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Balzer's on NFL: 'Did he really say that?'

Balzer's on NFL: 'Did he really say that?'

Howard Balzer

May 08 We start with safety Antrel Rolle, who was released by the Bears two days after the draft ended. Talking to the Chicago Tribune, he began by extolling everything about Chicago FULL STORY

Balzer on NFL: Can Manziel rebound?

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Howard Balzer

April 15 Now, with the Browns potentially taking yet another quarterback in the first round, it's crystal clear that Manziel is at a crossroad in his career. And only he can make the decision whether he truly wants to be a professional football player. FULL STORY

Balzer on the NFL: Osweiler deal a head scratcher

Balzer on the NFL: Osweiler deal a head scratcher

Howard Balzer

March 11 Seven starts. Yes, seven starts. That's how many starts Brock Osweiler has on his resume as he departs Denver for Houston with a heap of expectations brought on by a four-year $72 million FULL STORY

Focus, leadership made Manning great

Focus, leadership made Manning great

Howard Balzer

February 01 Nearing the end of what might be the unlikeliest postseason run of his remarkable 18-year career, Denver Broncos quarterback Payton Manning knows the questions FULL STORY

Balzer on NFL: Gase gets big gig; Brees will stay put

Balzer on NFL: Gase gets big gig; Brees will stay put

Howard Balzer

January 15 With developing a quarterback being on the top of the list of importance of teams, it seems to make sense to have the head coach be someone who cut his teeth as an offensive coordinator. FULL STORY

Balzer on the NFL: Pierre-Paul's return was earned

Balzer on the NFL: Pierre-Paul's return was earned

Howard Balzer

January 02 The July 4 fireworks incident that left him with a damaged right hand and caused him to play this season with a large "club" covering his hand has been well-chronicled. FULL STORY

Balzer on NFL: Talking "Concussion"; Cam's the Man

Balzer on NFL: Talking "Concussion"; Cam's the Man

Howard Balzer

December 11 Christmas Day is memorable in many ways. But this year, perhaps more than ever, it will be memorable because it is the day the movie "Concussion" will premier FULL STORY

Balzer on the NFL: Why Hardy?; Seattle blues

Balzer on the NFL: Why Hardy?; Seattle blues

Howard Balzer

November 20 *St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley spent part of his growing up years in Baltimore, so playing in his hometown will be special. FULL STORY

Balzer on the NFL: Cassel in; New attitude in Miami

Balzer on the NFL: Cassel in; New attitude in Miami

Howard Balzer

October 16 The atmosphere has been quite different since Dan Campbell took over as interim head coach of the Miami Dolphins after the firing of Joe Philbin. FULL STORY

Rookie QBs, Titans pick, Kaepernick all hot topics

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Howard Balzer

April 20 Assuming Tampa Bay does select Winston or Mariota, Tennessee at No. 2 will obviously have a huge impact on what happens next. FULL STORY