Posted on September 9, 2010
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It took a few short months for Bills rookie running back C.J. Spiller to win the starting job and elevate expectations around town that Buffalo's anemic offense just might have a semblance of a spark. The one thing Spiller's careful of is to remind everyone that he can't do it alone. "It's going to take a team effort to get to where we want to go, and I'm just glad to be a...
Posted on September 9, 2010
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Larry Fitzgerald is back in practice at full speed and will provide new quarterback Derek Anderson a welcome big-play target when the Arizona Cardinals open their season Sunday in St. Louis. Fitzgerald sat out the final three preseason games after spraining his right knee on a nasty hit from Houston's Eugene Wilson.
Posted on September 8, 2010
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After one practice, new St. Louis Rams wide receiver Mark Clayton thought he'd be ready in time for Sunday's opener against Arizona. Rookie quarterback Sam Bradford was optimistic, too, after seeing Clayton in action on Wednesday. Bradford said it appeared Clayton already had a "great grasp" of the offense.
Posted on September 8, 2010
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Tom Brady approached the mass of reporters waiting to talk to him and asked, "Who wants to talk football?" They wanted to talk contract. Whether he liked it or not, Brady faced questions Wednesday about entering the final year of his current deal. With the season opener a few days away and work being done toward a contract extension, the New England Patriots quarterback provided few...
Posted on September 8, 2010
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Tony Romo might be without two of his main blockers in the opener Sunday night at Washington. Dallas Cowboys right tackle Marc Colombo and left guard Kyle Kosier missed practice again Wednesday because of knee injuries suffered during training camp, leaving little time for them to prove they are healthy enough to play this weekend.
Posted on September 8, 2010
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New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs stormed off from an interview session with reporters after being questioned about his role. Jacobs has been demoted to the No. 2 back behind Ahmad Bradshaw. He refused to answer questions about comments he made last week that he was unhappy with his role. After answering some questions about the Giants' new stadium and the upcoming season, he was asked...
Posted on September 8, 2010
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Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl tackle Jake Long is back at practice on a limited basis. Long, nursing a left knee injury, was involved in some of Wednesday's workout. Linebacker Channing Crowder, who has been sidelined since Aug. 17 because of a groin injury, jogged on the side. The Dolphins open the season Sunday at Buffalo.
Posted on September 8, 2010
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Albert Haynesworth isn't going anywhere, at least not for now. Addressing the latest trade reports concerning the troublesome defensive tackle, coach Mike Shanahan on Wednesday said Haynesworth will be a member of the Washington Redskins when they open the season Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
Posted on September 8, 2010
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After missing most of last season, safety Kenny Phillips is back in the New York Giants' starting lineup. Phillips, who underwent microfracture surgery on his left knee last September, worked with the Giants' first team Wednesday in preparation for the season opener against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Posted on September 8, 2010
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Third down has a new meaning in the NFL this season. Season ticket sales declined for the third year in a row as teams struggle to get fans to the stadium in a weak economy. Depending on the final numbers, season ticket sales will be down between 1 percent and 2 percent, according to Eric Grubman, the league's executive vice president for business ventures.
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