Author: Bobby Finger on Jezebel, shared by Tom Ley to Deadspin

All unstoppable in their own way, LaDainian Tomlinson, Terrell Davis and Kurt Warner earned their spots in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Joining them are sackmaster Jason Taylor – in on his first ballot, the same as Tomlinson – and Morten Andersen, the NFL’s all-time leading scorer, who joins Jan Stenerud as the second pure placekicker to make the hall. Seahawks safety Kenny Easley made it as a senior nominee, while Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is in as a contributor.

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The polarizing wide receiver wasn’t among the 2017 class announced Saturday.

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Chargers DE Joey Bosa had one heck of a season, and the whole sports world realized it.Joey Bosa was almost a forgotten man. A dominant defensive end for the Ohio State Buckeyes became an overlooked prospect in the 2016 NFL Draft. How? Being the “right” fit (for the Chargers) came into q…

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During an appearance on Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari’s podcast on Thursday, Ben Roethlisberger spoke candidly about the Steelers’ relationship to AFC behemoths the New England Patriots, terming them “little brother trying to keep up with the big brother”.Steelers fan…

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Terrell Owens announced that he has not made the cut for this year’s HOF class via his Twitter account. This is his second year of eligibility.Terrell Owens has failed to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame cut for the second straight year, despite ranking among the top 10 wide receivers in re…

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News is just starting to trickle out of Houston where the Hall of Fame voters have been squatting all day. It’s being reported that Miami Dolphins legend Jason Taylor has been voted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame!Taylor is in his first year of eligibility and faced a tough group this year…

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HOUSTON (AP) — Oakland’s All-Pro edge rusher Khalil Mack has won the 2016 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, edging last season’s Super Bowl MVP, Von Miller, by one vote.

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See the New England Patriots like never before during their last media availability

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Josh talks with Saints linebacker and special team ace Nate Stupar about being a jack of all trades, playing with legends, his torn emotions of watching the Falcons, and about his work with the State of Hope Foundation.Follow Josh on Twitter, and the show on Twitter and SoundCloud….

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The Dallas Cowboys 2016 NFL Draft class still has more to give, especially on the defensive side of the ball this upcoming season.The Dallas Cowboys draft class in 2016 is already considered one of the best in franchise history. And that’s mainly due to two players. Those being former Ohio St…

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These three players can make or break Super Bowl 51 for their respective teams, but there are also players that will be tasked with shutting them down.When the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons take the field in Houston, TX on Sunday, Feb. 5, it will be with the Lombardi Trophy on the line….

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The Super Bowl edition of “In Brotherhood” will fire people up

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Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. doesn’t miss having Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler on his team.During an interview with Houston radio stationKILT (610 AM)this past week leading up to tomorrow’s Super Bowl,Harris was asked if the Broncos want Osweiler back after a tough season with…

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The Warriors waived Anderson Varejao to make room for guard Briante Weber.

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Which musical star will take the stage for the Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 5?There are many things that people look forward to when it comes to the Super Bowl. However, football fans and non-fans alike all anticipate the halftime show. Sure, this is true in some years more than oth…

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This would make for an odd gambling weekend.

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The Cleveland Browns are reportedly interested in trading for Jimmy Garoppolo, who would assume the starting role in 2017 if acquired.The Cleveland Brownscontinue to be linked to New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who would be the team’s starting quarterback in 2017 if a trade …

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HOUSTON (AP) The man best known for the movie ”Rudy” has received quite a price for the helmet and jersey he wore in his one game for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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HOUSTON (AP) It seems awfully familiar, mostly because it is. We’ve seen this act before, and the principal characters remain the same.

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The New England Patriots released their final injury report of the 2016 season on Friday, where they listed seven players as questionable for Super Bowl LI.None of the players on the report are a huge surprise, as all were limited in practice on Thursday. While they are listed as questionable, a…

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The San Francisco 49ers are in desperate need of a quarterback for the 2017 season. With few options in the draft, the 49ers may look to acquire a signal caller via trade or free agency. If they do, presumptive new head coach Kyle Shanahan isfond of at least two options: Kirk Cousins and Jimmy Garop…

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It seems that one word is commonly used by candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. LaDainian Tomlinson says it. On Saturday night, at the ”NFL Honors” TV show when The Associated Press will announce its NFL individual award winners, the nation will learn who comprises the hall’s class of 2017.

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The Atlanta Falcons will need a fast start on Sunday against the New England PatriotsAfter nearly six months of football, the Atlanta Falcons will take the field in Houston Sunday night with a plethora of players who have never played in a game with such magnitude.Standing across from the &lsq…

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Super Bowl Sunday is only one day away, as the Atlanta Falcons will take on the New England Patriots. Here is the time for kickoff of the big game.There is nothing quite like Super Bowl Sunday. People from all over the world sit in front of their television to watch the last two remaining NFL team…

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Today, Niner Noise provides 49ers fans (and hopefully GM John Lynch) some potential options to upgrade the outside linebacker position. The San Francisco 49ers have multiple positions of need that new general manager John Lynch will need to address during the 2017 offseason. With litt…

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The Cleveland Browns are rumored to be on the verge of a bidding war for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, which is a battle that they should not want to win.In what has become, sadly, an unavoidable rite of mid-winter, we have entered the silly season when it comes to the Cleveland Browns and their qu…

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HOUSTON (AP) The go-to place for many of the Super Bowl related festivities in Houston this week hasn’t been a swanky nightclub or a hard to get into restaurant but a popular 12-acre park that has helped revitalize the downtown area as well as become the heart of the city for many local residents.

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The Houston Texans have a dire need for a quarterback and Johnny Manziel has an even bigger need for another chance at his NFL dream. Could they be a match?This offseason for the Houston Texans is quickly becoming all about one thing, fixing their quarterback situation. After overpaying for free a…

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The Washington Redskins may not be in the Super Bowl this year, but they certainly have a lot of former players in the game. Most of their guys are on the Atlanta Falcons roster.The biggest game of the NFL season will occur tomorrow. Super Bowl 51 is approaching, and the Atlanta Falcons and the Ne…

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