NFL's Locker Room Culture In Spotlight At Combine
This could be as good a time as there has ever been for an openly gay player in the NFL. The league will be watching.
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This could be as good a time as there has ever been for an openly gay player in the NFL. The league will be watching.
"I apologize for acting like a big baby the last few days," Incognito tweeted. "This has all been so much on me and my family. I just want to play football."
Martin was subjected to "a pattern of harassment" that included racist slurs and vicious sexual taunts about his mother and sister by three teammates, according to a report ordered by the NFL.
Richie Incognito took aim at Dolphins teammate Jonathan Martin on Twitter Wednesday, saying "The truth is going to bury you and your entire 'camp.' You could have told the truth the entire time."
Many of the text messages are profane, while others are revealing. A good portion of the messages focus on the pair's nightlife, womanizing and engaging in excessive alcohol use.
Dan Marino is Mr. Miami, but he says that fact has no bearing on why he wants to see the Super Bowl played in southern Florida every year for the rest of time.
Pete Carroll knows the Dan Marino-orchestrated play better than anyone. The Seattle Seahawks head coach was the rookie head coach of the Jets that day.
The defending NFL champion Baltimore Ravens will be sitting at home for the playoffs.
Rex Ryan and the Jets finished strong by defeating the Dolphins 20-7 and ended the 2013 season with an 8-8 record.
According to an NFL executive, the Jets will likely opt to bring back Rex Ryan. Neither general manager John Idzik nor owner Woody Johnson have commented on the head coach's job security.
Rex Ryan won't take satisfaction if the Jets eliminate the Dolphins. "If you're not in it, it really doesn't matter," Ryan said. "The fact that you're not in it is painful enough. You're not going to derive pleasure from knocking someone out."
If Rex Ryan knows what his future holds with the New York Jets, he's not letting on. Ryan was loose and playful after the Jets' final full practice Friday, appearing anything but a coach on the hot seat.
Tony Romo tossed two interceptions in the final three minutes and the Cowboys (7-7) blew a chance to pull even with Philadelphia in the NFC East, remaining a game behind with two to play.
Kellen Winslow reportedly predicted on Twitter that he expects the Patriots and Broncos to reach the AFC Championship game.
Geno Smith was 4 for 10 for 29 yards with an interception and an 8.3 quarterback rating before being replaced by Simms.
All three warmed up about two hours before kickoff, with general manager John Idzik watching.
The winner Sunday will walk out of MetLife Stadium with its postseason hopes still intact.
Gang Green could be without two key cogs in their passing game on Sunday. Can Geno Smith find a way to get the offense in sync?
Antonio Cromartie has not practiced for the second straight day because of an ailing hip. His status remains uncertain for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
The first game will be played in Week 4 on Sept. 28, with the Oakland Raiders facing the Miami Dolphins. A month later, in Week 8, the Atlanta Falcons will play the Detroit Lions on Oct. 26.
Rookie quarterback Geno Smith has struggled mightily lately, having completed 25 passes in his past three games. That's 25 total — eight against New Orleans, eight at Buffalo and nine against Baltimore.
Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie did not practice because of an ailing hip. He could be a game-time decision Sunday against the Dolphins.
While the Jets are on the verge of a full-blown quarterback controversy as their playoff chances have taken a hit, Rex Ryan isn't ready to make a change under center just yet.
The NFL Players Association will conduct its own investigation into the Miami Dolphins' bullying scandal, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.
Martin and a companion arrived at lawyer Ted Wells' Manhattan office building Friday and were met by a crush of reporters.
