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Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Loss of Asante Samuel costly to Patriots

PICK SIX: Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel (left) returns an interception of Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson for a touchdown during Philly’s playoff win Sunday.

By Ron Borges

If you really want to know why your Patriots aren’t in the playoffs, the reason...

61 Comments

Scott Pioli talks with Kansas City

By John Tomase and Ron Borges

Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli met with Chiefs owner Clark...

6 Comments

Russ Grimm looks for Jets job

TOUGH GUY: Steelers LB James Harrison, the AP defensive player of the year, practices yesterday.

By Herald wire services

The Jets will interview Cardinals offensive line coach Russ Grimm on Thursday in Arizona about their coaching vacancy,...

Michael Vick wants to sell Ga. home at auction

By Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — Michael Vick is asking a bankruptcy judge to allow him to sell his eight-bedroom home in Duluth, Georgia, at auction. The house has...

Leslie Frazier’s first interview will be with Broncos

By Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier has his first interview lined up, with the Denver Broncos. Frazier will meet...

Broncos bring in Cowboys’ Garrett for interview

By Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Rick Dennison served 14 seasons as Mike Shanahan’s disciple, and now he wants to be his replacement. The Denver Broncos offensive...

Chargers’ Vincent Jackson arrested on DUI charge

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) is congratulated by fans after the Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21 in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008.

By Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested today on suspicion of drunken driving. Jackson...

Monday, January 5, 2009

Report: Franchise tag for Matt Cassel

By John Tomase / Patriots Notebook

The Patriots are preparing to franchise quarterback Matt Cassel next month rather...

23 Comments

Dolphins get picked apart

Ravens Jim Leonard (36) runs the ball back while dodging Dolphins’ Patrick Cobbs (partially obscured) after intercepting a pass during first-half NFL football game action in Miami, Sunday.

By Associated Press

MIAMI - The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels...

18 Comments

Pat Bowlen’s quest takes him from New York to Boston

By Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Pat Bowlen wants to get back to the Super Bowl after a decade’s drought, and he thinks last year’s participants might just...

Jets contact Brian Billick, report says

By J.P. Pelzman / The Record (Hackensack N.J.)

It’s time to throw another former head coach’s name into the New York Jets’ search. Former Baltimore...

2 Comments

Falcons coach No. 1

By Herald Wire Services / NFL

Mike Smith and Tony Sparano performed so brilliantly as rookie head coaches it was almost impossible to separate them. ...

4 Comments

Steelers’ James Harrison is AP Defensive Player of Year

This Dec. 28, 2008 file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison on the sidelines during a 31-0 win over the Cleveland Browns in a. NFL football game in Pittsburgh.

By Associated Press

NEW YORK — James Harrison slams down the current version of the Steel Curtain better than any Pittsburgh Steeler,...

Titans feeling deja vu

By Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Now it really feels just like the 2000 season all over again for the Tennessee Titans. That was the season Tennessee posted the NFL’s...