Hear what Patriots quarterback Tom Brady told the pep rally before leaving New England for the Super Bowl? He got `em riled up by saying he hoped to come back as a winner, greeted by an even larger crowd.

Aaron Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season.

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.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley had reporters crowded around him in the middle of the sidewalk on the way into the dining hall at St. Vincent College on Wednesday morning.
The Arizona Cardinals are without starting outside linebacker Joey Porter and kick returner LaRod Stephens-Howlings for Saturday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Ray Lewis is worried about what's happening to his sport.
The persistence that helped Cameron Wake make the transition from mortgage broker and frustrated couch potato to AFC sack co-leader is evident every time he chases a quarterback.

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.
Capsules for the 32 NFL teams as they begin the 2010 season, in predicted order of finish:
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.
The Miami Dolphins finally have the go-to receiver they've long sought. They're set at quarterback with second-year starter Chad Henne, and Jake Long returns to anchor the offensive line.
"Just watch _ the game is going to change."
"There's no more hitting hard. That's what our game is about. It's a gladiator sport," Porter said.