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Manning saga, questions about Patriots headline offseason storylines

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:23:00 EST

Tom Brady's greatness covers up a lot, but lacking a deep threat finally caught up to him in the Super Bowl. Mike Freeman says, next to the Manning saga, the biggest offseason story is what the Patriots do to add more firepower.

Top 50 free agents: Former top pick Williams is top player on open market

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:41:00 EST

The offseason is officially here and it's time to rebuild. Which free agents will command the most attention? Pete Prisco offers his top 50 and says don't look for any players over 30 or running backs near the top.

Gronkowski has injured ankle scoped, recovery to take 10-12 weeks

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:38:00 EST

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had arthroscopic surgery on his injured left ankle Friday.

Vikings: New county proposal to use ticket fees for stadium won't work

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:20:00 EST

A Minnesota Vikings spokesman said Friday that team owners don't like a new proposal to fund a $1 billion stadium in the Twin Cities suburbs using ticket fees and other game-related charges.

Niners GM Baalke lands three-year extension after run to NFC title game

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:16:00 EST

San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke has received a three-year contract extension through the 2016 season.

Maualuga charged with assault; bar manager says he was punched

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:18:00 EST

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga has been charged with assault stemming from a downtown Cincinnati bar incident.