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01/25/2012 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National Football League announced Wednesday that its clubs have agreed to a new contract with Roger Goodell that extends his term as commissioner through the 2018 season.
"I speak on behalf of 32 NFL club owners in saying we are fortunate to have Roger Goodell as our commissioner," said Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur M. Blank, who serves as chairman of the NFL Compensation Committee. "Since becoming commissioner in 2006, the NFL -- already the leader in professional sports -- has gotten even stronger. As evidenced by this contract extension, we have great confidence in Roger's vision and leadership of the NFL. Our clubs, players and fans could not ask for a better CEO."
Last year, Goodell, 52, helped secure a landmark 10-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFLPA.
During his first six seasons as commissioner, he has addressed a wide range of issues to improve the league, such as player health and safety; the medical needs and pensions of retired players; personal conduct; and international development.
"It is a privilege for me to serve the NFL," said Goodell, whose new contract expires March 31, 2019. "It is the only place I have ever wanted to work. I am grateful for the contributions and counsel of NFL owners in managing our league, the talented staff that supports us, and the players and coaches that perform their magic on the field. It is truly a team effort. I am eagerly looking ahead to the challenge of building on our momentum and doing all we can to improve our game for the fans and everyone that is part of our league."
<< Stampeders sign QB Tate to contract extension
Calgary, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Calgary Stampeders signed quarterback Drew
Tate to a contract extension Wednesday.
"Drew Tate showed last season that he can be a winning starting quarterback in
this league," said Calgary head coach and
<< Affolter loaned to Werder Bremen
Bremen, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Defender Francois Affolter completed a loan
move to Werder Bremen from Swiss side Young Boys Bern on Wednesday.
Werder Bremen will have the services of Affolter at its disposal until Dec.
31, 2012 and i
<< Penguins' Neal replacing Ovechkin at All-Star Game
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pittsburgh Penguins sniper James Neal has been
added to the roster for this weekend's All-Star Game in Ottawa.
Neal is replacing Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, who removed
himself from the
<< USA edges Mexico to top Group B
Vancouver, BC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carli Lloyd netted her first career hat trick
to lead the United States to a 4-0 victory over Mexico at BC Place on Tuesday
as the U.S. wins Group B en route to the Olympic Qualifying semifinals.
Lloyd score
Ibisevic joins Stuttgart >>
Stuttgart, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Stuttgart bolstered its attacking
options Wednesday as it announced the signing of Bosnia international Vedad
Ibisevic from Bundesliga rival Hoffenheim.
Ibisevic has previously played in t
Princeton's Dibilio improving after stroke >>
Princeton, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Princeton football player Chuck Dibilio is
continuing to recover from the stroke he suffered last Thursday night, the Ivy
League university announced Wednesday.
"I continue to be encouraged by the progress Ch
Stars activate All-Star Benn from IR >>
Frisco, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Dallas Stars have activated forward Jamie
Benn from injured reserve.
The 22-year-old Benn missed Dallas' last five games while recovering from an
appendectomy.
Named to the NHL All-Star roster, Be
Everton agree to Bilyaletdinov fee >>
Liverpool, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Everton announced Wednesday that it has
agreed to an undisclosed fee for the sale of Diniyar Bilyaletdinov to Spartak
Moscow.
The Toffees have been in negotiations with Spartak for several days and h
BILLS (+10) at Steelers SPORTSBOOK LINES
It's impossible to gauge how a team will react after something like the Steve Everett situation, and it probably doesn't matter. That being said, the Bills are going to lose several games this year where they keep things close but fall short in the end to superior teams. Ben Roethlisberger and company could have a field day against Buffalo's decimated defense, but I like the Bills to cover.
BENGALS (-7) at Browns SPORTSBOOK LINES
All you can ask out of your NFL team is that it has a plan. You may not always agree with it as a fan, but as long as it appears the organization is going in some sort of direction, you have to go with it. Which brings us to the Cleveland Browns. You flip a coin to determine whether Chuck Frye or Derek Anderson should start the preseason opener. You start Frye in Week 1, but pull him in the first half. And then you deal him to the Seahawks for a sixth-round pick? Hmm... the Bengals could get six turnovers again this week.
COLTS (-7) at Titans SPORTSBOOK LINES
Tennessee signed ex-Colts cornerback Nick Harper in the offseason so that should help slow down Peyton Manning. Just ask Jason David and the Saints. Oh wait... One of these weeks, I'm going to learn to not pick against Tennessee, which has won seven of its last eight games. But it's not happening against Indy.
TEXANS (+6.5) at Panthers SPORTSBOOK LINES
Houston's Mario Williams, the first pick in the '06 draft, has more touchdowns than Reggie Bush after one week. Somehow I don't see that lasting. Meanwhile, Carolina bottled up what was expected to be a pretty high-octane offense in St. Louis in Week 1. Could this be the Panthers' defense everyone expected last year? Maybe. This feels like a 20-16 Carolina win.
RAMS (-3) vs. 49ers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Absolutely love this game. Everyone's favorite pick for this year's surprise team -- the 49ers -- laid an egg on Monday night (not that anyone was watching with the game ending in the middle of the night for those of us on the East Coast). St. Louis wasn't much better, delivering a lackluster effort against the Panthers that included two Steven Jackson fumbles and panic from his fantasy owners. Jackson rebounds this week, and the Rams get their first win.
PACKERS (+1.5) at Giants SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Do you really trust this guy to win an NFL game if Eli Manning can't go? I say no. I'd feel alot better about this Packers team if it had any semblance of a running game, but I still think Green Bay's defense is good enough to give it a 2-0 start.
JAGUARS (-10) vs. Falcons SPORTSBOOKS LINES
Does it scare me to pick Jacksonville to cover a double-digit spread after it scored just 10 points last week against the Titans? Absolutely. But can I bring myself to pick Atlanta under any circumstances? No. Check out this poll on ajc.com. It asks what Atlanta's most urgent deficiency is: offense, defense, specials teams or all of the above. "All of the above" has 57 percent of the votes. Ouch.
SAINTS (-3) at Buccaneers SPORTSBOOKS LINES
I'm picking way too many road teams this week. Oh well. New Orleans has had some time to reflect on its lackluster showing in the opener, and the Buccanneers just aren't a very good football team. Anyone else surprised Tampa Bay hasn't made a move to sign Byron Leftwich? I thought that's what they do.
VIKINGS (+3) at Lions SPORTS BETTING LINES
Run the ball and stop the run. Minnesota can do both, and that will keep them in a lot of games this season. Even though it was only one week, Adrian Peterson looks like he was a steal at No. 7 in last year's draft. Not only will he produce, but Peterson delivers excitement to what otherwise would be one of the league's most boring teams.
DOLPHINS (+3.5) vs. Cowboys SPORTS BETTING LINES
Lost in the Tony Romo lovefest is just how bad the Cowboys' defense was last week. I know they're banged up, but Dallas' 'D' allowed 438 yards to the Giants' offense, and backup running back Derrick Ward averaged 6.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Cam Cameron's decision to split carries between Ronnie Brown and Jesse Chatman sounds about as can't-miss as Larry David's plan to show up to Marty Funkhouser's party a night late. Still, gotta go with Miami to cover at home.
SEAHAWKS (-2.5) at Cardinals SPORTS BETTING LINES
I'm probably missing something, but this game seems too easy. Arizona blew Monday night's game against the 49ers in typical Cardinals fashion, and the Seahawks beat Tampa Bay by two touchdowns. Love Seattle in this one.
BRONCOS (-9.5) vs. Raiders SPORTS BETTING LINES
Special teams was a major story line in Week 1. Take a look at the Broncos. They had to rush on to the field to get a Jason Elam field goal as time expired against the Bills. Denver drove into Buffalo territory on eight of 10 drives but came away with just a pair of field goals and a touchdown. Look for more scoring from the Broncos this week against an Oakland defense that gave up 36 points to Detroit in Week 1.
BEARS (-12) vs. Chiefs SPORTS BETTING LINES
Everyone talks about Rex Grossman when dissecting the Bears' offense, but Chicago's quarterback got no help in last week's loss to the Chargers. Meanwhile, Kansas City confirmed what we all thought while watching Hard Knocks: The Chiefs are going to stink this year. It could be a rough first month for Larry Johnson fantasy owners. Kansas City's RB was limited to 43 yards on 10 carries in Week 1, and the Chiefs face the Bears, Vikings and Chargers the next three weeks, all formidable run defenses.
RAVENS (-10) vs. Jets SPORTS BETTING LINES
A big dose of Willis McGahee and a usual sound defensive effort will give the Ravens their first win. According to Football Outsiders, no team in the NFL rushed only three defenders on pass plays last year more than the Jets. And according to my special Jets correspondent Ben Stauber, New York did the same in Week 1. Whoever starts at quarterback for the Ravens should have all day to throw.
PATRIOTS (-3) vs. Chargers
Friends and I were discussing how Bill Belichick goes about paying his $500,000 fine for cheating. Does he just write one check to the NFL? Do you need some sort of clearance to make such a monstrous financial transaction? I guess I shouldn't complain about the security deposit I have to put down on my new apartment. Anyway, two of the league's best teams square off in what should be a good one Sunday night. The Patriots always respond well just when you think they're in trouble. And their offensive attack was the story in Week 1.
Note: Monday night game will be picked Monday. Lines used are from football betting.
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