'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America
Arizona defensive tackle Darnell Dockett has received a "six-figure" fine from the Cardinals for his behavior in the waning seconds in a 7-6 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Friday.
Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano didn't break any NFL kneel-down rules and still isn't apologizing for his aggressive tactics of going after the New York Giants when they were lined up in victory formation.
Arizona defensive tackle Darnell Dockett has been fined $15,000 by the NFL for hitting Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton below the knees last weekend and another $15,000 for a horse-collar tackle on Bengals running back Bernard Scott.
The NFC East seems to always have its way with the NFC West.
Washington Redskins strong safety LaRon Landry did not test his ailing hamstring at full speed during Friday's rainy practice, and he remains a game-time decision for Monday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys. "It was a little sore, but we'll see what happens Monday," he said.
A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins' offense and some observations after re-watching the TV broadcast of their 22-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
The availability of strong safety LaRon Landry (hamstring) and linebacker Brian Orakpo (ankle) for the Washington Redskins' game against the Arizona Cardinals won't be determined until Sunday, coach Mike Shanahan said. Both players, who are vital cogs in the Redskins' defense, were limited in practice all week.
Ray Horton has the credentials to prove what kind of man he is. This is, after all, the guy who just before leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers' coaching staff virtually gave his 1999 Mercedes convertible to a cafeteria worker.
Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt is downplaying chances for a quick resolution of the team's search for a new starting quarterback.
Darnell Dockett was pulled over by police _ and gave Twitter followers a play-by-play account.
Jay Cutler finally got some protection.
The insults spread around the Jacksonville Jaguars' locker room within minutes.
The Oakland Raiders keep trying to climb from ineptitude to respectability. The Arizona Cardinals have shown it can be done.
Darnell Dockett finally has the contract he feels he deserves.
Tempers erupted into a scuffle between Pro Bowl defensive tackle Darnell Dockett and offensive tackle Levi Brown in the Arizona Cardinals' second practice of the day Monday.
"It's something that I don't believe in, something that I didn't understand," Dockett said then. "It was frustrating at the time. At the end of the day, I am never, never going to lay down and quit. I've been playing football for over 20 years. I've given this organization, I've given Florida State, I've given my high school everything I've got. I love the game. I play with passion and I'll never quit."
But Dockett emphatically said he had never quit in a game and never would.
