The Tennessee Titans’ pass rush last season didn’t put fear into the hearts of many quarterbacks. They hope that changes in 2012 and plan to line up second-year pro Akeem Ayers in the dirt to drum up some pressure.
Titans hope LB Akeem Ayers improves pass rush
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb isn’t shy about proclaiming his unit the best secondary in the league, and the numbers back him up.
Lardarius Webb: Baltimore Ravens DBs are the best
A Colorado State University football recruit and a former Winona State football player were among dozens of people wounded at a movie complex where a gunman opened fire during a midnight showing of the new Batman film.
Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren became the third coach to be inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame on Saturday night in a festive ceremony at Lambeau Field.
Mike Holmgren goes into Packers Hall of Fame
Miami coach Al Golden’s second season at the school is beginning much like his first one, with new accusations of rule breaking, the looming threat of serious NCAA sanctions and no apparent end in sight for the long probe into the Hurricanes’ compliance practices.
The plan is for the Pittsburgh Steelers to use two rookies, OG David DeCastro and OT Mike X. Adams, along the offensive line, starting right away. If they do, they’ll have to overcome long odds and, to some extent, history as well. In the past 45 years, just three rookie offensive linemen have started for the Steelers in season openers: OG Tom Ricketts (1999), OT Marvel Smith (2000) and C Maurkice Pouncey (2010).
Steelers | Two rookie starters along offensive line?
If Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch is suspended for his recent off-field legal issues, the presumptive starter is rookie RB Robert Turbin. The Utah State demonstrated some toughness in spring workouts, but he is obviously untested in regular season play.
Seahawks | Robert Turbin to start?
The potential suspension for Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch for his off-field conduct has a trickle-down impact on the team’s quarterback position. While the potential absence of Lynch won’t make a difference in the competition between QBs Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson, the performance at the position might suffer.
Seahawks | RB situation affects QBs
The agent for Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco has carried on an amicable dialogue with Ravens vice president Pat Moriarty regarding an extension for months now. Some feel a deal might be close, and could even come before the open of training camp Friday, July 27. However, Flacco’s agent wasn’t so sure. ‘It could get done (Friday). It could get done on Halloween. It could get done three years from now,’ the agent said. ‘But I will say this: They’re serious.’
Ravens | Serious about negotiations with Joe Flacco
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco shrugged off concerns about a long-term cotract on Saturday.
Joe Flacco: I’ll be a Baltimore Raven for a long time