Former New York Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi, who engineered the draft day trade for Eli Manning in 2004, was "delighted" that it has resulted in a Lombardi trophy, even if it came a year after he retired.
Giants fans have had a hard time finding Super Bowl merchandise, though the 150 Giants fans who had their larger Super Bowl parties catered by Smokin' Al's Famous BBQ Joint will save some cash to spend when those sweatshirts, t-shirts and hats are more abundant.
Eli Manning is enjoying the moment, as is David Tyree, the man on the other end of Super Bowl XLII's biggest play, who believes he may have had an angel on his shoulder at that moment.
Hey, teacher, leave those kids alone.
With thirteen players headed towards free agency, including wide receiver Randy Moss and cornerback Asante Samuel, there could be big changes in Foxborough this off-season.
Moss, along with Tom Brady, have opted out of this weekend's Pro Bowl.
The week leading up to Super Bowl XLII was hectic for the New England Patriots.
The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy writes that the 2007 Patriots remind him of an old Red Sox team.
NFL News and Notes
Dan Henning has been hired to be the Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator.
Dolphins defensive end Matt Roth plead not guilty to public-intoxication charges on Monday.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Casey Hampton is Pro Bowl bound.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson and tight end Kellen Winslow are heading to Honolulu this week.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson will wear a Bengals helmet at least one more time as he has been named to the AFC Pro Bowl roster.
Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun writes that the Baltimore Ravens have a problem at quarterback.
San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates and nose tackle Jamal Williams pulled out of the Pro Bowl.
Irv Moss of the Denver Post writes about former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar.
Location is why the 1997-98 Broncos teams aren't talked about as being one of the great teams in NFL history.
Watching the Giants win the Super Bowl makes the playoff loss even more painful for the Dallas Cowboys.
The Washington Redskins will interview Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their head coaching vacancy.
U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) wants to know if the Patriots stole the defensive signals from the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXVIII.
David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune thinks that Eli Manning's Super Bowl gives quarterbacks like Rex Grossman hope that "they too can win a Super Bowl".
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will likely be raising ticket prices.
Police investigating an incident at a Blakely, GA bar where a pregnant woman was shot and killed and New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant was stabbed, are saying that there appears to be no connection between Grant and the pregnant woman.
Defensive end Mike Rucker wants to play another season for the Carolina Panthers.
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick must re-pay $3.75 million of the $20 million the Falcons were seeking.
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and current Seattle Seahawks radio analyst Warren Moon plead not guilty to driving under the influence on Monday.
Quarterback Shaun Hill signed a 3-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers and then compared himself to Marc Bulger.
The St. Louis Rams hope to increase season ticket sales.
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Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
New York Giants Win the Super Bowl
"We're going to lose this game"
That's what I heard from some of the New England Patriots fans at the Super Bowl party I attended last night when the New York Giants took a 10-7 lead with over 11 minutes to go in the game.
Even though their team trailed by just 3 points, with nearly a full quarter to go and had Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Laurence Maroney, three Pro Bowl offensive linemen and a defense that was playing very well, die-hard New England fans had a sense that a 4th Super Bowl win in 7 years, and a perfect season, was slipping away.
The Giants Super Bowl win last night has to be the greatest upset in Super Bowl history. Sure, a wild card team had won a Super Bowl before, and there have been teams who have been favored by more than the Patriots were favored by last night, but this was much different.
This was about the 18-0 New England Patriots. This was the best head coach in NFL, with the best and most dreamiest quarterback in the NFL, leading the most prolific offense in NFL history, that was 60 short minutes away from accomplishing something that had never been done before. All that stood in the way was a wild card team from a vastly inferior conference that had lost more games before the Autumnal Equinox than the Patriots could possibly lose all season.
And the Patriots well, they choked.
The best coach in NFL was slow to make adjustments, which meant the best quarterback in the NFL had zero time to complete passes, which meant the most prolific offense in NFL history was held to their lowest point total they had all season.
The uncanny ability to make the key play at the key time, a quality that various Patriots players have had over the years, moved to the other sideline.
Eli Manning slithers away from a sack. David Tyree pins a football against his helmet with Rodney Harrison draped all over him. Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck making the Patriots' trio of Pro Bowl offensive linemen look like rusty turnstiles on a New York subway.
None of that was supposed to happen last night.
The city of Boston had already announced the parade route plan for tomorrow, pre-orders were being placed on the Boston Globe's book commemorating a perfect season and the Patriots themselves were trademarking "19-0".
This was supposed to be a coronation for the greatest team in NFL history, but Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants had to ruin it by proving that the Patriots were, in fact, human.
And my hats off to them. They shocked everyone but themselves.
Super Bowl Links
Newsday's Bob Glauber details how the Giants shocked the Patriots.
Shaun Powell says that the Giants are "magical".
What are the odds that Eli Manning gets booed at home next year?
Giants wide receiver David Tyree made what I think is the best play in Super Bowl history. (Or is that too much?)
The Giants will parade up on Tuesday.
A little further up I-95, Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe writes that history has been derailed, and Jackie MacMullan writes that the Patriots' quest for perfection turned out to be a hollow, meaningless pursuit.
Mike Reiss writes that the pressure got to the Patriots, and by pressure, he means Osi Umenyiora, Michael Strahan and Justin Tuck.
Tom Brady didn't have another 80-yard touchdown drive up his sleeve.
Some may call him the goat, but Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs manned up afterwards.
Randy Moss says the Giants had a better gameplan than the Patriots did.
That's what I heard from some of the New England Patriots fans at the Super Bowl party I attended last night when the New York Giants took a 10-7 lead with over 11 minutes to go in the game.
Even though their team trailed by just 3 points, with nearly a full quarter to go and had Tom Brady, Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Laurence Maroney, three Pro Bowl offensive linemen and a defense that was playing very well, die-hard New England fans had a sense that a 4th Super Bowl win in 7 years, and a perfect season, was slipping away.
The Giants Super Bowl win last night has to be the greatest upset in Super Bowl history. Sure, a wild card team had won a Super Bowl before, and there have been teams who have been favored by more than the Patriots were favored by last night, but this was much different.
This was about the 18-0 New England Patriots. This was the best head coach in NFL, with the best and most dreamiest quarterback in the NFL, leading the most prolific offense in NFL history, that was 60 short minutes away from accomplishing something that had never been done before. All that stood in the way was a wild card team from a vastly inferior conference that had lost more games before the Autumnal Equinox than the Patriots could possibly lose all season.
And the Patriots well, they choked.
The best coach in NFL was slow to make adjustments, which meant the best quarterback in the NFL had zero time to complete passes, which meant the most prolific offense in NFL history was held to their lowest point total they had all season.
The uncanny ability to make the key play at the key time, a quality that various Patriots players have had over the years, moved to the other sideline.
Eli Manning slithers away from a sack. David Tyree pins a football against his helmet with Rodney Harrison draped all over him. Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck making the Patriots' trio of Pro Bowl offensive linemen look like rusty turnstiles on a New York subway.
None of that was supposed to happen last night.
The city of Boston had already announced the parade route plan for tomorrow, pre-orders were being placed on the Boston Globe's book commemorating a perfect season and the Patriots themselves were trademarking "19-0".
This was supposed to be a coronation for the greatest team in NFL history, but Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants had to ruin it by proving that the Patriots were, in fact, human.
And my hats off to them. They shocked everyone but themselves.
Super Bowl Links
Newsday's Bob Glauber details how the Giants shocked the Patriots.
Shaun Powell says that the Giants are "magical".
What are the odds that Eli Manning gets booed at home next year?
Giants wide receiver David Tyree made what I think is the best play in Super Bowl history. (Or is that too much?)
The Giants will parade up on Tuesday.
A little further up I-95, Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe writes that history has been derailed, and Jackie MacMullan writes that the Patriots' quest for perfection turned out to be a hollow, meaningless pursuit.
Mike Reiss writes that the pressure got to the Patriots, and by pressure, he means Osi Umenyiora, Michael Strahan and Justin Tuck.
Tom Brady didn't have another 80-yard touchdown drive up his sleeve.
Some may call him the goat, but Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs manned up afterwards.
Randy Moss says the Giants had a better gameplan than the Patriots did.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
You don't have to be Captain Obvious to know that the NFL sections in newspapers across the country are focused squarely on Super Bowl XLII. So I'll re-affirm my prediction of a 42-20 New England Patriots win tonight, propelling them to a 19-0 season and professional sports immortality, and then get right to the links.
The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy writes that the Patriots are on the brink of history. (No shit, Dan) His colleague Christopher Gaspar writes that one way or another, "the Patriots will make history tonight in Super Bowl XLII". (Again, no shit. What Super Bowl isn't historic?)
Not that this sort of column exists only in the Boston fish-wrappers. Arthur Staple of Newsday has a similar piece this morning about what a win today would mean for the New York Giants.
Former Giants quarterback Phil Simms would gladly take the first four years of Eli Manning's career.
Tom Brady can't stand Tom Brady.
Bill Belichick is so good, he can break down film while running on a treadmill.
Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times writes that a perfect season will make the Patriots even more polarizing than they already are. For example, it's obvious that Terence Moore of the Atlanta Journal Consitution isn't a big fan of the Patriots or what they're about to accomplish.
In Patriots owner Robert Kraft's opinion, the Patriots "were penalized way beyond what they should have been" over the SpyGate scandal. Speaking of cheating, it's apparently "OK" that Rodney Harrison cheated by using HGH because he took responsibility for it.
Patriots running back Laurence Maroney knows he'll never forget what losing feels like.
Congratulations to former New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett, who will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August.
NFL News and Notes
Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Reed missed out on the Hall of Fame.
Current Bills linebacker Paul Posluszny will be watching the Super Bowl from Iraq.
Fans in Cleveland are now wondering "what if" Bill Belichick wasn't fired by the Browns after the 1995 season.
The Colts winning the Super Bowl a year ago has improved Indianapolis' image.
Former Denver Broncos guard Gary Zimmerman will join John Elway in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mark Kizla of the Denver Post writes that Zimmerman was "the NFL's largest mute button".
A stand-out from the Chiefs Super Bowl teams of the 1960s will be immortalized in Canton, Ohio.
Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star writes that during former Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas was passed over by Hall of Fame voters for lesser talents like Fred Dean and Andre Tippett. (No offense to Dean and Tippett, who are HOF players, but I agree with Whitlock. Thomas was a dominating force for nearly a decade, and in my opinion, guys like that should move to the head of the class.)
Former Oakland Raiders punter Ray Guy was once again left out of the Hall of Fame.
A pair of Washington Redskins greats were elected to the Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Bob Wolfley of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes that former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf, who publicly blamed Mike Holmgren this week for a Super Bowl loss ten years ago, needs to move on.
One former Minnesota Viking got into the Hall, but for Randall McDaniel and Cris Carter, the waiting continues.
Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould could've been a New England Patriot.
Tampa Bay Buccaners cornerback Brian Kelly's decision to opt out of his contract might not be a bad idea after all.
The Carolina Panthers say that there's no evidence that the Patriots videotaped their Saturday walk-through before Super Bowl XXXVIII.
I missed it yesterday, but the Arizona Cardinals are moving Antrel Rolle to free safety.
The passing of Bill Walsh last August means former San Francisco 49ers defensive end Fred Dean needs time to think who will present him in Canton this August.
Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that the Rams did enough to lose Super Bowl XXXVI, but if the Patriots illegally videotaped the previous day's walk-through, "their win should be contaminated by scandal".
The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy writes that the Patriots are on the brink of history. (No shit, Dan) His colleague Christopher Gaspar writes that one way or another, "the Patriots will make history tonight in Super Bowl XLII". (Again, no shit. What Super Bowl isn't historic?)
Not that this sort of column exists only in the Boston fish-wrappers. Arthur Staple of Newsday has a similar piece this morning about what a win today would mean for the New York Giants.
Former Giants quarterback Phil Simms would gladly take the first four years of Eli Manning's career.
Tom Brady can't stand Tom Brady.
Bill Belichick is so good, he can break down film while running on a treadmill.
Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times writes that a perfect season will make the Patriots even more polarizing than they already are. For example, it's obvious that Terence Moore of the Atlanta Journal Consitution isn't a big fan of the Patriots or what they're about to accomplish.
In Patriots owner Robert Kraft's opinion, the Patriots "were penalized way beyond what they should have been" over the SpyGate scandal. Speaking of cheating, it's apparently "OK" that Rodney Harrison cheated by using HGH because he took responsibility for it.
Patriots running back Laurence Maroney knows he'll never forget what losing feels like.
Congratulations to former New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett, who will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August.
NFL News and Notes
Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Reed missed out on the Hall of Fame.
Current Bills linebacker Paul Posluszny will be watching the Super Bowl from Iraq.
Fans in Cleveland are now wondering "what if" Bill Belichick wasn't fired by the Browns after the 1995 season.
The Colts winning the Super Bowl a year ago has improved Indianapolis' image.
Former Denver Broncos guard Gary Zimmerman will join John Elway in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mark Kizla of the Denver Post writes that Zimmerman was "the NFL's largest mute button".
A stand-out from the Chiefs Super Bowl teams of the 1960s will be immortalized in Canton, Ohio.
Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star writes that during former Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas was passed over by Hall of Fame voters for lesser talents like Fred Dean and Andre Tippett. (No offense to Dean and Tippett, who are HOF players, but I agree with Whitlock. Thomas was a dominating force for nearly a decade, and in my opinion, guys like that should move to the head of the class.)
Former Oakland Raiders punter Ray Guy was once again left out of the Hall of Fame.
A pair of Washington Redskins greats were elected to the Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Bob Wolfley of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes that former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf, who publicly blamed Mike Holmgren this week for a Super Bowl loss ten years ago, needs to move on.
One former Minnesota Viking got into the Hall, but for Randall McDaniel and Cris Carter, the waiting continues.
Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould could've been a New England Patriot.
Tampa Bay Buccaners cornerback Brian Kelly's decision to opt out of his contract might not be a bad idea after all.
The Carolina Panthers say that there's no evidence that the Patriots videotaped their Saturday walk-through before Super Bowl XXXVIII.
I missed it yesterday, but the Arizona Cardinals are moving Antrel Rolle to free safety.
The passing of Bill Walsh last August means former San Francisco 49ers defensive end Fred Dean needs time to think who will present him in Canton this August.
Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch writes that the Rams did enough to lose Super Bowl XXXVI, but if the Patriots illegally videotaped the previous day's walk-through, "their win should be contaminated by scandal".
Friday, February 01, 2008
Super Bowl XLII News and Notes - February 1st, 2008
Super Bowl Links
Tom Brady doesn't think he's on the same level as Joe Montana or Terry Bradshaw, but if the Patriots win a fourth Super Bowl title on Sunday, whether he likes it or not, he will be. Brady doesn't think his ankle will be a problem on Sunday.
You knew Dan Shaughnessy couldn't go all week without mentioning the Boston Red Sox.
Defending Randy Moss is no big secret.
Sunday could be the last time cornerback Asante Samuel wears a New England Patriots uniform.
Former New York Giants quarterback Tim Hasselbeck says that the Giants are better off without tight end Jeremy Shockey. Newsday's Bob Glauber couldn't disagree more.
Giants rookie running back Ahmad Bradshaw has come up big for the Giants.
NFL News and Notes
NFLPA Executive Director Gene Upshaw is giving everyone the "warm and fuzzies" two days before the Super Bowl by talking about a potential player's strike in 2010.
Family comes first for Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten.
Hall of Fame Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Steve Largent said that his former quarterback and new Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Jim Zorn will be in his Redskins Park office next week installing the West Coast offense.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb stood by his call for the Eagles to acquire more weapons on offense.
Former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf blames Mike Holmgren for the team losing Super Bowl XXXII.
Former Chicago Bears defensive end Richard Dent will find out tomorrow if he's part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2008.
Being cut by the New Orleans Saints has worked out for New England Patriot punter Chris Hanson.
CBS analyst Shannon Sharpe criticized Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank. (And then the reporter fed him an apple.)
St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Al Saunders is "anxious to be part of the Rams family again".
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame head coach Chuck Noll could have some company in the 4-0 in Super Bowls Club after Sunday's game.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson wants a longer contract than the Browns are presently offering.
Paul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer doesn't care what the Cincinnati Bengals do with Chad Johnson, because winning teams are built from the inside out.
Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun is impressed with the decisions new Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has made thus far.
Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders was named the 2007 GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Year.
The Tennessee Titans are planning for what to do if the NFL reinstates cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones.
San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie predicts he'll have a better season in 2008.
Former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar hopes to join John Elway as the only Broncos in the Hall of Fame.
The Oakland Raiders deny that Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin didn't know about the hiring of James Lofton.
Tom Brady doesn't think he's on the same level as Joe Montana or Terry Bradshaw, but if the Patriots win a fourth Super Bowl title on Sunday, whether he likes it or not, he will be. Brady doesn't think his ankle will be a problem on Sunday.
You knew Dan Shaughnessy couldn't go all week without mentioning the Boston Red Sox.
Defending Randy Moss is no big secret.
Sunday could be the last time cornerback Asante Samuel wears a New England Patriots uniform.
Former New York Giants quarterback Tim Hasselbeck says that the Giants are better off without tight end Jeremy Shockey. Newsday's Bob Glauber couldn't disagree more.
Giants rookie running back Ahmad Bradshaw has come up big for the Giants.
NFL News and Notes
NFLPA Executive Director Gene Upshaw is giving everyone the "warm and fuzzies" two days before the Super Bowl by talking about a potential player's strike in 2010.
Family comes first for Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten.
Hall of Fame Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Steve Largent said that his former quarterback and new Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Jim Zorn will be in his Redskins Park office next week installing the West Coast offense.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb stood by his call for the Eagles to acquire more weapons on offense.
Former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf blames Mike Holmgren for the team losing Super Bowl XXXII.
Former Chicago Bears defensive end Richard Dent will find out tomorrow if he's part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2008.
Being cut by the New Orleans Saints has worked out for New England Patriot punter Chris Hanson.
CBS analyst Shannon Sharpe criticized Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank. (And then the reporter fed him an apple.)
St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Al Saunders is "anxious to be part of the Rams family again".
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame head coach Chuck Noll could have some company in the 4-0 in Super Bowls Club after Sunday's game.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson wants a longer contract than the Browns are presently offering.
Paul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer doesn't care what the Cincinnati Bengals do with Chad Johnson, because winning teams are built from the inside out.
Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun is impressed with the decisions new Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has made thus far.
Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders was named the 2007 GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Year.
The Tennessee Titans are planning for what to do if the NFL reinstates cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones.
San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie predicts he'll have a better season in 2008.
Former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar hopes to join John Elway as the only Broncos in the Hall of Fame.
The Oakland Raiders deny that Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin didn't know about the hiring of James Lofton.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Super Bowl XLII News and Notes - January 30th, 2008
Super Bowl Links
As expected, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was the focal point of bizarre questions on Media Day.
Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss is enjoying his first Super Bowl experience, and fans in Oakland wouldn't recognize this version of Moss.
The other wide receiver the Patriots traded for last off-season, Wes Welker, is proving his doubters wrong. Leaving the Philadelphia Eagles was a "Super" move for wide receiver Donte Stallworth.
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is the NFL's next big head coaching candidate, as is New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who isn't looking beyond Sunday's game. Still, there's word that the Washington Redskins are going to be sniffing around both of them next week.
Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas doesn't mind checking his ego at the door. His fellow linebackers are "aged to perfection".
Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs has a plan for going up against Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress this Sunday. Burress has predicted a Giants win, which didn't upset his teammates, but it did upset Newsday's Bob Glauber, who called it "out of line".
A pair of tickets for Super Bowl XLII are going for $77,000 on e-Bay.
The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy knew it was Media Day when he was standing next to Miss Nevada and a guy dressed like Carnac the Magnificent. David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune also writes about the craziness of Super Bowl XLII's Media Day. and Woody Paige of the Denver Post slobbers all over his keyboard to produce this.
Bob Ford of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes that some people will do anything for a ring.
Both the Patriots and Giants adjusted to life without a pair of pass rushers this season.
The Giants are a "running back factory".
His former teammates in Pittsburgh would love to see Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress join them in the Super Bowl ring club.
Giants fullback Madison Hedgecock had some more unkind words for his former team on Tuesday.
Giants kick returner Domenik Hixon is now friends with Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett.
NFL News and Notes
Jean-Jacques Taylor of the Dallas Morning News writes that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones should just fire Wade Phillips and hire Jason Garrett, since it's obvious that's what he really wants to do.
The Washington Redskins met with Indianapolis Colts assistant coach Ron Meeks for the second time regarding their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday.
People in Tampa, Florida genuinely seem shocked to read about the off-field troubles Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens was involved in during his days at the University of Washington and the Seattle Seahawks.
The New Orleans Saints promoted a pair of assistant coaches.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith added a trio of coaches to his staff and retained two others.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck weighs in on Mike Holmgren's return and Jim Zorn's departure.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a contract with defensive tackle Walter Curry on Tuesday.
The Buffalo Bills signed free agent tight end Teyo Johnson on Tuesday.
Former players and colleagues praised Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano.
Former Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino said he hasn't seen enough of John Beck to determine whether or not he'll be the QB the Dolphins turn the franchise around with.
The sod at Heinz Field has been removed, but no word as of yet on what will replace it.
Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel had no doubts that the Browns would eventually win under him.
Browns Pro Bowl rookie left tackle Joe Thomas was named the Cleveland Touchdown Club's Browns player of the year.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson wants to be traded to the Miami Dolphins.
Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun thinks Baltimore Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden should retire.
Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy has another book out.
The city of Indianapolis will be bidding to host Super Bowl XLVI in 2012.
Dave Campo has left the Jacksonville Jaguars to join the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff.
Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Rien Long remains in stable condition.
San Diego Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill is heading to the Pro Bowl.
As expected, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was the focal point of bizarre questions on Media Day.
Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss is enjoying his first Super Bowl experience, and fans in Oakland wouldn't recognize this version of Moss.
The other wide receiver the Patriots traded for last off-season, Wes Welker, is proving his doubters wrong. Leaving the Philadelphia Eagles was a "Super" move for wide receiver Donte Stallworth.
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is the NFL's next big head coaching candidate, as is New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who isn't looking beyond Sunday's game. Still, there's word that the Washington Redskins are going to be sniffing around both of them next week.
Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas doesn't mind checking his ego at the door. His fellow linebackers are "aged to perfection".
Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs has a plan for going up against Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress this Sunday. Burress has predicted a Giants win, which didn't upset his teammates, but it did upset Newsday's Bob Glauber, who called it "out of line".
A pair of tickets for Super Bowl XLII are going for $77,000 on e-Bay.
The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy knew it was Media Day when he was standing next to Miss Nevada and a guy dressed like Carnac the Magnificent. David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune also writes about the craziness of Super Bowl XLII's Media Day. and Woody Paige of the Denver Post slobbers all over his keyboard to produce this.
Bob Ford of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes that some people will do anything for a ring.
Both the Patriots and Giants adjusted to life without a pair of pass rushers this season.
The Giants are a "running back factory".
His former teammates in Pittsburgh would love to see Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress join them in the Super Bowl ring club.
Giants fullback Madison Hedgecock had some more unkind words for his former team on Tuesday.
Giants kick returner Domenik Hixon is now friends with Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett.
NFL News and Notes
Jean-Jacques Taylor of the Dallas Morning News writes that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones should just fire Wade Phillips and hire Jason Garrett, since it's obvious that's what he really wants to do.
The Washington Redskins met with Indianapolis Colts assistant coach Ron Meeks for the second time regarding their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday.
People in Tampa, Florida genuinely seem shocked to read about the off-field troubles Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens was involved in during his days at the University of Washington and the Seattle Seahawks.
The New Orleans Saints promoted a pair of assistant coaches.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith added a trio of coaches to his staff and retained two others.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck weighs in on Mike Holmgren's return and Jim Zorn's departure.
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a contract with defensive tackle Walter Curry on Tuesday.
The Buffalo Bills signed free agent tight end Teyo Johnson on Tuesday.
Former players and colleagues praised Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano.
Former Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino said he hasn't seen enough of John Beck to determine whether or not he'll be the QB the Dolphins turn the franchise around with.
The sod at Heinz Field has been removed, but no word as of yet on what will replace it.
Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel had no doubts that the Browns would eventually win under him.
Browns Pro Bowl rookie left tackle Joe Thomas was named the Cleveland Touchdown Club's Browns player of the year.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson wants to be traded to the Miami Dolphins.
Mike Preston of the Baltimore Sun thinks Baltimore Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden should retire.
Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy has another book out.
The city of Indianapolis will be bidding to host Super Bowl XLVI in 2012.
Dave Campo has left the Jacksonville Jaguars to join the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff.
Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Rien Long remains in stable condition.
San Diego Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill is heading to the Pro Bowl.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Super Bowl XLII News Notes - January 29th, 2008
Today is media day at the Super Bowl, which can only mean one thing: More photos and videos featuring TV Azteca reporter Ines Sainz.
The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy wants to know where the suddenly funny Bill Belichick came from. Shaughnessy would also like you to know that he writes books about Fenway Park and other things related to Boston.
Tom Brady was limping slightly during practice on Monday.
Trading for Wes Welker has worked out for the Patriots.
New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork wouldn't be in the NFL if it weren't for his wife, Bianca.
After spending the early part of his career as a backup, Patriots defensive end Ty Warren is now a team captain and a key part of the Patriots defense.
How would this play if the shoe was on the other foot? The City of Boston is planning the Patriots victory parade route that would avoid polling places for the Presidential primary on next Tuesday.
Cue the Johnny Cash: When the New York Giants arrived in Glendale, they were dressed in black.
The Giants have ten first-year players on their roster, from former USC wide receiver Steve Smith, who is used to playing in big-time games on a national stage to Kevin Boss from Division II Western Oregon, who isn't.
41-year old Giants punter Jeff Feagles will be the oldest player in Super Bowl history.
Giants quarterback Eli Manning is flattered by comparisons to his older brother.
Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants can learn a thing or two from the underdogs in last year's Super Bowl.
Newsday's Johnette Howard writes about dirty play in the NFL. Gary Shelton of the St. Petersburg Times writes that "dirty" is another word for "winner".
Ticket scalping is legal in Arizona, but Pheonix police sergeant Joel Trantor doesn't think anyone will be selling tickets outside the stadium on game day.
NFL News and Notes
The Buffalo Bills have named Nathaniel Hackett as the team's quality control coach.
New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Pete Carmichael Jr. is leaning towards declining a job offer from the Miami Dolphins.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Boise St. quarterback Jared Zabransky to compete for the team's 3rd QB spot in 2008.
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel received a two-year contract extension that is believed to pay him nearly $4 million per year.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese is probably staying in Cincinnati.
Baltimore Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden is leaning towards retirement.
Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan still plans on one day being an NFL head coach.
Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star thinks the Colts' window of opportunity for the Super Bowl will remain open as long as Peyton Manning is on the roster.
Jacksonville Jaguars secondary coach Dave Campo interviewed with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday.
Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry has spent the last month thinking of ways he can atone for his first, and possibly only, season in Denver.
Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp interviewed James Lofton on Monday.
Former Houston Texans head coach Dom Capers will interview with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday.
The Washington Redskins are expected to hire Larry Brooks to coach their defensive line.
Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens owes the Philadelphia Eagles $769,120.
Green Bay Packers VP of Finance and salary cap guru Andrew Brandt has resigned from the team effective immediately.
Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Purple Jesus is making the rounds at the Super Bowl.
Former Detroit Lions head coach and current NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci could be getting back into the NFL coaching game.
St. Louis Rams assistant coach Greg Olson is expected to be hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson is selling out his fanbase to make a few pounds on the other side of the pond.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald reached incentives that have him in line for a lucrative new contract.
All signs point to Al Saunders becoming the offensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams.
The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy wants to know where the suddenly funny Bill Belichick came from. Shaughnessy would also like you to know that he writes books about Fenway Park and other things related to Boston.
Tom Brady was limping slightly during practice on Monday.
Trading for Wes Welker has worked out for the Patriots.
New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork wouldn't be in the NFL if it weren't for his wife, Bianca.
After spending the early part of his career as a backup, Patriots defensive end Ty Warren is now a team captain and a key part of the Patriots defense.
How would this play if the shoe was on the other foot? The City of Boston is planning the Patriots victory parade route that would avoid polling places for the Presidential primary on next Tuesday.
Cue the Johnny Cash: When the New York Giants arrived in Glendale, they were dressed in black.
The Giants have ten first-year players on their roster, from former USC wide receiver Steve Smith, who is used to playing in big-time games on a national stage to Kevin Boss from Division II Western Oregon, who isn't.
41-year old Giants punter Jeff Feagles will be the oldest player in Super Bowl history.
Giants quarterback Eli Manning is flattered by comparisons to his older brother.
Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants can learn a thing or two from the underdogs in last year's Super Bowl.
Newsday's Johnette Howard writes about dirty play in the NFL. Gary Shelton of the St. Petersburg Times writes that "dirty" is another word for "winner".
Ticket scalping is legal in Arizona, but Pheonix police sergeant Joel Trantor doesn't think anyone will be selling tickets outside the stadium on game day.
NFL News and Notes
The Buffalo Bills have named Nathaniel Hackett as the team's quality control coach.
New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Pete Carmichael Jr. is leaning towards declining a job offer from the Miami Dolphins.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed former Boise St. quarterback Jared Zabransky to compete for the team's 3rd QB spot in 2008.
Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is a finalist for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel received a two-year contract extension that is believed to pay him nearly $4 million per year.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese is probably staying in Cincinnati.
Baltimore Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden is leaning towards retirement.
Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan still plans on one day being an NFL head coach.
Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star thinks the Colts' window of opportunity for the Super Bowl will remain open as long as Peyton Manning is on the roster.
Jacksonville Jaguars secondary coach Dave Campo interviewed with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday.
Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry has spent the last month thinking of ways he can atone for his first, and possibly only, season in Denver.
Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp interviewed James Lofton on Monday.
Former Houston Texans head coach Dom Capers will interview with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday.
The Washington Redskins are expected to hire Larry Brooks to coach their defensive line.
Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens owes the Philadelphia Eagles $769,120.
Green Bay Packers VP of Finance and salary cap guru Andrew Brandt has resigned from the team effective immediately.
Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Purple Jesus is making the rounds at the Super Bowl.
Former Detroit Lions head coach and current NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci could be getting back into the NFL coaching game.
St. Louis Rams assistant coach Greg Olson is expected to be hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson is selling out his fanbase to make a few pounds on the other side of the pond.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald reached incentives that have him in line for a lucrative new contract.
All signs point to Al Saunders becoming the offensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams.
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