The Agony Of Defense

The Saints had no answers for the Panthers' unique play-calling. (Jeff Siner/MCT/ZUMAPRESS.com) Last week's "Break It Down" focused on how Tampa Bay stuffed Carolina. This week, we take a look at what went wrong for the Saints' defense against...

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Brees: If Saints are going to win, I must play better

Drew Brees has thrown four interceptions in two games and his completion rate is 54.5, well below his NFL record 71.2 percent last season. Grant Halverson/Getty Images METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- Drew Brees' left ankle isn't hurting as much...

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It's final: Chad Johnson, Evelyn Lozada divorced

Chad Johnson was married July 4 to Evelyn Lozada, who stars on TV's "Basketball Wives." Evan Agostini/AP FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson's divorce from reality TV star Evelyn Lozada was finalized...

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49ers' Smith faces possible fine for Giants hat

Alex Smith will be fined $15,000 the next time he wears a San Francisco Giants hat at a post game press conference. (Bob Levey/Getty Images) Alex Smith may soon be the owner of a $15,000 hat. If the San Francisco 49ers quarterback...

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More charges vs. ex-NFL WR Hurd in drug case

Sam Hurd, who has played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears, was arrested in December for allegedly trying to buy drugs. Nam Y. Huh DALLAS (AP) -- Former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd faces more charges in the drug distribution case...

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Mendenhall practices, nearing return to Steelers

Rashard Mendenhall rushed for 928 yards and nine touchdowns last year. Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE PITTSBURGH (AP) The Steelers' struggling running game could get a shot in the arm on Sunday in Oakland. Starting running back Rashard...

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Bradshaw, Diehl out for Giants against Panthers

Ahmad Bradshaw has missed 10 games in six seasons. CSM /Landov EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Running back Ahmad Bradshaw, offensive tackle David Diehl and wide receiver Domenik Hixon have all been ruled out of the New York Giants' game against...

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Rex: Tebow use not media driven

Tim Tebow hasn't been as much of a factor as expected for the Jets this season. Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Rex Ryan says Tim Tebow's playing time with the New York Jets will be determined by the team - not anxious...

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Falcons' Turner sorry about DUI: 'A bad decision'

Michael Turner is averaging just 2.6 yards per carry this year. REUTERS/Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner has apologized to his team and its fans for his drunken...

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Ex-ref rips Goodell: Replacements will get worse

Roger Goodell has faced a firestorm of criticism over the replacement refs' Week 2 performance. Ric Tapia/Icon SMI Adding to the growing resentment for the NFL's replacement officials, former referee Jerry Markbreit criticized the league...

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'Skins' Morgan not fazed by Twitter death threats

Joshua Morgan's penalty turned a 4th-and-1 into a 4th-and-16 that led to a missed field goal at the end of the Redskins' game against the Rams. Jamie Squire/Getty Images ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins receiver Joshua Morgan says...

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Best, worst of W2

Through two games, C.J. Spiller might be the frontrunner for Offensive Player of the Year. (David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT) First Down, Fourth Down takes a weekly look at the good (First Down) and bad (Fourth Down) from NFL Sunday. There...

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Don Banks: Week 2 Power Rankings

Last Week: 2 We already know the well-rounded 49ers can handle the best of the NFC North, having beaten 2011 playoff teams Green Bay and Detroit to open the season and take on the look and caste of the NFL's most complete team. This week...

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49ers' Haggans suspended three games for DUI

49ers linebacker Clark Haggans was suspended for three games for violating the league's substance abuse policy. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Clark Haggans for three games for violating...

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Snee: Giants will be prepared next time vs. Bucs

Giants guard Chris Snee said if a player dives at his knees, "my knee is going into the back of his head." (Jamie Squire/Getty Images) The New York Giants are still mad about the final kneel down in their win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...

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NFL-to-LA at risk with top contender AEG for sale

The sale of AEG would throw uncertainty into Los Angeles' attempt to obtain an NFL franchise. Reuters LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Anschutz Entertainment Group, the owner of the Staples Center arena and the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, and the top contender...

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Report: Pats bring back Branch

There was a lot of head-scratching in New England on cutdown day when the Patriots axed wide receiver Deion Branch. With Donte Stallworth and Jabar Gaffney already sent packing, Branch's spot on the roster had seemed assured. But after Sunday's...

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Packers' Jones shrugs off scolding from Rodgers

James Jones finished with two catches for -1 yards against the Bears on Thursday. Andy Lyons/Getty Images GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones said he deserved the scolding he got from Aaron Rodgers, shrugging...

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Report: Dolphins GM admits to swearing at fan

Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland regrets run-in with critical fan. (Getty Images) NFL fans outside of Miami were given an inside glimpse of the Dolphins during training camp, including  the player/personnel moves of general manager Jeff...

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After chaotic Week 2, replacement refs are facing fire

Issues with the replacement refs boiled over during a very sloppy Monday night performance in the Falcons-Broncos game. EPA/ERIK S. LESSER /Landov One official was pulled from duty because he's a fan. Another negated a touchdown without...

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Peter King: In his brilliance and impact, Sabol truly lived 'a football life'

Steve Sabol earned 35 Emmys for writing cinematography, editing, directing and producing. Tony Gutierrez/AP When I saw the NFL Films documentary Bill Belichick: A Football Life, and realized this intensely private character had allowed himself...

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NFL Films president Sabol dead at 69

Anyone who has enjoyed watching football on TV owes a debt of gratitude to Steve Sabol. Daniel Hulshizer/AP NEW YORK (AP) -- NFL Films President Steve Sabol, half of the father-son team that revolutionized sports broadcasting and mythologized...

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Jags expect Gabbert to be ready to start Sunday

Blaine Gabbert took a step backward in Week 2, with a 62.8 rating a week after posting a 96.1 mark. Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE Quarterback Blaine Gabbert is expected to be ready to play for the Jaguars in Indianapolis on Sunday after being...

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