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6
Mar
2010
Giants Sign Antrel Rolle to 5-year, $37 million deal
Antrel Rolle is a Giant
The New York Football Giants made an aggressive entry into free agency on Friday with the signing of Cardinals S Antrel Rolle, making him the highest-paid safety in the game.
The 27-year-old Rolle fills a HUGE position of need for the Giants, who lost Kenny Phillips to injury last season and were abused in the defensive secondary down the stretch. Rolle – who had 4 interceptions last year – was widely regarded as the best available safety in FA, and GM Jerry Reese wasn’t going to let him leave the Meadowlands with out a deal. Even if it meant overpaying a bit. The Giants are hopeful that Rolle will team with Phillips (his fellow U of Miami alum) to make one of the best safety tandems in the league.
“The best in the league, hands down,” Rolle said on a conference call with reporters this morning. “Without a doubt. … I mean, The sky’s the limit for us. We’re definitely going to go out and make things happen.”
“I was extremely excited when this opportunity presented itself,” Rolle said. “Being back there with a fellow University of Miami guy, and a guy I know that his potential going to be maximized. My potential is going to be maximized with him. We’re going to be a dynamic duo.”
Of course, that largely depends on how well Phillips recovers from his knee injury. Even though the Giants say KP is ahead of schedule, his status for 2010 is still unclear, making the Rolle signing even more crucial for the Giants.
Rolle, who started his career at CB, is a bona fide play maker with 4 career TDs and a knack for gaining big yardage once he gets his hands on the ball … something the Giants secondary is desperately in need of.
WATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF ANTREL ROLLE AFTER THE JUMP
10
Feb
2010
Tracy Porter’s Super Bowl Interception, Tecmo Bowl-style
Now that the dust has settled from Super Bowl 44, we would be remiss if we didn’t post one last Tecmo Bowl recreation for the season, from our Youtube friend MRNFL. This one captures the biggest play from Super Sunday, and possibly the entire season, as Tecmo Tracy Porter picks off Tecmo Peyton and races 74 yards for the game-winning score.
I’m not sure if I’ll ever get tired of these.
7
Feb
2010
Saints defeat Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV; Tracy Porter intercepts Manning to seal victory (video)
A picture says 1000 words (Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images via ESPN.com)
The New Orleans Saints shocked the world and defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to win Super Bowl XLIV, and bring the Lombardi Trophy home to the city of New Orleans.
Trailing 10-0 at the end of the 1st quarter, head coach Sean Payton made a series of gutsy calls – including a failed 4th and goal attempt in the 2nd quarter and successful onside kick to start the 2nd half – that helped the Saints chip away at the lead and put themselves in a position to win.
Drew Brees went 32-39 for 288 yards, with two touchdowns and no interceptions to collect the MVP award, and the Saints defense came up big when it mattered to preserve the lead. The game winning-play came when Tracy Porter picked off Peyton Manning and brought it 74 yards to the house with 3:12 remaining.
WATCH VIDEO OF PORTER’S INTERCEPTION AFTER THE JUMP
24
Jan
2010
VIDEO: Brett Favre picked off by Tracy Porter; Saints win NFC Championship
Garrett Hartley kicks a 40-yard, game-winning FG in overtime of the NFC Championship(Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images via ESPN.com)
The New Orleans Saints eked out a 31-28 OT victory over the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC Championship in a thriller tonight. It was a back and forth contest, with both offenses taking shots at one another, until time finally ran out for one of them. But in the end, it came down to turnovers – Minnesota had 5, New Orleans just 1. Time and time again, despite moving the ball almost at will, the Vikings put the ball on the ground and threw away scoring opportunities when it mattered most.
At the end of regulation, with the ball in Saints territory, the Vikings needed only to run the clock out and attempt a last-second (albeit long), game-winning FG. Instead, on 3rd down, Brett Favre was intercepted by Tracy Porter on and ill-advised pass, saving the game for New Orleans.
CONTINUE AFTER THE JUMP FOR VIDEO OF PORTER’S INT
24
Jan
2010
VIDEO: AFC Championship Game Highlights – Colts 30, Jets 17
In case you missed today’s AFC Championship game, here are the highlights of the Colts 30-17 victory over the NY Jets:
[Via TheNFLVideos]
17
Jan
2010
Nate Kaeding forgets how to kick, Jets stun Chargers (video)
Nate Kaeding misses his third FG attempt of the day. The Chargers lost by 3. You do the math. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi via ESPN.com)
The New York Jets shocked the heavily favored San Diego Chargers 17-14 to advance in the AFC Playoffs today. The Jets scored two 4th quarter touchdowns to pull away down the stretch, but the big story of the game was Chargers Pro Bowl K Nate Kaeding, who missed 3 Field Goal attempts that would have won the game for San Diego. Normally one of the most reliable kickers in the league, Kaeding was clearly paid off by NY mobsters to throw the game.
The Chargers seemed to be in control of this defensive struggle for most of the game, but that changed late in the 3rd quarter, when Jets’ super-CB Darrelle Revis made this incredible interception of a Philip Rivers pass intended for Vincent Jackson (Nantz and Simms had no idea what was going on):
17
Jan
2010
VIDEO: Favre leads Vikings in “Pants on the Ground”
This is how Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings celebrated today’s playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys … unbelievable:
If you don’t watch American Idol, or have no idea what this is about, watch the original version of “Pants on The Ground” by General Larry Platt here. Admittedly, I have been singing this song all week. I’m not a proud man.
17
Jan
2010
Tony Romo Saves Greatest Fail for Last; Favre puts on a Clinic as Vikings defeat Cowboys (video)
When you see the Romo Face, you know the game is over (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images via ESPN.com)
It was only a matter of time, really. All through December, as the Dallas Cowboys finished the regular season uncharacteristically strong with 3 straight wins, culminating with their first playoff win in 13 years last week, you (or, at least I) just couldn’t shake the feeling that it would all come crashing down sooner or later for Jerry Jones’ club. And today in Minneapolis, oh boy did it come down on Wade Phillips and the ‘Boys, who were embarrassed by the Vikings 34-3 in the NFC playoffs.
Dallas QB Tony Romo once again crumbled in the biggest game of his life, with 3 fumbles (2 lost), 1 interception, 0 TDs and less than 200 yards. Much credit goes the Vikings defense who, led by DE Ray Edwards, harassed Romo all day, getting constant pressure and finishing with 6 sacks. But Romo, who apparently dipped his hands in butter before the game and whose turnovers cost his team the game, is clearly the goat for Dallas. You can just see it in Romo’s eyes when he is playing scared. The proven recipe for success against him is constant pressure … once he’s rattled, you see the “Romo Face”, and the game is won. And early on today it was obvious that Romo had lost it.
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images via ESPN.com)
On the other side of the ball, the old man Brett Favre put on a clinic for the Vikings, throwing for 4 TDs – 3 to Sidney Rice - and no interceptions in leading his club to the win. Favre, at 40 years old, still plays the game like a kid, and his passion elevates the play of everyone around him. And oh yeah, he can still make all the throws and drop the ball on a dime for his receivers to make plays.
For all the flack he received over the whole un-retirement saga (including a healthy dose from this site), Favre has put to rest any remaining doubts as to his ability to still play the game better than almost anyone in the world. After the game, Favre had this to say:
“Today was like this season — it’s been wonderful,” Favre said. Asked if it was an emotional game for him, he said, “I’m kind of worn out right now, but it is. It was emotional before the game.”
After the game, it was all smiles in the Vikings locker room, as Favre led the team on a rendition of pop hit “Pants on the Ground” from American Idol.
CONTINUE AFTER THE JUMP FOR HIGHLIGHTS OF FAVRE SHREDDING THE COWBOYS DEFENSE
16
Jan
2010
VIDEO: Reggie Bush leads Saints over Cardinals
Reggie Bush finally became the playmaker everyone expected him to be when he came to the NFL from USC today, scoring 2 TDs (1 rushing, 1 via punt return) and leading the New Orleans Saints to an impressive 45-14 playoff win over the Arizona Cardinals.
The first, and most impressive, of Bush’s scores came late in the 1st quarter, back when the game was actually still competitive. Watch as Reggie manages to break a tackle before putting on an amazing juke that sends defenders flying to break free for a 46-yd TD:
CONTINUE AFTER THE JUMP FOR VIDEO OF REGGIE BUSH’S 86-YARD PUNT RETURN FOR TD
14
Jan
2010
VIDEO: Dom Capers caught napping in coaches’ box
The Green Bay Packers defense looked like they were sleepwalking on Sunday night, giving up 51 points and 531 yards to the Arizona Cardinals en route to an overtime loss and early exit from the playoffs. Receivers were running free all night long, and Kurt Warner had all sorts of time to sit back and pick apart the Green Bay defense, who looked lost out there at times. It was a far cry from the unit that ranked 2nd in the league in total defense during the regular season.
But as this video proves, it all starts at the top. Packers Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers was apparently knocking back the Ambien prior to the game, and was caught dozing off in the coaches box at the end of the third quarter. It’s kind of tough to call a defensive gameplan and instill fire in your players while drifting in and out of dreamland, huh?:
Fortunately we had that insanely witty narration, so I don’t have to even bother trying to say anything funny here. I mean, that guy nailed it!
