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Commissioner Roger Goodell warns all NFL teams to eradicate any bounty programs

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In addition to announcing discipline on the New Orleans Saints and individual employees for the operation of an illegal bounty program, Commissioner Roger Goodell also instructed all clubs today to certify that no such program exists at any NFL team. In a memo to NFL clubs, Commissioner Goodell directed the principal owner of every NFL team to meet with the head coach and … [Read more...] about Commissioner Roger Goodell warns all NFL teams to eradicate any bounty programs

NFL Commish Says Economy Helping TV Numbers, Hurting Ticket Sales

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the ailing economy (some call it a recession) I call it a depression, has helped build television audiences for NFL games. Speaking on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” to be aired tonight at 7 ET, Goodell says the record near 60 million people watching last Sunday’s conference championships show that. Now imagine those numbers if Tim Tebow had been … [Read more...] about NFL Commish Says Economy Helping TV Numbers, Hurting Ticket Sales

Ndamukong Suh Apology for Appalling Actions Falls Flat

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Ndamukong Suh is the most talented defensive player in the NFL. In addition, he is emotionally unstable and unwilling to be accountable for his actions. In a postgame press conference, he attempted to explain away why he was slamming an opposing player’s head in to the ground before stomping on him after the completion of a play. That was almost as appalling as the fans’ … [Read more...] about Ndamukong Suh Apology for Appalling Actions Falls Flat

Green Bay Packers Blow Out Detroit Lions in Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl

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No absence of storylines from the 2011 "Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl" between the Green Bay Packers an the Detroit Lions. You had: -the Lions failing to live up to expectations/Matt Stafford throwing three picks -Green Bay winning in dominant fashion 27-8, despite playing UGLY football for a half -The Detroit fans getting a petition passed to prevent the crappy, overrated … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Blow Out Detroit Lions in Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl

Surprises from Week One in the NFL

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Stadiums, bars, and couches were packed all over the country as fans paid tribute to their fallen heroes from ten years ago and enjoyed the first Sunday during the professional football season. Besides wagering, the one thing that makes the NFL so appealing is that it is unpredictable. In baseball, it is obvious that the Red Sox and Yankees will perennially compete for the … [Read more...] about Surprises from Week One in the NFL

Detroit Lions are Legitimate Contenders in the NFC North

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Defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh recently stated that he would not change his style of play, even though he was fined by the league for another vicious hit. Everything Roger Goodell’s office does is not always fair though, as we have previously seen with the Terrelle Pryor five game suspension. This is tremendous news for Michiganders, who are poised for Tigers postseason … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions are Legitimate Contenders in the NFC North

2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors News: Umenyiora, Edwards, Floyd, Packers and more.

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  With many big names off the NFL free agent block, teams are still putting pieces in place. The New York Giants tell  Osi Umenyiora he’s off the trading block. Will Barack Obama become a Green Bay Packers Fan? What is next for former Chicago Bears C Olin Kreutz and Braylon Edwards? What NFL Free Agent signings remain? Trade Rumors? NFL News? The sportsbank’s … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors News: Umenyiora, Edwards, Floyd, Packers and more.

Roger Goodell’s Open Letter From The NFL Rings False

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Rarely do I read my emails looking for form letters. Rarer still, do I see a form letter and think, "Damn, I gotta read that!" Tonight, there was a pretty big exception. As my phone vibrated calmly away, I opened up my email program and lo and behold! An email from Roger Goodell! I figured it meant he read my last piece on the NFLPA decertifying and wanted to give me … [Read more...] about Roger Goodell’s Open Letter From The NFL Rings False

BREAKING: NFLPA Decertifies, Owners Likely Cannot Lock Out Players

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Roger Goodell was just saying on television that he believes that this will be resolved at the negotiating table, but that the players have chosen a different route. Boy, have they ever. The NFL Players Association has filed in court for decertification, something that they had planned for all season, as the teams and members of the union had unanimously voted all season … [Read more...] about BREAKING: NFLPA Decertifies, Owners Likely Cannot Lock Out Players