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Less than two weeks after putting a franchise tag on him, the New York Giants signed bruising halfback Brandon Jacobs to a four-year, $25 million contract on Wednesday.   Continue reading on NFL.com
The “Earth” of the New York Giants Earth, Wind & Fire, has been signed to a contract extension, just weeks after being labeled w/ the franchise tag.  The Giants and running back Brandon Jacobs agreed on a 4-yr contract worth approximately $25 million.
The extension will ensure that New York maintains their strong running game …

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Dan Orlovsky said he’s “pretty confident” that free agency will be better for him than accepting an offer to be a backup quarterback for the Detroit Lions.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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The Carolina Panthers placed the franchise tag on defensive end Julius Peppers on Thursday, setting up a potential battle with the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end, who wants to play elsewhere next season.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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The New Orleans Saints have announced the release of running back Deuce McAllister. A long-time fan favorite, McAllister missed significant time because of injuries in recent years.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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Authorities say Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch has been arrested in Southern California on a weapons possession charge.   Continue reading on NFL.com
The Buffalo Bills have their hands full these days… and not because they suck at football (lol).  Apparently, star running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested in Southern California for gun possession.  Reports are that there were two other men in the car w/ Lynch so it is still possible that he was innocent.  Highly unlikely, but possible…
Another example of a star athlete putting himself …

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Atlanta general manager Thomas Dimitroff said Friday the Falcons will try to trade the contract rights on Michael Vick to another team.   Continue reading on NFL.com
Fresh off a surprising playoff berth w/out their former quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons are looking to trade the rights of Michael Vick to another team before next season.  Trading Vick will essentially purge the team of all remnants of the controversy and embarrassment that he brought to the team w/ his dog fighting/abuse scandal.
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Brett Favre told the New York Jets on Wednesday that he was retiring after 18 seasons, ending a record-setting career in which he became one of the NFL’s all-time greats.   Continue reading on NFL.com
One of the NFL’s real “good guys” is apparently hanging up his cleats (again) in New York, as quarterback Brett Favre announced his retirement from football on Wednesday.
Considering his past history of waffling and backing out of retirement once already before, I’m not going to buy into this until the first official game …

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Larry Fitzgerald caught five passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns, 44-year-old John Carney kicked two fourth-quarter field goals, and the NFC rallied to a 30-21 victory over the AFC.  Continue reading on NFL.com

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Todd Haley was hired as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday after helping the Arizona Cardinals reach the Super Bowl as coordinator of one of the NFL’s most exciting offenses.   Continue reading on NFL.com
Its unclear how the departure of Todd Haley will affect the Arizona Cardinals after reaching the Super Bowl, but Kansas City is certainly getting a fiery coach who will attempt to resurrect a franchise that went 2-14 last season.
The pickup adds an interesting flavor to the Chiefs, who now have one …

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The New England Patriots announced Thursday that they have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel. That means Cassel can sign with another team, but the Patriots would receive two first-round draft picks as compensation.   Continue reading on NFL.com
This was probably the best move the New England Patriots could make in regards to a) keeping Matt Cassel or b) receiving value when he leaves.  Cassel had a super season subbing for the injured Tom Brady, narrowly missing the playoffs at 11-5.
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Upon further review, Nielsen Media Research now says that the Arizona-Pittsburgh Super Bowl game was the most-watched in history.   Continue reading on NFL.com
This was a great Super Bowl, featuring the favored Pittsburgh Steelers vs. the bandwagon/underdog Arizona Cardinals.  As a former Cardinals season-ticket holder, I was definitely excited to see them put together a winning season and reach the championship game.  I wish I would’ve renewed my tickets to be a part of it, but hey, the economy is tough…
Top watched SB?   Not sure I buy …

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Before he played in his third Super Bowl, Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner received 2008 Walter Payton Man of the Year honors. The announcement was made Sunday on the field at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., before kickoff of Super Bowl XLIII.   Continue reading on NFL.com
Kurt Warner is a class-act and a great inspiration for fans throughout the NFL.  What he did this year in Arizona is simply amazing.  Here’s hoping that the Arizona Cardinals re-sign him to a new deal (if he’s not retiring)!!
Go …

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Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward practiced for the second straight day in a practice coach Mike Tomlin said was pretty much a redo.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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Wearing a small black brace on his injured right knee, WR Hines Ward did running and cutting on a side field as the Pittsburgh Steelers practiced Wednesday at the University of South Florida.   Continue reading on NFL.com

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are back at the Super Bowl, and even those players here for the first time are acting like they’ve been here before. Meanwhile, this is new territory for their opponent, the Arizona Cardinals.   Continue reading on NFL.com