could move to guard

The Steelers offensive line has been decimated this season to the point that the team is considering moving one of the best centers in the game to guard in hopes of improving the overall performance of the offensive line. According to TribLive.com, the Steelers plan to shift Pouncey to left guard if Willie Colon is […]

NFL WEEK 13 INJURY ANALYSIS

This Given Sunday is examining the biggest injury questions before each week of the NFL season. Here are the top-five health-related storylines entering Week 13. Ben Roethlisberger The odds still appear to favor Big Ben sitting out at least one more week with that rib injury, but he's a tough dude and this is a […]

Jaguars claim Jason Babin off waivers

As expected, Jason Babin didn't make it to free agency after being waived by the Philadelphia Eagles. According to the NFL Network, the Jacksonville Jaguars have claimed Babin. In claiming Babin, the Jaguars will have to pick up the $1.69 million left on Babin's contract for the year, as well as assuming his former contract […]

Jake Locker needs stability to succeed

The firing of Titans offensive coordinator Chris Palmer came at an odd time, and it's indicative of underlying problems within the organization. The Titans offensive consistently moved the ball against the Jaguars' defense, but their drives generally stalled out, leading to five field goal attempts on the day. From the outside looking in, the move […]

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