2 Hogs earn NFL Combine invites – Northwest Arkansas News

Northwest Arkansas NewsFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas seniors Brooks Ellis and Keon Hatcher have received invitations to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine next month in Indianapolis. Hatcher, a 6-2, 207-pounder, announced it on his Twitter account on Wednesday, writing …Keon Hatcher Invited to Participate in the CombineRazorbackers all 2 news articles …read more From:: NFL Combine […]

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Former Cal walk on announces he will enter NFL Draft – San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco ExaminerCal walk-on turned star-receiver Chad Hansen will forgo his senior year and enter the 2017 NFL Draft. He was first-team All-Pac-12 during his junior campaign when he caught 92 passes for 1,249 yards, which were both good enough figures to put him in …California WR Chad Hansen to leave early for NFL draftChicago […]

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NFL playoff baptism for Raiders rookie Cook – Yahoo Sports

Yahoo SportsLos Angeles (AFP) – Oakland Raiders rookie Connor Cook will make NFL history on Saturday when he lines up for his first start in a high-stakes playoff duel against the Houston Texans. A few short weeks ago, the 23-year-old Cook was third choice on the …2017 NFL Playoffs, wild-card picks: Giants stun the Packers, […]

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Houston’s Super Bowl history – KHOU.com

KHOU.comMore than 71,000 fans gathered at Rice University Stadium to watch the Miami Dolphins play the Minnesota Vikings. Houston Chronicle writer Dale Robertson covered it for the Houston Post. It was his first Super Bowl. “I was not important enough to get a …Ahead of the Super Bowl, a push to take on human trafficking […]

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Raiders QB Connor Cook Set to Make History in NFL Playoff Game – FOX News Radio (blog)

FOX News Radio (blog)So watching them, if they ever needed me, I think that I would be able to go in and contribute.” He’ll go up against high priced starter-turned-backup-turned starter Brock Osweiler, who will be back under center with Tom Savage still in the NFL’s …NFL Playoff Schedule 2017: AFC, NFC Bracket Predictions, TV […]

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Top 11 Super Bowl commercials of all time – KHOU.com

KHOU.comCONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN GOOGLE+ PINTEREST. Aside from watching the game and the halftime performances, part of the Super Bowl experience is tuning in to the commercials. Millions around the country sit in front of their TVs (or mobile devices) and … …read more From:: Super Bowl News From Google News

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Theismann rips Kaepernick, wants NFL to make all players stand for national anthem – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comHowever, the 66-year-old doesn’t see that policy ever being instituted because he doesn’t think NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has the fortitude to make a decision like that. “I think he’s been wishy-washy,” Theismann said. “I think you have to stand …Joe Theismann rips 49ers for giving Colin Kaepernick an award, says all players should stand […]

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Stanford DL Solomon Thomas declares for NFL draft – STLtoday.com

STLtoday.comHis final collegiate play was a sack of North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky on a potential game-tying 2-point conversion in the closing seconds of Stanford’s Sun Bowl win. Thomas is the second Cardinal player to leave early for the draft this season …Solomon Thomas intends to file for 2017 NFL Draft eligibilityNFL.comStanford’s Solomon Thomas enters NFL […]

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Ahead of the Super Bowl, a push to take on human trafficking year-round – Chron.com

Chron.comHuman trafficking for years had been thought to increase significantly more around the Super Bowl than any other event of the year. Many experts now say that assertion is not necessarily true. But, ahead of Super Bowl 51 next month in Houston …List of Houston Super Bowl partiesKTRK-TVGroups raise awareness of human trafficking in advance […]

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A scramble for quarterbacks in the 2016 NFL Draft had a huge impact on this year’s playoff picture – Business Insider

Business InsiderAs ESPN’s Adam Schefter recounted in October, the Cowboys nearly didn’t come away with Prescott in the 2016 NFL Draft. First, the Cowboys tried to trade late into the first round to draft Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch. After refusing to give up a … and more …read more From:: NFL Draft News By Google […]

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AFC playoff teams: Biggest strengths and weaknesses – NFL.com

NFL.comBiggest strength: The Chiefs are an NFL-best 22-4 over their last 26 regular-season games because they don’t beat themselves. They are a well-coached team that manufactures scoring opportunities with a swarming defense and a dangerous special teams …Limited number of Patriots AFC Divisional Playoff game tickets to go on sale to general public on Friday, […]

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Giants Super Bowl veterans sensed this team was different – Asbury Park Press

Asbury Park PressRELATED: Can rookies help push Giants to Super Bowl like in 2007? He’s not the only one who has noticed that this team has a different feel about it, just like back in 2011 when they ended up knocking off the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.Giants Aren’t Hanging Hats On Previous […]

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2 Hogs earn NFL Combine invites – Arkansas Online

Arkansas OnlineFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas seniors Brooks Ellis and Keon Hatcher have received invitations to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine next month in Indianapolis. Hatcher, a 6-2, 207-pounder, announced it on his Twitter account on Wednesday, writing … and more …read more From:: NFL Combine News By Google News

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Gophers cornerback Jalen Myrick gets NFL Draft combine invite – TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press

TwinCities.com-Pioneer PressThe NFL has yet to release the combine invitation list, but Myrick is scheduled to participate in defensive back tests and interviews from March 4-7 in Indianapolis. The draft is April 27-29, with ESPN draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. projecting Myrick to … and more …read more From:: NFL Combine News By Google News

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NFL Draft Big Board: Redshirt sophomores could be key to 2017 NFL Draft – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comThe deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NFL draft is January 16 and pro scouts, like everyone else, are waiting anxiously to see just who will be available. This year’s class is especially captivating in large part because several of the most …Horse Tracks: 2017 NFL Draft shaping up to be a deep classMile […]

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Bears embrace Jeffery’s Super Bowl guarantee – ESPN

ESPNLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery raised eyebrows last weekend when he guaranteed the Chicago Bears (3-13) would win the Super Bowl next year. To a portion of the frustrated fan base, Jeffery’s comment — “I guarantee you we’ll win the … and more …read more From:: Super Bowl News From Google News

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Texas A&M receiver Speedy Noil to declare for NFL draft – Chron.com

Chron.comCOLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M junior receiver Speedy Noil has announced he intends to bypass his senior season and declare for the NFL draft. “My time in College Station is a time I will cherish and will miss, and even learn from, but I am ready to …Speedy Noil: Declares for NFL draftCBSSports.comA&M receiver declares […]

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NFL wild-card round: Ranking each team’s chances of reaching Super Bowl 51 – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comBut as recent history has demonstrated, the eight teams kicking off the NFL playoffs have a decent shot of reaching Houston on Feb. 5. Since the 1999 season, 10 of 34 Super Bowl teams made the title game without the coveted first-round bye. So it’s …NFL Playoffs 2017: All 50 Super Bowl Winners in HistoryNFL […]

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LB Alex Anzalone announces he’ll enter NFL Draft – 247Sports

LB Alex Anzalone announces he’ll enter NFL Draft247SportsGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida is already losing a handful of juniors to the NFL Draft, and on Wednesday yet another added his name to the list. Fourth-year junior Alex Anzalone announced he will enter the draft rather than play his senior season with … and more …read more […]

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Auburn’s Carl Lawson declares for NFL Draft – AL.com

AL.comThe fourth-year junior defensive end announced via his Twitter and Instagram accounts that he will forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft. Lawson, considered to be one of the nation’s top edge rushers, is projected to be a first- or …Auburn defensive end Carl Lawson declares for 2017 NFL DraftSECcountry.comAuburn defensive end […]

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Here’s What a Final 8-Team NFL Playoff Picked by Committee Would Look Like – The Big Lead

Here’s What a Final 8-Team NFL Playoff Picked by Committee Would Look LikeThe Big LeadOakland (85) and the Giants (80) have higher SOV than division winners Atlanta (79.5) and Pittsburgh (74.5). Through three years, the College Football Playoff selection committee has picked just one team (Ohio State this year) that failed to win its … […]

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NFL playoffs: Raiders reveal starting quarterback for wild-card game vs. Texans – CBS sports.com (blog)

CBS sports.com (blog)When the Oakland Raiders open up postseason play on Saturday in Houston, they’ll be doing something that no other team in NFL history has ever done: playing a rookie quarterback who’s making his first career start. After 24 hours of speculation …NFL Playoff Schedule 2017: AFC, NFC Bracket Predictions, TV Info and MoreBleacher […]

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Reeves: ‘No Question’ Falcons Can Win Super Bowl – AtlantaFalcons.com (blog)

Reeves: ‘No Question’ Falcons Can Win Super BowlAtlantaFalcons.com (blog)Dan Reeves is the only head coach to lead the Falcons to a Super Bowl appearance. That could soon change, however. With a first-round bye, one of the best offenses in NFL history and a skilled, up-and-coming defense, Atlanta is widely viewed as a … and more […]

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Roundup: Washington leads early wave of NFL Draft declarations – Pac-12.com

Pac-12.comThe Huskies will have some replacing to do on the defense, as Budda Baker, Sidney Jones and Elijah Qualls are all entering the NFL Draft, the school announced Tuesday (and written up here by Adam Jude). Skilled receiver John Ross will also be headed …Washington losing four starters to 2017 NFL DraftSporting NewsBudda Baker, Sidney […]

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Coughlin thinks he can still win Super Bowl – ESPN

ESPNTom Coughlin, two-time Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants, does not have a job offer to return as a head coach in the NFL. But that does not mean he isn’t confident of where he could take a franchise if he gets one. Asked Wednesday morning if … and more …read more From:: […]

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Solomon Thomas intends to file for 2017 NFL Draft eligibility – NFL.com

NFL.com… I have decided to forgo my last years of eligibility at Stanford and enter the 2017 NFL Draft.” Thomas (6-foot-3, 273 pounds) has shown the ability to play inside or outside on the Stanford defensive line, drawing praise from NFL.com analyst Daniel …Stanford’s Solomon Thomas to enter 2017 NFL DraftFanRag Sports (blog) all 5 […]

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FTW’s 2017 NFL playoff predictions – USA TODAY

USA TODAYWith a hobbled Russell Wilson and a defense that’s struggled of late, this isn’t the same Hawks team that won a Super Bowl in 2013. But the Lions come in having lost their last three games and will play in the toughest road situation in the NFL. This … …read more From:: NFL Playoffs […]

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Bill Belichick’s truth bomb about NFL playoff experience still applies – Sporting News

Sporting NewsThe 2017 NFL playoff field includes four teams (Dolphins, Texans, Raiders and Cowboys) that will start quarterbacks who have never before seen action in a postseason game — one third of the group. One would think that fact gives New England even more … and more …read more From:: NFL Playoffs News By Google […]

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Cowboys Save NFL From Ratings Disaster, With Super Bowl in Sight – Bloomberg

BloombergFox’s Mulvihill wouldn’t be surprised if the playoffs and Super Bowl set audience records this year, even if Dallas doesn’t make it to the end. The 2015 Super Bowl holds the record. More than 114 million people tuned in that year to see the Patriots …This NFL season deserves to end with a Patriots-Cowboys Super […]

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Metro to shut down 3 lines downtown Super Bowl weekend – WTOP

WTOPWASHINGTON — In the biggest Metro weekend shutdown yet, the transit agency will shut down the entire Blue, Orange and Silver Lines through downtown D.C. the weekend of the Super Bowl. Metro said Wednesday that there would be no trains Feb. 4 and …Six downtown Metro stations will be closed Super Bowl weekendWashington Post all […]

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NFL Playoff Schedule 2017: AFC, NFC Bracket Predictions, TV Info and More – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportAfter 17 weeks and 256 games, the NFL regular season has come to an end. While this can be a disappointing time of year for the diehard fans of specific franchises, it is a time for fans of the game to celebrate. On Saturday, the 2016-17 NFL playoffs …Raiders-Texans AFC Wild Card game scheduled […]

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The College Column Mock Draft, Vol. 1 – Monday Morning Quarterback

Monday Morning QuarterbackPlease check out the archive for enlightening profiles on some of the 2017 draft’s biggest names, as well as stories on some of this year’s most important trends. But for now, enjoy the first …. “Terrific speed off the edge. Perfect for a 3-4 … and more …read more From:: NFL Draft News […]

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Futures odds update: Raiders, Seahawks see Super Bowl odds plummet – ABC News

ABC NewsMore QB uncertainty after an injury to Matt McGloin, along with a loss that dropped them from a division title and a first-round bye to a wild-card road game against the Texans, now has dropped the Raiders to 100-1 to win the Super Bowl. That’s tied … and more …read more From:: Super Bowl […]

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How the Derek Carr-less Oakland Raiders can win Super Bowl 51 – For The Win

For The WinSimply put, offense. The team has scored the seventh-most points in the NFL, has the sixth-best rushing attack, and finished the season seventh in offensive DVOA. This all comes with the caveat that it was the now-injured Derek Carr leading it (more on … and more …read more From:: Super Bowl News From […]

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Lamar’s Brendan Langley accepts invite to NFL combine – Beaumont Enterprise

Lamar’s Brendan Langley accepts invite to NFL combineBeaumont EnterpriseFormer Lamar cornerback Brendan Langley said on Tuesday he has accepted an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. It marks the first time a Lamar player will participate in the event, which runs from Feb. 28 to March 6, since the … …read more From:: […]

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One pressing question for every team in NFL playoffs – USA TODAY

USA TODAYAnd for the first time in six years, Seattle didn’t lead the NFL in scoring defense. Yes, with two Super Bowl appearances in the past three seasons, Seattle has demonstrated an ability to hit a playoff gear. But that’s a much tougher task without …NFL Playoffs: The fatal flaw that could stop your favorite […]

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NFL Wild Card round: Ranking each teams chances of reaching Super Bowl LI – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comWelcome to Wild Card Weekend — two days that, in theory, feature the eight biggest long shots of the postseason while the four favorites rest and recover after a grueling 17-week regular season. But as recent history has demonstrated, the eight teams … and more …read more From:: Super Bowl News From Google News

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Bleacher Report NFL Draft lead writer Matt Miller discusses Josh Allen – Casper Star-Tribune Online

Casper Star-Tribune OnlineOn Monday, Bleacher Report NFL Draft lead writer Matt Miller put out a mock draft that turned some heads with the name he had going third overall to the Chicago Bears: Wyoming redshirt sophomore Josh Allen. Allen has yet to announce whether he will … and more …read more From:: NFL Draft News […]

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Guregian: 5 postseason keys to a Patriots Super Bowl victory – Boston Herald

Boston HeraldThe Patriots’ 14-2 mark was the best record in the NFL this year, and it would be considered a pretty big upset if they weren’t the AFC’s representative heading to the Super Bowl given the quarterback-challenged field on their side of the draw. With …The 8 most entertaining Super Bowl matchups we want to […]

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With 2017 NFL draft order set, five potential Ravens targets emerge – Baltimore Sun (blog)

Baltimore Sun (blog)The Ravens’ 2016 season is over, which means 2017 NFL draft season officially has begun in Baltimore. Because the draft order is set, we now know that the Ravens will pick No. 16 overall for the first time in franchise history. We also have an idea of … and more …read more From:: […]

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NFL playoff picks 2017: Experts say Seahawks, Steelers will rule at … – SB Nation

SB NationThe Packers, Texans, Seahawks, and Steelers are all favored in a set of solid Wild Card matchups.​Prisco’s 2017 NFL Playoffs wild-card picks: Steelers, Packers …CBSSports.com all 2 news articles …read more From:: NFL Playoffs News By Google News

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A fed-up fan’s guide to the NFL playoffs – The Week Magazine

The Week MagazineAnd they’re once again playing with a chip on their shoulder thanks to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s ham-fisted handling of Deflategate, a “scandal” so stupid that even many Patriots-haters (which includes most of America) sympathized with Brady and … and more …read more From:: NFL Commissioner News from Google News

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Miami’s Joe Yearby decides to enter NFL Draft – UPI.com

UPI.comMiami running back Joe Yearby has elected to bypass his senior season in favor of the NFL draft, the school announced. Yearby ranks ninth all-time in Hurricanes’ history with 2,119 rushing yards and had seven 100-yard rushing games in his career.Miami Hurricanes junior tailback Joe Yearby to enter the NFL DraftMiami Herald‘Canes RB Joe Yearby […]

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Brett Favre believes Packers will make Super Bowl – Sports Illustrated

Sports IllustratedBrett Favre may have some bias but he believes the Green Bay Packers will make the Super Bowl, he tells SiriusXM NFL Radio. The Packers finished the season 10–6 for first place in the NFC North Division. “Taking emotion out of it, I believe that the …Brett Favre says the Green Bay Packers ‘will […]

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Ex-Rams Kurt Warner, Isaac Bruce among 15 Hall finalists – ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)4, the day before the Super Bowl in Houston, with a finalist from the veterans’ committee (safety Kenny Easley) and two others from the contributors’ committee (Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue) joining the 15 modern … and more …read more From:: NFL Commissioner News from Google News

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