Archive for May, 2010

NFL talking Apples – and maybe Snow – with a NY Super Bowl

The NFL is talking apples, and who knows, maybe a little snow when it comes to having a Super Bowl in New York in 2014. The Giants/Jets new Stadium is one of the favorites come election day to hosting Superbowl XLVIII, and they only need 14 more votes to make it happen. “Doing it in [...]

Panthers D ready to get big boost with the return of LB Thomas Davis

An ACL injury put linebacker Thomas Davis on the shelf last season for the Panthers, but it looks like he’s almost all the way back to 100 percent, as the Charlotte Observer reports the LB is ready to get a big lift back with his return to the teams defense. The Panthers got some huge [...]

Start Spreadin the News – New York City seems closer than ever to getting Super Bowl

It appears more and more that the city of New York is going to have the first cold weather outdoor Super Bowl on the East Coast in the history of the big game. It’s been one of the hottest topics in the NFL over the past few weeks, and now Gary Myers of the NY [...]

Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks on his upcoming book

Sean Payton sits down with Ellen to discuss his upcoming book. That’s right..Sean Payton has joined the literary ranks and is writing his own book. The book, titled Home Team, tells Payton’s chronicle as an assistant coach in the NFL to finally finding a home in New Orleans and reaching the Super Bowl with the [...]

CNNSI’s Peter King gives little hope to the Bengals in 2010

Some things never change.  The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.  Summers follow springs, and autumns follow summers.  The moon orbits the earth as the earth orbits the sun. And the Cincinnati Bengals will spend every spring and summer being disrespected by Peter King. I learned a long time ago that [...]

Patriots WR Welker happy about progress from torn ACL

Maybe the biggest offseason story for the Pats is that of WR Wes Welker, trying to make it back after a torn ACL during the regular season finale against the Texans. Welker so far is saying all the right things, and seems to be making some pretty fast progress from the injury. Welker spoke at [...]

Steelers think Mendenhall will carry the load in 2010

There’s been so much talk about the Steelers running the ball more in 2010, and the big reason for that is what 2nd year back Rashard Mendenhall did last year, going over 1000 yards even though he wasn’t even the opening day starter. His play opened the door for the team to not even seriously [...]

Browns waiting to hear how long Shaun Rogers’ suspension will be

Another high profile AFC North player is likely going to be suspended to start the year, as Browns NT Shaun Rogers is going to be punished for his role in trying to board a plane with a gun at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. The Cleveland Plain Dealer says that the Browns are simply waiting for the [...]