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Devin Hester Defends Jay Cutler

After Jay Cutler was traded to the Bears because he wouldn't cooperate with the Broncos, some in the NFL community -- notably former Bears head coach Mike Ditka -- suggested that Cutler's attitude in Denver showed he wasn't a good leader.But one of Cutler's new receivers, Devin Hester, begs to differ. Fred Mitchell of the...

Biggest NFL Busts by Team: Who's Your Team's Worst Draft Pick Ever?

Everyone makes mistakes. But when those mistakes are magnified by intense scrutiny of the NFL draft, well, they become much more embarrassing than, say, my typical Friday morning, mustard-stain-on-khakis incident. Which is why the NFL FanHouse braintrust got together to determine who is the biggest bust for each NFL...

NFL Old-Timers Hate 'Brady Rule' Too

Last week, the NFL clarified an existing rule to protect quarterbacks from the kind of hits that sidelined Tom Brady for virtually the entire 2008 season. The clarification "specifically prohibits a defender on the ground who hasn't been blocked or fouled directly into the quarterback from lunging or diving at the...

Larry Fitzgerald Made Insane Catches for Pittsburgh Fans Every Week

Over the past two weeks we've heard all about the numerous connections between Pittsburgh and the Arizona Cardinals, and there are plenty. So many, in fact, that the Cardinals are jokingly referred to as "Pittsburgh west" by Steelers fans. The story's of Ken Whisenhunt and Russ Grimm are well documented. Clark Haggans,...

Gridiron Greats a Sober Reminder of Pro Football's Toll

TAMPA, Fla. -- A harsh dose of reality was injected into the festive atmosphere of the Super Bowl this morning when about three dozen retired players met with the media to promote the Gridiron Greats, an organization that provides financial assistance to retired NFL players who left the game with serious injuries.Everyone...

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06/01/12 Modern helmets contribute to illusion of safety Source: WTGN TV - Chicago IL The safety-improved helmet, as well as other advanced protective equipment players wear today, can make them feel invincible and perhaps more reckless in blocking and tackling techniques.
05/31/12 Ditka gets broadcast award: 'You guys have ... to be... Source: WTGN TV - Chicago IL Mike Ditka was among those honored with a Ring Lardner Award on Wednesday night.
05/09/12 Field Breathalyzer test in Mark Ditka DUI tossed; case... Source: WTGN TV - Chicago IL The younger son of former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka won a round in court on Wednesday during a pre-trial hearing on the DUI charge he faces.
05/08/12 Jauss, Ditka, Brickhouse get Ring Lardner honor Source: WTGN TV - Chicago IL Longtime former Chicago Tribune sportswriter Bill Jauss, ESPN analyst and former Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion coach Mike Ditka and the late Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Brickhouse will be the recipients of the 2011 Ring Lardner Awards.