January 25th, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Bears head coach Lovie Smith wants a contract extension but, as is his style, he has been expressing this desire with hints rather than demands. Michael C. Wright of ESPNChicago.com reports that, according to Bears GM Jerry Angelo, an extension is in the works. “We very much want to extend Lovie, and the job that [...]
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Jets CB Cromartie Lets Loose on Both Sides in CBA Dispute
Credit Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie with a favorite word in the dictionary-”a-hole.” Two weeks ago Cromartie used his favorite word to describe Pro Bowl quarterback and future Hall-of-Famer Tom Brady two wees ago. Now, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Cromartie is sounding off on the NFL’s uncertain labor landscape. He [...]
Packers vs Bears: Reviews & Grades
Senior writer jclombardi reviews & grades Packers win over Bears. Summary: After a fast start building a 14-0 lead in the first half, the Packers offense imploded against a toughing Bears defense allowing the Bears to get back in the game. Yet, the defense created the big turnovers, scored the Packers’ final touchdown score producing [...]
Palmer Wants Out of Cincinnati; Will They Let Him Go?
Well, I was holding out small hopes that this whole “Carson wants to be traded” thing was either overblown or an out-and-out fabrication. No dice. Unfortunately, both Mike Brown and Palmer’s agent David Dunn have seperately confirmed it. Brown stated that he and Palmer had met last week and that number 9 had requested a [...]
Rodgers Shoulder “Sore” According to Packers Coach McCarthy
Packers coach Mike McCarthy says quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ shoulder is sore after he was hit during Sunday’s NFC championship game victory over the Bears at Soldier Field. McCarthy didn’t seem overly concerned Monday, saying every player has bumps and bruises at this point in the season. The Packers quarterback appeared to take a shot on [...]
Broncos Bring Aboard Dennis Allen as New Defensive Coordinator
The Broncos have a new defensive coordinator, as new head coach John Fox have has hired Saints defensive backs coach Dennis Allen as the teams new DC. Allen reportedly interviewed with the Eagles for their defensive coordinator vacancy last week. Allen began his NFL career with Atlanta in 2002 assisting with defensive backs before taking [...]
Observations in the Jets AFC Title Setback to the Steelers
Observations from yet another AFC Title game loss, this time in Pittsburgh to a Steelers team they had beaten by five just a few weeks ago. 1. Tackling – Not sure what happened, but in the first half of the loss, the team picked a bad time to forget how to tackle. They made Rashard [...]
Gridiron Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – S Rahim Moore
Rahim Moore, S, UCLA, 6’1 195 Position Ranking: #3 Strengths: A good athlete who plays light on his feet. Shows smooth footwork in his backpedal and changing direction; looks natural moving in reverse. Fluid in his overall movements with good agility. Capable of playing center field (cover 1) and has enough speed and range to [...]
