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Jerry Jones On Why The NFL Is Like The Oregon Trail
From Jerry Jones's interview on 105.3 The Fan, as transcribed by Dan Steinberg at DC Sports Bog (because for some reason this was in response to a question about the Redskins):...
Who Are The Best And Worst NFL Announcers?
Over at Sports on Earth, Aaron Gordon watched two NFL games called by each announcing crew in an attempt to quantify the best and worst broadcasters in the business. There were few surprises....
Justin Tucker, Kicker, Conqueror
It's a morning to unreservedly celebrate Justin Tucker, because how often do we get the chance? How rarely is the kicker the one proudly jogging off the field with his helmet held high? Tucker—who appears to have wrestled the "Legatron" nickname away from Greg Zuerlein—accounted for all of the Raven...
Here's How Close The Lions Came To Winning
The Ravens pulled out a thrilling win over the the Lions 18-16 on this 61-yard field goal from Justin Tucker with 43 seconds left. Tucker hit six field goals on the night, provided all of the Ravens offense. Tucker has now made 33 field goals in a row....
Here's Sad Rob Gronkowski In A Motorized Scooter
Via Busted Coverage, the long, cold Winter of Gronk has begun. It involves a hoodie and a forced smile and puttering around a Rhode Island Whole Foods on a motorized scooter. ...
Michael Crabtree Got Flagged For Throwing The Ball 60 Yards
After an overthrown pass from Colin Kaepernick, Michael Crabtree did what in any pickup football game would be considered good manners: he hurled the ball back. He was whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct. Maybe he forgot to yell, "heads!"...
Eli Manning Makes A Late Push For The Interception Record Books
When we last checked in on Eli Manning's quest for the single-season interception record, the Giants QB had thrown 17 interceptions through 10 games, but was tapering off and seemed in danger of losing the league lead to Geno Smith. We wrote at the time that they'd need a Tarkenton-level meltdown to...
Steven Jackson Bowls Over Josh Wilson Thanks To Secret Powerup
Most sports mavens considered Steven Jackson's career to be all-but over entering the 2013 season. (The last time we wrote about him here was nearly four years ago.) And yet he's had a resurgence this year on a bad Falcons team, exhibited no more clearly than yesterday when he leveled the Redskins...
Your Washington Quarterback Family Portrait
Free Rex Grossman! [Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images]...
Missed Penalty Gave Pittsburgh A Touchdown (And Broke A Punter's Jaw)
Kevin Huber was a lock for the Pro Bowl. But the Bengals punter's tremendous year was cut short with a fractured jaw, suffered when he was blindsided by Steelers LB Terence Garvin. It sprung Antonio Brown for a touchdown, but it was a blatantly missed penalty that should have cost Pittsburgh the sco...
Seattle Car Dealership Owes 12 People $35K Because Giants Got Shut Out
Eli Manning and the Giants are a terrible gag gift that keeps on giving. After their loss to the Seahawks yesterday, in which Eli threw five interceptions and New York was shut out at home for the first time in almost 20 years, a Seattle area car dealership has to pay out $420,000....
Why Didn't The Cowboys Just Run The Damn Ball?
When the pass-happy Cowboys offense works, it really works. And when it doesn't, like in yesterday's crushing come-from-ahead loss to the Packers that denied Dallas first place in the division, the failure tends toward the spectacular. The Cowboys spent an entire half with a huge lead throwing the b...
Packers Rally, Revive Dumb "Tony Romo Is A Choker" Narrative
The Packers were down 26-3 at halftime. They won the game 37-36. It is all Tony Romo's fault, apparently....
Frank Gore Gets Casual As Hell During Postgame Interview
Mindi Bach of CSN talked to Frank Gore after today's game. At one point, Gore put his arm around Bach as they walked and talked. He eventually said goodbye and called her "baby." OK, dude....
Kyle Orton's Hair Is Glorious
The middle part is a good look. You are beautiful, Kyle Orton....
Tom Brady Blames Loss On "Shitty Plays" During Live Presser
After losing to the Dolphins, Tom Brady was a bit grumpy, talking about how the Patriots made some good plays, but also "plenty of shitty plays." WBZ was televising the postgame live, and apparently didn't expect Tom Brady to say "shitty" on TV. We appreciate the effort of the incredibly delayed cut...
Young Child Screams "You Suck" After Eli Manning's Fourth Interception
Out of the mouths of babes. ...
Dolphins Facefumble Field Goal Attempt
Long snaps succeed at a much higher rate when the holder catches the ball with his hands, not his face. Pay close attention to punter Brandon Fields's facial seismic activity....