May 2012 - Football Wiretap
Saints' Defense Attacking More
The Saints' defense has been much improved during their winning surge and Malcolm Jenkins sees them as attacking more instead of being reactive.
Davis Seeing Regression In Raiders' Play
The Raiders have lost three straight games.
Gronkowski Breaks Forearm, Out 4-6 Weeks
Rob Gronkowski had 137 yards and two touchdowns.
McCoy Suffers Concussion Late In Blowout Loss
LeSean McCoy was injured late in the fourth quarter when he took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Madieu Williams.
Notre Dame Ranked Unanimous No. 1 In AP Poll
Notre Dame has an 11-0 record
Patriots Cut Deion Branch, Promote Greg Salas
Deion Branch played his best game of the season last week, catching four balls for 30 yards.
Smith Remains In Black, Likely To Start
Alex Smith has been taking the first-team reps throughout the week.
Floyd Takes Over 'Z' Position For Chargers
Malcom Floyd played the "Z" receiver, which was previously played by Meachem and Vincent Jackson in the past.
Tannenbaum Not Focused On Job Security
Mike Tannenbaum said this week that he is focused on his work and not his job security amid a 3-6 record.
Karlos Dansby Playing With Torn Bicep
Karlos Dansby has been wearing a brace that allows him to continue playing.
Ditka Suffers Minor Stroke
Mike Ditka is currently an analyst at ESPN.
Jim Harbaugh Returns To Practice Without Restrictions
Jim Harbaugh returned to practice one day after undergoing a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat.
Eagles To Start Nick Foles
Michael Vick has been resting at home for most of the week due to the concussion he suffered last week.
Hernandez Expected To Miss Week 11
Aaron Hernandez is expected to sit again in the Patriots' game on Sunday against the Colts.
Ryan Continues To Support Sparano Despite Jets' Offensive Struggles
The Jets have scored just six points on offense over the past two games.
Bears To Start Campbell, Cutler Ruled Out
Jay Cutler suffered a concussion against the Texans on Sunday, his second since coming to the Bears.
Jacobs' Tweets On Boss Poorly Timed
Brandon Jacobs posted advice on Twitter Thursday with a reference to never working "in a place where you hate your boss so much."
Aaron Rodgers Supports Cal's Jeff Tedford
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers says Cal's head coach, Jeff Tedford, deserves to retain his job.
Risdon's NFL Picks & Analysis For Week 11
49ers/Bears, Packers, Lions, Patriots/Colts and of course Steelers/Ravens headline the Week 11 games.
Cosell: Willis, Bowman Have Taken Step Back Against Run
Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman entered the 2012 season widely considered as the top-two inside linebackers in the entire NFL.
Jim Harbaugh Has Procedure For Irregular Heartbeat
49ers coach Jim Harbaugh is at Stanford Hospital for a procedure after doctors discovered an irregular heartbeat.
LeShoure Has Been NFL's Least Elusive RB
Mikel Leshoure averages just 2.03 yards after contact per attempt
Claiborne Hopes To Be Tested Following Poor Performance Against Eagles
Morris Claiborne was called for five penalties and gave up a touchdown pass in Sunday's win against the Eagles.
Alex Smith Expected To Start On Monday
Alex Smith sustained a concussion in Sunday's tie against the Rams.
49ers Drop In Special Teams Without Costanzo
The 49ers have dropped from 13th to 31st in the NFL in kickoff coverage and from 11th to 20th in covering punts.
Jets Cut Aaron Maybin
With the Jets, Aaron Maybin had six sacks, four forced fumbles and 11 tackles in 2011.
Jets Adamant About Tebow Not Taking Over For Sanchez
The Jets are 3-6, but nobody within the organization believes Tim Tebow would give the team a better chance to win than Mark Sanchez.
Leftwich Will Start For Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger sprained the sternoclavicular (SC) joint in his right shoulder on Monday.
Falcons Release Ray Edwards
Ray Edwards was signed to a five-year, $27.5 million contract last year.
49ers Confident In Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick will start for the 49ers on Monday against the Bears if Alex Smith is not cleared from his concussion injury.