Classy reunion
The uproarious stories (Cris Collinsworth’s recruiting trip to USC hosted by Anthony Munoz) were spiced by emotional moments (defensive linemates Eddie Edwards and Tim Krumrie seeing each other for the first time in decades) and capped by the one person’s serious reflection.
Carson Palmer on Bengals owner Mike Brown: 'Very, very, very stubborn'
Palmer retired in a low-key announcement this past year. During the final seasons of his 15-year NFL career, Palmer vowed he would one day tell his side of the story that led to threatening retirement and ultimately being traded by the Bengals following the 2010 season.
Second Glance: Looking back at what you may have missed in Bengals-Ravens game
CINCINNATI – Welcome back to the second installment of Second Glance, the weekly feature where I watch the TV replay of the Bengals game to look for insights I may have missed while covering the game from the press box.
AFC North standings: Bengals take command after Steelers stumble again
Those Bengals sit atop the AFC North both because they took care of business over their first two games and because the Pittsburgh Steelers are in shambles.
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Eli Manning, Porous O-Line Are Sinking the New York Giants' Talented Offense
With Odell Beckham Jr., Saquon Barkley and Evan Engram at wide receiver, running back and tight end, respectively, the New York Giants have one of the most talented offensive skill-position groups in the NFL.
Rapoport: LeSean McCoy Fractured Ribs vs. Chargers, Will Try to Play vs. Vikings
McCoy, 30, has rushed for 1,000 or more yards in six of his last eight seasons and hasn't rushed for fewer than 800 yards since his rookie campaign in 2009. Last year, he posted 1,138 rushing yards and six touchdowns, adding 59 receptions for 448 yards and another two scores. Pro Football Focus gave him a grade of 84.4 (ninth among halfbacks).
Report: Jaguars' Cam Robinson Knee Injury Diagnosed as Torn ACL, out for Season
The 2017 second-round pick was immediately thrust into the starting role at left tackle and more than held his own as a rookie, helping the team produce the No. 1 rushing attack in the NFL.
College Baseball Coach Zane Gonzalez Mistaken for Browns Kicker on Twitter
The Cleveland Browns kicker missed two field-goal attempts and two PATs in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the New Orleans Saints. His final missed field goal would've sent the game into overtime.
A Star Is Born in KC: Patrick Mahomes Shows He's 'The Future of This League'
This is not hyperbole. This is not overreaction. This isn't people saying how good JaMarcus Russell was going to be after he started off well only to disappear. Or a legion of other quarterbacks who have showed promise and then were vaporized by the speed and the pressures of the NFL.
Vontae Davis Quit Bills, Retired at Halftime of Loss vs Chargers
According to ESPN's Mike Rodak, linebacker Lorenzo Alexander said, "It's completely disrespectful." Buffalo trailed 28-6 at halftime before closing the gap and making a game of it in the second half.