On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Bears' eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker, Brian Urlacher, decided to call it quits and retire forever a member of the Green Bay Packers most historic rival. Packers fans should and will celebrate the retirement of a future hall-of-famer and one of the best linebackers to play in the NFL over the past twenty years. Here's a look back at his … [Read more...] about A Green Bay Packers farewell to the Chicago Bears’ Brian Urlacher
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Meet the Candidates for the Chicago Bears Head Coach Position
Breaking up is hard to do. After a 10-6 season that will leave the Chicago Bears watching the NFL Playoffs from their couches, the team cut their ties with head coach Lovie Smith after 9 seasons. Many players have already voiced their displeasure with GM Phil Emery’s decision to fire Smith. Devin Hester is even threatening retirement now that Lovie will no longer be calling … [Read more...] about Meet the Candidates for the Chicago Bears Head Coach Position
Packers QB, Brett Favre predecessor Blair Kiel dies at age 50
Blair Kiel, a backup quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in the early 1990s, and of the last Pack signal callers to start at the position before Brett Favre began his phenomenal streak has died. Kiel last started for the Packers in 1991. Favre took over the position from 1992-2007. Kiel passed away Sunday in Columbus, Ind., of what Bartholomew County authorities said was a … [Read more...] about Packers QB, Brett Favre predecessor Blair Kiel dies at age 50
Indianapolis Colts make heartbreaking but necessary decision to release Peyton Manning
Nobody -- nobody -- wanted it to end this way. Not you or me. Not Indianapolis Colts fans, who are sure to be divided -- many of them irate -- about the franchise's decision to part ways with Peyton Manning. Not Manning himself. Not owner Jim Irsay, who undoubtedly will be the recipient of the aforementioned fan ire. Not Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz, who was among … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts make heartbreaking but necessary decision to release Peyton Manning
Indianapolis Colts Owner: Peyton Manning “Out for Awhile”
I would start getting used to seeing Kerry Collins under center for the Indianapolis Colts this season. Colts owner Jim Irsay all but said that would be the case on Twitter this morning. Irsay, a regular on Twitter, wrote the following message on his account: "NFL Season opens 2nite!We had a good practice yesterday and r guys r fired up 4 the season.#18's out for … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Owner: Peyton Manning “Out for Awhile”
Analyzing the Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart
The addition of Donovan McNabb and Michael Jenkins on the offensive side of the ball have been the two most notable positive amendments during the offseason. The most newsworthy departure is undoubtedly the exit by offensive lineman and consistent Pro Bowler Bryant McKinnie. After taking a look at the depth chart on the team’s official site, it is puzzling to note that Joe … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart
2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Olin Kreutz, Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and more!
The Chicago Bear’s Olin Kreutz has a new team, Brett Favre is not joining the Miami Dolphins and the Oakland Raiders replace Zach Miller. What are the latest 2011 NFL signings? NFL trade rumors? News from around the NFL? The Sportsbank has NFL fans covered with the latest from around the league. … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Olin Kreutz, Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and more!
2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Brett Favre Comeback, Braylon Edwards, McFadden and more!
Is Brett Favre making a comeback again? Why might Braylon Edwards draw criticism from Terrell Owens? Should Oakland Raiders fans be worried about Darren McFadden’s latest injury? What are the latest 2011 NFL Signings? NFL trade rumors? NFL News? The Sportsbank is all over the latest NFL News like Osi Umenyiora on a quarterback Tom Brady. … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Brett Favre Comeback, Braylon Edwards, McFadden and more!
NFL News: Randy Moss Announces His Retirement
Randy Moss is retiring from football. In what is sure to top any NFL free agent signing or trade rumor on the day, the 13-year pro and future Hall of Famer is calling it quits. After an off-season in which his agent said Moss was in the best shape of his life, he’s walking away from the game. Why did Randy Moss decide to retire? … [Read more...] about NFL News: Randy Moss Announces His Retirement
Better Options Were Available at Quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings
The consensus on national media outlets seems to be that the Vikings hit a home run in their acquisition of Donovan McNabb. Much of the reaction to all the transactions has been positive because there is a collective sigh of relief that they are relevant once again. Chris Mortenson and John Clayton obviously grew tiresome of commenting on the court proceedings. … [Read more...] about Better Options Were Available at Quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings