Bears hire Bates as quarterbacks coach
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:26:32 PST)
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

Cutler gets his guy Bates in Chicago (The National Football Post)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:36:00 PST)
The Chicago Bears found an offensive coach Jay Cutler is going to be thrilled to team up with, that is for...

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...

Bears reunite Cutler with QB coach Bates
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:50:26 PST)
The Chicago Bears made a logical move on Tuesday in their efforts to get the most out of Jay Cutler: hiring the man who helped him set team records in Denver in 2008. Jeremy Bates, who spent three seasons with the Broncos as quarterbacks coach, was hired on Tuesday to fill the same...

Nevada sportsbooks grind out a profit from Super Bowl betting (The National Football Post)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:12:00 PST)
Believe it or not, there was actually a prop bet available as to whether or not the state of Nevada would set a...

Success of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis Opens Doors for Other NFL Cities: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:16:00 PST)
As Indianapolis basks in the success of Super Bowl XLVI and starts to return to normal life, other NFL cities are already taking note: if Indianapolis can do it, so can we. Long held in the warmer climates of Miami, Tampa, New Orleans, and a variety of California cities, the Super...

Seahawks Team Report
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:25:19 PST)

During their final day cleaning out lockers at the Seahawks team headquarters, Seattle players remained hopeful that head coach Pete Carroll will keep this young group together, giving them a chance to make a postseason run in 2012.

"This team took a turn this year from last year," fullback Michael Robinson said. "It went from the coaches pretty much directing us to this year we kind of took ownership of the team, and it became our team. And that's what you like to see at this level. Nothing else can motivate you more than your peers."

Seattle finally figured out how to play as a unit in the second half of the season, finishing 5-3 down the stretch and leaving some players ready to start the season sooner rather than later.

"You wish everything could start right now...

Seattle would like to be in mix for future Super Bowl (The National Football Post)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:22:00 PST)
The Seattle Seahawks would like to get in the mix for hosting a Super Bowl. The Seahawks have submitted initial...

Giants Win Should Give Hope to Seahawks: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:10:00 PST)
The Seattle Seahawks can win the Super Bowl. It may not happen next year, but Super Bowl XLVI is a reminder that winning it all is about getting hot at the right time. Obviously the New York Giants are a talented team that deserved to the win the game, and Eli Manning is a clutch...

Five Super Paint Jobs on Super Bowl XLVI Super Cars: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:26:00 PST)
I visited all 33 Super Cars--IndyCar race cars that are painted to represent each NFL team, plus Super Bowl XLVI--around central Indiana, and while all of the cars were terrific, five of them really jumped out at me as being extra sharp.

Six elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame (The National Football Post)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:13:00 PST)
The Pro Football Hall of Fame voters opened the doors for six new members in the Class of 2012 on Saturday.

Six elected to Pro Foobtall Hall of Fame (The National Football Post)
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:13:00 PST)
The Pro Football Hall of Fame voters opened the doors for six new members in the Class of 2012 on Saturday.

Butler, Dawson, Doleman, Kennedy, Martin and Roaf make the 2012 Hall of Fame cut
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:33:55 PST)
The 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame cast has been announced, and the six named to the game's greatest honor this year were Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf. It's a very interesting … Continue reading ?

Group wants 'hit count' to protect kids
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:05:58 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - Children playing contact sports are suffering too many blows to the head and an advocacy group is calling for a "hit count" to total them up before it's too late.

Advocacy group wants 'hit count' to protect kids
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:56:31 PST)
Kids playing contact sports are suffering too many blows to the head, and an advocacy group is calling for a "hit count" to total them up before it's too late. Just as Little League pitchers are on pitch counts to protect their elbows, a hit count would prevent the repeated blows that can cause concussions and lead to extreme brain trauma, Chris Nowinski, co-founder of the Sports...

When Will the Seahawks Be Back in the Super Bowl?: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:50:00 PST)
I enjoy watching the Super Bowl every year, but as a fan of the Seattle Seahawks, I do get a bit jealous. After all, the Patriots have been there multiple times before, as have the Giants. Both teams obviously deserve to be in the big game, but that doesn't stop me from wishing...

Capsule look at Hall of Fame finalists
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:50 PST)
A capsule look at the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

Tom Brady: Master of the schemes
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:52:45 PST)
Among all the many things that makes Tom Brady such a great quarterback, perhaps the most valuable and overlooked trait is his ability to change schemes through his career, master those different concepts, and keep playing at an elite level. … Continue reading ?

Cortez Kennedy awaiting the Hall's call
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:59:37 PST)
Cortez Kennedy's home resembles a museum devoted to his football career.

Tim Ruskell out before Bears even introduce Phil Emery (The National Football Post)
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:48:00 PST)
The Chicago Bears didn’t get around to introducing Phil Emery as their new general manager Monday...

Seahawks' Robinson says farewell to Paterno
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:56:06 PST)
Despite making his first trip to Hawaii, it's been a bittersweet and exhausting week for Seattle Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson. Robinson arrived in the islands Tuesday only to fly out after the next day's Pro Bowl practice to speak at the memorial services of his college coach, Joe Paterno.

It's a numbers game at the Pro Bowl
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:41:47 PST)
KAPOLEI, Hawaii - The Pro Bowl has turned into a numbers game.

Report: Sidney Rice had surgery on both shoulders (The National Football Post)
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:51:00 PST)
News of surgery for Sidney Rice came as a bit of a surprise at the end of his first season with the Seattle...

Seattle Seahawks Sending Five Players to 2012 Pro Bowl: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:32:00 PST)
Due to a high numbers of players dropping out of the 2012 Pro Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks will now send five players to represent the NFC this weekend (Jan. 29). It's quite an accomplishment for the franchise, especially because it shows off two of the biggest strengths that the...

Three More Seahawks Head to Pro Bowl: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:59:00 PST)
Three more Seattle Seahawks have been tabbed for the NFL's Pro Bowl on Jan. 29, and in an interesting coincidence, all three 'Hawks replace members of the division rival San Francisco 49ers. On Jan. 23, the Seahawks announced that defensive backs Brandon Browner and Kam...

Marshawn Lynch Heading to Pro Bowl for Seattle Seahawks: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:45:00 PST)
The Seattle Seahawks will have a fifth player attending the 2012 Pro Bowl as a member of the NFC roster. On Tuesday night (Jan. 24), it got revealed that San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore had decided to pull out of the festivities due to an injury.

Should Seahawks Go After Peyton Manning?: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:25:00 PST)
How would Peyton Manning look in a Seattle Seahawks uniform in 2012? Strange, but potentially very exciting. It is probably a bit early to speculate on that sort of possibility, but signs point to the possibility that the Colts may cut Manning loose or try to trade him.