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25 Greatest Tight Ends in NFL History
NFL Few positions in football have evolved as much as the tight end — which has morphed from that of old school glorified sixth offensive lineman to modern giant slot receiver. Keeping that role reve...
20 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Antonio Gates, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Ben Coates, Brent Jones, Charlie Sanders, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Dave Casper, Denver Broncos, Heath Miller, Indianapolis Colts, Jackie Smith, Jason Witten, Jay Novacek, Jerry Smith, John Mackey, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Jackson, Kellen Winslow, Mark Bavaro, Mike Ditka, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Ozzie Newsome, Philadelphia Eagles, Raymond Chester, Riley Odoms, Rob Gronkowski, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Shannon Sharpe, Steve Jordan, super bowl, Todd Christiensen, Tony Gonzalez

Senior Bowl 2013: Mike Glennon, Jordan Poyer and Marquise Goodwin On the Rise
NFL NFL scouts, coaches, administrators and support staff have converged on Mobile for the Senior Bowl. The draft is still a few months away, but this week’s events in Mobile are a huge opportunity f...
21 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, News

20 Superstar Athletes Way Past Their Prime
NFL We're not saying they should hang it up, but it's getting close. ...
21 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, NBA, Overtime

8 Amazing Stats from NFL Championship Weekend
NFL NFL football is the greatest reality TV program of all time. The Giants and Colts made sure of that back in 1958. Each NFL fall weekend is a completely new and original experience for every player,...
21 weeks ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, super bowl

NFC Championship Preview and Prediction: San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons
NFL The top two teams in the NFC meet on Sunday to determine who will represent the conference in Super Bowl XLVII, as the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons face off in the NFC Championship game ...
21 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC, Aldon Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Championship, Colin Kaepernick, Dashon Goldson, Donte Whitner, Frank Gore, Jacquizz Rodgers, Julio Jones, Justin Smith, Matt Ryan, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, playoffs, Roddy White, San Francisco 49ers, super bowl, Tony Gonzalez, Vernon Davis

AFC Championship Preview and Prediction: Baltimore Ravens vs. New England Patriots
NFL For the second year in a row the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots will face off with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line when the two teams kick things off in Sunday’s AFC Championship ...
21 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, AFC, Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens, Bernard Pierce, Brandon LLoyd, Championship, Dennis Pitta, Jacoby Jones, Joe Flacco, New England Patriots, playoffs, Ray Lewis, Ray Rice, Rob Gronkowski, Stevan Ridley, super bowl, Terrell Suggs, Tom Brady, Torrey Smith, Wes Welker

NFL Playoffs Picks Against the Spread: NFC, AFC Championship Games
NFL A betting preview (against the spread) in the NFC and AFC Championship Games of the NFL Playoffs. Lock of the Week The great Colin Kaepernick takes his one-man band on the road to Atlan...
21 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Colin Kaepernick, Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan, New England Patriots, Ray Lewis, San Francisco 49ers, Tom Brady

Athlon's Essential 11 Links of the Day
NFL This is your daily link roundup of our favorite sports posts on the web for January 18. • The NFL's Final Four are set to do battle on Conference Championship Sunday. These elite teams also h...
21 weeks ago by Rob Doster Tags: College Football, NFL, Golf

Most Shocking Athlete Confessions in Sports History
NFL A clear conscience is good for the soul. Or for some, it's good for the public reputation or book sales. Lance Armstrong’s confession to Oprah Winfrey was not a first in the sports world, no...
21 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: College Football, College Basketball, NFL, NBA, MLB, Golf

10 Biggest Boom or Bust Underclassmen in the 2013 NFL Draft
NFL The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the 2013 NFL Draft was Jan. 15. The economic majors who can play ball decided to take the money and run. But not every name on the list is a can’t-mi...
21 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: College Football, NFL, Barkevious Mingo, Brad Wing, Da'Rick Rogers, Greg Reid, Kwame Geathers, Marcus Lattimore, Sheldon Richardson, Tyler Bray, Tyrann Mathieu, William Gholston, Georgia Bulldogs, LSU Tigers, Missouri Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Tennessee Volunteers

Chip Kelly Named New Head Coach of the Philadelphia Eagles
NFL Chip Kelly, 49, has been named the new head football coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.   Kelly, who went 46-7 and led Oregon to a BCS bowl game in each of his four years at the school...
21 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: College Football, NFL

Hilariously Bad Lip Reading of NFL Players (Video)

NFL The folks at Bad Lip Reading have turned their attention to the NFL. Check out this hilarious video of bad lip readers interpreting what NFL players aren't really saying.  ...
22 weeks ago by Rich McVey Tags: NFL, Overtime

2013 NFL Playoff Picks: AFC, NFC Championship Games
NFL NFL Playoffs previews and predictions for the AFC and NFC Championship Games: AFC Championship Game Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET, CBS How the Rav...
22 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Colin Kaepernick, Matt Ryan, New England Patriots, Ray Lewis, San Francisco 49ers, Tom Brady

Colin Kaepernick Carries 49ers to NFC Championship Game
NFL When placed directly in the spotlight of the NFL Playoffs, many players shrink amid the added scrutiny, while others shine brightest when given national attention. Heading into San Franci...
22 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Montana, Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis

NFL Power Rankings Going Into AFC, NFC Championship Games
NFL Athlon Sports' weekly rankings of NFL teams. The New England Patriots have taken over the top spot. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs remain locked into the No. 1 pick in this April's NFL Draft. ...
22 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins