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Cowboys looking to Extend Austin
January 22nd, 2010 
Nathan Nau Cowboy’s owner Jerry Jones indicated Thursday that he’s eager to sign restricted free agent Miles Austin to a long-term deal. Jerry’s son, executive VP Stephen Jones, wasn’t ready to talk about a long-term extension for Austin after his NFL record 421 yards in his first two starts. Austin’s dominant performance in the second half of [...]
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Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, Miles Austin, Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers 
No Comments »Cowboys Expect to Remain Intact
January 19th, 2010 Nathan Nau After their shocking blowout loss to the Vikings on Saturday, Cowboys ILB Keith Brooking called the Vikings’ late fourth-quarter touchdown throw to Visanthe Shiancoe “classless” following Sunday’s playoff game. “I thought it was B.S.,” Brooking added. “Granted, we get paid to stop them, but we had zero timeouts left. I didn’t think there was any [...]
Brandon Marshall Injured in Practice
December 31st, 2009 Nathan Nau Broncos WR Brandon Marshall suffered a potentially severe pull or strain of his hamstring in Wednesday’s practice, according to CBS 4 Denver. The contract-year wideout came up limping at the end of a drill and was holding his right leg as the Denver Broncos medical staff took him to the locker room for evaluation. He [...]
Arizona is going for the No. 2 Seed
December 30th, 2009 Nathan Nau The Cardinals are still alive for the No. 2 seed in the NFC following Chicago’s Monday night upset of Minnesota and most likely will decide to play all starters in Week 17 after all. While it’s still a long shot for coach Ken Whisenhunt’s team, the Cards now have something to play for. In addition [...]
Week 13 Duds
December 8th, 2009 Nathan Nau Tom Brady: Yes, Brady is on the Dud list and not on top of the Stud list…who would have ever thought this would happen? Brady, who did throw for 352 yards, might have cost his team the win when he tried to extend New England Patriots 21-19 lead late in the fourth quarter, Brady was [...]
Vince Young Leads Titans to a Comeback Victory
November 30th, 2009 Nathan Nau Vince Young completed 27-of-43 passes for 387 yards and one touchdown to lead the Titans to a comeback victory over the Cardinals in Week 12, 20-17. A nearly flawless and improving Young converted three fourth downs, including the game-winning touchdown pass to Kenny Britt, on a 99-yard drive in the two minute drill. Showing impressive [...]
Mike Shanahan to Meet with the Bills
November 20th, 2009 Nathan Nau NFL.com’s Vic Carucci reports that the Bills will meet with former Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan next week about becoming the Bills next head coach. Carucci confirms that Shanahan is Buffalo’s “No. 1″ head coaching target. The meeting will involve owner Ralph Wilson and COO/GM Russ Brandon, who Shanahan would probably give a pink slip [...]
Is Terrell Owens Starting to Showing His Age?
November 13th, 2009 Nathan Nau Bills coach Dick Jauron remains hopeful that Terrell Owens will play this week even though he’s yet to practice since coming down with a strained hip Tuesday. Jauron said T.O. is “still struggling” but feeling better than he was Wednesday. “We’ll just have to see where it goes (Friday),” added Jauron. Expect Owens to be [...]
Week 7 Predictions
October 26th, 2009 Nathan Nau To date, I hold an average, but respectable 7-5 record on predicting NFL matchups. Indianapolis Colts @ St. Louis Rams Prediction: Colts 31, Rams 10. The Indianapolis Colts continue to roll and will win easy. Minnesota Vikings @ Pittsburg Steelers Prediction: Steelers 28, Vikings 21. The Vikings will not go unbeaten in 2009. The Steelers [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 Predictions Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburg Steelers, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins No Comments »Chris Samuels likely to Retire
October 24th, 2009 Nathan Nau The Washington Post is reporting that Washington Redskins LT Chris Samuels is likely to retire. Samuels, 32, is surely done for the 2009 season due to an aggravation on his spinal condition. Stephon Heyer is now starting at LT, but he is not the permanent replacement. Elsewhere around the NFL: Minnesota: Vikings RB Adrian Peterson [...]