Steelers hire Haley as offensive coordinator
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:05:12 PST)
Former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley has been hired as the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator. He replaces Bruce Arians, who was hired by the Colts last month after the Steelers chose not to retain him. "I am excited about the opportunity to come back...

Todd Haley named Steelers offensive coordinator
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:40:28 PST)
The Steelers have named Todd Haley their new offensive coordinator. Haley, 45, will replace Bruce Arians, now with the Indianapolis Colts, and will inherit an offense that scored 325 points last season en route to finishing 12-4. Haley was fired by Kansas City on Dec. 13, after going 19-26 in two-plus seasons with the Chiefs, leading them to the 2010 AFC West title.

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...

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...

Steelers Team Report
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:25:18 PST)

It's tough to call a 12-4 record a disappointment, but Pittsburgh is one of the few places you can do so. The Steelers fought through major injuries throughout their lineup to compile that mark, barely failing to win the AFC North Division and a No. 1 or 2 playoff seed.

Then came the debacle in Denver in the first playoff game when, heavily favored, the Steelers were upset by Tim Tebow and the Broncos.

One drive cost them the No. 1 seed in the AFC—a 92-yarder by Baltimore in Heinz Field on Nov. 6 that ended in a Ravens touchdown with eight seconds left and a 23-20 loss for the Steelers.

In reality, though, this was not a strong Pittsburgh team, and it beat only one tough opponent, the Patriots.

Steelers TE Saunders suspended four games next season (The National Football Post)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:17:00 PST)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Weslye Saunders will miss the first four games of the 2012 season, according to...

NFL roundup: Brady's wife rips Patriots' receivers
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:30:19 PST)
The Patriots' receiving corps didn't exactly put up a model performance on Sunday night in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVI. Now, they're hearing about it from a model. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, the wife of New England quarterback Tom Brady, let loose on the...

Report: Steelers will hire Haley as offensive coordinator
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:10:15 PST)
Former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley will be hired as the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator, ESPN reported Monday. Haley would replace Bruce Arians, who was not retained by the Steelers. Arians was subsequently hired as the Indianapolis Colts' offensive...

Steelers' 24th Pick in the Draft Has Always Been a Value Pick: Fan's Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:38:00 PST)
The Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves in a situation that many fans fear. The Steelers were good enough to make the playoffs but were not good enough to bring home the Lombardi Trophy. On the flip side, since they were good and made the playoffs they won't get a high draft...

James Harrison on Patriots: ‘Cheaters never win’
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:09:48 PST)
James Harrison knows why the New England Patriots lost Super Bowl XLVI. In the minutes after the New York Giants sealed a 21-17 victory on Sunday night, James Harrison took to Twitter to offer his insight into the game. Like … Continue reading ?

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

Giants beat Patriots to win the Super Bowl
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:13:15 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - Elite and Eli. One and the same.

Boneheaded Tom Brady throw leads to Giants safety
(Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:50:17 PST)
An uncharacteristic Tom Brady mistake led to the earliest safety in Super Bowl history. After a Steve Weatherford punt pinned the New England Patriots back to their 5-yard line, Brady dropped back to pass on the Patriots' first offensive snap. … Continue reading ?

Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:33:03 PST)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Panthers QB Newton wins Offensive Rookie of Year
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:27:50 PST)
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

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 ?

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.

Top Five Best Role Models in Sports: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:38:00 PST)
5. Myron Rolle- A standout student and football player at Florida State university, Myron Rolle decided to do something very few people have the discipline to do: he passed up the chance to make millions in the NFL in favor off the opportunity to study at Oxford University in...

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:

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.

Jerome Bettis, Willie Roaf go from co-home owners to possible Hall members
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:45:00 PST)
The pair of 1993 NFL draft picks share a bond that could include their selection as members of the '12 Canton class.

Packers name Clements offensive co-ordinator
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:49:18 PST)
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers didn't have to look far to find their new offensive co-ordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Tom Clements to replace Joe Philbin.