Bernard Scott to Have a Bigger Role in 2012?

Bengals OC Jay Gruden says he’d like to get RB Bernard Scott "more carries, more touches" in 2012.  It seems like we hear this a few times every year.  Scott did set a career-high in touches this past season, but he still saw only 1…

Oakland Raiders fire HC Hue Jackson

The Raiders have fired HC Hue Jackson.  After leading his team to an 8-8 record this year, Jackson’s job seemed safe heading into 2012.  But new GM Reggie McKenzie evidently wants to start fresh and bring in his own guy.  QB Carson Palme…

Hines Ward wants to play in 2012

According to Steelers beat writer Ed Bouchette, WR Hines Ward wants to return for a 15th NFL season in 2012.  The 35-year-old finished with just 46 catches, 381 yards, and 2 TDs this past year — his lowest marks since his rookie campaign back in …

Owen Daniels Expected to Play in Divisional Round

Despite suffering a hand injury this past weekend, Texans TE Owen Daniels is expected to play in the team’s Divisional Round game against the Ravens this Sunday.  "He does have a hand issue… [but] it’s not going to keep him from playi…

Eric Decker only Has Sprained MCL

Good news and bad news for Broncos WR Eric Decker.  It turns out he only suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday’ game against the Steelers, avoiding any damage to his ACL.  It means he’ll be ready for all offseason activities.  But it’ll also…

Derrick Mason Retires After 15 Seasons

WR Derrick Mason announced his retirement on Monday.  "I’m done," he said. "I won’t be playing football. I only knew one way to play football, going all-out and having fun out there."  Mason was a complete non-factor with…

C.J. Spiller can be a “Workhorse”

Bills GM Buddy Nix had high praise for RB C.J. Spiller in his season-ending press conference.  "Everyone’s been surprised, I guess, about C.J. except us," Nix said. "We always knew what we had. The opportunity is what he needed…

Kansas City Chiefs name Romeo Crennel HC

The Chiefs have named Romeo Crennel their HC, signing him to a 3-year deal.  Taking over with an interim tag for the final 3 games of the 2011 season, Crennel led his squad to 2 wins, including a huge upset over the Packers.  He’s a defensive…

Eric Decker likely has torn ACL

The Denver Post reports that Broncos WR Eric Decker suffered a "serious" ACL injury in Sunday’s win over the Steelers.  Decker took a hit straight to the knee in the 2nd quarter and was immediately ruled out for the rest of the game.&nbs…

Jake Ballard active

As expected, Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) is active for today’s game against the Falcons.  He won’t be at 100%, though, and is a low-upside fantasy play.

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