NFL Rumor Central

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The myth about Super Bowl contenders

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

In the November 16, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Bill Barnwell writes in the NFL department that while the Pats' backfield has seen better days -- that might be OK, all things considered.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Iowa's Ferentz finally signs contract

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...the Outback Bowl and likely will enter the fall ranked in the top 20. The incessant NFL rumors regarding Ferentz don't figure to go away any time soon, but the new contract...

Blog | July 20, 2009

Hawkeyes stay hungry after heartening season

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The conference room outside Kirk Ferentz's office serves as a shrine to what Iowa foot...

Blog | April 10, 2009

Comparing Big Ten football and hoops identities

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...during the 2000s, reaching four New Year's Day bowls. Despite those incessant NFL rumors and a recent string of player transgressions, Ferentz remains popular among Hawkeyes fans, most of...

Blog | March 10, 2009

Could Long be back at Iowa in 2011?

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...received a new contract and won't be leaving unless he wants to, but those NFL rumors will continue to crop up, especially if Iowa builds on last season's success. Ferentz...

Blog | February 24, 2009

Is Ferentz set for life at Iowa?

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...deal runs out. Morehouse also dug up a revealing Ferentz quote from 2002, when those omnipresent NFL rumors had surfaced. "I don't know what it would take to get me out...

Blog | February 13, 2009

Ferentz squashes NFL rumors, Iowa inks class

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...their search for a new head coach, and Kirk Ferentz's name has come up in NFL circles as a candidate to talk with the team. But Ferentz told ESPN.com senior writer Ivan...

Blog | February 04, 2009

Pioli's hiring revives Ferentz-to-NFL rumors

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Scott Pioli as general manager on Tuesday, the rumors have heated up again. Though Herm Edwards remains...a total shock if he returns to the NFL.   The Iowa City Press-Citizen's...

Blog | January 14, 2009

The Morning According to Us

Chris Sprow

Of the eight division winners in the NFL this season, only one utilized a first-year head coach. That was Miami under Tony Sparano, who...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 20, 2009

Cards scrappy, but destiny favors Philly

Jeffri Chadiha, ESPN.com

Should the Eagles' 28-point rout of the Cardinals on Thanksgiving night tell us all we need to know about the outcome of their surprising rematch in the NFC Championship Game?

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2009

Stoops says focus is on Sooners, not NFL rumors

Tim Griffin, ESPN.com

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Saturday he has not been contacted by the Denver Broncos about their head coaching position and he has no interest in the job.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2009

Joe Schad's College Football Daily

SportsCenter

...that Clausen is expected to enter the next NFL draft. Information being gathered on behalf of Clausen...the closer you are." *Jim Harbaugh on job rumors: "I will be at Stanford." OK - unless, of...

Blog | November 25, 2009

Holmgren would be good fit for Browns

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Former NFL coach Mike Holmgren would be a good fit for the Browns' general manager job, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Who is Dennis Dixon?

James Walker, AFC North

...one career pass for three yards in his NFL career. It was to receiver Hines Ward in...fit in Pittsburgh's offense... There have been rumors in the past that the Steelers would implement...

Blog | November 23, 2009

Walker's weekend mailbag: Bad Brownies

James Walker, AFC North

...Brady Quinn's arm strong enough for the NFL? Can he make enough of the throws to...the Browns will land The Tuna, despite some rumors on the contrary. Mike Holmgren also would be...

Blog | November 21, 2009