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- Irsay disputes report that decision was made on Manning “weeks ago” January 29, 2012Who needs a P.R. department when the boss has a Twitter page? With Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reporting that the Colts decided to cut quarterback Peyton Manning “weeks ago,” Colts owner Jim Irsay took to Twitter at some point after midnight Sunday to respond. “No he hasn’t been released nor was a decision… […]Mike Florio
- 49ers address Aldon Smith DUI arrest January 29, 2012On Friday night, 49ers rookie linebacker Aldon Smith, who had 14 sacks in the regular season and two in a pair of playoff games, was arrested for DUI in Miami. Since our first item on the issue, Smith has been released from custody. But he remains in hot water, both with the authorities and with… […]Mike Florio
- Finally, Kolber addresses Namath incident January 29, 2012For many younger football fans, the name “Joe Namath” doesn’t conjure memories of Broadway Joe or Super Bowl III but a drunken pass at ESPN sideline reporter Suzy Kolber during a December 2003 edition of Sunday Night Football. His “I wanna kiss you” moment became the stuff of TV legend, even making its way into… […]Mike Florio
- Pat Hill agrees to coach Falcons’ offensive line January 29, 2012Former Fresno State head coach Pat Hill is heading to the NFL. Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reports that Hill has agreed in principle to become the Falcons’ new offensive line coach. Hill spent 15 seasons at Fresno and built a solid program that went to 11 bowl games, although the team struggled recently and he… […]Michael David Smith
- Welcome to Indianapolis January 29, 2012PFT has landed at the Super Bowl. I’m the first crew member to arrive in Indianapolis, with Florio and MDS on the way soon. We’ll be pumping out posts on all the sights and sounds from Naptown all the way through the game. The Patriots arrive Sunday and the Giants on Monday. (There will also… […]Gregg Rosenthal
- Cardinals block Bucs from interviewing John McNulty January 29, 2012Greg Schiano’s efforts to build his staff with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit a snag. The Bucs asked the Cardinals for permission to speak with wide receivers coach John McNulty about a position on Schiano’s staff. McNulty was Schiano’s offensive coordinator at Rutgers for three years before joining Arizona in 2009 and was thought… […]Josh Alper
- Ochocinco gets his teammates a Super Bowl gift January 29, 2012Many would argue that wide receiver Chad Ochocinco hasn’t been worth the nearly $6 million that the Patriots are paying him for his services. With 15 catches on the season, it’s hard to argue with that assessment. His teammates are likely happy that Ochocinco has so much money in his wallet right now, though. Ochocinco… […]Josh Alper
- Report: Decision on Peyton Manning’s future made “weeks ago” January 28, 2012Friday’s joint statement from Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and owner Jim Irsay was described on these pages as “a bucket of water on the burgeoning brush fire.” The embers are getting stoked again and we aren’t referring to the news that Bruce Arians is headed back to Indianapolis to be the Colts’ new offensive coordinator.… […]Josh Alper