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How the Chiefs Can Make the Best of Both Eric Fisher and Branden Albert in KC

As the NFL offseason distances itself from the draft and grinds toward the 2013 regular season, it is becoming more likely that Branden Albert remains with the Kansas City Chiefs for at least one more year. While it may not be ideal considering Kansas City used the No. Show More Summary

Michael Vick's Race Against LeSean Mccoy Proves He's Still a Dangerous Player

Michael Vick isn't washed up—far from it. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback is still one of the most dangerous players in the NFL. It's no secret that Vick struggled badly last year. That said, his victory over LeSean McCoy in a recent...Show More Summary

Why D.J. Fluker Should Play Guard for the San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers needed offensive line help, so with the 11th pick of the 2013 NFL draft, they selected right tackle D.J. Fluker out of Alabama. The team addressed a need with the pick, and since Fluker was expected to go in the middle of the first round, they didn’t even have to reach. Show More Summary

Charles Woodson Rumors: 49ers Would Be Smart To Sign Aging Star

Charles Woodson is reportedly still on the San Francisco 49ers' radar, and he'd be a shrewd addition to the team's loaded defense in 2013. Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area reported on Wednesday that team general manager Trent Baalke hasn't...Show More Summary

NFL players, past and present, reach out to Kevin Ware after horrible leg injury

The broken tibia suffered by Louisville guard Kevin Ware during Sunday's NCAA basketball tournament play was tough to watch even for those who are used to sports injuries. Ware came down hard on the court during the Cardinals' Elite Eight win over Duke and the resulting compound fracture was not for the squeamish. Show More Summary

Why the New York Giants Would Be Silly to Re-Sign Martellus Bennett

Martellus Bennett first reeked of desperation when he said that would give the New York Giants the "hometown discount"—how considerate. When that tact fell on deaf ears, the 26-year-old tight end stated that he's "not feeling the love". Show More Summary

Pittsburgh Steelers: Is Steve Breaston a Viable Replacement for Mike Wallace?

Not often do the Pittsburgh Steelers lose good players just as they enter the prime of their careers, but that is exactly what is going to happen with Mike Wallace. Wallace is one of the top free agent receivers in the NFL and is about to get paid very well. Show More Summary

PFT Live 1/31: J.Michael, Greg Cosell

Mike Florio is joined by CSN Baltimore Ravens Insider J. Michael of CSN Baltimore to talk about the Ravens chances in this weekend’s Super Bowl. Then, Florio is joined by NFL films producer, Greg Cosell to talk x’s and o’s of the 49ers-Ravens match-up.   audio http://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/130131-pft-live-podcast-jan-31.mp3%5D          

The Kansas City Chiefs Need to Re-Sign Left Tackle Branden Albert

The Kansas City Chiefs have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft, and there has been much talk about what the Chiefs could do with that pick. The quarterbacks in the draft aren ’t considered to be worthy of the No. 1 overall pick even if that’s the Chiefs’ biggest need. Show More Summary

The Shutdown Corner Week 9 NFL Preview Podcast with Greg Cosell

Once again, it's time to gear up for this week's slate of NFL games with analysis from the best in the business -- Greg Cosell of NFL Films and ESPN's "NFL Matchup." As always does, Greg gives you a sense of the week's upcoming games...Show More Summary

10 years later, Herm Edwards’ ‘You PLAY to WIN the GAME!!!’ quote still resonates

On October 30, 2002, New York Jets head coach Herman Edwards took the podium for his usual mid-week press conference with the media, perhaps unaware that he was about to unleash the soundbite that would forever define him. Edwards' team...Show More Summary

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers the Latest to Succeed Against the Odds

I’m not exactly going out on a limb by declaring Aaron Rodgers the best quarterback in the NFL. He shares something with previous holders of that distinction, Tom Brady and Joe Montana. Arm strength? Montana, not so much. Speed? Brady moves like he’s stuck in molasses. Show More Summary

Aaron Rodgers Was Slapped with 'F' Grade and Laughed at by College Professor

Aaron Rodgers provided quite the chuckle to one of his professors when he was at college, and it gave him some added motivation as he continues his career as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. It seems Rodgers was docked points on an assignment back when he was at Cal, and the teacher had a good laugh at him when he tried to discuss the matter. Show More Summary

Green Bay Packers Progress Report: Where Do They Stand Heading into Week 6?

Things have not gone as planned for the Green Bay Packers. Going into what is now a critical early game against the very tough Houston Texans, the Packers are in the situation of falling two games behind the Chicago Bears and three behind the Minnesota Vikings. Show More Summary

The Best Moments From Week 5 Sunday

Another Sunday of full of drinking and schadenfreude in the books, with only one more likely blowout left until the end of Week 5. For the most part, good times [...] The post The Best Moments From Week 5 Sunday appeared first on Kissing Suzy Kolber.

Seattle Seahawks: Matt Flynn Isn't an Option According to Pete Carroll

Fans of the Seattle Seahawks have grown weary of the team's anemic passing offense. Ranked last in the NFL, many have been asking when the team will make a transition to Matt Flynn. Head coach Pete Carroll confirmed on Monday that it...Show More Summary

Martellus Bennett and 2 NFL Players Reinventing Themselves on New Teams

New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett has been known as a player with tons of potential, but he never had enough focus to put the whole package together...until now. Bennett is on a new team in 2012 after spending the past few seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, and he has finally started playing like the player the Cowboys thought he would be. Show More Summary

Steve Sabol, President of NFL Films, Passes as One of Our Greatest Storytellers

Steve Sabol once had an electric chair built inside his house, front and center when you walked through the door, for no other reason than he thought it would make a good story. Steve Sabol—and his father Ed before him—were pioneers of telling a good story. Show More Summary

The Shutdown Corner Week 2 Preview Podcast with Greg Cosell

Once again, it's time to gear up for this week's slate of NFL games with analysis from the best in the business -- Greg Cosell of NFL Films and ESPN's NFL Matchup. As he did so well last year, Greg will give you a sense of the week's...Show More Summary

The Shutdown Corner Podcast: Greg Cosell Talks Quarterbacks

Now that we've previewed the AFC and NFC with our good friend Greg Cosell of NFL Films and ESPN's NFL Matchup, it's time to turn our specific attention to a few (mostly young and developmental) quarterbacks. In our latest podcast, Greg gets forensic with some of the league's more intriguing signal-callers. Show More Summary

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