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Balzer on NFL: Can Manziel rebound?

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Howard Balzer

April 15 Now, with the Browns potentially taking yet another quarterback in the first round, it's crystal clear that Manziel is at a crossroad in his career. And only he can make the decision whether he truly wants to be a professional football player. FULL STORY

Balzer on the NFL: Osweiler deal a head scratcher

Balzer on the NFL: Osweiler deal a head scratcher

Howard Balzer

March 11 Seven starts. Yes, seven starts. That's how many starts Brock Osweiler has on his resume as he departs Denver for Houston with a heap of expectations brought on by a four-year $72 million FULL STORY

Talking RG III, Cam and Schaub

Talking RG III, Cam and Schaub

Howard Balzer

November 22 win over the Patriots, quarterback Cam Newton had a quiet meal with his family at ... FULL STORY

What is going on in the NFL?

What is going on in the NFL?

Howard Balzer

November 08 Perhaps the most unnoticed story during this tumultuous time came when backup Denver Broncos guard John Moffitt decided to retire in the middle FULL STORY

Tough Times Bring Out Worst in Some Texans Fans

Tough Times Bring Out Worst in Some Texans Fans

Howard Balzer

October 15 So it was in Houston Sunday that Texans quarterback Matt Schaub suffered a lower leg injury against the Rams. And, like in Kansas City, fans cheered. FULL STORY

Miami OG Incognito Says ‘Don’t Call Me Dirty’

Miami OG Incognito Says ‘Don’t Call Me Dirty’

Howard Balzer

November 15 Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito has spent a lot of time trying to explain how he is a different player than he was in St. Louis when frequent post-play penalties FULL STORY

Replacement Refs Seven Days Away From Real Action

Replacement Refs Seven Days Away From Real Action

Howard Balzer

August 27 Why has Mike Pereira been so quiet lately? Pereira is the NFL’s former director of officiating, who was very vocal in the beginning of the preseason about the seriously negative impact replacement officials would potentially have on the game. FULL STORY

Clock Ticking on Replacement Officials

Clock Ticking on Replacement Officials

Howard Balzer

August 21 The NFL continues to take a cavalier approach to the presence of replacement officials on the field, and there’s not much time to get something done with the officials that should be on the field. FULL STORY