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Rules Changes: Moving the Extra Point To The 15-Yard Line
Yesterday, the NFL announced the extra point will be moved to the 15-yard line (although two-point conversion attempts will stay at the 2-yard line). What will this mean?
Football Fates: Adrian Peterson to Dallas, Robert Griffin III to Houston, and Other NFL Destinies We Want to See Fulfilled «
Last week, on the heels of the Seahawks not picking up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, some interesting chatter started to emerge about Bruce Irvin. The Atlanta native was approached by someone from BlackSportsOnline.com at a Hawks game and made some comments about wanting to be in Atlanta next season after his contract expires. “Atlanta is where I want to be,” Irvin said. “Believe that.”
What do Scouts do During the Summer Months? | National Football Post
32 New Extra-Point Strategies for 32 Teams | Bleacher Report
The latest NFL news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more
NFL Off-season Power Rankings: Seattle Seahawks sit at No. 1 | SI.com
The Patriots and Packers have qualified for the past six postseasons. The Broncos and Bengals are sitting on matching four-year streaks; the Colts and Seahawks are at three. Add it all up and half of the NFL's playoff spots since 2012 have been claimed by the same six franchises, leaving little wiggle room for any other contenders.
Roger Goodell wants to hear from Tom Brady himself | ProFootballTalk
The NFLPA has asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to recuse himself from Tom Brady's appeal of his four-game suspension. But it doesn't sound like that's happening, though the Commissioner didn't give a clear answer.
Tom Brady's trust level, appeal, endorsement credibility sink - CBSSports.com
The reputation of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady isn't looking so great since the release of the Wells Report.
Roger Goodell: NFL looking at Los Angeles, Mexico, Brazil, Germany - CBSSports.com
During his press conference on Wednesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke about the future of the NFL, including its international prospects.
NFL prototypes: Best fits for each position, now and in the future - CBSSports.com
Aaron Rodgers has everything you want in a QB, and so does Garrett Grayson. We list the perfect prototypes for each position, from the wily veterans to the fresh rookies.
Bruce Arians: Carson Palmer knows 'the clock's ticking' - NFL.com
Coach Bruce Arians said this week that Carson Palmer knows the "clock's ticking" on his NFL career. Does that mean the Cardinals are going all-out to win the Super Bowl?
Goodell: Kraft's decision won't affect Brady's appeal - NFL.com
Commissioner Roger Goodell said that Patriots owner Robert Kraft's decision not to appeal the team's penalties will not impact Tom Brady's appeal process on Wednesday at the Spring League Meeting.
Seahawks top another set of NFL power rankings, remain Super Bowl 50 favorites in Vegas - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks will enter the 2015 season as one of the favorites to make their third-straight Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl 50, according to yet another set of offseason power rankings.
Day-after thoughts on the changing extra point | The Seattle Times
Seahawks punter Jon Ryan was among those who weighed in on the day after the NFL approved changes to the extra point.
How much might the new extra point rule affect the Seahawks?
With the NFL deciding to move extra point attempts back to the 15-yard line, the question becomes how teams will be affected by the new...
Seahawks’ Richard Sherman Travels Back to His Old High School in Compton to Deliver Some Truth | Video | TheBlaze.com
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman returned to his old high school in Compton, California, to deliver an inspiring and completely true message about the importance of hard work and dedication. “Everybody kind of looks at my situation and says, ‘Oh, he was kid from Compton and all of...
A look at the Seattle Seahawks' offensive line - Seattle Seahawks Blog - ESPN
Here's a daily position-by-position look at where things stand for the Seattle Seahawks heading into organized team activities, minicamp and training camp this summer.
Russell Wilson leads private screening of ‘Entourage’ movie at Seattle Seahawks headquarters - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
With the “Entourage” movie set to be released in two weeks, the Seattle Seahawks were treated to a private screening of the film — which includes a guest appearance by quarterback Russell Wilson — Tuesday at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Re-Live the best win of 2014
The NFC Championship game had all the makings of an epic battle. The do-or-die matchup featured Green Bay’s high-octane offense against Seattle’s vaunted defense - the 2014 MVP, Aaron Rodgers, versus the storied LOB.
Early betting lines for 2015 show Seahawks favored in all but one game | The Seattle Times
Early betting lines from Covers.com show the Seahawks favored in all but one regular season game in 2015.
Wake-Up Call: The Eagles And SPARQ - Birds 24/7
On the Philadelphia Eagles, scouting and SPARQ.
Russell Wilson, the people’s quarterback (at least in Washington state) | Seahawks Insider - The News Tribune
By at least one measure, Russell Wilson should run for governor.
Breaking Down the Top 3 Secondaries Entering 2015 NFL Season | Bleacher Report
The NFL continues to be a passing league, and as a result, building dominant secondaries becomes even more crucial.
Justin Smith: Leadership won't be a problem for 49ers | CSN Bay Area
The 49ers’ on-field, pre-game pep talk is likely a thing of the past with Patrick Willis’ retirement.
Grading the Draft: NFC West
The intrigue in the NFC West moving towards the draft centered on the St Louis Rams, who held a top ten pick. Would they move up? Move down? Or stay pat? With Seattle no longer in round one it was front and center for the other teams in the division.
2015 NFC West review: Where do Seahawks, rivals stand after turbulent offseason? - Seattle Seahawks & NFL News
Monday’s retirement announcement by five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Justin Smith was the latest blow for the San Francisco 49ers, who lost a handful of starters — along with head coach Jim Harbaugh — in what many consider to be a disastrous offseason.
Owners won’t change PSI levels, will address handling of footballs | ProFootballTalk
The 243-page report generated by investigator/prosecutor Ted Wells places no blame on the NFL or any of its employees or officials for the existing procedures for handling footballs and/or ensuring that the footballs at all times remain within the supposedly mandatory range of 12.5 to 13.5 PSI.
Report: Miami, New Orleans, Tampa Bay and Atlanta finalists for 2019 and 2020 Super Bowls | ProFootballTalk
The Super Bowl is returning to the Southeast. The only remaining question is which cities will host the NFL's championship game. According to Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald, four cities - Miami, New Orleans, Tampa Bay and Atlanta - have been invited to bid for the right to host the 2019 and 202...
Carson Palmer pushing for more work at Cardinals OTAs | ProFootballTalk
The Cardinals kicked off their organized team activities on Tuesday and that gave quarterback Carson Palmer a chance to do some on-field team drills for the first time since tearing his ACL last season.
Rams hire former NFL QB Jeff Garcia as offensive assistant | ProFootballTalk
The Rams interviewed a pair of former NFL quarterbacks for their vacant quarterbacks coach job this offseason, before choosing Chris Weinke over Jeff Garcia. But they found a spot for Garcia anyway. According to Jim Thomas of the St.
PAT could move back even farther | ProFootballTalk
The NFL has decided to push back the one-point extra point to the 15, converting the try from a 19-yard kick to a 32-yarder. The league's V.P. of officiating now says that it could be pushed back even farther.
Giants’ Josh Brown thinks extra point rule adds to his value | ProFootballTalk
Giants kicker Josh Brown believes the NFL's new rule moving extra point kicks back by 13 yards will make him a little more valuable. Brown said after the NFL adopted the new rule that he thinks some kickers will struggle with the longer extra points, particularly in bad weather.
Offseason grades for all 32 teams - NFL
Mike Sando hands out offseason grades for all 32 NFL teams with the help of ESPN analysts Bill Polian, Louis Riddick, Matt Williamson and Field Yates. The Jets come out on top with an A grade.
What if the NFL had a draft lottery? - SBNation.com
It may be a terrible idea, but things would be very different if picks were decided by ping pong balls.
Savvy NFL coaches will love the PAT rule change. | SportsonEarth.com : Kenneth Arthur Article
On Tuesday, owners approved a proposal to move the point after try back to the 15-yard line, meaning that teams will now need to make a 33-yard kick in order to get that once-automatic extra point. Who will this help ... and hurt?