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Balzer on NFL: Gase gets big gig; Brees will stay put
Howard Balzer
January 15 With developing a quarterback being on the top of the list of importance of teams, it seems to make sense to have the head coach be someone who cut his teeth as an offensive coordinator. FULL STORY
Balzer on the NFL: Why Hardy?; Seattle blues
Howard Balzer
November 20 *St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley spent part of his growing up years in Baltimore, so playing in his hometown will be special. FULL STORY
Obama, Romney eye 'Skins/Panthers game closely
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November 02 Incumbent President Barack Obama might be a Chicago Bears fan, but in 2008 he had to be a Washington Redskins fan — and he sure will be Sunday when the Redskins host the Carolina Panthers. FULL STORY
Brees one TD away; Foster's carries; Fantasy scoop
Howard Balzer
October 03 New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will likely set a new record Sunday against the San Diego Chargers when he throws a touchdown pass. FULL STORY
NFL Loses Its Heart with Passing of Steve Sabol
Howard Balzer
September 19 Many words were said and written yesterday after the passing of Steve Sabol at the age of 69. But those were some of the best and capture the essence of Steve Sabol FULL STORY
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
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
More Support for the Saints
Howard Balzer
August 12 While Jonathan Vilma’s immediate future is being dealt with in the courtroom, a former New Orleans Saints secondary coach says there was no “bounty” system with the team. FULL STORY
Seeing a different side of 'Bountygate'
Howard Balzer
May 31 The NFL world remains in a lather over “Bountygate,” which begs the question: Why do we simply attach the word “gate” to controversies like these? Are we still stuck on Watergate, which, of course, was the name of a hotel? That wasn’t a story about water, was it? FULL STORY
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