During the off-season, one might find new Bengals receiver Marvin Jones singing at his church on Sunday mornings. In an interview done with Brandon Howard from NFL DraftMonsters, Jones says: " I’m a singer myself actually. I’ve actually been singing...
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Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall indicated Friday on ESPN's "First Take" that he has learned from an altercation that occurred outside a New York City nightclub in March that led to an investigation but no criminal charges....
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Daggone it! I knew I left my bow tie, suspenders and short-sleeve dress shirt in Bristol, Conn., this morning. Fortunately, Chicago Bears receiver Bra......
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ESPN | Friday, May 18, 2012
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We're Black and Blue All Over: One NFC North pillar will depart Bristol, Conn., on Friday but another one will soon be in place. Or something like th......
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher laid out a lofty goal for his defense. Defensive end Robert Quinn told Ron Clements of CBS Sports that Fisher's goal for the defense is to break the NFL record for sacks. Sacks are a relatively new stat in the NFL...
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I started out this series (PART I, PART II & PART III) by looking at the Seahawks usage of '22' personnel - two tight ends, two running backs, and one receiver. We looked at an example of how the Seahawks passed out of this group and also at their...
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The NFL is a harsh, cut-throat business. Sometimes, even spectacular production doesn't get rewarded with a lavish, multi-year contract that we see many players receive across the league on an annual basis. These four superstars aren't exactly hurting...
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Chicago Bears receiver Brandon Marshall indicated Friday on ESPN's "First Take" that he has learned from an altercation that occurred outside a New York City nightclub in March that led to an investigation but no criminal charges. Read the entire story....
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Vikings signed G/T Levi Horn, formerly of the Bears.
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall was on SportsCenter Friday and from the looks of it he may be confused about which league he plays for. Here's his NBA fashion-esque getup: But is it better than Russell Westbrook's attire? DON'T MISS: The...
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The Baltimore Ravens came within win of the Super Bowl last season, but instead of an offseason filled with reloading for another Super Bowl run, the Ravens have faced contract impasses, significant injuries and the potential retirement of one of their...
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Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall joins 'First Take' to discuss the Bears upcoming season and their chances of making the Super Bowl....
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When I first heard the Bears were considering moving guard Chris Williams to left tackle, I have to say I liked it.After all, this was a guy drafted in the first round to play tackle, not guard. Plus, as I have said previously, J'Marcus Webb is not ready...
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Second round pick Lavonte David signed with Tampa Bay Friday closing another draftee deal in a class that is signing faster than previous years. That is in part due to the standardized process created by the new CBA.
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Just in case anyone was uncertain, I was born in the United Kingdom, and for a lot of my sins, I still live here. I remember it well. An early morning news programmed showed footage of the Fridge rumbling in for a touchdown against the Patriots in the...
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On Wednesday May 16th the Chicago Cubs hosted their inaugural Social Media Night. Fans who purchased tickets were invited to a pregame social media panel at Wrigley Field’s Captain Morgan Club. And by social media, we obviously mean the discussion...
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Oh hey look! There’s Ken O’Brien on the ground!
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Quarterbacking in the NFL is a tough racket. Former Giants GM Ernie Accorsi was fond of saying that quarterbacks "are playing a different sport" than the other 21 guys on the field, and that may be true.It's indisputable that no single player gets more...
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A Forbes Magazine report lists Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin at $5.75 million, tying him with Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt as the 6th highest paid coach in the NFL, and 8th highest in professional sports. Tomlin, a two-time AFC champion...
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"...where man is 5, Cutler the debbil is 6, god is 7, and Walter is forever #34." Larry Mayer's Chalk Talk - Who has excelled in offseason workouts? Is Wootton is facing a make or break season? Is Cliff Stein a Terminator? ProFootballFocus: 2011's Best...
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So there I was, innocently going through the headlines, looking for something worth writing about. And it jumped out and smacked me right betwixt the eyes. Colin Cowherd: Cowboys have sports' fourth-most delusional fan base. Oh, what fresh torment is...
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New York City policed announced yesterday that they will not bring charges against former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall for a March fight at a nightclub in Manhattan, according to Marshall's attorney Harvey Steinberg. Marshall was being...
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Last season, the Chicago Bears showed promise with a 7-3 record. Then injuries to Jay Cutler and Matt Forte sent them into a downward spiral that resulted in them missing the playoffs, the team's offensive coordinator retiring and the general manager...
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For the most part, the Bears are a veteran team that is trying to win a Super Bowl while the window is still open. I say that because the core of the defense is aging—Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs, Julius Peppers and Charles Tillman—all on the other...
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WESTMONT, Ill. -- Running back Matt Forte declined Thursday to speak about his contract negotiations with the Chicago Bears, but he said he appreciated the public support of his teammates and liked the team's offseason moves to bolster the offense. Forte...
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Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall will not to be charged over his alleged involvement in a violent altercation at a New York City nightclub in March, his attorney Harvey Steinberg told the NFL Network....
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Police in New York City will not bring charges against Brandon Marshall for a melee at a New York nightclub in March, attorney Harvey Steinberg told NFL Network's Michelle Beisner on Thursday.
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Running back Matt Forte declined to discuss his contract negotiations with the Bears....
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Hi everyone, and thanks for bearing with me Thursday while I attended to some business at, yes, the ESPN mothership. We discussed many important and pressing issues, among them our plans for the one or two days this summer when the NFL news feed slows...
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Hi everyone, and thanks for bearing with me Thursday while I attended to some business at, yes, the ESPN mothership. We discussed many important and pressing issues, among them our plans for the one or two days this summer when the NFL news feed slows...
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New York City police have decided not to bring charges against Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall for a melee at a NYC nightclub in March, according to Marshall's attorney, Harvey Steinberg....
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Brandon Marshall’s lawyer says he will face no charges in connection with the March incident in which he was accused of punching a woman outside a New York City nightclub. Attorney Harvey Steinberg told Michelle Beisner of NFL Network that Marshall...
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View Larger / Download >> | More OSS >> Be sure to follow me on twitter and facebook for more 'shops, illustrations and other random stuff....
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Or, more accurately, does special teams decide games? Given that the relative number of minutes spent in this 3rd Phase of football is paltry, the impact it can have on the W-L tally is astounding. Promoted to the Front Page from the Fanpost section....
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CHICAGO—Defending their newly acquired wideout Brandon Marshall, multiple members of the Chicago Bears organization came forward this week claiming they would want him on their side in a barroom brawl with a woman....
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So I've updated you on the Rams and Cardinals but few of you really seemed to care, immediately jumping to "Can we talk about the 49ers?" It seems that every teams fanbase in the division believes that they are at war with the Niners and hates the Niners...
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“Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand instead of a million count half a dozen…” — Henry David Thoreau Joe McKnight talked about the difference of running … Continue...
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The Chicago Bears used a fourth-round pick to draft Evan Rodriguez thinking he’d quickly develop into the quintessential “move” or “F” tight end that would add to the growing arsenal of the team’s evolving offense. Certainly, Rodriguez flashed...
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Well-respected executive is considered heir apparent to Ozzie NewsomeWhen several teams, including the Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears, expressed interest in Baltimore director of player personnel Eric DeCosta for their general manager opening earlier...
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Our friends at Football Outsiders have reached the NFC North juncture of their annual post-draft needs series for ESPN.com. You'll need an Insider subscription to read the entire file but I can provide you a snippet of the needs that Outsiders' statistical...
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The Dallas Cowboys traded up from No. 14 to No. 6 in the first round of the draft to select cornerback Morris Claiborne. They did so despite the fact that he has a wrist injury that continues to keep him from working out. According to Todd Archer of...
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Colin Cowherd unveils his list of the most delusional fan bases in sports. Do Dallas Cowboys fans deserve the No. 4 spot? Who would you put at the top of the list? Colin’s list: 1. Tim Tebow 2. Notre Dame football 3. Penn State football 4. Dallas Cowboys...
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'Like" our Facebook FanPage! We've finally decided in which direction to go with Facebook, so feel free to disregard any of the 50 other WCG pages that we have... Those will soon all be going away. To keep up with all of the WCG happenings via Facebook,...
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In my attempt to break down every sack on the 2011 season I discovered a few things. For one, it's impossible to assign blame on every sack. If the quarterback is supposed to roll to his right, but the right tackle misses his block causing the QB to...
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The 16th-annual NFL Rookie Premiere officially begins today in Los Angeles, CA. and runs through the weekend. Thirty-six of the top 2012 NFL Draft picks, including Denver Broncos rookies QB Brock Osweiler and RB Ronnie Hillman will make their professional...
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Our friends at Football Outsiders have reached the NFC North juncture of their annual post-draft needs series for ESPN.com. You'll need an Insider subscription to read the entire file but I can provide you a snippet of the needs that Outsiders' statistical...
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When Rex Ryan came to the Jets, he brought the vaunted 46 defense and the very man the 46 was named after (Jim Doug Plank) with him. Ryan has used it over the years for the Jets, but the personnel … Continue reading →...
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Chicago Bears placekicker Robbie Gould is one of the more interesting and articulate athletes out there. When his days draining field goals are over, he has a bright future in broadcasting. Wednesday night, when the Chicago Cubs hosted the Philadelphia...
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Yeah, it’s been eight years and counting since he won a Super Bowl. But the man who managed to hold a championship team together long enough to win three titles in four years in part by convincing players to take less is getting more than any other...
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"...where the way we feel tonight, we could die and we wouldn't mind." Cutler showing leadership Matt Bowen: QB sent unmistakable signal to OL that it must step up its level of play for the team to succeed. Bears to move Chris Williams to OT - Will compete...
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