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      NFL Week 8 MVP Power Rankings

      November 8, 2009 /

      The race for MVP rages on at the midway point of the season, and it’s loaded with QBs, for good reason. Brees, Manning and Favre have a combined record of 21-1 and show no signs of slowing down. So we’ll give them their due, for now. Things are going to get mighty interesting, though, in the coming weeks as races get tighter and become closer to being decided, including this race for NFL MVP…..

      1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints—Their games are getting tighter, but it’s not like the Saints just beat a bad Falcons team on Monday night. That was a tough divisional match up and the Saints just keep, you know, marching…oh, forget it.

      2. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts—No TDs against the Niners, but Manning still had a Week 8 best of 347 yards. Plus, the Colts remain undefeated.

      3. Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings—Okay, forget that one blemish against Pittsburgh. After another strong showing against his former team, Favre has now thrown for 1925 yards with 16 TDs and just 3 picks. And his team is 7-1. Raise your hand if you expected that kind of success.

      4. Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings—Three more sacks against the Packers. Jon Gruden talked about Allen having a “motor that never stops,” and that’s pretty spot on. Allen is not just playing like defensive player of the year, he’s making a strong case for MVP.

      5. Cedric Benson, Cincinnati Bengals—Sorry Cedric, but while you were on bye, Favre and Allen terrorized the Packers, and Chris Johnson and Maurice Jones-Drew racked up a bunch of yards and TDs. We’ll hold you a spot, but let’s see how you do against the Ravens this week.

      Honorable Mention–Elvis Dumervil, Broncos; Andre Johnson, Texans, Tom Brady, Patriots; Adrian Peterson, Vikings; Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars, Chris Johnson, Titans; Reggie Wayne, Colts; Matt Schaub, Texans

      Bullz-Eye Sports Channel, NFL

      Reggie Wayne chats with The Scores Report

      September 14, 2009 /

      In order to keep athletes safe and performing at their best during the hot summer months, Gatorade joined forces with the NFL in July to educate parents and coaches about heat-related illness and the importance of hydration. As part of Gatorade’s “Beat the Heat” program, NFL players, coaches and their wives lead hydration awareness efforts, while also raising funds for the Kendrick Fincher Memorial Foundation.

      One athlete that has been working with Gatorade on its “Beat the Heat” program is Indianapolis Colts star receiver Reggie Wayne. Reggie was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to talk about his alma mater Miami beating rival Florida State on Monday night, who the toughest cornerback he’s ever faced is and what was going through his mind when Devin Hester returned the opening kickoff of Super Bowl XL back 100-yards for a touchdown.

      Side Note: TSR must be a good luck charm for Reggie, because after he talked to us he caught 10 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown in the Colts’ 14-12 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. Anytime, Reggie…anytime

      The Scores Report: Hey, Reggie – how are you?

      Reggie Wayne: What’s going on?

      TSR: You still waking up from that Miami hangover from last night?

      RW: Yes I am!

      TSR: I know you watched it – what did you think? How’d the Canes look to you?

      RW: They showed me something. They showed me that they have a little fight in them. I remember when I was there and I was playing it was so easy to say, you know what? We’re not going to win this one. (Laughs)

      TSR: (Laughs) Were you impressed with their quarterback, Jacory Harris?

      RW: I was, although he might have been a little too cool back there (in the pocket)!

      TSR: (Laughs)

      RW: I saw him play when he was younger, playing on playgrounds and things. I’ve heard a lot about him and his play at Northwestern High School, which is a good school. So it doesn’t surprise me to see him play well. In the summer time (the coaching staff) said he was ready and he showed it last night by staying poised and winning the game for them.

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      Interviews, NFL

      Marvin Harrison asks Colts to release him

      February 23, 2009 /

      After failing to come to terms on a restructured contract, Marvin Harrison has decided to ask the Colts to release him.

      Marvin HarrisonAs much as the team would rather not — and Colts president Bill Polian acknowledged Sunday that it’s a tricky situation — Harrison is a luxury that Indianapolis can no longer afford.

      Now that Harrison has declined to restructure his contract, the Colts have little choice but to let him and his $13.4 million salary-cap number go. It will mark the end of an illustrious 13-year career in Indianapolis, where Harrison and QB Peyton Manning formed one of the greatest quarterback-receiver tandems in NFL history.

      Already the speculation about where Harrison will land is beginning. For starters, Harrison is determined to continue playing. A logical landing spot would be the receiver-needy Philadelphia Eagles, where Harrison would be reunited with his former Syracuse teammate, QB Donovan McNabb, while getting to play in the city where he lives.

      This simply comes down to money. Harrison is 36 years old and the Colts already have a viable replacement at No. 2 receiver with Anthony Gonzalez. Center Jeff Saturday is expected to bolt in free agency and Indy still has holes on the defense that needs to be addressed.

      I’m sure they would love to see Harrison finish his career in Indy, but he’s too expensive at this point. This is just speculation on my part, but along with Philadelphia, Jacksonville is another team that makes sense for Harrison if/when the Colts eventually release him. The Jags are always in need of wideouts and Harrison already knows the division.

      NFL

      Report: Colts to cut Marvin Harrison

      February 19, 2009 /

      NFL.com’s Adam Schefter reports that the Indianapolis Colts will cut 36-year old Marvin Harrison soon.

      Marvin HarrisonIt’s no longer a question of if Harrison, 36, will be let go. It has become a question of when. It will happen in the coming days, certainly before the new league year starts a week from Friday, but few are sure exactly when.

      But make no mistake: It is happening. The Colts no longer can afford to carry Harrison, who is scheduled to have a $13.4 million number for an Indianapolis team that is starving for more salary-cap room to deal with free-agents-to-be such as CB Kelvin Hayden.

      If the Colts were to release Harrison, his $13.4 million number instantly would come off the books, saving the team $7 million against the cap. Harrison still would count $6.4 million in dead money, but more importantly, there would be the $7 million savings.

      Plus, the Colts have been bracing for this day, drafting Anthony Gonzalez in the first round and grooming young WRs Roy Hall and Pierre Garcon.

      This day was coming. Harrison can still play and he can still play effectively in the Colts’ offense, but this decision comes down to money. Indy can’t afford to pay a 36-year old wide receiver $13.4 million when they’ve got holes on the defensive side of the ball. Plus, Reggie Wayne is a true No. 1 and Anthony Gonzalez is more than capable of being a solid No. 2.

      The question now becomes: where does Harrison go from here? Unless he takes offense to the Colts releasing him, why couldn’t he return to Indy at a reduced price? The Eagles might be another option for him because he’s from Philly. The Jaguars are always in need of wideouts and the Dolphins could use a boost to their receiving corps, too.

      Either way, I don’t foresee Harrison retiring if/once Indy does release him. He’ll wind up somewhere next year.

      NFL, Rumors & Gossip

      NFL News and Notes: Reggie Wayne misses second practice

      October 31, 2008 /

      Reggie Wayne– For the second straight day, Colts’ wideout Reggie Wayne missed practice due to a knee injury. If he doesn’t practice Friday, there’s a good chance he won’t play against New England Sunday night. (Rotoworld.com)

      – Steven Jackson’s status for Week 9 is still up in the air after being “limited” in practice on Thursday. Jackson is battling a quad injury. (Belleville News-Democrat)

      – Cowboys’ TE Jason Witten will be a game-time decision this Sunday in New York. He did not practice on Thursday as he continues to nurse a rib injury. (DallasCowboys.com)

      – Rookie Darren McFadden apparently has turf toe on both of his feet and isn’t expected to play Sunday against the Falcons. (ESPN)

      – It might not be this week, but the Lions are expected to give Drew Stanton a shot at quarterback sometime this season according to beat writer Tom Kowalski. (Mlive.com)

      Fantasy Football, NFL

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