Mon 14 May 2012

Is Limas Sweed the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Biggest NFL Draft Bust of All-Time? Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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In the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted offensive guard David DeCastro out of Stanford. The guard will have a lot of pressure on him to produce next season. Offensive line is the Steelers' biggest weakness even though the last offensive lineman they drafted in the first round--Maurkice Pouncey--became an immediate Pro Bowl player. Pouncey's success will probably result in fans expecting the same. Realistically DeCastro probably won't be as good as Pouncey as quickly but he should be able to produce. ...
 

Wed 2 May 2012

Seau, 12-time Pro Bowler and San Diego icon, dead at 43 (Reuters)

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(Reuters) - He was nicknamed "Tasmanian Devil" for his aggression, energy and intensity on the gridiron in an NFL career that spanned 20 years and led to 12 successive Pro Bowl selections, while off the field, Junior Seau was a champion of children's causes. On Wednesday, former San Diego Chargers linebacker Seau was found dead at his southern California home from a gunshot wound to the chest in an apparent suicide, police said. He was 43. "It is incredibly tragic and sad," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told Reuters in an e-mail. "Our prayers are with Junior's family. ...
 

Tue 17 Jan 2012

White lands Pro Bowl invite (Yahoo! Sports)

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Wide receiver Roddy White was added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster Wednesday, according to the NFL. White will replace Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who is unable to participate because of an injury. White finished the season with 100 catches for 1,296 yards and eight...
 

Fri 13 Jan 2012

Giants Defensive End Jason Pierre-Paul Says ‘there’s Going to Be Trouble’ when He Improves His Game (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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Last week, second-year New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was selected to the NFC's 2012 Pro Bowl team for recording 16.5 sacks, one safety and 86 tackles (65 solo, 21 assists) in total on the 2011-12 season.
 

Wed 28 Dec 2011

Playoff-bound Lions have only 1 voted to Pro Bowl (PA SportsTicker)

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By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer
 

Wed 28 Dec 2011

Umenyiora practices for the first time this month (AP)

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Coming off one of their best defensive efforts, the New York Giants seemingly are getting another piece back for their NFC East showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora practiced on a limited basis Wednesday after being sidelined for the month with a high ankle sprain and continuing problems with his knee.
 

Wed 28 Dec 2011

UMass Alum Victor Cruz Will Be Pro Bowl Alternate: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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It might be better to congratulate Victor Cruz on his outstanding NFL season and burgeoning career rather than his recent selection as a Pro Bowl alternate . Second alternate, that is. After all, for this loyal UMass alum, a Pro Bowl selection for Cruz was such a no-brainer that...
 

Wed 28 Dec 2011

UMass Alum Victor Cruz Will Be Pro Bowl Alternate: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

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It might be better to congratulate Victor Cruz on his outstanding NFL season and burgeoning career rather than his recent selection as a Pro Bowl alternate . Second alternate, that is. After all, for this loyal UMass alum, a Pro Bowl selection for Cruz was such a no-brainer that...
 

Wed 28 Dec 2011

Cam Newton has a good shot of making Pro Bowl (The National Football Post)

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Just because Cam Newton did not receive an invitation to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday doesn’t mean the...
 

Tue 27 Dec 2011

’12 NFC Pro Bowl roster: Rodgers leads way (Yahoo! Sports)

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Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers beat out Drew Brees as the starting QB, but the Niners have the most NFC Pro Bowlers (eight).
 

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