That’s right football fans… after days of rumors, trades, and news, today is the day the deals become official. NFL free agents can begin to sign today, Wednesday, at 4 p.m. Some of the teams with the most cap room to work with include the Oakland Raiders, the Jacksonville Jaguars, …
Read More »Manning Says ‘Goodbye’ in Tearful Press Conference
Today an icon walked away from professional football. In front of a room filled with family, friends, former teammates and coaches, Peyton Manning announced his retirement from the NFL after 18 seasons. A visibly emotional Manning took to the podium and began recounting his first season in the league. Manning’s first season was …
Read More »Peyton Manning Announces Retirement After 18 Seasons
Two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Peyton Manning held a press conference today at 1 p.m., where he announced his retirement. Manning was the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft for the Indianapolis Colts where he played 14 years of his NFL careers. He was later signed by the Denver …
Read More »NFL Combine Kicks Off Today
The NFL combine officially begins today in Indianapolis, Indiana as the first group of NFL prospects stream into town to prepare for the most important week of their professional careers up to this point. The players expected to report today include place kickers, running backs, offensive linemen, and special team …
Read More »Von Miller-led Defense Wreaks Havoc as Manning and Broncos Win Super Bowl 50
In a match-up that pitted the all-time leader in passing yards in NFL history against the current MVP, it was a player on the defensive side of the ball that stole the spotlight (on the field, at least). Denver linebacker Von Miller led the way for the vaunted Bronco defense …
Read More »Super Bowl Week: NFL Hall of Famers Remember the Big Game
With Super Bowl 50 just around the corner, ESPN Gainesville looks back at some of the history of the big game with some of football’s most prominent pioneers. Bill Parcells has two Super Bowl rings to his name as head coach of the New York Giants. In Super Bowl XXI, …
Read More »Panthers Advance to Super Bowl After Dominate Win
The Carolina Panthers punched their ticket to Super Bowl 50 after a dominate 49-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC championship game. Cam Newton had a big game for the Panthers, throwing two touchdowns and running for two more. Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera says he liked the energy the team came …
Read More »Denver Defense Carries Manning, Broncos to Super Bowl
Peyton Manning will be heading to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in his illustrious career. This time however, as odd as it may be to those who have followed Manning throughout his 18 year career, Manning is playing more of a game-managing role. Manning threw for just 176 …
Read More »Three Savvy Vets, One Young Star Highlight NFL Championship Weekend
For the 17th and very possibly the final time, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will face one another. On Sunday afternoon in Denver, the matchup will determine whether the Patriots or Broncos head to Super Bowl 50. These two teams faced off a few days after Thanksgiving as the Broncos dealt …
Read More »Legendary Gator Alum Jack Youngblood Glad to See Rams back in LA
NFL Hall of Famer and former Gator Jack Youngblood is among the many people excited about the relocation of the NFL Rams franchise from St. Louis to Los Angeles. The former defensive end played for the Rams for all 14 of his NFL seasons when they were originally in LA. …
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