Audibles
Insider: 49ers put too much on Williams' plate
An NFL insider says that the 49ers gave second-year player Kyle Williams' too many responsibilities in the NFC championship game.
Insider: Eagles erred in signing Vick to long-term deal
An NFL insider says that the Eagles made a mistake signing QB Michael Vick to a long-term deal and should be looking at other options, like Matt Flynn.
Insider: Colts will be set at QB and will bounce back
An NFL insider says the Colts will have an enviable QB situation and enough talent around to bounce back strong in 2012.
Insider: Jets' Schottenheimer lacks adjustment acumen
An NFL insider says that Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is not good at making in-game adjustments.
Insider: Impressive Chudzinski head-coach material
An NFL insider says that Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski has impressed many around the league with the job he has done with Cam Newton and the Carolina offense.
Insider: Cushing hasn't been same player of late
An NFL insider says that Texans ILB Brian Cushing must be hurt, since his play has dropped off noticeably in recent weeks.
Insider: Tebow won't keep winning playing way he is
An NFL insider says that Broncos QB Tim Tebow must be able to throw effectively from the pocket if he wants to continue his recent success going forward.
Insider: Questions about Raiders' Palmer's toughness
An NFL insider says that some of Carson Palmer's actions and words are alarming and raise questions about how mentally tough the Raiders' quarterback is.
Insider: Cutting McNabb, Orton right moves
An NFL insider says that the Vikings' decision to cut Donovan McNabb and the Broncos' decision to cut Kyle Orton were the correct moves to make for both teams.
Insider: Suh not playing as well as portrayed
An NFL insider says that Lions DT Ndamukong Suh is overhyped and hasn't played as well as fans perceive.
Insider: Leinart in good spot to succeed
An NFL insider says that Matt Leinart should be able to hold down the fort as starting quarterback and keep the Texans among the league's better teams.
Insider: Rivers is reminiscent of Kosar
An NFL insider says that Chargers QB Philip Rivers' career arc might be following that of Bernie Kosar, who was done as an effective starting quarterback by the age of 30.
Insider: Jackson is mortgaging Raiders' future
An NFL insider says that the Raiders need to a hire a GM to prevent head coach Hue Jackson from further mortgaging the future of the team.
Insider: 49ers rookie OLB Smith really impressing
An NFL insider says that while ILBs Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman are playing great for the 49ers, rookie OLB Aldon Smith has been exceptional.
Insider: Saints really miss departed C Goodwin
An NFL insider says the Saints' offense has struggled because the team failed to find an adequate replacement for C Jonathan Goodwin, who left via free agency.
Videos
Way We Hear It
Jaguars announce some big changes
The Jaguars announced this week that they won't be very active in free agency and will transition to a zone-blocking system in 2013.
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Whispers
Was injury behind Schaub's late-season issues?
Matt Schaub didn't play his strongest ball of the season down the stretch. Was he nicked up in the final part of 2012?
