Colts put unbeaten record on line against Ravens
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:31 PST)
The last time an unbeaten team came to Baltimore, the Ravens exposed the Denver Broncos as frauds. Interrupting the Indianapolis Colts' bid to make NFL history won't be nearly as easy for the inconsistent Ravens, who are more concerned with keeping their playoff hopes alive than enhancing their reputation as spoilers.

NFL union opposes reporting on teammates
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:29 PST)
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution. "If every player were a medical doctor that could recognize symptoms of concussions, then that would be a great idea," NFLPA assistant executive director George...

Colts' Clark closing in on another team record
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:43:29 PST)
When Dallas Clark looks at the evolution of tight ends, he thinks of John Mackey. The NFL Hall of Famer made it chic for the big guys to catch passes and run downfield when it was more popular for them to be blockers or outlet receivers. Now, four decades later, Clark is carving out his own niche in a very different NFL.

Colts Team Report
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST)

Now that New England Week has passed and the Indianapolis Colts remain one of the NFL's two undefeated teams, it's time to move on and concentrate on Sunday's road game with the Baltimore Ravens.

Indianapolis takes a 9-0 record into this week's meeting with the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Colts coach Jim Caldwell doesn't think he'll have a problem getting his team, especially the younger players, focused directly on facing a pretty good Baltimore squad.

Never mind that Indianapolis is coming off a big home win over the Patriots. And never mind the fact the Colts boast an unbeaten record.

"You hit it right on the head when you said younger guys, because (for) the older guys, (it's) maybe the third time they've been 9-0.

Former head coach Tony Dungy to take lead role in NFL player advisory forum
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:15:00 PST)
NEW YORK - Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.

Dungy to lead player advisory forum
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:18:54 PST)
Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players. Dungy will lead a new NFL player advisory forum that will meet with players about league policies, programs and issues that affect their lives on and off the field. Those subjects will include player health and safety, personal conduct, game rules and procedures, career transition and player development.

Eagles, Packers' futures brighter than Giants'
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:21:00 PST)
New York's offensive struggles will contribute to the team being a playoff outsider when the field is set.

On the Corner, podcast #32: How Vince Young saved the world
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:31:15 PST)
This week's edition of the podcast takes a closer look at the resurgence in Tennessee and how Vince Young is...

Patriots determined to leave emotional loss to Colts behind and prepare for Jets
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:02:00 PST)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Bill Belichick has heard enough about his fourth-down decision that failed. So has Tom Brady.

NFL's worst injuries
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:00 PST)
As teams jockey for playoff spots, these 10 are the most debilitated by star players stuck on the sidelines.

The absurdly premature playoff picture: Week 10
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:44:01 PST)
See last week's absurdly premature playoff picture here . AFC First-Round Byes : Indianapolis Colts...

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

Patriots' defense put Belichick in tough situation
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 PST)
New England's recent inability to slow down the Colts forced Belichick to make the unconventional fourth-down call.

The Week 10 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:11 PST)
HTML clipboard Shutdown Corner presents the weekly quarterback power rankings. They're just as arbitrarily...

Risky call puts Belichick in bad company
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST)
Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.

Live Trippin': Tuesday, Nov. 17 at noon PT
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:29:00 PST)
Join in for a discussion on Bill Belichick's decision, the latest rankings, The Big Game and much more.

Belichick stands by decision to try for first down
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:07:33 PST)
Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down as criticism mounted Monday of the call that led to the New England Patriots stunning loss. The coach hailed as one of the NFL's best was a target of columnists, talk radio callers and two of his former players. Why, they all wondered, did he gamble with a six-point lead and just over two minutes to go against the Indianapolis...

Colts know what to expect in quest for perfection
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:25:42 PST)
Now that Indianapolis has won its annual November showdown with New England, players can embark on their next traditional quest. Chasing perfection. For the third time in five years, the Colts are 9-0 and need to pull out those rehearsed lines. "It is a huge win," three-time MVP Peyton Manning said after rallying the Colts for a 35-34 victory Sunday night.

Yesterday's five most valuable players: Zimmer is a winner
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:08:32 PST)
Mike Zimmer, Defensive Coordinator, Cincinnati Bengals . If you'd have told me that Carson Palmer would throw...

Counterpoint: Pros outweighed the cons on Belichick's 4th and 2
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:50:08 PST)
As Chase noted earlier in his post criticizing Bill Belichick for "The Decision," Belichick took a...

Manning rallies Colts after Patriots' late gamble
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:19:46 PST)
With his team trailing by six points and approaching the 2-minute warning, Peyton Manning was on the sideline getting ready to lead the Indianapolis Colts' offense back onto the field. Expecting to need a long drive to win the game, Manning's task was made easier when the New England Patriots fell short on Bill Belichick's stunning gamble on fourth-and-2 from their own 28.

Belichick's fourth-down call dooms Pats, sends Indy to victory
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:08:20 PST)
Bill Belichick's swagger and arrogance helped the New England Patriots to three Super Bowl titles earlier...

Risky business: Belichick's gamble fails, Manning leads Colts to 35-34 win
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:03:00 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - Bill Belichick risked everything on one play Sunday night.