Archive for January, 2011

Former Titans QB Young Says He Plans on Starting in 2011

Vince Young sits down with ESPN about his tenure in Tennessee, stating that he still has eyes on being a starter in the league in 2011.

Three Bears That Could Step Up and Shock the Packers in the NFC Title Game

Last year, in the aftermath of a 51-45 OT playoff loss to the Cardinals, Cheeseheads across the nation dreamt of the heights their team could achieve if they only had a defense. Flash forward to 2010 – the Pack has the #2 ranked scoring defense in the league, allowing only 15 points per game. Not [...]

Baltimore Fires Offensive Line Coach John Matsko

From Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Talk: The Baltimore Ravens fired veteran offensive line coach John Matsko during a meeting Wednesday afternoon with coach John Harbaugh, an unexpected development.Matsko may not be out of work for long. He’s slated to interview with the Carolina Panthers today. The Ravens will likely promote assistant offensive line coach Andy [...]

Official Who Flagged the Packers 18 Times in Week Three to Call the NFC Title Game Sunday

One thing that could be a big factor in Sunday’s NFC Title Game in Chicago appears to be against the Packers, and that is the guys that wear the stripped shirts and make the calls that truly could change the game. Terry McAulay, who was the referee at Soldier Field in Week 3 when the [...]

Jets WR Holmes Gives Kudos to Steelers Safety Troy Polamalu

Former Steelers and current Jets WR Santonio Holmes seems to be a big fan of a guy that could be his worst enemy on Sunday at Heinz Field, that being Steeler safety Troy Polamalu. Holmes was in a loving mood on Wednesday, going so far as to say that Polamalu could be the greatest player [...]

Steelers Locker Room Video Talking Jets and the AFC Title Game

Here is a look at the Steelers’ locker room as they prepare for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the New York Jets. Beaver County Times sportswriter Mike Bires talks with Mike Wallace, Maurkice Pouncey, Flozell Adams and Aaron Smith and Ike Taylor.

Jets LB Taylor Misses Practice Due to Concussion; Will Play in Title Game

LB Jason Taylor missed practice Wednesday because of a concussion he sustained against the Pats, but has been cleared by doctors to play in the AFC championship game Sunday night. Coach Rex Ryan said Taylor was injured at some point during the Jets’ 28-21 win at New England last Sunday, and felt the effects of [...]

Patriots QB Brady To Have Foot Surgery Thursday

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will have surgery on his foot according to reports from the Boston Globe. The surgery, which will be performed by Patriots team physician George Theodore, could be delayed until Monday but no later, according to the newspaper. A screw might need to be inserted in Brady’s foot, but if it heals [...]