http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=960&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com This is the latest Football News from Timesleader en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 2009-11-22T05:00:00Z en-us http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70760862&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FStruggling_NFC_teams_to_battle_11-22-2009.html EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons looked like powerhouse teams through five games. Now each team is struggling just to remain above .500. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT cfe7fe2f5440ae97d05bf432c1eb7e5e 2009-11-22T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70760832&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FControversy__losses_mark_Haley_rsquo_s_rough_rookie_year_with_Chiefs_11-22-2009.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If Todd Haley looks across the field at Mike Tomlin this afternoon and feels a twinge of envy, could anybody blame him? Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 426d154a30600a665128e8af1a797a88 2009-11-22T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70760827&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FIt_rsquo_s_time_to_bounce_back_11-22-2009.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots are determined to bounce back from their big loss. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT bad84ec1fbce303ccc09b08f5dc8434c 2009-11-22T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70760817&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2F_lsquo_Must_win_rsquo__day_for_QB_McNabb_11-22-2009.html LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Donovan McNabb called it a “must win,” and just to be clear, he was only referring to his Philadelphia Eagles. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 85847d51d3da252288077940fa333396 2009-11-22T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70685802&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FPlayers_union_nixes_Goodell_rsquo_s_idea_11-21-2009.html The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell’s call for players to tell their teams’ medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT a2b136c65073bab505503f8e395b9dca 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70598947&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FRicky_Williams_leads_Dolphins_over_Panthers_11-20-2009.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. — He may be 32, but Ricky Williams is far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT c9f1c2fa449b810e4996ecfe5d00bfea 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70442572&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FSome_players_are_not_concerned_about_concussions_11-19-2009.html Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain “shaking like a bell” when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 8ee04410014e5aa7a0f7c7fa3b690f56 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70442527&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FDolphins_and_Panthers_matchup_is_a_mirror_image_11-19-2009.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Miami coach Tony Sparano and assistant David Lee get plenty of credit for making the wildcat a much-copied NFL sensation. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 707f2b9968ddc7e19fe2b6b2e4bc9963 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70442517&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FEagles_look_to_McCoy_to_replace_Westbrook_11-19-2009.html PHILADELPHIA — LeSean McCoy can’t be a rookie anymore. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 5f02ba00164f0e4942c7b667c41e2ad2 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70442512&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FL_J__introduced_by_Bengals_11-19-2009.html CINCINNATI — Another troubled player trying to revive his career? Nothing new for Cincinnati. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 4738caf9c3121919248b9e53ac52beb5 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70349517&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FPanthers_say__lsquo_Yes_rsquo__to_no-huddle__but_it_may_be_just_a_passing_fancy_11-18-2009.html CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jake Delhomme talks of being comfortable in it. Steve Smith raves about it. DeAngelo Williams is a fan, too. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 006a0aa432a9db533f7de29f0baa7f80 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70349512&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FJauron_era_ends_in_Buffalo_11-18-2009.html ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Dick Jauron was fired by Buffalo on Tuesday with the Bills off to a 3-6 start and among the lowest scoring teams in the NFL. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT ce6a5dd89bd8717a2e4e69649a659891 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70349507&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FPatriots_rsquo__defense_lacks_consistency_11-18-2009.html FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ young defense kept Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts under control for three quarters. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 4109be784662935c65f293ce78874400 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70349502&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FChiefs_receiver_suspended_11-18-2009.html KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dwayne Bowe, in and out of his coach’s doghouse all year, is in much deeper trouble now. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 119b1de87ce3fbe6d5a8edb902daaaad 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70349487&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FLarry_Johnson_signs_with_the_Bengals_11-18-2009.html CINCINNATI — Larry Johnson might have his career up-and-running sooner than expected. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 7ab43cd23678b7f3ae81d6b955b50534 2009-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70254832&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FSteelers_must_dig_out_of_hole_to_win_division_11-17-2009.html PITTSBURGH — Chad Ochocinco, always the self-promoter, planned to send mustard to the Steelers’ defensive backs last week before coach Marvin Lewis halted the condiment giveaway. The Bengals receiver’s implied message was that Pittsburgh would be playing catch-up after taking on Cincinnati. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 54bd33441956a308f407039ede581ef5 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70254822&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FColts_win_over_Patriots_sparks_unbeaten_talk_11-17-2009.html INDIANAPOLIS — Now that Indianapolis has won its annual November showdown with New England, players can embark on their next traditional quest. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 3674b50f24c9d7b1d711c985baac30ee 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70254827&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FRed_zone_failures_led_to_Eagles_loss_11-17-2009.html PHILADELPHIA — An inability to run the ball effectively, score touchdowns in the red zone and convert short-yardage situations cost the Philadelphia Eagles again. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT bf83573597e492cf76af44f5e3ebec92 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70254672&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FRavens_defeat_Browns_in_game_minus_offense_11-17-2009.html CLEVELAND — Baltimore running back Ray Rice and safety Dawan Landry scored touchdowns 17 seconds apart and the Ravens broke a scoreless game at the half, defeating the Cleveland Browns 16-0 on Monday night. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT 42a38e1e70e1d748f197de72fd1b81ad 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.timesleader.com/r?19=961&43=182246&44=70168172&32=3991&7=192472&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesleader.com%2Fsports%2Ffootball%2FBengals_put_Steelers_in_a_deep_hole_11-16-2009.html PITTSBURGH — Maybe it wasn’t a concession speech, even if it sounded like one. The Bengals spent most of the last 20 seasons chasing Pittsburgh, and now it’s the other way around, and the Steelers realize it’s a decidedly uphill climb. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT da7eadf57a17d9ea8736b39ebbaf88b8 2009-11-16T05:00:00Z