Oct

31

Happy Halloween From NFL Gridiron Gab!

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Oct

31

Chiefs RB Johnson Suspended One Game

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With still a number of off the field issues following him around, the league today decided they will sit Chiefs RB Larry Johnson for the teams week 10 game at San Diego. Johnson hasn’t played for the Chiefs the past two weeks, and word is he’ll sit this Sunday when the team takes on the Bucs at home.

“We respect the decision of commissioner Goodell,” said Carl Peterson, president of the Chiefs. “The NFL player conduct policy sets forth a set of standards that all NFL players, coaches and staff members must abide by. Upon the completion of his suspension we sincerely hope that Larry will be ready to return to the field for the Chiefs determined to make a positive contribution to our team and, with the assistance of the people around him, turn his life around.”

The damage to Johnson’s suspension means that he’ll lose out on about $147,000, or one game check. The suspension comes from an assault charge that took place from an incident when Johnson spat at a women’s face at the club back on October 10th.

It’s not the only incident involving Johnson, who also faces a December 4th court date for another incident that occurred last February when he allegedly pushed a woman’s face in another Kansas City nightspot.

Oct

31

Countdown Daily 10/31 – Injuries and Predictions

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Oct

31

Packers Lock Up QB Rodgers Till 2014

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The Packers have seen enough of QB Aaron Rodgers that they feel he is going to be the long-term QB of their future. Today Rodgers got rewarded with a contract though the 2014 season. Rodgers signed the paperwork Friday and the team announced the deal shortly thereafter.

“It means a lot,” Rodgers said. “I’m very excited knowing that my future is going to be here in Green Bay. I appreciate the commitment that they’ve made, and I plan to reciprocate that commitment in my play and hopefully prove to them that they made the correct decision giving me this extension.”

Rodgers was the teams first round pick of the Pack when he fell down the first round board back in 2005, and then he spent three tough years behind Brett Favre until the team finally said enough to Brett and traded him to the Jets this past offseason and gave the starting job to Rodgers.

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Oct

31

Gridiron Preview Week Nine Podcast Show

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Collins and the Titans

David Wellman from Stripe Hype on the Bengals home matchup w/ the Jags
Keith Krummel from DieHardSportsfan.net on the Giants game w/ Dallas
Darren McFarland from WGFX in Nashville on the Packers game with Tennessee
Steven Rhodes on the Week in Fantasy Football
Will Allensworth from Hogs Haven on the Skins-Steelers Monday Night Matchup

Oct

31

The Debut Edition of Roamin the Sidelines w/ Bill Romanowski

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Join NFL Gridiron Gab Site Editor Matt Loede and Former NFL Linebacker and Two Time All-Pro Bill Romanowski for this brand new show – “Roamin the Sidelines w/ Bill Romanowski”. In this edition, Matt and Bill talk about the MVP 8 weeks into the season, the ref’s and the recent many penalties being called. Who is the best teams in the league as we speak, the Kellen Winslow situation and what Bill would have done. Is it too late for the Colts and Chargers? Bill also talks about the big games this weekend, gives his picks, and then we talk about his company – Nutrition53. Click below to hear the first edition of Roamin the Sidelines w/ Bill Romanowski!

Oct

31

Vikings QB Jackson Still Hoping for a Shot to Start in 08

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Tarvaris Jackson has not only lost his starting job, he’s now running scout team QB for the Vikings, showing just how much faith coach Brad Childress and the team does NOT have in the player that was supposed to take a big step forward in 2008. Jackson is now behind starter Gus Frerotte and while he’s still listed as the two on the depth chart ahead of John David Booty, you have to wonder if the team would really turn to him if Frerotte gets hurt.

Asked if he is still developing as a QB, Jackson told the Pioneer Press he really doesn’t know. “It’s hard to really tell right now,” Jackson said. “Besides the scout team, I’m not getting the reps. I guess when I get back out on the field, you’ll be able to tell whether this process has helped me out or not.” He is hoping that he can get his starting job back sooner rather than later. “Hopefully,” he said. “I’m just taking it one day at a time right now, and however things pan out. . . . I really can’t control it if I’m on the field or not. So I’m just doing what I can.”

Being the scout team QB is a rather humbling experience for Jackson, who many felt would be able to improve in 2008 and get ready to take the Vikings on a playoff run. Instead, he struggled early, and after two bad games was pulled for the veteran Frerotte, who has played well enough to keep the job though the remainder of the first half of the season.

“It’s a lot different going from the starter back to the scout team,” Jackson said. “But you’ve got to take it for what it’s worth and try to get better.” It will be interseting to see if Jackson ever really gets a chance again to regain that starting job with the position he put the team in this season playing poorly and forcing them to make the move so early in the season to Frerotte.

Oct

31

Week 9 Preview: Atlanta at Oakland

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Falcons coach Mike Smith
It was another frustrating week for the Oakland Raiders, as they were beat up on offense and ran over on defense at Baltimore on Sunday. This week they return home for an interesting matchup vs the Atlanta Falcons, a team that even though they lost in Philly last week, hung in with a team many think will a contender in the NFC.

The Raiders have struggled somewhat on offense since coach Lane Kiffin was shown the door after the teams 28-18 loss back on September 28th. Since then they have scored just 29 points in three games, and things didn’t get much better last week in losing 29-10 to the Ravens.

This week should bring an interesting challenge with the Falcons in town. If the Raiders want to try and attack the Falcons, they likely should look to the air, as Atlanta is allowing 232.9 yards per game passing. JaMarcus Russell has had his own issues the last few weeks, but this could be a game where he gets back on track.

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Oct

31

Site Editor Matt Loede’s NFL Picks for Week 9

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Jacobs looks to score

NFL Week 9 is upon us. Last week was an even week, going 7-7, and bringing my season mark against the numbers to 56-57. Here is our picks for week nine around the NFL:

Houston at Minnesota (-4.5)

A tough game to call. The Vikings are coming off a bye, and the Texans have really impressed me in winning three in a row after an 0-4 start. Matt Schaub to Andre Johnson is the best QB to WR combo in the league right now, and the Texans offense is hitting on all accounts. Gus Frerotte has played well enough at QB to keep the job in Minnesota and it’s time for the Vikings D to start to step up. I like the Vikings at home to pull off a close win, so I will take Minnesota, but not give the points. Minnesota 17 Houston 14

Jackonsville (-7.5) at Cincinnati

Man are the Bengals bad. Last week they were never in the game down in Houston, and with Ryan Fitzpatrick at the QB spot, the team is putting up just over 10 points per game. Now they run into a not so happy Jags team that is back under .500 after their home loss to the Browns last week. The Jags have had O-line issues all season, which is why they have had issues running. This week they will run, and likely be able to run over the Bengals in getting back to .500. Jacksonville 27 Cincinnati 7

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Oct

30

NFL Gridiron Gab Presents: Picks 2 Click Odds Show – Week 9

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Whether it be Professor’s sick rhymes, contagious humor or surely sensational locks, Czar’s killer comments, off-beat remarks, or surely laughable locks, Russ’ tantalizing trends, persuasive picks, or bold bets, there’s absolutely no doubt you can bet to come away impressed and informed with all the insight after listening to the Picks 2 Click Odds Show. Enjoy an early Halloween treat, which is more of a delicious treat than trick, as your ears attend to hear the episode that’ll ultimately prepare you for this weekend’s showdowns. Inside Week 9’s edition of Picks 2 Click, you will receive an abundance of knowledge, numbers, and opinions from all different viewpoints, angles and sides, as you obtain all the in-depth analysis for every match-up from the trio of experts analysts. If you so desire, go up against the gurus by challenging us @picks@NFLGridironGab.com!

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