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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's NFL Blog: Palmer in rhythm; All in for Still

Balzer's NFL Blog: Palmer in rhythm; All in for Still

Howard Balzer

September 12 “I try to never judge a quarterback in a new offense until Week 8. It was Week 8 for us last year. Then, all of a sudden, you could see the guys FULL STORY

Scattershooting the NFL near the halfway point ...

Scattershooting the NFL near the halfway point ...

Howard Balzer

October 11 Whaley also said there is always the chance Byrd could be back with the team after the 2013 season. FULL STORY

Balzer's NFL Scoop: Ryan Joins $100 Million Club

Balzer's NFL Scoop: Ryan Joins $100 Million Club

Howard Balzer

July 26 Said Falcons owner Arthur Blank, “Matt is a franchise quarterback. We’re not going to rest really well until we have rings. That’s what this is about.” FULL STORY

Big trades stir up NFL on eve of free agency

Big trades stir up NFL on eve of free agency

Howard Balzer

March 12 Wide receiver Percy Harvin has had a history of migraines with the Minnesota Vikings, not to mention creating numerous distractions and threatening holdouts. FULL STORY

Playoffs, coaching carousel in full force

Playoffs, coaching carousel in full force

Howard Balzer

January 07 Is the NFC heading toward a conference championship game that will be the ultimate in payback? Don’t be shocked. FULL STORY

Miami OG Incognito Says ‘Don’t Call Me Dirty’

Miami OG Incognito Says ‘Don’t Call Me Dirty’

Howard Balzer

November 15 Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito has spent a lot of time trying to explain how he is a different player than he was in St. Louis when frequent post-play penalties FULL STORY

NFL Loses Its Heart with Passing of Steve Sabol

NFL Loses Its Heart with Passing of Steve Sabol

Howard Balzer

September 19 Many words were said and written yesterday after the passing of Steve Sabol at the age of 69. But those were some of the best and capture the essence of Steve Sabol FULL STORY

Replacement Refs Seven Days Away From Real Action

Replacement Refs Seven Days Away From Real Action

Howard Balzer

August 27 Why has Mike Pereira been so quiet lately? Pereira is the NFL’s former director of officiating, who was very vocal in the beginning of the preseason about the seriously negative impact replacement officials would potentially have on the game. FULL STORY

Clock Ticking on Replacement Officials

Clock Ticking on Replacement Officials

Howard Balzer

August 21 The NFL continues to take a cavalier approach to the presence of replacement officials on the field, and there’s not much time to get something done with the officials that should be on the field. FULL STORY