mvn.com - 12/13/2007
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On Sunday the defending champion Indianapolis Colts come into Oakland to face the Raiders. The last time a defending champion came into Oakland the Raiders defense obliterated Big Ben and won the game for the Raiders despite an offensive showing that bordered on incompetence. If the Raiders’ defense can get to Peyton Manning and stop Joseph Addai, the Raiders have a good chance.
ESPN Ranks the NFL Quarterbacks
intentionalfoul.com 12/13/2007 — As we are in the grips of an entertaining NFL season, there are a lot of stories being followed. First and foremost is whether or not the New England Patriots can go undefeated, which is followed closely by the whether or not the Miami Dolphins will finish the season with a perfect record as well: 0-16. Question: If we call a team with no losses “undefeated,” do we call teams ...
Brady Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
sportsofboston.com 12/13/2007 — After one of the best outings of his career, Tom Brady was named AFC offensive player of the week for week 14. Brady completed 32 of 46 passes for 399 yards and four touchdowns against the Steelers on Sunday. Brady has 45 TD passes on the year and trails Peyton Manning’s single season record by only four.
Warm bodies
18to88.blogspot.com 12/13/2007 — Sunday should be interesting. Phil B. lets us know that the Colts can barely field a defense this week. In fact, this Sunday only 5 of the original 11 projected preseason starters will play for the Colts on defense. Hayden, Jackson, Sanders, Keiaho , ...
Putting the Lane Kiffin to Arkansas rumor to bed
mvn.com 12/14/2007 — After the smoke filled rumor fest that was yesterday, two facts remain Bobby Patrino did in fact quit on the Atlanta Falcons to become head coach at Arkansas and Lane Kiffin is still the head coach of the Oakland Raiders. Lane Kiffin should continue to be the head coach of the Oakland Raiders for the next several years based upon his progress so far. Kiffin has shown that he has what it takes ...
Roethlisberger misses practice again —
FOXSports.com News for NFL 12/13/2007
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger missed practice again Thursday because of a sore right shoulder, with Charlie Batch running the starting offense in his place.
On Tuesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger's problem ...