Josh McDaniels says he’s not worried that the Denver Broncos’ embarrassing issues both on and off the field might cost him his job because the decision is out of his hands. The Broncos’ second-year coach said his only focus is on fixing what’s gone wrong during a 3-8 season sullied by a videotaping scandal that cost him and the team $50,000 each and resulted in a subordinate’s… c96547f5c9cca5356f9971230bbde78b
Peyton Manning blamed himself for the Colts’ mistakes. The Chargers took credit for forcing him into them. Either way, it was the same lousy result for Indianapolis’ suddenly struggling quarterback.
Six years later, Matt Cassel got a chance to show Pete Carroll firsthand how good he can be as a starter.
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The Baltimore Ravens took care of business in workmanlike fashion against a team they hadn’t played in years. By doing so, the Ravens put themselves in perfect position for an emotional matchup against a team they know all too well.
Bills receiver Stevie Johnson was inconsolable for letting a victory slip through his hands. The Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t going to let him or Buffalo get a second chance
With his team trailing by 11 points and the season on the brink, coach Tom Coughlin wasn’t the only voice in the New York Giants’ locker room at halftime. The one that stood out was Justin Tuck, and his message was simple: Stop playing like garbage. The Giants (7-4) got the message and maybe saved their season with five games to go
Brett Favre’s voice was a raspy whisper and he rattled a lozenge around in his mouth as he spoke about the 10-yard scramble his creaky legs managed to carve out Sunday, helping seal his Minnesota Vikings’ 17-13 victory over the Washington Redskins. “Did I expect to run for a first down? I haven’t expected to run for a first down in quite a while,” Favre said, smiling
Andre Johnson politely asked Cortland Finnegan to stop it. By the fourth quarter, Houston’s star receiver had simply had it with the Tennessee cornerback’s antagonistic antics. Their feisty duel exploded into a full-blown fistfight late in the Texans’ 20-0 win over the Titans on Sunday
Don’t even mention a third straight winning season to the Atlanta Falcons.