Fri 01/18/2013
.@fbgchase (FP) previews NFC Championship. Falcons have struggled vs running QBs. 49ers on verge of becoming complete team but still work to do and it might come in the form of a trick up Jim Harbaugh‘s sleeve. 49ers CB strength matches Falcons WR strength, and if they can make Falcons one dimensional, could be the difference. Link
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Tags: Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers |
7:45 am |
.@TheEisenPodcast talks to Brian Urlacher about retirement. He says he wasn’t same player, has ZERO urge to return. In fact, seems downright giddy to have moved on. Perhaps had Lovie Smith still been there, he says he would have come back. Pod
| 8:00 am |
.@PriscoCBS w a long Q&A w Peyton Manning. Peyton says he’s stronger, more comfortable than last yr. Admits he was uncomfortable in the Falcons gm as it was his first road gm back (should have played one in preseason). His first rehab throw (w Todd Helton) went literally 4 yds. But, this year healthy and doesn’t even do monthly health reports he previously did. Link
| 7:30 am |
.@ClarkJudgeCBS w an extensive interview Browns new CEO Joe Banner, who says he took the job BECAUSE it was such a challenge. Says they are committed to building for long term (unlike previous reguimes), but that doesn’t mean they can’t improve in the meantime. But, will try to make sure FA acquisitions young enough to be around when team is good again. Says they don’t know if Brandon Weeden the answer at QB but like what they see. Link
| 7:00 am |
.@MikeSilver (YH) says Brian Urlacher’s retirement was a matter of pride. Could have waited out free agency and found a low level deal, but attacked the situation like he did on the field, unwilling to give in. Link
| 3:45 pm |
.@PFF_Neil says Charles Woodson was a better fit w Raiders than Broncos. Last year became more of traditional Free Safety, which is taken by Rahim Moore in Denver. Also says Max Starks provides insurance for the Chargers. Link
| 3:30 pm |
.@evansilva (RW) looks at fallout from Michael Crabtree injury. Shifts balance of power in NFC West to Seahawks. Crabtree’s best case is to come off PUP after 6 weeks, but even that unlikely. Kaepernick’s fantasy value down. Vernon Davis may take on bigger role along with the run game. Link
| 3:15 pm |
.@PFF_Steve tabs Bruce Carter as the Cowboys’ Secret Superstar. 5th among ILBs in tackling efficiency. Picked up slack in Sean Lee’s absence. The future might be even brighter as he moves to weakside 4-3 OLB, a better fit. Link
| 2:59 pm |
.@CaptainComeback (BR) looks at traits of NFL Dynasties, wondering who might be next. Stellar quarterback/Coach combo the first requirement, followed by roster depth. 49ers are a candidate but showed defense is vulnerable with Justin Smith aging. Seahawks are the best bet because of their collection of young talent. Link
| 2:48 pm |
.@danpompei (NFP) reviews offseasons in NFC South. Most improved: Buccaneers. Biggest vet move: Darrelle Revis. Best draft pick: Desmond Trufant. Best under the radar move: Keenan Lewis. Link
| 1:20 pm |
.@tyschalter puts together the ultimate NFL Quarterback using parts of current players. Drew Brees’s feet, Russell Wilson’s legs, Cam Newton’s torso, Aaron Rodgers’s arm, Matthew Stafford’s hand, Colin Kaepernick’s non throwing arm, Ben Roethlisberger’s sixth sense, Peyton Manning’s head. Link
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