Your 2012 first round draft order is set (almost) (The National Football Post)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:56:00 PST)
When one season ends, another begins. The NFL concluded its “on field” season when the clock hit...

Packers won't let Bucs interview McAdoo
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:10:12 PST)
As the head coach at Rutgers, Greg Schiano exhorted his players to "keep chopping," likening the process of revitalizing the previously moribund Scarlet Knights program to chopping wood. As Schiano looks to build his coaching staff with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it would...

Another club blocks Bucs' bid to interview coordinator candidate (The National Football Post)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:37:00 PST)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to encounter road blocks in an effort to construct Greg Schiano’s...

Packers Team Report
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:25:16 PST)

The deep freeze that blanketed Green Bay in the days that followed the Packers' 37-20 loss to the New York Giants in the NFC divisional playoffs Jan. 15 served as a harsh reminder about the warm and inviting season that is in the past.

"This is one of those (numb) feelings," tight end Jermichael Finley said. "This feeling isn't going to go away for a long time."

The Packers were supposed to be practicing when the daytime temperatures dipped into the teens and even the single digits at the end of this week, getting ready to host the NFC Championship on Sunday.

Instead, the players spent the early part of the week doing housecleaning in their Lambeau Field locker room, meeting with their position coaches and having exit interviews with head coach Mike McCarthy.

Belichick: Giving Giants TD gave Pats best chance
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:48:58 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - Bill Belichick gave clear instructions to his defensive unit: Let the runner score.

Private meetings by secondary mates helped Giants' defense improve enough to beat Patriots
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:28:00 PST)
Aaron Ross and Corey Webster organized gatherings that ultimately got the unit more in sync with coordinator Perry Fewell.

NBC broadcasts Super Bowl with pomp and promotion
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:24:04 PST)
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer

Goodell: Might eliminate Pro Bowl
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:50:16 PST)
The Pro Bowl's status has fallen so far after its latest edition that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said during a radio interview Sunday he is considering eliminating the game. After last Sunday's 59-41 victory by the AFC was roundly criticized for its sloppy play,...

Aaron Rodgers is your 2011 NFL MVP (The National Football Post)
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:33:00 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS— The thought process was that both Drew Brees and Tom Brady had legitimate arguments...

Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers wins MVP award
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:20:14 PST)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:25:35 PST)
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honours
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:04:48 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage.

Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh win AP awards
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:29:04 PST)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Named 2011-12 NFL MVP: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:04:00 PST)
Roger that! I mean, Rodgers that! Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was recognized as the Associated Press 2011-12 NFL MVP on February 4, 2012. This was the first time that Rodgers has won that honor since he became the starting quarterback during the 2008-09 season.

Saints QB Brees wins Offensive Player of Year
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:10:57 PST)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Ravens LB Suggs wins Defensive Player of Year
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:02:33 PST)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

NFL to Hold Inaugural NFL Honors Ceremony: Fan Prediction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:26:00 PST)
The NFL is doing something completely new and different this year. In an attempt to make an event out of the season-ending awards the NFL is hosting the inaugural National Football League Honors. This is an event where the NFL will present the honors of AP Most Valuable Player, AP...

Green Bay Packers and Jermichael Finley Have Made Little Progress in Contract Talks: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:05:00 PST)
Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson has some important decisions to make this offseason. One of those decisions is how he'll use the franchise tag. The Packers have one franchise tag that they can use on Jermichael Finley, Scott Wells or Matt Flynn.

'Twilight' star Kellan Lutz defends Gisele
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:31:47 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - "Twlight" star Kellan Lutz sympathizes with Gisele Bundchen.

Defense will carry Giants over Patriots again
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:35:15 PST)
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer

The Shutdown Corner Interview: Jerry Rice, Part 2
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:30:55 PST)
In the conclusion of Shutdown Corner's interview with Jerry Rice from the Media Center, we ask the man who has done more in the Super Bowl than anyone else to break down Sunday's big game. Who has the advantage at … Continue reading ?

The Shutdown Corner Interview: Jerry Rice, Part 1
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:07:47 PST)
In this exclusive interview from the Super Bowl Media Center, Jerry Rice talked to Shutdown Corner about the NFL then and now. In Part 1, the greatest receiver ever to play the game started things off with remembrances of his … Continue reading ?

Rest of TV world idolizing NFL's appeal to viewers
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:43:20 PST)
The Super Bowl is set to break television ratings records on Sunday, capping a season in which the NFL established itself as the most reliable and formidable of TV juggernauts. Last month, its conference championship games were the most watched in 30 years, and it soars into Sunday's Super Bowl defying the ratings drag that plague much of TV.

Couch looks good for displaced fans
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:46 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - A seat at the Super Bowl will be a lot easier to come by for many of the fans who couldn't get one last year in Dallas.

Joe Namath’s NFL Blog: My Super Bowl prediction
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:12:50 PST)
NFL Hall of Famer and New York Jets legend Joe Namath has been contributing to Shutdown Corner through the postseason to break down the key games, players and moments. Make sure to like the Official Joe Namath page on Facebook … Continue reading ?

Your Super Bowl betting bonanza (The National Football Post)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:30:00 PST)
$87 million was legally wagered on last year’s Super Bowl in the state of Nevada. Add in the cash that...

Green Bay Packers Promote Tom Clements to Offensive Coordinator: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:33:00 PST)
The Green Bay Packers have made their first significant modification in their coaching staff following the departure of former offensive coordinator Joe Philbin. Philbin was recently introduced as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins.