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Arizona Cardinals: Pro Football Hall Fame class named on Saturday

Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner could get a big call on SaturdayThe time is almost here. Former Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner may get his call to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.This is his third try in as many years. He fell just short…

Don't Forget About Buffalo Bills' WR Kolby Listenbee

The Buffalo Bills drafted Kolby Listenbee last year, but an injury kept him off the field all year long.With the 192nd pick in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select — Kolby Listenbee out of TCU.Listenbee made a bold statement early on, claiming to be the fastest play…

Falcons owner Arthur Blank is 'not nervous at all' for Super Bowl Sunday

Blank addressed the media on Friday.

QB Michael Vick tells ESPN he is retiring

Michael Vick, who rose to stardom with the Atlanta Falcons before he was sent to prison for running a dogfighting operation, tells ESPN he is retiring from playing in the NFL.

Arizona Cardinals: An Anquan Boldin homecoming is not likely

The Arizona Cardinals will need to add a wide receiver this offseason. Former Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin is a free agent, but a Boldin homecoming is not likely.The Arizona Cardinals (and their fans) were relieved when Larry Fitzgerald announced that he will return for the 2017 season. E…

Giants Star Safety Landon Collins Shares that Colts Never Expressed Interest Before 2015 NFL Draft

On ‘The Ride with JMV’ on 1070 The Fan, New York Giants star safety Landon Collins said that the Indianapolis Colts never expressed interest in him prior to the 2015 NFL Draft:”No, not at all,” said Collins regarding any potential Colts pre-draft interest on Friday. “I…

It's Time For Mark Davis To Sell The Oakland Raiders

After butchering any chance the Oakland Raiders had to relocate to Las Vegas (and many other reasons), the time has come for Mark Davis to sell the team.Back in October 8, 2011, Raider Nation found itself in a sad place when it was reported that long-time owner Al Davis had passed away. The future…

Mavs Insider: Super Bowl Picks

The Mavs make their picks for the Super Bowl.

Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy: "There's no back that can touch me"

Buffalo Bills’ RB LeSean McCoy appeared on ESPN’s SportsCenter and had a lot to say about a wide range of topics.”I still feel healthy, there’s no back that can touch me.” Those were the words that Buffalo Bills’ running back LeSean McCoy spoke on Friday while on Spor…

Chargers 2016 positional grades: Defensive Line

The offseason positional grades of the Los Angeles Chargers continue, but it’s now time to jump over to the defensive side of the ball.San Diego showed an improved defense in 2016, at least in some aspects. The team ranked No. 10 in the league against the run, allowing less than four yards pe…

Should Tony Romo get to pick his next team? Players say NO WAY!

Cris Carter, Greg Jennings and Stefon Diggs join the “Speak For Yourself”debate.

Why 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick Is Opting Out of His Contract

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is going to opt out of his current contract and test the free-agent market, per a report. With $14.5 million guaranteed in 2017, why would Kap do this? Niner Noise answers why. On Friday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported quart…

Like Peyton Manning, Former Colts Great Dwight Freeney Could Go Out as a Champion

For a consecutive season, a former Indianapolis Colts franchise great could go out as a Super Bowl Champion–only this time it’s prolific pass rusher Dwight Freeney.Of course, it will be easier said than done as just like Peyton Manning last year, Freeney will have to get through one of the…

Can the Texans afford to re-sign A.J. Bouye?

The Houston Texans may have a hard time re-signing cornerback A.J. Bouye given his current market value.ESPN’s John Clayton told Patrick Starr of State of the Texans that Bouye will command a salary in the range of $12-12.5 million a year.ESPNs John Clayton mentioned to me that A.J. Bouye…

Falcons C Alex Mack ready to go in Super Bowl (Yahoo Sports)

HOUSTON (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn is feeling better about his Pro Bowl center.

Vikings' most important task this offseason may surprise some

There are an abundance of moves that need to be made by the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, but their most important decision to be made has to do with a player that could likely never see the field in 2017.When Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater went down with a devastating leg injury last A…

Miami Dolphins 2016 player recap: Jakeem Grant

The PhinPhanatic staff is recapping the 2016 season for each Miami Dolphins player as the team prepares for the start of free agency. Here is the 2016 player recap for Jakeem Grant.Looking at reporting the early consensus is Jakeem Grant may have a hard time making the next upcoming roster. Th…

Michael Vick officially announces retirement from the NFL

The Atlanta Falcons are around 48 hours from playing in Super LI, but a retirement announcement for former quarterback Michael Vick is now news.The Atlanta Falconswill play in the second Super Bowl in franchise history on Sunday, with 2008 third overall pick Matt Ryan under center. Ryan’s arr…

Obi Melifonwu, S, Connecticut: 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Player SummaryObi Melifonwu, a 2012 three-star recruit, started 47 of 48 career games at Connecticut. He missed one game in his career, the 2014 season finale against SMU, after undergoing shoulder surgery. He started all 12 games at free safety as a senior, leading the team with 118 tackles and…

Brian Dawkins: One day away from pro football immortality

“Weapon X” is one day away from football immortality.Sometimes, you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. At other times, you’re completely aware of what you’re missing. Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins spent more time in “The City of Brotherly…

Jimmy Garoppolo thought the Texans might draft him

Jimmy Garopplo told the media this week that he believes the Houston Texans wanted to draft him back in 2014.Garoppolo says the Texans showed an interestin him when he was coming out of Eastern Illinois. Hemet with the Texans during the pre-draft process which helped him know they were doing their…

LT, Taylor, Dawkins, Jones, Tagliabue among hall candidates

HOUSTON (AP) It seems that one word is commonly used by candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Patriots locked in to proven approach entering Super Bowl 51

HOUSTON (AP) Ten words have driven Patriots coach Bill Belichick since he arrived in New England 17 years ago. And they are 10 words that he leans on whenever he is queried about what’s gone into making his team an annual threat to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.

Column: NFL needs to stop blowing smoke when it comes to pot

HOUSTON (AP) Kyle Turley will gladly run down the list of chronic ailments he has because of football.

Tennessee Titans lineman Quinton Spain reports being drugged, robbed of $100K in jewelry

Authorities in Orlando are searching for a woman suspected of drugging and robbing men.

Lawyers: Man shot former NFL running back in self-defense

GRETNA, La. (AP) The man accused of fatally shooting former NFL player Joe McKnight acted in self-defense because McKnight was threatening him and trying to climb into his car, his lawyers say.

49ers Salary Cap Implications if Colin Kaepernick Opts Out in 2017

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is expected to opt out of his contract and become a free agent in 2017. What does this do to the Niners already large salary cap situation? On Friday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported San Francisco 49ers qu…

New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas on verge of NFL's elite

A historically productive rookie season has Michael Thomas already nearing elite status.I don’t understand how Michael Thomas made it to the 47th pick of the 2016 NFL Draft.But I know there are 31 other teams who now wish they had him.Coming out of college, Thomas was widely rega…

Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians expects Carson Palmer to return

One notable veteran is coming back for the Arizona Cardinals next season, and the other may be announcing his intentions to do so soon.A disappointing season for the Arizona Cardinals put the futures of wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and quarterback Carson Palmer into doubt, but Fitzgerald has alr…

Report: Johnny Manziel will volunteer for drug testing

According to a report, Johnny Manziel will volunteer for drug testing as he tries to prove to NFL teams his comeback is for real.It might be time to start taking Johnny Manziel’s comeback attempt seriously.Though Johnny Football’s time in the NFL was marred by problems with alcohol a…