By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Mon Jul 23, 2012 at 3:00 PM ET  The Politics of Pigskin Chad Ochocinco is once again Chad Johnson (from a reliable source). [OCNN]
Here are pictures of Denver Broncos players meeting with victims of the Aurora Theater shooting. [picture]
Packers guard TJ Lang tweets some advice for other players after the recent string of DUI arrests. [Twitter]
The Chiefs are the only NFL team to start training camp with no player over the age of 30. [Kansas City Star]
Aaron Berry has been released by the Lions after his second arrest this year. This time for assault. [ESPN]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Fri Jul 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM ET The Politics of Pigksin
Cowboys WR Dez Bryant has been arrested and charged with family violence, a Class A misdemeanor. It is reported that he shoved his mother during an argument. This is not the first time Bryant has had run ins with the law. [WFAA]The Colts have signed #1 overall pick
Here is an opinion piece on Bryant’s future. [ESPN]
Andrew Luck. Terms of the deal were not released. [Yahoo! Sports]
In more arrest news Rams first-round pick Robert Quinn was arrested for a DWI this month. [KSDK]
Which is the best division in the NFL? [NFL.com]
In even more arrest news Marshawn Lynch has been arrested for a DUI. Not a great offseason for the NFL’s crime image. [MercuryNews]
By Jonathan Miller, on Mon Jul 16, 2012 at 1:30 PM ET ESPN’s legendary columnist wrote an important column on Joe Paterno, the man he profiled for the Sports Illustrated‘s Sportsman of the Year issue in 1986. SPOILER ALERT: It’s devastating. [ESPN]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Fri Jul 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM ET The Politics of Pigskin
I’ve got it! Just a little humor to start off. [.gif]
Adrian Peterson was arrested in Houston this week and charged with resisting arrest. [Houston Chronicle]
Here is a Top 10 of receivers based on dropped passes last season. [NFL.com]
This is a really cool site to learn about the history of the logos of teams around the league. [Sports Logos]
The Colts will decline to lower their ticket threshold in order to avoid blackout this year. [PFT]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Thu Jul 5, 2012 at 1:30 PM ET The Politics of Pigskin
Chad Ochocinco invites a grieving woman from Twitter to his wedding. Very cool story. [CBS Sports]
All stadium video boards will now show the exact same replay that the head official sees under the hood for reviews. [ESPN]
Former Raiders 1st round pick has been charged with 4 murders. [Press-Telegram]
Three Years of Drop Rate: Running Backs [Pro Football Focus]
“With Peyton Manning aboard, Broncos receivers actually have to learn routes now” Hilarious. [Yahoo!]
Do any of your favorite players have one of the worst or best contracts? [NFL.com]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Thu Jun 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM ET The Politics of Pigskin
The 49ers have lost $30 million dollars that would have gone to fund it’s stadium to the county. [Yahoo!]
Aaron Rodgers has been named the #1 player in the NFL according to the NFL Network. [Packers.com]
Here is a nifty Offseason report to get you caught up on any things you might have missed. [Austin Chronicle]
Titans DE Kamerion Wimbley kills the American Ninja Warrior course. [G4]
Steve Smith being charitable. Cool story. [Charlotte Observer]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Thu Jun 14, 2012 at 1:30 PM ET
Watch out Rex Grossman. RGIII is reportedly picking up the Redskins’ offense faster than expected. [PFT]
Is the Left Tackle position starting to decrease in importance? Faster passing attacks and more mobile quarterbacks could make it so. [Yahoo!]
After being released by the Patriots Chad Ochocinco has signed with the Dolphins. [PFT]
What is going on here? [picture]
Commissioner Roger Goodell attempts to quell a growing DUI issue in the league. [CBS Sports]
Pacman Jones will speak at the Rookie Symposium. [Twitter]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Fri Jun 8, 2012 at 9:15 AM ET The NO Saints have made a revised contract offer to their disgruntled QB Drew Brees. In an effort to get Brees under contract in time for training camp the Saints made efforts to bridge the $2 million per year gap the two sides are reported to have. [ESPN]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Thu Jun 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM ET  The Politics of Pigskin “6-Year-Old Sends Brandon Jacobs $3.36 So He Can Stay With Giants.” Cute story. [CBS Chicago]
You may want to become more familiar with the so-called 3-3-5 defense or the 30 Stack. [Grantland]
More news that could make Saints fans more uneasy than they already are: fights breaking out during OTAs. Could more sanctions be looming for the Saints? [PFT]
Justin Blackmon is not a smart man. [Sports Illustrated]
Just for fun – Bill Belichick in a suit. [picture]
By Zack Adams, RP Staff, on Fri Jun 1, 2012 at 9:30 AM ET In an unsurprising move NBC sports has hired newly-retired Steelers WR and former Dancing with the Stars Champion Hines Ward as a studio analyst. Many people have guessed that Ward would explore this route to begin his post-playing days. [ESPN]
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