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- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
Filling in from 2-6 for @twaddle87 on @ESPN1000. Maybe the Ditka news will make @waddleandsilvy feel better after #Hawks stinker in Gm 4.
8 minutes ago
- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson

- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
Need to mention @bradbiggs was first to report Ditka having his number retired, a long overdue honor. #Bears
10 minutes ago
- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson

- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
RT @ESPNNFL: Congrats to DA COACH Mike Ditka. The @ChicagoBears are retiring his No. 89 on @ESPNMondayNight December 9th vs @DallasCowboys.
15 minutes ago
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- wingoz trey wingo
Could not be happier for Coach Ditka.... glad the Bears are finally giving him the honor he deserves...
41 minutes ago
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- MikeReiss Mike Reiss
Leftovers from weekly Patriots chat (Dowling, Ebner, Rutgers etc.). http://t.co/zDK2wMHDC1
about an hour ago
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- WilliamsonNFL Matt Williamson
RT @Bryan_Fontaine: @WilliamsonNFL I wrote a post on Quick as a breakout this year on PFF https://t.co/wwU1gjrwpn
about 8 hours ago
- WilliamsonNFL Matt Williamson

- WilliamsonNFL Matt Williamson
RT @ChampIAN_33: @WilliamsonNFL Ingram will get you double digit TDs this year, book it.
about 8 hours ago
- WilliamsonNFL Matt Williamson

- WilliamsonNFL Matt Williamson
I like Austin, but he is way too overvalued right now....quite happy to be sitting back with Givens AND Quick on the cheap
about 8 hours ago
- WilliamsonNFL Matt Williamson

- WilliamsonNFL Matt Williamson
NONE of you liked my trade! lol...loving the #Saints O this year...and had Dez, AJ Green & Cobb at WR....don't sleep on Givens
about 8 hours ago
- WilliamsonNFL Matt Williamson

- WilliamsonNFL Matt Williamson
Dynasty: Traded Bowe, F Jackson, B Powell for Ingram, P Thomas & Givens
about 9 hours ago
- WilliamsonNFL Matt Williamson

- wingoz trey wingo
Ahh twitter. The first three responses to our best moment of 2012 NFL season all said the same thing: butt fumble
about 10 hours ago
- wingoz trey wingo

- wingoz trey wingo
RT @ESPNNFL: VOTE NOW: What was the BEST moment of the 2012 NFL season? Reply using #NFLLIVE.
about 10 hours ago
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- wingoz trey wingo
Co sign RT @ESPN_Colin: Friend just moved to NY. First picture he sent me hard to top. http://t.co/3unFvATZH5
about 11 hours ago
- wingoz trey wingo

- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson
Please join me and @tweetjhood for the next three hours on @ESPN1000. #Chicago'sGamenight
about 12 hours ago
- ESPNChiBears Jeff Dickerson

- NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk
Brandon Jacobs on playing FB >> RT @gatorboyrb: @LicensePlateGuy @HenryHynoski I ain't playing no damn fullback.”
about 13 hours ago
- NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk

- AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
So Tyrann Matthieu took nearly $400,000 less in guaranteed money and will have to earn rest by being on roster, not being suspended.
about 14 hours ago
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- NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk
NFCE broken down by DG >> RT @espn_nfceast: Eli Manning remains Giants' old reliable http://t.co/12kCSUEKkA
about 14 hours ago
- NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk

- NotoriousOHM Ohm Youngmisuk
RT @HenryHynoski: Humbled beyond belief by the support that has been extended my way from my family, fans, and the Giants organization. One…
about 14 hours ago
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- AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Tyrann Mathieu will receive remaining portions in form of roster bonuses. As long as he's on roster all 16... http://t.co/wDUdV2GU8h
about 14 hours ago
- AdamSchefter Adam Schefter

- AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
Cardinals CB Tyrann Mathieu received a signing bonus of $265,000 instead of his slotted $662,500. So Cards got discount.
about 14 hours ago
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2012 TOTAL QBR
| RK | PLAYER | TEAM | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peyton Manning | DEN | 84.1 |
| 2 | Tom Brady | NE | 77.1 |
| 3 | Colin Kaepernick | SF | 76.8 |
| 4 | Matt Ryan | ATL | 74.5 |
| 5 | Aaron Rodgers | GB | 72.5 |
| 6 | Robert Griffin III | WSH | 71.4 |
| 7 | Alex Smith | SF | 70.1 |
| 8 | Russell Wilson | SEA | 69.6 |
| 9 | Drew Brees | NO | 67.9 |
| 10 | Eli Manning | NYG | 67.4 |
| RK | PLAYER | TEAM | RESULT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell Wilson | SEA | 50-17 @ BUF | 99.3 |
| 2 | Alex Smith | SF | 45-3 vs BUF | 99.2 |
| 3 | Peyton Manning | DEN | 38-3 vs KC | 98.7 |
| 4 | Tom Brady | NE | 45-7 @ STL | 98.4 |
| 5 | Russell Wilson | SEA | 42-13 vs SF | 97.6 |
| 6 | Robert Griffin III | WSH | 38-26 vs MIN | 97.6 |
| 7 | Brady Quinn | KC | 27-21 vs CAR | 97.6 |
| 8 | Matt Ryan | ATL | 40-24 @ KC | 97.5 |
| 9 | Mark Sanchez | NYJ | 48-28 vs BUF | 97.1 |
| 10 | Cam Newton | CAR | 30-20 vs ATL | 97.0 |
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- GRADE YOUR TEAM
- AFC East: Buffalo | Mia. | N.E. | NY Jets
- AFC North: Balt. | Cinc. | Cleve. | Pitt.
- AFC South: Hou. | Indy | Jax | Tenn.
- AFC West: Denver | K.C. | Oakland | S.D.
- NFC East: Dallas | NYG | Phila. | Wash.
- NFC North: Chi. | Det. | G.B. | Minnesota
- NFC South: Atl. | Car. | N.O. | Tampa
- NFC West: Ariz. | S.F. | St. Louis | Seattle
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