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January 2008
- Giants Headed to Big 'D' After Win in Tampa
  
  New York Times | Jan 6, 08 6:08 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Eli Manning got the proverbial monkey off his back, leading New York to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons with a 24-14 victory over Tampa Bay, reports the Times . The Giants overcame a slow start and put together three long scoring drives, two ending in Brandon Jacobs touchdowns, that tired the Buccaneer defense. More »
- Jaguars Shock Steelers
  
  Associated Press | Jan 6, 08 5:53 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - David Garrard was just trying to get a first down, but the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback ended up getting a lot more than that Saturday. Garrard rambled through the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 32 yards to set up the winning field goal in a wild 31-29 NFL Wild Card playoff win in Pittsburgh, AP reports. More »
- Brady Wins MVP in Landslide
  
  ESPN | Jan 5, 08 3:44 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Tom Brady has racked up another eye-popping stat: 49-for-50, the vote count by media members that won him the AP's 2007 NFL MVP award today. Brady earned the crown with a record-breaking year, completing 68.9% of his passes for 4,806 yards, both league bests, and beating the single-season touchdown pass record by one. Oh, and his team won a couple games, too. More »
- Jaguars RB Taylor Rips Steelers' Turf
  
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Jan 2, 08 3:17 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor makes no bones about hating the turf at Heinz Field, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "That field is terrible," Taylor said. "That's a lawsuit pending. That's ridiculous. Maybe they should try to invest in FieldTurf next year or in the future." More »
- Ravens Ax Billick After 9 Years
  
  Baltimore Sun | Jan 1, 08 4:07 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - One day after his team completed a 5-11 season with a final victory over Pittsburgh, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti yesterday fired head coach Brian Billick, the Baltimore Sun reports. "I can't explain to you how tough a decision it is," Bisciotti said at a press conference this afternoon. Billick's entire staff was also fired. More »
December 2007
- 'Skins End Season of Loss in Playoffs
  
  CBS | Dec 31, 07 11:50 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - After dropping four games in a row and losing murdered teammate Sean Taylor, the Washington Redskins looked all but done for the season. Starting QB Jason Campbell was injured, other players were distracted by family issues, and coach Joe Gibbs made a rookie-level slipup that cost his team a game. Yet here the Redskins are, poised for the playoffs, writes Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com. More »
- Falcons Win, Keep No. 3 Draft Pick
  
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Dec 31, 07 10:59 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Miami will choose first in the 2008 NFL draft—of that there wasn't any doubt. After the Rams make the second selection, the honors will go to the Falcons, who won a series of tiebreakers meant to loosen the knot of four teams tied for the third-worst record, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The full list of the top (or bottom) eight teams: More »
- Bills GM Levy to Resign
  
  Buffalo News | Dec 31, 07 5:52 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Following a 17-9 season-ending loss to the Eagles yesterday, 82-year-old general manager Marv Levy, formerly the winningest coach in Bills' history, will be stepping down after two years on the job, the Buffalo News reports. An official announcement is expected by the end of the week. More »