Eugene Robinson tells Panthers what not to do Super Bowl week SAN FRANCISCO—Seventeen years ago, Atlanta Falcons safety Eugene Robinson carved his name in stone atop the list of all-time idiot Super Bowl moves when he was busted the night before the game for soliciting an undercover officer. Robinson had just collected an award for high moral character, was just hours away from the start of … [Read more...]

Gary Kubiak made changes after a scary mini-stroke in 2013 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak speaks with ease about the "mini-stroke" he suffered during a game in 2013, which belies how frightening it was at the time. At halftime of a “Sunday Night Football” game, suddenly the tone of the broadcast changed. Kubiak, then coach of the Houston Texans, was taken off the … [Read more...]

Bump and Run: Hey Raiders, What About Vegas? With not much happening in the NFL this week, you know, besides that whole Super Bowl thing, now feels like as good a time as any to speculate wildly. So let’s talk about this Vegas thing and see where it takes us. I like Vegas. You like Vegas. And apparently the Raiders REALLY like Vegas. The NFL’s perpetually homeless team could be on the move again. … [Read more...]

No starting spot anymore, but Brock Osweiler enjoys Super Bowl 50 SAN JOSE, Calif. — A play here, a play there, and Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler might have been sitting up at the No. 6 podium right in the middle of the SAP Center on Super Bowl Opening Night. Instead, Peyton Manning spoke to a group that never seemed to shrink to less than 50 media members at the middle podium. … [Read more...]

This young cancer survivor had a great interview with Peyton Manning There were thousands of media members at the SAP Center in San Jose on Monday night, but there's no doubt that Austin Denton was the cream of the crop. The 14-year-old drew plenty of rave reviews for his interview of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, handling himself with the poise of someone much older.  [Follow … [Read more...]

Aqib Talib denies holding Gronkowski, engages fan in rap battle   Aqib Talib is one of the most smothering cornerbacks in the game, and he played a key role, one way or another, in the Broncos' big victory against the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game. If you're a Patriots fan, or Rob Gronkowski, you think Talib held Gronk. “I felt like Aqib had me,” Gronkowski said after … [Read more...]

Peyton Manning addresses retirement, HGH allegations (Video) Despite the chatter, Peyton Manning insists he has not made a decision about his future. [Follow Shutdown Corner on Facebook for instant updates from Super Bowl 50] The Denver Broncos’ quarterback was asked point blank at Super Bowl Opening Night if he plans to retire after Super Bowl 50, but he told NFL Network’s Marshall Faulk … [Read more...]

Donald Trump endorses Broncos, Peyton Manning in Super Bowl Beat it, Tom Brady. You're a loser, at least in the 2016 season, and Donald Trump has no room in his life for losers. His new QB pal? Peyton Manning. When asked on CBS's Face The Nation who he would be picking in this year's Super Bowl, Trump slathered his usual mix of superlatives upon both teams, delivered in that adjective-heavy, … [Read more...]

Broadcasting? Coaching? Playing? Guessing Peyton Manning's future Peyton Manning won't say anything about whether he plans to retire after Super Bowl 50, so good luck getting him to talk about his future after he retires from the NFL. We can try to guess what he'll end up doing, though. It's an interesting topic because Manning has been a bigger-than-life figure in NFL history, and we can … [Read more...]

Panthers' Ron Rivera aiming to make a bit of history at Super Bowl Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera is a proud member of the '85 Chicago Bears, considered by many to be the greatest team the NFL has ever seen. Rivera, drafted in 1984, played nine season in the league, all with the Bears, and had Mike Ditka as his coach and mentor during that time. Ditka is currently one member of a pretty … [Read more...]