Alex Smith has been named San Francisco’s Week 1 starter.  It’s more a reflection on QB Colin Kaepernick’s unrefined game than Smith’s ability.  The former #1 overall pick completed just 56% of his passes with 0 TDs and 2 INTs this prese…

The Panthers have officially named Cam Newton their starting QB. The rookie was up-and-down in preseason action, completing just 42% of his passes but tossing 1 TD with 0 INTs.  His passing production will continue to be uninspiring, but he could …

All’s been quiet on the Carson Palmer front for the past month.  But on Thursday, ESPN’s Bob Holtzman reported that Palmer showed up to Paul Brown Stadium in late-July.  Holtzman also hears that the Bengals have internally discussed a Palmer …

Lions RB Jerome Harrison popped off 72 yards on 7 carries against the Bills on Thursday night.  Meanwhile, RB Aaron Brown managed just 4 rushes for 2 yards.  RB Maurice Morris sat out with a hand injury.  Harrison is clearly th…

Chiefs QB Matt Cassel simply had the wind knocked out of him when he took a big hit in Thursday night’s preseason game.  There was concern that he had injured his throwing shoulder.  “We were just being cautious. I wanted to go back in,…

Eagles QB Vince Young left in the 2nd quarter of Thursday night’s preseason game with a hamstring injury.  Prior to exiting, he completed 15 of 23 passes for 193 yards and a score.  VY was reportedly laughing on the sidelines later in the gam…

Making his preseason debut on Thursday night, Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew carried 5 times for 14 yards.  He went for 5 yards on his 1st carry, and later added a 14-yarder.  But his other 3 attempts went for 0, -2, and -3 yards.  We’re …

Appearing in his first preseason action of the year on Thursday night, Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders racked up 60 yards on 4 catches.  He put his explosion on display with a short catch that turned into a 33-yard gain in the 2nd quarter.  Sand…

Panthers QB Cam Newton led his team to a score on his only series of Thursday night’s preseason game against the Steelers.  He capped off the drive with a 10-yard TD to TE Jeremy Shockey, Newton’s 1st NFL TD pass.  He completed 3 of 5 pa…

Titans QB Jake Locker was impressive in the team’s final preseason game, completing 15 of 17 passes for 132 yards and a TD.  He added 39 yards and a score on the ground.  The rookie finishes the exhibition slate with 316 yards, 2 TDs, an…