NFL Page 1198 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Mike Singletary Even Spells Crazy
Mike Singletary says he wants the 49ers to be "physical ... with an F." I don't even know what that means, but he's officially my new favorite coach. [SF Gate]...
Yeah, I Guess Somebody Had To Use This Headline
Deuce McAllister cut from Saints; Fox Sports headline writers finally get a chance to be 12-year-olds again. [Fox Sports]...
Nobody Circles The Bedouins Like The Buffalo Bills Cheerleaders
Julie Dermansky is a New York photojournalist currently on freelance assignment in Iraq, where her next-door neighbors in the Baghdad hotel in which she's staying happen to be the Buffalo Bills cheerleaders....
Ornery Joe Namath Thinks Jets Should Top B.S.-ing Their Goddamn Quarterbacks, Whoever They Are
The New York Jets' gin-blossomed legend offered some candid thoughts on his old team and, right now, he doesn't like the Jets' quarterback situation at all....
Fred Taylor Released By Jaguars, Fantasy Football Players Rejoice
He told media reporters that, despite getting cut, he still believes he can be a starter in the NFL. Then he tore his groin while cleaning out his locker. [ESPN]...
Finally, A Positive Story About The New York Jets
Former Jet Larry Grantham nearly lost his Super Bowl ring when cancer brought him low, but thanks to some—what do you call them? Oh right—decent human beings, there's some hope left for this planet....
Um, Wasn't Roy Williams Traded To The Cowboys?
Behold, the Detroit Lions 2009 Team Calendar. I hear that October features Matt Millen. [The World Of Isaac]...
Examining Jon Gruden's Unhealthy Obsession With Tim Tebow
Jon Gruden has only been out of football for a month, technically, but he's already having trouble adjusting. Case in point: This rather remarkable interview he did with the Sun-Sentinel on Sunday....
Jamal Anderson Was Snorting Cocaine Off A Toilet?
Jamal Anderson probably isn't the first person to sniff cocaine off of a toilet in public restroom, but he's the first to do it whose touchdown dance was called "The Dirty Bird."...
Toodaloo, Honolulu
Millions tune in to see NFC win the final Pro Bowl to be played in Hawaii. Just kidding; everyone was napping. [NBCSports]...
Cancel The Pro Bowl
Earlier, when I was talking about what sports were available and lamented the complete lack of football, I literally forgot that the Pro Bowl was today. Not that it counts as a football game. [NFL.com]...
Houston Texans Can't Wait Until Fall To Fail
It seems like that Outside The Lines report about Houston's illegal contact drills should get people at least as riled up as what some baseball player sticks in his butt. But it won't....
Ex-Falcon Jamal Anderson Arrested On Drug Charges
The former RB turned ESPN analyst was arrested in Atlanta last night in possession of cocaine and a "suspected marijuana cigarette." See what you've done, Michael Phelps? [AJC]...
Arizona Cardinals Coordinators Receive Slightly Different Treatment After Super Bowl Run
We're adding a little something to this month's Super Bowl coordinators contest. First prize is a new head coaching gig with another team. Second prize is you're fired....
Mike Tomlin's Younger Self Would Like To Share His Meal Plan With You
I'm not sure why this was sent to us or what it has to do with anything, but here it is—Mike Tomlin is a organ donor!...
In Other, Suspiciously Less-Reported Steroid News
While the sporting world wrings its hands over allegations that Alex Rodriguez used steroids, former NFL (and Kansas Jayhawks!) defensive lineman Dana Stubblefield was sentenced to probation for his role in the BALCO doping scandal....
Panther (Card) Swipe: Muhsin Muhammad Should Pay His Bills On Time
What does Carolina Panthers wideout Muhsin Muhammad have in common with a college freshman? Both have overinflated views of their self worth (hi, bitter Bears fan here) and both have problems with credit cards....
That Pro Bowl Line You've Been Waiting For Is Finally In
Ticket sales are so bad that they're considering blacking out the Pro Bowl locally in Honolulu. Meanwhile, NFC installed as 2.5-point favorite. [Five Tool Tool]...
That Naked Man Outside Your Hotel Room Door May Be Terry Glenn
Terry Glenn arrested for marijuana possession after wandering naked in an Irving, Texas hotel. One question: Where was he carrying the weed?...
Todd Haley's Days With The Buzzsaw Are Over
The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly offered the feisty offensive coordinator their head coaching job. [KC Star]...