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November 21, 2012
The Steelers clearly are desperate . . .
If they're signing the likes of Plaxico Burress and Brian Hoyer. Burress is 35 now, with a lot of miles, and a lot of history -- the most memorable incident being when he was imprisoned after shooting himself with...
November 21, 2012 10:01 am
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November 20, 2012
Rex Ryan is -- can you believe it? -- right again
After Ryan rightly took to task the players in the Jets locker room who anonymously trashed backup QB Tim Tebow, he -- as any knowledgeable football man would -- defended Pats coach Bill Belichick's use of all-pro tight end...
November 20, 2012 3:42 pm
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Reports: Brian Hoyer to sign with Steelers
Brian Hoyer, who was Tom Brady's backup in New England for three seasons before being cut before this season, will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to multiple media reports. Hoyer will serve for now as the backup to veteran...
November 20, 2012 2:13 pm
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Rex Ryan defends use of Gronkowski on special teams
Rex Ryan was asked to comment on the Rob Gronkowski injury controversy Tuesday and, not surprisingly, the Jets coach was more than willing to give his opinion. His words amounted to a defense of Bill Belichick, although he never...
November 20, 2012 1:25 pm
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November 19, 2012
Report: Gronkowski has surgery, will probably miss a few weeks
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had surgery Monday morning to repair a broken forearm suffered in the Patriots' 59-24 victory over Indianapolis on Sunday. Initial reports suggested that the tight end could be...
November 19, 2012 10:36 am
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November 18, 2012
Pats-Colts rivalry likely on ice in 2013
FOXBORO -- Patriots fans should enjoy this victory over their old rivals from Indianapolis. New England will almost certainly get a break from it in 2013. With the way the standings are currently constituted, the Patriots and Colts are unlikely...
November 18, 2012 9:41 pm
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Ninkovich at the center of key takeaway again
FOXBORO -- Rob Ninkovich doesn't know how he does it. But he's certainly become skilled at stripping a quarterback and recovering the ensuing fumble all by himself. There's no real term for the statistical trio -- sack, forced fumble and...
November 18, 2012 9:36 pm
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Talib makes impact in first game
FOXBORO -- By the end of Sunday's first quarter, New England fans could be excused for dismissing the impact Aqib Talib could have in the Patriots secondary. In the first period of his first game with the Pats, the cornerback...
November 18, 2012 9:23 pm
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Patriots 59, Colts 24: NE ties franchise record in points
FOXBORO -- There is a finite number of ways to score touchdowns in a football game. It just didn't look that way for the Patriots on Sunday. In New England's 59-24 throttling of the Colts, the Pats scored in seemingly...
November 18, 2012 9:11 pm
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If you have Andrew Luck in your Fantasy League . . .
He's scoring more points for the New England defense than he is for you. Twice, he's had interceptions returned for touchdowns, and his fumble while being sacked by Rob Ninkovich led to a Patriots TD on the next play....
November 18, 2012 6:46 pm
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