Chicago Bears Sign Michael Bush; Matt Forte Not Happy About It

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You might think Forte would be happy about the Chicago Bears improving their backfield by signing Michael Bush. You’d be wrong. And Forte may have a point.

Chicago Bears Trade For Brandon Marshall, Send Draft Picks To Miami Dolphins, In “Steal” Of A Deal For Bears

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When I first heard the news of the Chicago Bears had traded their 2012 and 2013 third round draft picks to the Miami Dolphins for Brandon Marshall, I was speechless. It was the kind of speechlessness that you find yourself in when you’re so happy inside that nothing comes out.

Video: Peyton Manning Press Conference With Jim Irsay Emotional But Classy

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Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay held a joint press conference today to announce the conclusion of Manning’s career in Indianapolis. As hard as it is for some Colts fans to swallow, this was the best decision for the franchise long-term. It doesn’t make it any easier though.

4 Reasons Keeping Peyton Manning Would Have Made Sense For Irsay, Colts

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Things are rarely black and white in sports. All variables, options, and end scenarios must be considered before making any decision – and even then, poor decisions are still made. The Indianapolis Colts made the wrong decision concerning Peyton Manning.

‘Bountygate’ And The Flaws In How We Think About Morality In The NFL

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The New Orleans Saints’ bounty system scandal has been the biggest story of the offseason outside of Peyton Manning’s status. Lost in all the high and mighty soapbox hand wringing is the fact that the bounty system did very little to alter play on the field.

Colts Fan Reaction To Peyton Manning’s Release: ‘So long Peyton, So long Colts’

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Peyton Manning should retire in a Colts uniform. Because of Jim Irsay, he’s not going to. And because of that, Jon Washburn says that he will no longer be a Colts fan.

Report: Colts Will Release Peyton Manning, He’ll Become Free Agent

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How weird is this to read: “Peyton Manning’s 14-year career as a member of the Indianapolis Colts is coming to an end.” But it’s true, and Irsay and Manning will apparently have a joint press conference tomorrow to make it official.

Video Of Peyton Manning Throwing At Duke Surfaces

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And the long and winding road of Peyton Manning’s potential turn to the NFL takes yet another strange yet compelling turn. “Secret” video has surfaced of Manning throwing at Duke.

Report: NFL Considered Proposal For Competing Pro Soccer League to Rival MLS

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According to emails and interviews, AmericanizeSoccer.com can confirm the National Football League (NFL) received a proposal in 2007 to start a pro Soccer league to compete against Major League Soccer (MLS) for the months of March through August/September.

Tom Coughlin Following Path Of Jim Calhoun, But Should He Follow Tony LaRussa Instead?

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Tom Coughlin has made it clear he is returning to the sidelines to try for one more Super Bowl title with the New York Giants. He is 65 years old. Is this the right decision, considering how it worked out for Jim Calhoun? Or would going out on top like Tony La Russa did be a better decision?

The NFL’s One Hit Wonders: Single Season & Super Bowl Outliers…With Songs To Match

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Here are some of the greatest single-season performances by players who were never able to reach that level of success again in NFL history and a one-hit wonder tune to go along with each. Nonsensical? Probably. Fun? Absolutely.

Audi Super Bowl 46 Commercial – ‘Vampire Party’ Video and Grade

Next up in tonight’s series of Super Bowl commercial reviews is Audi and their “Vampire Party” spot that ran during the 1st quarter. Audi isn’t known for their commercials, but I have a feeling this one will get some run over the next few weeks.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees and Snubs: Curtis Martin, Doleman, Roaf In; Cris Carter, Bettis, Brown, Parcells Out

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame committee last night announced the six players headed to Canton this summer. Curtis Martin got the nod in his second year of eligibility, but notable snubs like Cris Carter and Bill Parcells did not. Josh Tinley discusses the inductees and the snubs here.

Buffalo Bills ‘Ultimate Franchise Player’ Selection

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The Buffalo Bills are a proud franchise that, despite recent struggles, have had plenty of good moments, mainly the earlier days of the AFL and the Marv Levy era of the late-1980’s/early 1990’s. Kurt continues his Ultimate Franchise Player series by naming Mr. Bill.

The Media May Ignore NHL Now But That Will Change

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Tyler Juranovich is convinced that the mainstream media will be forced to pay attention to the NHL as it builds on an impressive 2010 -11 season and has had an exciting first half of the 2011-12 season.