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Broncos still say Orton is starting QB despite Quinn trade

becker — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:34:42 +0000

Well, that didn’t take Mike Holmgren long to decide whom he was going to choose as his starting quarterback between Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn. The answer: neither.

Just a few days after cutting Anderson, the Browns shipped Quinn out in a deal with the Broncos. Cleveland had acquired Wa... read more

Eagles asking a ton for Kevin Kolb

becker — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:21:27 +0000

The Seattle Seahawks are hot after Eagles backup quarterback Kevin Kolb, but it’s going to cost Seattle or any other team a pretty high cost to get Kolb.

Reportedly the Seahawks have been calling “non-stop” to Philly about both Donovan McNabb and Kolb, but the Seattle much prefe... read more

Where will Terrell Owens land now?

becker — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:19:42 +0000

With the Cincinnati Bengals signing Antonio Bryant to a four-year, $28 million contract, that means there’s no need for Terrell Owens in Cincinnati. Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco had been publicly pushing for the team to sign T.O., but Bryant is seven years younger and certainly in his prime while Owe... read more

Big Ben says he didn’t have sex with accuser

becker — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:11:12 +0000

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has admitted he had some contact with his female sexual assault accuser in Georgia, but Big Ben says they never did the dirty deed, if you get my drift.

The two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback admitted “contact” with the 20-year-old Georgia Colle... read more

NFL legend Merlin Olsen dead at 69

becker — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:51:41 +0000

If you are younger than about 40, you probably only know Merlin Olson as an actor and former NFL voice on NBC with Dick Enberg as the duo covered the AFC throughout the 1980s.

But Olsen is one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Olse... read more

Browns’ Anderson rips Browns fans after being cut

becker — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:36 +0000

You knew Derek Anderson’s time was going to be up in Cleveland after the team acquired QB Seneca Wallace from Seattle a few days ago, and indeed the Browns did cut Anderson on Tuesday, most likely clearing the way for Brady Quinn to be the starting QB in 2010 with Wallace as his backup – althoug... read more

Bears’ futures just got a lot better

becker — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:40:10 +0000

The Chicago Bears have always been considered a frugal franchise. In fact, many believed that the only reason Chicago kept coach Lovie Smith after last season’s disappointing 7-9 finish is because Smith was still owed $11 million.

And it sure didn’t appear the Bears would get much better ... read more

Jets’ Jones to hit open market on Friday

becker — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:59:38 +0000

Add the New York Jets’ Thomas Jones to an ever-growing list of quality NFL backs who are being cut free this offseason, as the Jets have informed Jones that he will be released on Friday.

This is all about finances and mothering to do with on-field production. Jones, who will be 32 in Augus... read more

Where will LaDainian Tomlinson land?

becker — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:32:49 +0000

The best running back in San Diego Chargers history is now a free agent, and LaDainian Tomlinson has made it pretty clear that he has no plans to retire after his release from the Bolts on Monday.

“The main thing for me now is to try to win a championship,” said Tomlinson, who ranks s... read more

Super Bowl XLIV sets ratings record

Lisa — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:56:45 +0000

Two star quarterbacks and the great story of the city of New Orleans possibly having something finally happen good to it in the wake of Hurricane Katrina spurred record ratings for Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday night.

It was reportedly watched by 106.5 million U.S. people on CBS, surpassing the 1... read more