December 17th, 2011 
Anthony Kuehn 
Posted in The playoff hunt is in full swing heading into Week 15 with the Lions holding the sixth seed just ahead of the self-destructing Bears and Cowboys. Ironically, it seems that the sixth seed is destined to go to the team that self destructs least, rather than the team that plays the best over the next [...]
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Vikings RB Adrian Peterson to return Sunday vs. Saints?
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said he will play against the Saints on Sunday. As for why he’d actually want to play for a 2-11 team on a left ankle that he says is “85 percent,” well, he has his reasons, according to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He said he loves the game. [...]
Must win game for Giants on Sunday against Washington?
“Don’t be fooled by the record.” – Head coach Tom Coughlin on the challenges posed by the 4-9 Washington Redskins Article presented by Giants Gab contributor Big Daddy That’s the question, is this a must win game? I certainly wish it was not, the fact is that, it is. It’s a must win game because [...]
Cowboys DC Rob Ryan: “We’ve got a real problem”
Cowboys defensive coordinator, Rob Ryan, has taken his fair share of criticism this year. The first-year Cowboy coordinator has been a target of fans and media alike after his defense relinquished a 12-point lead last Sunday to the division rival Giants. Rob spoke with the media today and he was pointing fingers, they just weren’t [...]
Will 49ers LT Joe Staley play vs. Pittsburgh on Monday night?
After surrendering a staggering 18 sacks in the past three games, the 49ers (10-3) are facing the prospect of playing without left tackle Joe Staley for the Monday night matchup against the Steelers (10-3) at Candlestick Park. The blindside blocker is still recovering from a concussion and hasn’t participated in practice this week. Find out more on the current condition of [...]
Patriots, LB Jerod Mayo agree to five-year contract extension
The New England Patriots and linebacker Jerod Mayo have agreed on a five-year contract extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Financial terms have not been disclosed, but Pro Bowl-caliber inside linebacker have received contracts averaging between $8.5 to $10 million per season. Mayo has 68 tackles and two interceptions in 11 games this season. Read the rest [...]
Source: Skelton to start in place of injured Kolb on Sunday vs. Cleveland
Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton will start Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN citing a league source. Kevin Kolb continues to recover from a concussion sustained after taking a knee to his head during the Cardinals win over the 49ers last Sunday. Skelton completed 19 out of 28 passes for 282 yards and [...]
2012 NFL Mock Draft, Top 12 With Updated (12/17) Draft Order
I get frustrated when a guy who’s opinion I value waits until after the Combine to do his first complete first round mock. I will have mine up either before or at the conclusion of the regular season. Here is my top 12 for now. Colts (0-13) Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford. Vikings (2-11) Robert Griffin [...]
