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Patience key for Titans
With two years left before QB Vince Young's contract is up, the Titans have plenty of time to decide on his future. But he's clearly their best starting option in 2010 and could be difficult to replace if ...
Grain of salt needed with offseason news
Although optimism reigns at this time of year, some perspective is needed, such as when Panthers LB Thomas Davis suffers his second ACL tear in seven months.
Focused Peyton will keep Colts atop division
Despite some chinks in their state-of-the-art armor, the Colts figure to remain on an elite course as long as Peyton Manning continues giving his all.
Art Rooney Jr. remembers
Art Rooney Jr.'s father, "the Chief," would hand out cigars. Art Jr. hands out stories … fine, aged ones that never lose their taste. Decades of football kept in neat little bundles. His humidor is never locked.
NBC prime-time slate tops ESPN's
For years, NBC has received a far better prime-time schedule than ESPN, even though ESPN — at $1.1 billion annually — pays nearly twice as much for games. This season, NBC's Sunday-night lineup is slightly better than ESPN's Monday-night ...
Tebow a rookie worth rooting for
Tim Tebow has been told by many that he can't be a successful quarterback, but thus far he has proved his critics wrong. Now he'll get a shot in Denver, where coach Josh McDaniels traded a boatload of ...
NFL's loss is gain for players, fans
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the case of headwear manufacturer American Needle Inc. v. the NFL has leveled the playing field, writes Hub Arkush, and significantly reduced the likelihood of a lockout in 2011.
'Hard Knocks' effect: Will Jets be distracted?
As some of you know, I have gone a bit against the tide on the Jets this offseason. And I am wondering if they need the distraction of "Hard Knocks" heading into the season.
Chargers need to lock up McNeill, Jackson
Refusing to give long-term contracts to OLT Marcus McNeill and WR Vincent Jackson could be a costly mistake by Chargers GM A.J. Smith.
NFC's upside intrigues in early Super line
The AFC is a slight pointspread favorite in early betting on Super Bowl XLV at one Nevada sportsbook chain, but PFW's Mike Wilkening is intrigued by the NFC.
Money deciding factor in Super Bowl award
The Super Bowl is not about the fans. It’s about corporate sponsorships and big, big money. That’s ultimately what earned this bid for New York and New Jersey.
Forgotten: Milt Plum
For a brief period of time, Milt Plum was the game's most efficient passer, as evidenced by the three straight years he led the league in completion percentage (1959-61).
Schedule must be weighed in predicting outcomes
Don’t tell me the schedule doesn’t matter in the NFL. Here’s a look at teams that will benefit the most and be hindered the most by whom they play this season.
Packers: potent but vulnerable
While the bandwagon supporting the Packers as Super Bowl favorites is growing, PFW executive editor Dan Arkush identifies five potential problems the team could be facing in the season ahead.
The Big Ben hangover
A magazine article about Ben Roethlisberger and the attitudes of Pittsburgh residents toward him prompted Tom Danyluk to examine how the Steelers are handling the situation.
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Cardinals spin their wheels in Atlanta
As good as the Cardinals have been most of the time under Ken Whisenhunt, when they’ve been bad, they’ve been really bad, as was the case in their 41-7 loss in Atlanta that was imperfect in every way.
