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Panthers Owner Was At A "Closed" Council Meeting On Stadium Funding
Jerry Richardson has been aggressively seeking taxpayer money to fund upgrades to his 17-year-old stadium, despite leaked documents that show the Panthers are incredibly profitable. Here's another thing Charlotte residents didn't know until today: Richardson was invited to address the city council's...
The Vikings Cut Chris Kluwe
Chris Kluwe, for eight years the punter in Minnesota but better known for things like this, has been released....
Dolphins Can't Get Public Funding, So They Won't Fix Up Their Stadium
There will be no renovation for Sun Life Stadium, after the Florida legislature declined to vote on a bill that would have cleared the way for nearly $400 million in taxpayer money. But if a stadium upgrade is so important, couldn't the Dolphins just pay for it themselves? "We have no intention of ...
The Geno Smith Smear Campaign Is Turning Into Junior-High Gossip
It's been nearly a week since the Jets selected Geno Smith in the second round of the draft. I bet it's been a sleepy seven days for him, as it would be for any other quarterback who joined the Jets. Let's check today's press clippings:...
Sad Tebow In A Parking Lot Is The New Tebowing
We're not sure when this photo was taken, since the Denver Post just posted it to Facebook. You know what to do, Internet. ...
This Editorial Defending The Redskins' Name Is Just So Goddamn Dumb
The Washington Times decided to publish an editorial titled "Hail to the Redtails?" in which some moron tries to argue that changing the name of the Washington Redskins is a bad idea. It contains two of the dumbest sentences in the history of written language....
ESPN Headline: "Poll: Majority OK with 'Redskins'"
Uh, that's the point, guys. The AP story also contains this quote:...
Mark Sanchez Is Now Dressing Like A Soccer Player
What should you do when your employers basically make it apparent that you are unqualified to hold the job you currently have? (The Jets have unquestionably done this, by drafting Geno Smith, and signing David Garrard, and starting Greg McElroy, and generally by treating Sanchez like a lingering far...
And Here Come The Anonymous NFL Executives Taking Shots At Geno Smith
It's been a rough few weeks for Geno Smith. He received a predictably scathing scouting report from Pro Football Weekly, he dropped to the second round in the NFL draft, and then parted ways with his agents after it was decided that they didn't serve him all that well leading up to the draft. So now...
Nate Kaeding Retires, But We'll Always Have This Gif
A month after signing with Tampa Bay, longtime Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding has decided to retire instead. That'll happen....
Undrafted Free Agent A.J. Francis Has Best Birthday Ever
A.J. Francis was a four-year starter at defensive line for the Maryland Terrapins. He was not selected during the NFL draft last weekend, but he did sign a free-agent contract with the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. His day only got better from there....
Why Did Geno Smith <em>Really</em> Fire His Agents?
Geno Smith fell to the second round of the NFL draft, 39th overall. It wasn't unfathomable, but it was toward the most pessimistic end of the most pessimistic projections. Then, weird stuff happened: Smith fired his agents. His agents went to the media, anonymously claiming that Smith was disappoint...
The Prospective Designs For The Atlanta Falcons' New Stadium Are Crazy
The Atlanta Falcons are building a new stadium, and the Georgia World Congress Center has compiled a report with a few prospective designs and amenities that might be featured at the new stadium. They are crazy....
After Falling To The Second Round, Geno Smith Fires His Agents
Geno Smith thought he deserved to be drafted No. 1 overall. He was drafted 39th. Thanks to the rookie wage scale, that difference is in the millions of dollars. So he's fired his agents....
Let's Watch Peyton Manning Sing A Johnny Cash Song
This wonderful thing happened at a Children's Hospital gala in Indianapolis, Ind., this Saturday. Country singer Luke Bryan was meant to be the evening's entertainment, but it was Manning who ended up stealing the show....
"Outstanding" Vs. "Explosive": Comparing The NFL Draft Coverage
You may have watched Thursday night's first round of the NFL draft, on either ESPN or the NFL Network. Most of you didn't though, so we got our hands on the the transcripts to let you know what you missed....
Report: David Chao Steered Junior Seau's Brain To NFL's Chosen Brain Bank
The competition to study the brains of former NFL players is ugly; almost as ugly as the league's decades of denying that concussions lead to long-term health issues. But the fight over the late Junior Seau took it to a whole new level—and a key player was controversial Chargers doctor David Chao, w...
Jets Release Tim Tebow
Our long National Football League nightmare is over. The Jets have done the inevitable and released Tim Tebow into the wild. When you love something, you have to let it go....
New York Jets Draft A Quarterback, Media Salivates
The New York Jets drafted Geno Smith with the 39th pick Friday night and that sound you heard was the sharpening of knives as media types prepare to dine on what remains of Mark Sanchez. Then they'll turn to Geno Smith....
Source Tells ESPN That Cris Carter's Son Will Sign With The Vikings
An anonymous source has informed Adam Schefter that Duron Carter, son of Hall of Famer Cris Carter, will sign with the Minnesota Vikings. ...