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Patriots here because they cleaned up the house An improved locker-room situation helped allow the Patriots to get back to the Super Bowl. Read More

Goodell unveils more Thursday games, talks about relocation NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke on a number of topics Friday during his annual State of the League address. Read More

Ochocinco still an enigma Chad Ochocinco has been transformed from an attention-seeking Bengals receiver to a follower of the "Patriot Way." Hub Arkush wonders what Super Sunday has in store for No. 85. Read More

Patriots-Giants matchup of the day: Friday The most difficult thing about stopping the Patriots has been containing the league's best tight-end duo, and the Giants will need to try on Sunday. Read More

Friday's Super Bowl notebook

A roundup of some of Friday's big stories from Indianapolis in advance of Super Bowl XLVI.
Report: Rolle wanted to leave Giants

Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger writes that after wanting out, Giants DB Antrel Rolle is seeing things in an entirely new light.
Friday injury report for Super Bowl XLVI

Here is the injury report for the Giants and Patriots for Friday as they prepare for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on Sunday.
Former Vikings TE Senser back in court for hit-and-run incident

Former Vikings TE Joe Senser and his wife, Amy, are back on trial in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the couple for a hit-and-run incident.
Bradshaw rests in final Giants practice

Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw missed the team's practice on Friday afternoon, the final one before Super Bowl XLVI.
Colts release statement, photo on Manning

Continuing the back-and-forth between the Colts and Peyton Manning, the team released a quick statement and photo about their relationship.
Goodell unveils more Thursday games, talks about relocation

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke on a number of topics Friday during his annual State of the League address.
Patriots' Gronkowski participates in walkthrough

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski participated in the club's hour-long walkthrough on Friday.
Broncos hire Octagon's Sullivan as executive

Octagon's Mike Sullivan will join the Broncos as their director of football administration.
Raiders hire Hoffman to coach special teams

The Raiders named Steve Hoffman as the team's special-teams coordinator.
Telesco out, but no word on who's in for Rams GM spot

Colts director of player personnel Tom Telesco has reportedly withdrawn his name from consideration for the Rams' GM position.
They Said It: Super Bowl edition

The following are quotes from some of the key Giants and Patriots players and coaches leading up to Super Bowl XLVI.

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Bears GM Emery can change culture

Our sources say new Bears GM Phil Emery has consistently demonstrated a commitment to making calculated, well-researched decisions.
Bucs DT McCoy ready for 'breakout season'

After an often-promising but injury-plagued first two seasons with the Buccaneers, DT Gerald McCoy is not allowing the setbacks to crush his spirit.
Schottenheimer has something to prove with Rams

The consensus in St. Louis seems to be that new Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has something to prove after earning mixed reviews with the Jets.
Burress' comments reinforce Jets' need at WR

Assuming Plaxico Burress dons a different uniform in 2012, the Jets might need look to the draft to add another outside receiver for the offense.
Niners need a major boost at wide receiver

If there was any doubt that the Niners' biggest need is help at receiver, it was eliminated after the vanishing act turned in by their wideouts in the playoff loss to the Giants.
Broncos may address return specialist in the offseason

To complete their strong special teams, the Broncos must add a top kickoff and punt returner this offseason.
Seahawks still somewhat high on Rice-Williams duo

While the Seahawks still have huge expectations for Sidney Rice, we hear fellow WR Mike Williams is going to have to prove himself all over again.
Allen will bring changes to Raiders

The hiring of Dennis Allen caught some off guard, but the new Raiders head coach should fit right in with the team's tradition.
Vikings hint at needing RB insurance

Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team might need to draft a running back as insurance for Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart.
Despite Spiller's strong season, Bills want to extend Jackson

C.J. Spiller proved he is no bust, but the Bills would still prefer to get an extension done with fellow RB Fred Jackson at some point.
So far, so good for Steelers' Gilbert

Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert's diligence will be key if he is to progress in his development, OL coach Sean Kugler said at the Senior Bowl.
Redskins won't ignore secondary need

The Redskins' biggest need on defense appears to be in the secondary, even though new position coach Raheem Morris will help.

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Patriots here because they cleaned up the house

An improved locker-room situation helped allow the Patriots to get back to the Super Bowl.
Smith, NFLPA still have work to do

Despite there being nine years of labor peace promised after this season, DeMaurice Smith and the NFLPA still have plenty of issues to address.
Colts fans weigh in on Manning saga

At Radio Row Friday, PFW listened to Colts fans' opinions on what happens next in the Peyton Manning saga.
Patriots-Giants matchup of the day: Friday

The most difficult thing about stopping the Patriots has been containing the league's best tight-end duo, and the Giants will need to try on Sunday.
Kraft, Mara started season; now they'll finish it

Robert Kraft and John Mara have had success despite different management styles and different paths to the top.
Ochocinco still an enigma

Chad Ochocinco has been transformed from an attention-seeking Bengals receiver to a follower of the "Patriot Way." Hub Arkush wonders what Super Sunday has in store for No. 85.
Giants tight ends: The 'B' Team

Giants TEs Jake Ballard and Bear Pascoe won't be mistaken for Patriots TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, but that's fine with the Giants.
Super Bowl players agree on LSU, Alabama pro prospects

Players from the Giants and Patriots rave about the NFL futures of Morris Claiborne and Trent Richardson.
Giants backs can turn around their season

It hasn't been a great season for the Giants' running backs on the ground, but they can show their value in Super Bowl XLVI in a variety of ways.
Getting to know ... Patriots CB Sterling Moore

Sterling Moore might have come from humble roots, but he has made the most of his opportunity with the Patriots.
From throwing strikes to kicking them

Patriots PK Stephen Gostkowski started as a pitcher, and skills picked up doing that could help him make a huge difference Sunday night.
RB Faulk still contributing to Patriots after all these years

Set to make his fifth Super Bowl appearance, RB Kevin Faulk's time with the Patriots predates head coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady.

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Super Bowl players agree on LSU, Alabama pro prospects

Players from the Giants and Patriots rave about the NFL futures of Morris Claiborne and Trent Richardson.
Cincinnati's Pead shines in North's complete Senior Bowl win

Big plays in all three phases of the game propelled the North to a 23-13 victory in the 2012 Senior Bowl.
Jenkins can be shutdown corner

Nolan Nawrocki says North Alabama's Janoris Jenkins is a cocky shutdown CB who can be a standout pro if he remains focused and healthy on the field and out of trouble off it.
At Senior Bowl, all eyes looking for hints of brilliance

PFW's Mike Wilkening reflects on the meaning of the Senior Bowl, where everyone hopes to see a glimpse of the NFL's stars of tomorrow.
Senior Bowl notebook: Friday

The North and South squads held walk-through practices Friday morning as the clubs made their final preparations for Saturday's Senior Bowl.
Relentless, powerful Upshaw a physical force

Nolan Nawrocki says that Alabama DE-OLB Courtney Upshaw is the top rush-linebacker prospect in this year's draft.
Alabama's Upshaw doesn't shy from contact

One of the standouts of a dominating Crimson Tide defense, Alabama's Courtney Upshaw uses physicality to his advantage, as he's showing at the Senior Bowl.
Coples, Brown lead next group of Tar Heels going pro

The pipeline from Chapel Hill to the NFL is alive and well, and evident at the Senior Bowl in the form of four Tar Heels looking to continue a new tradition, including LB Zach Brown.
Senior Bowl notebook: Thursday

Thunderstorms and high winds sent the Senior Bowl practices inside on Thursday, so PFW gives you some observations and things to watch in Saturday's game.
Talented Coples has to shed underachiever label

DE-DT Quinton Coples, an exceptional athlete, must overcome the underachiever label that he earned at North Carolina.
Buckeyes' Adams an open book ready for a new chapter

When asked, Ohio State OT Mike Adams will talk about his past, and freely, but it is his future that is his focus — and that of NFL clubs.
Explosive tight ends increase need for versatile safeties

Many teams are realizing that it might be just as important to find a safety, like Boise State's George Iloka, that can counter today's tight ends as it is in acquiring one of those offensive weapons.

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Cowboys' fantasy questions for the offseason

Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Cowboys.
Browns' fantasy questions for the offseason

Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Browns, and particularly QB Colt McCoy.
Fantasy sports conference rekindles memories of early years

William Del Pilar brings you a little bit of history about the fantasy sports industry and some highlights of its latest conference.
Bengals' fantasy questions for the offseason

Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Bengals, including whether they can give WR A.J. Green more support.
Bears' fantasy questions for the offseason

Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Bears, such as how a new offensive scheme will impact Jay Cutler.
Panthers' fantasy questions for the offseason

Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have a number of questions about the Panthers.
Championship live fantasy updates

The latest injury news and fantasy updates for championship weekend.
Bills' fantasy questions for the offseason

Fantasy football owners have a number of questions about the Bills, and we try to answer them in the third of a series of team-by-team fantasy analyses.
Del Pilar's Digest: Fantasyland championship prep

William Del Pilar updates you on the latest injury news for players such as Deion Branch and others.
Conference championships weather report

Here are the weather forecasts for this week's conference championship games.
Falcons' fantasy questions for the offseason

Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have a number of questions about the Falcons.
Cardinals' fantasy questions for the offseason

Fantasy football owners have a number of questions about the Cardinals, and we try to answer them in the first of a series of team-by-team fantasy analyses.

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Owens workout draws no NFL teams

Free agent WR Terrell Owens held a workout on Tuesday in Calabasas, Calif., though no NFL teams were in attendance.
NFC free-agent moves, by team

Here's a team-by-team look at the free-agent moves for the NFC.
AFC free-agent moves, by team

A team-by-team look at free-agent moves for the AFC.
2011 free-agent tracker, by position

Follow the movement of the 2011 free agents in this list, broken down by position.
Practice-squad lists

With each team able to sign eight players to its practice squad for the 2011 season, the following practice squads have been established thus far.
Bengals claim Tate, McGlynn off waivers

The Bengals went to the waiver wire for personnel help on Sunday, signing WR-KR Brandon Tate, OL Mike McGlynn and TE Mickey Shuler.
Jets cut Maybin, claim four off waivers

The Jets claimed four players off waivers Sunday, including backup QB Kevin O'Connell, and waived 2009 draft bust Aaron Maybin.
Panthers cut DE Brown, claim five off waivers

The Panthers combed the list of final cuts and signed five players off waivers Sunday. They also released several players, including DE Everette Brown.
Cowboys claim FB Fiammetta, will sign vet OG Dockery

The Cowboys have signed veteran OG Derrick Dockery to a one-year contract, according to a league source as reported by NFL.com.
Report: Cardinals sign ex-Bears RB Taylor

Faced with a thin RB corps entering the season, the Cardinals signed recently released veteran RB Chester Taylor on Sunday, according to a league source.
Bears add secondary depth by signing Meriweather

Just one day after being released by the Patriots, Pro Bowl S Brandon Meriweather was signed on Sunday by the Bears.
Report: Patriots sign ex-Chiefs OG Waters

The Patriots shored up a position of need, signing free-agent OG Brian Waters on Saturday, according to a report by ESPN.