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The Denver Broncos have joined the NFL in it’s effort to stop child obesity through it’s ‘Play 60′ campaign. “The Movement for an active generation” is their slogo, encouraging kids to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. It is a movement to be commended, as is Play 60’s latest event, “Back […]

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Published on 09/08/2010 at Wed Sep 08 08:12.   1 Comment
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On Thursday rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant signed with the Dallas Cowboys. The 24th overall pick of the 2010 NFL draft signed a five-year, $11.8 million deal that includes $8.5 million guaranteed, ESPN reports. Of the 32 1st round draft picks, Bryant is the first to sign.  Being the first, he may set off a chain reaction […]

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Published on 07/22/2010 at Thu Jul 22 19:15.   4 Comments
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has passed away, ESPN reports, following injuries suffered from a truck accident Wednesday night. Henry was hospitalized overnight after being found on a residential road. He succumbed to his injuries at 6:36 a.m. this morning. Henry, who was raising three children with his fiancee Loleini Tonga, was 26. The […]

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Published on 12/17/2009 at Thu Dec 17 08:39.   10 Comments
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The San Diego Chargers have released long time NFL wideout Chris Chambers this afternoon.  Originally a member of the Miami Dolphins, the Chargers aquired the receiver in a trade for a second round pick back in 2007.  The roster move was made based off of the progress of Malcolm Floyd who has moved into the […]

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Published on 11/02/2009 at Mon Nov 02 16:42.   16 Comments
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While all four teams in the AFC West have named a starting quarterback, the San Diego Chargers are the only group with a quarterback situation completely devoid of controversy (VOLEKTRICITY fans, argue if you will). The Broncos, of course, are waist-deep in fan and media speculation involving Kyle Orton and Chris Simms. The Raiders have […]

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Published on 08/18/2009 at Tue Aug 18 22:10.   11 Comments
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Nothing against the Chargers linebacker, but a different AFC West team may be boasting the most appropriate owner of Shawne Merriman‘s “Light’s Out” nickname: Tom Cable, Head Coach, Oakland Raiders. The National Football Post reported Monday that Raiders assistant coach Randy Hanson was injured in an altercation between he and another unspecified coach. Meanwhile, NFL […]

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Published on 08/17/2009 at Mon Aug 17 15:48.   15 Comments
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Chris Mortensen of ESPN just reported that free agent QB Michael Vick has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, officially putting any Vick to Denver talk to rest. Mortensen cites Vick’s agent as the source of the news and says it is a two-year deal. On a related note, ESPN would like to apologize to Cardinals […]

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Published on 08/13/2009 at Thu Aug 13 18:42.   7 Comments
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Quarterback Michael Vick has been granted a conditional reinstatement by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and could begin playing games as early as Week 6, the NFL announced today. The former Falcons QB was suspended indefinitely in 2007 after facing criminal charges involving his underground “Bad News Kennelz” dogfighting operation. The reinstatement grants Vick the ability […]

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Published on 07/27/2009 at Mon Jul 27 13:54.   25 Comments
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As has been rumored for some time now, the NFL is moving the NFL Draft to a three-day, Thursday-Saturday evening event starting in 2010. Round One will be held on Thursday beginning at 7:30pm; Rounds 2-3 will be held on Friday starting at 6:30pm, and the final rounds 4-7 will be held Saturday starting at […]

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Published on 07/23/2009 at Thu Jul 23 14:38.   7 Comments
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Recommended viewing: 11am – Buffalo at New England – Any team in the AFC East could come away with this division, but it’s hard not to see these two squads making the postseason. While anything can change, at this point the Broncos look to be a division-winning fourth seed in the Conference. The loser of […]

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Published on 11/09/2008 at Sun Nov 09 12:01.   15 Comments
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