Balzer's NFL Blog
Hypocrites Abound in NFL
Howard Balzer
April 05 Millen wonders sometimes if the rule makers go too far, as he acknowledges that “we all know what we are signing up for. We know the nature of the game.” FULL STORY
Big trades stir up NFL on eve of free agency
Howard Balzer
March 12 Wide receiver Percy Harvin has had a history of migraines with the Minnesota Vikings, not to mention creating numerous distractions and threatening holdouts. FULL STORY
Franchise tags, Flacco signing revs up NFL offseason
Howard Balzer
March 05 Three players were designated non-exclusive franchise players by Monday's deadline, adding to the five that received tags Friday, FULL STORY
Reid Hitches His Wagon to Smith
Howard Balzer
March 01 It won’t be official until after the NFL league year begins at 4 p.m. Eastern time on March 12, but new Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid FULL STORY
Got Free Agents? The 2013 Offseason Preview
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March 01 The calendar has flipped to March, and several NFL teams are on a frantic pace to restructure contracts in order to become salary-cap compliant by 4 p.m. Eastern time on March 12. FULL STORY
Big days ahead at Combine for Te’o
Howard Balzer
February 20 Notre Dame teammate Tyler Eifert concurred with Weinke. The tight end said, “Manti has been the same Manti I went to college with. FULL STORY
An Early Look at NFL Free Agency
Howard Balzer
February 15 Much can change between now and March 12 in the world of NFL free agency. On that day at 4 p.m. Eastern time, FULL STORY
Young is Now Rams’ Problem
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February 08 The Rams have taken another leap of faith by claiming troubled wide receiver Titus Young on waivers from the Lions. FULL STORY
Super Bowl Scoop: Moss Says He’s the Best ... Ever
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February 01 "He said, 'We're drafting Colin Kaepernick. Do I not only think that he's the best quarterback in the draft, I think he's the best football player in the draft FULL STORY
Media Day Truly Unique
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January 31 In addition to the hundreds of media members seeking information on the Brothers Harbaugh, Ray Lewis’ last game, the quarterbacks and numerous other angles, there are then those representing entertainment channels seeking the offbeat stories, others simply hoping to be noticed and those asking strange questions. FULL STORY
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