MIAMI (Reuters) – A new generation of talented quarterbacks emerged in 2012 but a refereeing fiasco, worries over concussions and player behavior all left their mark on the National Football League (NFL). The year was also a tantalizing tale of the Mannings with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning winning his second Super Bowl title in four years with a win over New England in the same stadium where older brother Peyton played for Indianapolis. …
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New generation of QBs emerge but league faces threats (Reuters)
MIAMI, Dec 21 (Reuters) – A new generation of talented quarterbacks emerged in 2012 but a refereeing fiasco, worries over concussions and player behavior all left their mark on the National Football League (NFL). The year was also a tantalizing tale of the Mannings with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning winning his second Super Bowl title in four years with a win over New England in the same stadium where older brother Peyton played for Indianapolis. …
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YEARENDER-NFL-New generation of QBs emerge but league faces threats (Reuters)
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Direct Snap: More misdirection from Nick Saban as rumors of return to NFL swirl? (Yahoo! Sports)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Knowing as well as anyone that time is no longer his friend, Peyton Manning went looking for a team last summer.
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Manning’s choice added pressure in Denver (The Associated Press)
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — After spending most of the season on the bench, Terrelle Pryor has been playing a key role this week for the Oakland Raiders by impersonating Cam Newton in practice.
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Pryor to have role this week for Raiders (The Associated Press)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Norv Turner knows the end is likely near for him with the San Diego Chargers.
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Chargers, Jets struggling to finish line (The Associated Press)
N.Y. Giants (8-6) at Baltimore Ravens (9-5)
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Week 16: NFL Game Matchups (The SportsXchange)
With various annual NFL awards ballots already in hand, the end of the world as we know it looming on the Mayan calendar and the fast-approaching Fiscal Cliff, this might be the best — or only — time to examine honors candidates for the 2012 season.
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NFL awards: Picks for MVP, coach, comeback honors (The SportsXchange)