NFL week 2: Giant’s on Monday night (and five other teams to watch)

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It’s been a real interesting week two in the NFL check some of the key games and what it all means.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Eli Manning threw two touchdown passes, and linebacker Michael Boley scored on a 65-yard fumble return to lead the New York Giants to a 28-16 victory over the mistake-prone St. Louis Rams on Monday night.

Manning hit Hakeem Nicks with a 3-yard TD pass, and Domenik Hixon made a spectacular juggling grab on…Read full post

Number One Cam Newton Plays like a Vet

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Number One Cam Newton Plays like a Vet

Cam Newton “didn’t look like a rookie” according to coach Mike McCarthy of the Packers, who has said repeatedly this week that he was impressed with Newton in evaluating film from the Panthers’ loss at Arizona last week. But Green Bay coaches gained some valuable insight by the end of Carolina’s narrow loss on Sunday on how to prepare for the young quarterback. The Cardinals were liberal at crunch time with their pressure packages and finally…Read full post

Michael Vick: Art of the deal

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Michael Vick: Art of the deal

Michael Vick is going to be an Eagle for a long time to come. Following a negotiation that began before the lockout and picked up steam this week, the Eagles have formalized their commitment to make Vick the face of the franchise for the foreseeable future.

Vick now becomes the first NFL player to sign two contracts potentially exceeding $100 million. The first one ended badly with the Falcons suing Vick for over $20 million in bonuses received. Hopefully this deal — and relationship with the team — continues to be…Read full post