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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 ago

Super 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 ago

The 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 ago

Lions' 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 ago

Taylor 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 ago

Bush 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 ago

Lions 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 ago

McCown 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 ago

Harbor, 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 ago

Super 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 ago

Quinton 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 ago

Morning kickoff --- Irvin suspension, and more

Seahawks Blog | Seattle TimesBruce 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 ago

Four 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 ago

Bears, 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...

Chicago Bears 23 hours ago

NFC Photos

  • FILE- In this Oct. 18, 2012, file photo, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin watches from the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco. Irvin has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances, the NFL announced Friday,May 17, 2013 The Associated Press
    FILE- In this Oct. 18, 2012, file photo, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin watches from the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco. Irvin has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances, the NFL announced Friday,May 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
  • Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games The Associated Press
    FILE- In this Oct. 18, 2012, file photo, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin watches from the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco. Irvin has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances, the NFL announced Friday,May 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
  • In this Oct. 28, 2012 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Max Starks (78) wears pink shoes as he stands on the sidelines with the #21 and
    FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2012 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Max Starks (78) wears pink shoes as he stands on the sidelines with the #21 and "mom" written on it in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Pittsburgh. From pink baseball bats to pink penalty flags, professional sports organizations have recognized women by supporing breast cancer awarness. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
  • Green Bay Packers strong safety Charles Woodson warms up before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 The Associated Press
    Green Bay Packers strong safety Charles Woodson warms up before an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
  • In this Dec. 30, 2012, file photo, Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) breaks away for a 65-yard run during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers have restructured the contract of Williams, a move that will ensure Carolina's all-time leading rusher will be back this season. The person spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the move has not been publically
    FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2012, file photo, Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) breaks away for a 65-yard run during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers have restructured the contract of Williams, a move that will ensure Carolina's all-time leading rusher will be back this season. The person spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the move has not been publically announced.(AP Photo/Dave Martin)
  • Pick 6: Signature images of NFL stadiums The Associated Press
    FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2009, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is projected on the large video screen as the team, below on field, prepares to run a play during NFL football practice at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Opened in 2009, the stadium has the world's largest video board that hangs over the field. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • In this Aug. 27, 2009, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is projected on the large video screen as the team, below on field, prepares to run a play during NFL football practice at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Opened in 2009, the stadium has the world's largest video board that hangs over the field The Associated Press
    FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2009, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is projected on the large video screen as the team, below on field, prepares to run a play during NFL football practice at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Opened in 2009, the stadium has the world's largest video board that hangs over the field. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
  • Chicago Bears' Robbie Gould watches teammates during NFL football minicamp, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Lake Forest, Ill The Associated Press
    Chicago Bears' Robbie Gould watches teammates during NFL football minicamp, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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