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No Payton, no Brees? Hard to say it's no sweat for Saints these days

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:24:00 EST

Sean Payton is serving his NFL-imposed exile. Drew Brees surprisingly remains in contract/holdout limbo. Larry Holder says nothing is routine as the Saints try to work toward the 2012 season and find their new normal.

2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: AFC analysis

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:43:21 EST

There were some 2012 NFL over/under win totals released by Cantor gaming. Sure it's only May, but that doesn't mean we can't analyze them and figure out who is under- and over-valued in Vegas. Here we take a look at the AFC.

2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NFC analysis

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:34:28 EST

Fantasy owners can have their stats; Alex Smith cares only about W's

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:52:00 EST

Alex Smith doesn't rate on your fantasy football big board? He says he couldn't care less. Excuse Clark Judge while he stands and applauds, and also gives examples of how big-yardage quarterbacks don't always win.

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks fractures right foot, out 12 weeks

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:06:58 EST

The Giants announced that wide receiver Hakeem Nicks fractured his right foot and will miss 12 weeks after surgery.

NFLPA's Smith on collusion suit: 'Cartels do what cartels will do when left unchecked'

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:40:50 EST

DeMaurice Smith addressed the media in Washington on Thursday and discussed the NFLPA's decision to file the collusion suit against the NFL, saying "cartels do what cartels will do when left unchecked."

Report: Lawrence Taylor informed that Charlie Sheen purchased his Super Bowl ring

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:07:15 EST

The Lawrence Taylor Super Bowl ring saga's reporedly taken an even more bizarre twist, somehow. According to a report, LT and his agent were told the ring was purchased by Charlie Sheen.

It's OTAs, but still: Mark Sanchez outperforms Tim Tebow; Sanchez agent not surprised

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:50:25 EST

Perhaps it was to be expected, but according to reports, incumbent starter Mark Sanchez performed better than Tim Tebow at Jets workouts.

Kellen Winslow reportedly trashed Cali rental home; attorney calls claim 'bogus'

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:03:44 EST

Recently-traded tight end Kellen Winslow was recently accused of trashing an expensive rental ($9000 per month) home in California.

Jim Schwartz has no interest in talking about Titus Young's status

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:23:31 EST

Titus Young isn't present at the Lions OTAs because he reportedly punched teammate Louis Delmas, but Jim Schwartz isn't updating his status.

Seattle OT Barbre suspended four games for violating PED policy

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:51:00 EST

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Allen Barbre was suspended for the first four regular-season games by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.