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What if the Cowboys had let Anthony Spencer go?
Dallas Cowboys Blog | ESPN Dallas — We're going to play the "What If" game for a moment. The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Anthony Spencer, costing them $10.6 million. If the Cowboys had let Spencer test the free agent market, that's at least 10.6 million that could have gone to another free agent. There's no telling how much Spencer would have gotten on the market, he would have been the best pass rusher out there coming off a career-high 11 sack season. If the Cowboys had let Spencer walk there are two players who might have signed with the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys 9 hours agoSuper Bowl 50: Inside Tuesday's owners vote
San Jose Mercury News — On Tuesday, 32 of the country's richest and most powerful people will file into a boardroom in Boston. At 10:30 a.m. PDT, the NFL team owners each will write just two words -- 'San Francisco' or 'South Florida' -- on a piece of paper, deciding the fate of the biggest planned sporting event in Bay Area history: the 50th Super Bowl.
San Francisco 49ers 9 hours agoThe battle at guard should be good
Dallas Cowboys Blog | ESPN Dallas — When the Cowboys open training camp in late July, the competition at the guard spots should be good. The projected starters are Nate Livings and Mackenzy Bernadeau. However, David Arkin, Kevin Kowalski and Ronald Leary could win a starting job or a key backup role in 2013. First-round pick Travis Frederick is competing against Phil Costa and Ryan Cook for the starting job at center. Frederick has position flexibility to move to guard, but at least right now, the goal is to make him a starter at center Livings looked as if he lost a few pounds when he was spotted walking through the Valley ...
Dallas Cowboys 10 hours agoLions' Tulloch 'thankful' to be named among NFL's top 100
Detroit Free Press — 'People don't realize that when you play the game of football you endure a lot and you go through a lot and the players, they understand that,' Tulloch said. 'So for the players to vote (me in the top 100) and leave the writers out of it, it speaks volumes because we know what it is to go week in and week out and play against one another.
Detroit Lions 12 hours agoTaylor gets top bonus among undrafted rookies
Green Bay Press-Gazette — The Green Bay Packers thought enough of Oklahoma State offensive lineman Lane Taylor to make him their highest-paid college free agent this offseason.
Green Bay Packers 17 hours agoBush endures as special teams' veteran leader
Green Bay Press-Gazette — Over the past seven years, Jarrett Bush has seen hundreds of players pass through the Green Bay Packers' locker room. Since being claimed off waivers from Carolina in 2006, the once-undrafted cornerback and special teams maven lingers.
Green Bay Packers 17 hours agoLions LB hopes Titus Young can get mental help he needs
Detroit Free Press — 'A lot of people laugh about it and ke-ke-ke about it, but it's real. He has head issues, and the Titus Young when he came in as a rookie and the Titus Young now is two different people.'
Detroit Lions 22 hours agoMcCown fits profile for NFL backup QB
Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — There aren't many, and certainly not many available, who bring more to role than Bears' No. 2.Bears fans may be more panicked about Josh McCown being the team's backup quarterback than they were about the Chicago-area water levels being higher than sled hills last month.
Chicago Bears 7 hours agoHarbor, Avant getting reps on D; and Kelly’s hand signals
Wing Tips | News Journal — The first week of the Eagles' OTA ended, and while the media was only allowed to observe Monday's practice with the loud music and the hand signals (see below), news has trickled out that new coach Chip Kelly is doing a … Continue reading →
Philadelphia Eagles 9 hours agoSuper Bowl 50: Few cities get shot to host big game
San Jose Mercury News — Bay Area leaders are looking forward to entering the vaunted 'Super Bowl rotation,' an exclusive club. The 49ers are expecting to add the $1.2 billion Levi's Stadium to the list.
San Francisco 49ers 9 hours agoQuinton Patton vs. A.J. Jenkins
Inside the 49ers | Santa Rosa Press Democrat — As we wait for OTAs to start on Tuesday, here's a contest to help pass the time: Predict which young 49ers wide receiver will catch more passes this season - A.J. ... Read more »
San Francisco 49ers 11 hours agoMorning kickoff --- Irvin suspension, and more
Seahawks Blog | Seattle Times — Bruce Irvin's four-game suspension was obviously the big news of Friday. Here's our story, as well as that from ESPN.com, the ESPN NFC West blog and USA Today. And a 49ers' defender has no sympathy for Irvin. In other news. ... --- Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com lists the most pressing need for every NFL team, and cites the pass rush for the Seahawks --- the Irvin suspension won't help there; --- The Cowboys are studying the Seahawks' defense; --- Here's one vote for the Seahawks as the No. 5 seed in the NFC this year; --- And here's a vote for Russell Wilson as the No. 11 QB in the NFL; --- Th...
Seattle Seahawks 14 hours ago
Morning links: Can newcomers create pass rush?
Seahawks Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune — Pete Prisco of CBS Sports takes a look at the most pressing need for every NFL team. Of course, for the Seattle Seahawks the most pressing need centers on how the team will create consistent pressure on the quarterback, particularly with the latest news that Bruce Irvin has been suspended for the first four games of 2013 after violating the league’s performance enhancing drug policy. Prisco: “Can the signings of Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett compensate for the loss of Chris Clemons, who suffered a torn ACL in the playoffs? Avril had a bit of a disappointing season for … Read more »
Seattle Seahawks 15 hours agoFour downs with Ditka
Chicago Sun-Times — 1. Bears QB coach Matt Cavanaugh called Jay Cutler ‘brilliant’ in regard to his football IQ. Do you agree? I’ve never been around Jay a whole lot, but I think he’s a smart kid. I think he really understands the game. I know Matt is not going to say something if he doesn’t mean it. That must be Matt’s impression, and I’ll go with his impression. I think the sky’s the limit for Jay Cutler. But the only guy that has to realize that is Jay Cutler. It’s not you or me or Matt Cavanaugh or Marc Trestman. He’s got …
Chicago Bears 23 hours agoBears, top pick Kyle Long agree to four-year deal
Chicago Sun-Times — The Bears agreed to terms Friday with first-round pick Kyle Long, the 20th overall selection, on a four-year contract with an option. Long was the final draft pick of their 2013 class to reach a deal. “I just know that Chicago is one of the most historic football towns in the country,” Long said after he was drafted. “There are Chicago Bears fans everywhere in the world. The ‘C’ on the helmet is synonymous with success and tremendous football.” Details of the deal aren’t known, but it’s expected to be similar to what r...
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