Regular Programming

·         NFL Network Shows and Scheduled Guests

For a full description of each show, please click the show’s link

·         NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football

·         The Aftermath

SHOW HIGHLIGHT:  Various live press conferences shown from around the NFL

·         NFL Replay & Sound FX

SHOW HIGHLIGHT:  Panthers’ Ron Rivera, Browns’ Joe Thomas, and Colts’ Cory Redding

·         Great Wall of Dallas: A Football Life

SHOW HIGHLIGHT: Former Cowboys Daryl Johnson, Nate Newton, and Jay Novacek live in-studio for A Football Life: Backstory   

·         NFL AM

SHOW HIGHLIGHT: Former Cowboys Daryl Johnson, Nate Newton, and Jay Novacek

·         NFL Fantasy Live

SHOW HIGHLIGHT:  Bears’ Matt Forte

·         Around the League Live & Around the League Primetime

SHOW HIGHLIGHT:  Giants’ David Diehl, Raiders’ Charles Woodson, Ravens’ Chris Canty, Saints’ Ben Watson, Redskins’ London Fletcher, and Cowboys’ Brandon Carr

·         NFL Total Access
      SHOW HIGHLIGHT: Two-time Super Bowl Champion wide receiver Rod Smith will    be an analyst Tuesday-Friday

On Tuesday, former Cowboys Daryl Johnson, Nate Newton and Jay Novacek in-studio

·         Playbook

·         NFL Network’s Day-by-Day Programming

·         NFL.com Content

·         NFL 2020 – Eight-Part Video Series Looks at the Future of the NFL – hosted by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson

SHOW HIGHLIGHT: First five webisodes, Look and Feel, International Players, Global Game, Analytics and Officiating, and Making View, are now posted:  http://www.nfl.com/2020

·         NFL.com Editorial Content

 

·         NFL.com Podcast Central featuring The Rich Eisen Podcast and Six Total Podcasts

PODCAST GUESTS: Panthers’ Ryan Kalil, Actor Rainn Wilson, and Missouri quarterback James Franklin

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NFL Network Thursday Night Football – Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – Thursday at 8:00 PM ET

NFL Network’s 13-game Thursday Night Football series resumes Thursday at 8:00 PM ET the Houston Texans travel to Jacksonville, Florida to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL Network’s coverage kicks live from EverBank Field at 6:00 PM ET with the Craftsman Presents NFL Total Access Kickoff pregame show.

Also, at 8:00 PM ET, and for each Thursday Night Football game, NFL.com Live: Thursday Night FootbalI streams a live broadcast from the NFL Network studios which provides live look-ins and real-time commentary.

Look for NFL Network’s complete release tomorrow on http://www.NFLCommunications.com

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The Aftermath – Mondays at 2:00 PM ET

Each Monday at 2:00 PM ET, join host Scott Hanson and a rotation of NFL Network analysts as they breakdown the impact of Sunday’s NFL action on each team moving forward in the NFL season on an all new show, The Aftermath.

The show features various NFL head coach’s ‘day after’ press conferences.

The Aftermath leads into NFL Fantasy Live at 5:00 PM ET.

NFL Replay – Tuesday at 2:00 PM ET & 3:30 PM ET, Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET; Sound FX – Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET

NFL Replay offers an exclusive look at the previous week’s games in a condensed, high-octane format. With the use of bonus NFL Films and NFL Network footage, including never-before-seen camera angles and coaches’ commentary, combined with exclusive wired sound from the field, locker rooms and sidelines, viewers will experience the game like never before.

Sound FX offers a compilation of the best on-field sights and sounds from around the NFL each week.

Week 13 NFL Replay & Sound FX schedule:

Tuesday

·         2:00 PM ET – NFL Replay: New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans  

·         3:30 PM ET – NFL Replay: Oakland Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys

 

Wednesday

·         9:00 PM ET – NFL Replay: To be determined after Monday Night Football. Stay tuned to both @NFLNetwork and @InsideNFLMedia for an announcement.

·         Midnight ET – Sound FX: Wired for sound this week, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Brown, and Indianapolis Colts defensive end Cory Redding

 

The Great Wall of Dallas: A Football Life – Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET;

A Football Life: Backstory at 10:00 PM ET with Former Cowboys Nate Newton, Daryl Johnson, and Jay Novacek In-Studio

In the early 1990s, the Dallas Cowboys won three Super Bowl championships in four years, with Hall of Famers Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin leading the way. However, it was six offensive linemen – none of which were drafted higher than the third round – who paved the way for those teams and collectively became one of the greatest offensive line units in NFL history.

NFL Network’s two-time Emmy-nominated series A Football Life continues Tuesday, December 3 at 9:00 PM ET with The Great Wall of Dallas: A Football Life, which profiles the Cowboys’ offensive line from the early 1990s. Comprised of tackles Mark Tuinei and Erik Williams, guards Nate Newton and Kevin Gogan, center Mark Stepnoski, and guard/center John Gesek, the “Great Wall of Dallas” was an intimidating force that led the Cowboys to big wins and memorable moments, while also skirting on the edge of recklessness, arrogance and controversy.

The one-hour documentary details the incredible success each lineman achieved, as well as the struggles and challenges they faced, both during their playing careers and once they retired.

Following the episode, Steve Wyche hosts A Football Life: Backstory at 10:00 PM ET, a 30-minute show that provides a deeper look into the lives and story of each subject, features interviews with relevant individuals, and includes material that did not make the final edition of the episode. This week, former Dallas Cowboys Nate Newton, Daryl Johnson, and Jay Novacek joins the show in-studio.

Viewers will also have the opportunity to interact and offer their thoughts on Twitter by following @NFLNetwork and using the hashtag #AFootballLife.

Viewers can also interact with and follow the series on their phones and tablets with A Football Life Xtra. Located within the new NFL Mobile app, A Football Life Xtra features producer commentary, photos and artifacts from the NFL Films archives, and career stats and unique facts, as well as trivia games and polls on NFL legends. Visit NFL.com/xtra on your mobile device to download NFL Mobile. Additionally, every episode of A Football Life – as well as all NFL Network programming – is streamed live on NFL Mobile from Verizon, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To view the complete release, click here: http://on.nfl.com/1hiIh10

 

NFL AM – Daily Episodes at 6:00 AM ET, Re-Aired at 10:00 AM ET

Start the day off with the NFL. NFL AM airs Monday – Friday at 6:00 AM ET offering analysis, reports from correspondents in several NFL cities, interviews with players and coaches, and game highlights.

Joining the show this year are two-time Super Bowl champion Terrell Davis, former Pro Bowl linebacker LaVar Arrington and former quarterback Jeff Garcia. Host Nicole Zaloumis joins analysts Eric Davis, Mark Kriegel and Steve Wyche. Molly Qerim and Paul Burmeister will also join the show this season.

·         On Monday, New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones joined the show  (http://on.nfl.com/IBj3fh)

·         On Tuesday, former Dallas Cowboys Nate Newton and Jay Novacek in-studio 

·         On Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cassius Vaughn

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NFL Fantasy Live – Daily Episodes at 5:00 PM ET and 1:00 AM ET on NFL Network; 4:00 PM ET on NFL.com 

NFL Fantasy Live, the premier show for fantasy football players, has returned with daily episodes for the entire 2013 NFL Season.

Continuing throughout the NFL season, the one-hour show airs on both NFL.com and NFL Network Monday through Friday. Catch it first on NFL.com at 4:00 PM ET and then on NFL Network at 5:00 PM ET and 1:00 AM ET.  Each Monday and Thursday nights, the late edition is updated to reflect their respective night’s action.

Each NFL Sunday at 11:30 AM ET, NFL Fantasy Live airs on NFL RedZone channel and NFL.com.

On Friday, Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte joins the show

NFL Network Fantasy Experts:

o   Michael Fabiano

o   Jason Smith

o   Adam Rank

o   Matt “Money” Smith

o   Akbar Gbaja-Biamila

o   Elliot Harrison

o   Molly Qerim

Additionally, catch the NFL Fantasy Live podcast: http://www.nfl.com/podcast/nflfantasy-podcast

New this year is NFL Fantasy’s Fantasy Genius – the new, collaborative community for shared fantasy football information.

Around the League Live & Around the League Primetime – Primetime Lineup Starts at 6:00 PM ET Each Day.

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, NFL Network presents a completely revamped evening schedule. Around the League Live and Around the League Primetime now start at 6:00 PM ET & 7:00 PM ET, respectively

Show: Around the League Live – 6:00 PM ET

Host: Andrew Siciliano

Analysts Scheduled to Appear this Week:

o   Solomon Wilcots

o   Bob Papa

o   Steve Mariucci

o   Jaime Dukes

o   Willie McGinest

o   Brian Baldinger

Player Guest:

o   Wednesday: Oakland Raiders cornerback Charles Woodson, Baltimore Ravens defensive end Chris Canty, and New Orleans Saints tight end Ben Watson

o   Thursday: Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr

o   Friday: New York Giants offensive lineman David Diehl

Show: Around the League Primetime – 7:00 PM ET

Host: Lindsay Rhodes

Analysts Scheduled to Appear this Week:

o   Willie McGinest

o   Solomon Wilcots

o   Jamie Dukes

o   Heath Evans

In addition to the NFL Network analysts & NFL players joining Around the League Live and Around the League Primetime, NFL beat writers from around the league join the show on a regular basis to provide their unique perspective.

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NFL Total Access – Now at 8:00 PM ET & 11:00 PM ET 

 

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, NFL Network presents a completely revamped evening schedule, headlined by the move of NFL Total Access in prime time to a new starting time of 8:00 PM ET.  NFL Network’s signature show will also air at 11:00 PM ET.

This week, two-time Super Bowl Champion wide receiver Rod Smith will be a guest analyst Tuesday through Friday.

Monday, December 2, 2013 – Leading into and following Monday Night Football each week

·         Host: Dan Hellie & Amber Theoharis

·         Analysts: Willie McGinest, LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Billick, Steve Mariucci, Heath Evans, Daniel Jeremiah

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

·         Hosts: Dan Hellie & Amber Theoharis  

·         Analysts: Willie McGinest,  LaDainian Tomlinson

·         Player Guests: Former Dallas Cowboys’ Daryl Johnson, Nate Newton, and Jay Novacek

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

·         Hosts: Dan Hellie & Amber Theoharis  

·         Analysts: Heath Evans, Willie McGinest, Kurt Warner

Thursday, December 5, 2013 – Following NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football

·         Hosts: Dan Hellie & Amber Theoharis  

·         Analysts: Willie McGinest, Heath Evans

Friday, December 6, 2013

·         Hosts: Dan Hellie

·         Analysts: Darren Sharper, Daniel Jeremiah, and Willie McGinest

Saturday, December 7, 2013

·         Hosts: Amber Theoharis

·         Analysts: Heath Evans & Darren Sharper  

 

Playbook  – Fridays at 9:00 PM ET & 10:00 PM ET   

See the game the way the pros do each week on Playbook, the ultimate X’s and O’s football show on television.

Super Bowl champion Shaun O’Hara joins Sterling Sharpe, and Brian Baldinger every Friday at 9:00 PM ET (NFC) and 10:00 PM ET (AFC) to break down each week’s games with the help of “All-22” footage – the same film used by NFL teams each week. Each one-hour show explains why teams have an advantage over their opponent, as well as provide an in-depth review of each Thursday Night Football game the night before.

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 NFL.com Launches NFL 2020  – An Exclusive Video Series Looking into the Future of the NFL

NFL.com has launched NFL 2020, an exclusive eight-part video series looking into the future of the NFL and what football will be like, both on and off the field, in the year 2020.  Hosted by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and located at NFL.com/2020, NFL.com’s NFL 2020 examines the ever-changing landscape of the NFL and raises the question: what will the NFL look like seven years from now?

With the help highly-acclaimed NFL reporters Peter King, Armen Keteyian, and Sam Farmer, along with NFL players Ryan Clark, Justin Tuck, and head coach of the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens John Harbaugh, the series looks at every facet of the NFL from the background of future players, to the changes in fan experience, the evolution of football equipment, and the perception and persona of the NFL culture.

The first five webisodes, Look and Feel, International Players, Global Game, Analytics and Officiating, and Making View can be viewed here: http://www.nfl.com/2020 

To see the complete release and schedule, please click here:  http://on.nfl.com/18604kd

 

NFL Editorial Content – Daily on NFL.com

·         Ian Rapoport

o   NFL Media’s national insider provides regular reports to NFL.com and NFL Network

        o   To read his work: http://on.nfl.com/13TYbry

·         Michael Silver

o    Chip Kelly’s ‘college offense’ has Philadelphia soaring: http://on.nfl.com/1cOt0zy

o    Also writes every Thursday

 ·         Judy Battista

o   Peyton Manning hushes critics with deep-ball bonanza vs. Chiefs: http://on.nfl.com/1bbp0cU

o   Also conducts weekly Mailbag

        o   To read her work: http://on.nfl.com/17S17El

·         Elliot Harrison’s Weekly Power Rankings

o   Every Tuesday, Elliott Harrison ranks NFL teams from No. 1 through No. 32 in his weekly power rankings. His power rankings will be a staple on NFL Network and NFL Digital Media’s programming throughout the week.

o   To view the weekly power rankings: http://on.nfl.com/17CaPue

  ·         Michael Fabiano’s Weekly ‘Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em presented by Microsoft’:

o   NFL Fantasy expert and Fantasy Sportswriters Association Hall of Famer Michael Fabiano releases his weekly ‘Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em’ column each Wednesday. The columns are broken down by position and provide a comprehensive look at the fantasy football picture. 

o   To view the articles: http://on.nfl.com/17CaRlS

 Catch all of NFL Media’s writers work here:  http://www.nfl.com/news

 

The Rich Eisen Podcast Highlights NFL.com’s Six Different Podcasts Each Week 

 This season, NFL Digital Media offers six different podcasts.

Rich Eisen welcomes in Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil to The Rich Eisen Podcast. The

Panthers are 9-3 and have won eight games in a row. Hear what Kalil has to say about the Panthers chances of winning the NFC South and his thoughts on Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

Actor Rainn Wilson, best known as Dwight from The Office, then stops by the podcast. Wilson is a Seattle Seahawks fan so Eisen gets his thoughts on the NFC West leaders. Additionally, Wilson plays fantasy football and suffered the misfortune of benching Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker who caught four touchdown passes against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Wilson elaborates on his poor mismanagement.

To hear the interviews with Kalil and Wilson, please visit:

http://richeisen.nfl.com/

Other NFL.com Podcasts and Guests include:

·         Dave Dameshek Football Program  – Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson

·         Around the League

·         The Coaches Show

·         College Football 24/7 - Missouri quarterback James Franklin

·         NFL Fantasy Live

 To listen to all six of NFL.com’s podcasts, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/podcast

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Quotes from NFL GameDay Highlights & NFL GameDay Final

- “It was a little crazy for us to believe Robert Griffin III could step back onto the field and have another great year like he did last year without [a full] offseason. There is a process in the offseason and everyone goes through it and they go through it for a reason. [His struggles] show us why.” – Michael Irvin on Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III who was forced to spend his offseason rehabbing a knee injury rather than participating in team activities

- “At this level, you are not stepping on a football field and dominating without seeing the game over and over and over again. That is what Tom Brady, that is what Peyton Manning spend their offseason doing; they spend the offseason studying plays and learning the game. You have to do that. I am not overly surprised [Robert Griffin III’s] season has gone this way. The quarterback has to time the speed of everyone on the field.” – Michael Irvin on Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III who was forced to miss the entire preseason while rehabbing from a knee injury

- “You cannot win [letting up 30 points a game]. We can blame Robert Griffin III, the offensive line, the inconsistent running game, injuries…. but the defense is just atrocious. You cannot overcome 30 points per game.” – Deion Sanders on the Washington Redskins defense. The Redskins were eliminated from the playoffs tonight with their loss to the New York Giants

- “Cam Newton is changing] the way an MVP candidate looks at the quarterback position. It is not all about 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns.” – Marshall Faulk on the play of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and how his success is changing the perception of what is valuable at the quarterback position

- “Should Nick Foles be mentioned for MVP [consideration] if he continues [on this pace]?  What if they get to the playoffs, overtake the Cowboys and he has only thrown one or two interceptions?  Just ponder the thought.” – Deion Sanders on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles who has 19 touchdown passes and zero interceptions this season

- “Nick Foles is good; [however,] we all want to see him in extreme conditions, when he up under pressure [and] when adversity is coming, we want to see if he can overcome that.”  – Deion Sanders on the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles who has the Eagles at 7-5 this season

- “When Kansas City goes and gets a slot receiver, the Chiefs offense is  really going to go to the next level.” – Deion Sanders on what is missing from the Kansas City Chiefs offense

- “Marcus Cooper and Sean Smith got exposed today. [They’re] two of the Chiefs best corners. They can’t be excited about that.” ­­– LaDainian Tomlinson on Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs Marcus Cooper and Sean Smith who struggled in the Chiefs loss to the Denver Broncos

- “The mismatch of [covering] Shane Vereen [in the passing game] will be giving teams trouble [the rest of the season].” – Marshall Faulk on running back Shane Vereen and the New England Patriots offense

On NFL.com the following video clip from NFL GameDay Highlights & NFL GameDay Final are available for viewing

Who’s in the driver’s seat: Panthers or Saints? – Marshall Faulk, Deion Sanders, and Michael Irvin debate who has the edge in the NFC South:

http://on.nfl.com/19cGUsp

RGIII and Redskins eliminated from the playoffs – Are the NFL GameDay Final analysts shocked that the Washington Redskins have struggled this season? Also, they debate the impact quarterback Robert Griffin III’s rehab had on the team this season:

http://on.nfl.com/1b7SlFX

Week 13 GameDay Express – All of Week 13’s action summed up in a matter of minutes:

http://on.nfl.com/IEgwSl

Nick Foles for MVP? – Is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles a MVP candidate?
http://on.nfl.com/18x94nF

About  NFL GameDay Highlights

Every Sunday evening at 7:30 PM ET, NFL Network recaps the afternoon action with NFL GameDay Highlights. Host Chris Rose and analysts Deion Sanders, Steve Mariucci and  LaDainian Tomlinson provide highlights, analysis and set the stage for Sunday Night Football. Please note: Today, Steve Mariucci did not appear on the show as he was on assignment.

About  NFL GameDay Final

Every Sunday night at 11:30 PM ET, recap the complete day in the NFL with NFL GameDay Final. Host Chris Rose and analysts Deion Sanders, Marshall Faulk and Michael Irvin put the definitive exclamation point on Sundays providing unlimited highlights of all the games, plus post-game press conferences, interviews from the field and locker room, audio captured throughout the day and expert analysis.

Quick Quotes from NFL GameDay First & NFL GameDay Morning

– “This kid right now is in the worst possible place for the maturation of a young quarterback…With the media, with what he doesn’t have in a veteran quarterback, what he doesn’t have at wide receiver and a head coach that only cares about his defense.” – Michael Irvin on New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith

– “What I saw from them is resolve. Now this team when things go wrong, they start to look internally within themselves and one another, and they start finding answers.” – Marshall Faulk on the Dallas Cowboys’ 31-24 victory over the Oakland Raiders

– “The Dallas Cowboys are winning games because of Tony Romo and are not losing games because of him.” – Sterling Sharpe on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo

– “This is a very dangerous team and it’s the best team in the AFC.” – Steve Mariucci on the New England Patriots

– “You can’t just be a second half team. I’m expecting more out of Pep [Hamilton] than what I’m seeing.” – Marshall Faulk on Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton

– “You have to stand in front of your football team and say, ‘I am the problem.’” – Warren Sapp on Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III

– “This Todd Haley experiment has seen its last day. I’d be shocked if they’re running this same offense next year.” – Sterling Sharpe on the Pittsburgh Steelers

– “He’s proven enough to me that Howie Roseman, the GM, doesn’t have to consider drafting a quarterback in the first round next year. They can go with a position of need and they can build their team around this guy.” – Steve Mariucci on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles

***For complete quotes from ‘NFL GameDay First’ & ‘NFL GameDay Morning,’ see below***

 

Quotes from NFL GameDay First

Every Sunday morning at 7:00 AM ET, NFL Network is first on the field with NFL GameDay First. Host Melissa Stark, co-host/analyst Sterling Sharpe, and analyst Shaun O’Hara provide the first analysis of the day’s games, while NFL Network reporters stationed across the league report from stadiums with the first on-location reports of the day. This week, former All-Pro wide receiver Drew Pearson joined as a guest analyst.

- “This Todd Haley experiment has seen its last day. I’d be shocked if they’re running this same offense next year.” – Sterling Sharpe on the Pittsburgh Steelers

- “Tony Romo was tough, courageous; he showed leadership, he was accurate and those are the qualities that can help your football team get into the playoffs. The Dallas Cowboys are winning games because of Tony Romo and are not losing games because of him.” – Sterling Sharpe on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in the 31-24 victory over the Oakland Raiders

- “They have a great chance because of the play from the quarterback Tony Romo. He has been more efficient this year, he’s been protecting the football and he knows the process it takes.” – Drew Pearson on the Dallas Cowboys

- “No quarterback has been hotter the last few weeks than Nick Foles. I just seem to think as hot as he was, the bye may cool him down a little bit.” – Sterling Sharpe on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles

- “I was downright giddy watching that defense get after the passer, and the way they are playing on offense they could be scary in the playoffs.” – Sterling Sharpe on the Detroit Lions in their 40-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers

- “Last week was the worst he has played all season long but the key thing was the Carolina Panthers won the football game. They are better than Cam, and what I mean by that is even though they struggled on the road, this is a really good football team.” – Sterling Sharpe on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton

- “Robert is finding out that playing quarterback in the NFL is not easy. It’s his decision making; I don’t think he is seeing the field well right now.” – Shaun O’Hara on Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III

- “The New England Patriots are the only team that doesn’t care whether they get the No. 1 seed.” – Sterling Sharpe on the New England Patriots

Quotes from NFL GameDay Morning 

NFL GameDay Morning is the most comprehensive pregame show on Sunday morning, airing at 9:00 AM ET for four hours on NFL Network and taking viewers straight up to kickoff. Host Rich Eisen joins analysts Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp and Michael Irvin to bring fans the latest news, injury reports, pregame analysis and game previews. Additionally, NFL Media Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Silver provide the latest inside information from around the league.

- “They don’t have a veteran [quarterback] to instruct him, to help him…This kid right now is in the worst possible place for the maturation of a young quarterback. There is no doubt about it. With the media, with what he doesn’t have in a veteran quarterback, what he doesn’t have at wide receiver and a head coach that only cares about his defense. That’s what this kid must grow under.” – Michael Irvin on New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith

 

- “They have to keep playing him. When you decide to go to a rookie quarterback, you have to be far-sighted, not near-sighted. The stuff that is close to you, you have to blur that out and you have to look for the long-term – you have to make this decision for the long-term.” – Kurt Warner on New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith

- “You have Nick Foles who’s never really had to carry this team, you have a defense that can take away what you do best [in running the football]…I’m interested to see can this young kid carry a team when you take out LeSean McCoy.” – Kurt Warner on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles facing the Arizona Cardinals, who have the second-ranked defense against the run

- “He’s proven enough to me that Howie Roseman, the GM, doesn’t have to consider drafting a quarterback in the first round next year. They can go with a position of need and they can build their team around this guy.” – Steve Mariucci on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles

- “The last time I checked it’s just not a running back’s responsibility to get the right plays on the field and get a team going. Somebody has to tell Pep Hamilton this is not college, this is the Pros…You can’t just be a second half team. I’m expecting more out of Pep than what I’m seeing.” – Marshall Faulk on Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton

- “What I saw from them is resolve. Now this team when things go wrong, they start to look internally within themselves and one another, and they start finding answers…That’s playoff-caliber football and that’s what they’re showing me. They’re building [and] getting ready for the playoffs.” – Marshall Faulk on the Dallas Cowboys’ 31-24 victory over the Oakland Raiders

- “This team is just getting better and better, and gaining some confidence…This is a very dangerous team and it’s the best team in the AFC.” – Steve Mariucci on the New England Patriots

- “You have to stand in front of your football team and say, ‘I am the problem.’ And then when your guys look around and it’s not your fault and you’re taking it, the guys at home go, ‘That’s my quarterback; he stood up for me, that was me on that route so now I’m going to go to work and give him a little extra effort, give a little extra film work, do a little something extra.’” – Warren Sapp on Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III

- “When you lose faith in your quarterback, you have no opportunity at winning any games. None whatsoever.” – Michael Irvin on when a team loses faith in its quarterback

- “It’s a must, must-win…There is no bigger game for them than this game right here.” – Marshall Faulk on the Chicago Bears’ Week 13 game against the Minnesota Vikings

NFL Media Insiders Ian Rapoport & Mike Silver

On Indianapolis Colts running back Trent Richardson:

Mike Silver: “Running back Trent Richardson – acquired early in the season for a first-round draft pick – has been demoted in favor of Donald Brown. Right guard Mike McGlynn also demoted for Jeff Linkenbach in an effort to shake things up. Organizationally, there is a sense that first-year offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton may be struggling to call plays on the NFL level; maybe needs to enliven the offense a little bit and get things going.”

Ian Rapoport: “I reached out to a Colts source to try to explain this move and what I was told is it’s a bottom-line business. The Colts organization realizes that right now Donald Brown is their most productive back. They still believe in Trent Richardson for the future, but remember he’s had three head coaches [and] three offensive coordinators in two years. They’re still building around Andrew Luck but right now they need to win. When you look at Donald Brown, it’s a little bit of redemption; he’s been replaced several times on the roster – Ahmad Bradshaw, Vick Ballard, Trent Richardson. Internally he wondered why don’t they just trade me. Instead he kept working and now he gets his chance.”

On the Washington Redskins:

Rapoport: “When you try to get inside the locker room and understand just what is going on with the Redskins, the first thing is it’s about losing; it’s about a young team dealing with a ton of expectations trying to figure out very publically who is to blame…They also don’t have the draft picks they spent just to acquire [Robert Griffin III]. When you talk to people close to him, what they like to point out is it’s a bad offensive line, bad receivers, a really bad defense, and all of the focus is on RG3.”

Silver: “[Robert Griffin III] has had the Midas Touch throughout his career up until now. Everything he has touched has turned to gold; now he’s confronting adversity for the first time and I think he’s learning on the fly. Mike Shanahan is a guy who’s had a great career having battled through early adversity in Oakland and he’s dealing with it now. Daniel Snyder, an owner who wants to win desperately, has to decide is this salvageable? Can I get these two guys to work together because I have so much invested in RGIII?”

On Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s sideline incident against the Baltimore Ravens:

Rapoport: “Mike Tomlin was just added to the Competition Committee so the league will be especially diligent in reviewing this and that’s what they are doing: reviewing Tomlin’s actions, reviewing the actions of the referee. Here is my understanding of what is in play for possible discipline: a fine for Tomlin, a fine for the Steelers and the Steelers could also lose draft picks.”

On Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers:

Rapoport: “Aaron Rodgers may have played his last down for the Green Bay Packers in 2013. The original target date for his return from a fractured collarbone was December 8 – a week from today – against the Falcons. I am now told that Rodgers would be lucky to be able to play in that game; he is still at risk of further injury. In fact, I am told that if the Packers are completely out of playoff contention, it is a possibility the Packers simply shut him down and move on.”

On NFL.com the following video clips from NFL GameDay First & NFL GameDay Morning are available for viewing:

- Week 13 Bold Predictions – The NFL GameDay Morning crew provide their Bold Predictions for Week 13:

http://on.nfl.com/1eMoxzm

- Week 13 Sunday Statements – The NFL GameDay Morning crew give their top storylines for the remaining Week 13 games:

http://on.nfl.com/1b8nsQO

- What’s Wrong with New York Jets Quarterback Geno Smith? – The NFL GameDay Morning crew debates if New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith’s struggles are normal or if the team should be more concerned:

http://on.nfl.com/1b8FoL6

- Drew Pearson: Tony Romo Will Lead the Cowboys to the Playoffs – Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson answers why he believes quarterback Tony Romo can put the team on his back and carry them to the playoffs:

http://on.nfl.com/1b62dzY

- Who Gets the First Seed in the AFC? – Sterling Sharpe, Shaun O’Hara and Drew Pearson debate if the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs or another team will win the top seed in the AFC:

http://on.nfl.com/1bbxcqa

- Unrest in Indy? – With the trade for running back Trent Richardson not working out as the Indianapolis Colts anticipated, is this the biggest concern for the Colts or are there more worries for the team?:

http://on.nfl.com/1guTs3C

- Trent Richardson Benched & Aaron Rodgers Might be Shut Down – NFL Media Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Silver report Indianapolis Colts running back Trent Richardson will see a reduced role and give an update on Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers:

http://on.nfl.com/ICkniT

- What’s Behind the Tension in Washington? – NFL Media Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Silver have the latest on quarterback Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins:

http://on.nfl.com/1jXXJwm

- Players Only: Is There a Double-Standard for Quarterbacks? – After seeing New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady blow up at the referees two weeks in a row, the NFL GameDay Morning crew debates if quarterbacks get a little more slack than other players:

http://on.nfl.com/1cJKMUK

- Players Only: Losing Faith in the Quarterback – The players discuss what happens when a team loses faith in their starting quarterback and how the situation can be remedied:

http://on.nfl.com/1gv7jXK

- Can Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Nick Foles Keep it Going? – The NFL GameDay First crew debates if Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has a chance against a tough Arizona Cardinals defense:

http://on.nfl.com/19bRboJ

- From the FCS to the NFL: Chip Kelly’s Journey – Before Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly became a household name at Oregon, he was the offensive coordinator at the University of New Hampshire:

http://on.nfl.com/1b8EdLG

- Will the Baltimore Ravens Make the Playoffs? – After securing a close victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, have the Baltimore Ravens proven they are playoff worthy?:

http://on.nfl.com/1bAFqOA

- Ian Rapoport: San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree Will Not be Limited in Debut – NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport brings all the latest injury updates:

http://on.nfl.com/1dJiQoM

- Potential Punishment for Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers – NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports on the potential punishment that could await Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin:

http://on.nfl.com/1guYRrE

- Holiday Gifts for AFC Bubble Teams – The NFL GameDay Morning crew all went shopping to find gifts for the AFC teams fighting for the final playoff spot:

http://on.nfl.com/184ykRz

- Week 13 Edition of M&M – Michael Irvin and Marshall Faulk debate the hot topics for Week 13:

http://on.nfl.com/1b8Do5C

- Carolina Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton’s Career So Far – NFL Network’s Jeff Darlington reports on the up-and-down career of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and delves into how he has his team riding a seven-game winning streak:

http://on.nfl.com/1cfQkbc

ABOUT NFL NETWORK

 

Launched on November 4, 2003, NFL Network is celebrating its 10^th Anniversary this season

 

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-verse.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming is streamed live on NFL Mobile from Verizon. For more information, log on to http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork. NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

– NFL MEDIA –

A special Thanksgiving edition of NFL Network’s NFL GameDay Morning aired today at 10:00 AM ET, with host Rich Eisen and analysts Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp and Michael Irvin.

Feature on Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver James Jones

NFL Network reporter Kim Jones sits down with Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones to discuss growing up homeless in San Jose, California, his journey to the National Football League, and helping the homeless communities in San Jose and Green Bay.

On what football meant to him as a child:

“Football was my life and it truly meant my ticket out. I always dreamed of playing in the National Football League; I told my mom when I was little I would make it to the National Football League and take care of her.”

On growing up homeless:

“The hardest times are when you have to leave the homeless shelters and you’re jumping from motel to motel not knowing where you’re going to go. There were times when we were hungry, I’d walk into a pizza place, crying, asking them and pleading to them, saying ‘I promise you I’ll pay you back if you give us a pizza; my sister is hungry, my mom is hungry.’ We had to do what we had to do to make sure we were getting something to eat.”

On moving in with his grandma:

“Freshman year of high school when I finally left and moved with my grandma, I went to the same high school all four years; was able to make some friends, able to play with the same guys during football season. When I got stable, it helped me a lot and it definitely helped me reach my goals.”

On making it to the NFL:

“Seeing a smile on my mom’s face, her crying, you think how far we came. Now she has a two-story house, she can walk around, do whatever she wants. It’s a blessing.”

On volunteering in homeless shelters:

“Whenever we can change someone’s life, we try to do it. If I talk to 1,500 kids and change two lives, that’s alright. I’ll talk to another 1,500 and hopefully change some more.”

To view the entire feature, visit:

http://on.nfl.com/1iiDq1d

Quotes from NFL GameDay Morning

- “It’s a playoff atmosphere and you’re the only show in town. It’s one of those great days.” – Michael Irvin on playing on Thanksgiving

- “This defense now is giving that offense more possessions to go out and do what they need to do. They were short on possessions; they couldn’t run the football, they didn’t have explosive plays…This team right now, they’re ready to go.” – Marshall Faulk on the Baltimore Ravens

- “I don’t think it’s just stay in playoff contention – it’s go find a way to win that division because they have three home games after [tonight’s game].” – Steve Mariucci on the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have won five of their last seven games

- “The winner of this game today will win this division.” – Steve Mariucci on the Green Bay Packers – Detroit Lions game

- “The Packers have a built-in excuse: you are without your guy, your $100 million quarterback, the guy who makes everybody else look good. Now Detroit, you have the best quarterback in the NFC North – why are you not on top [of the division]?” – Marshall Faulk on the importance of the Green Bay Packers – Detroit Lions game

- “This team is about Matthew Stafford and it’s about that right arm…I’ve been saying it for years: this guy makes probably more big throws than anyone in the National Football League but he also makes more bad decisions than any starting quarterback in the National Football League.” – Kurt Warner on Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford

- “This is a team that has kind of become characteristic with losing at the end of the year. They get up to these leads and they play well early, and then they struggle down the stretch. We’re seeing it again this year.” – Kurt Warner on the Detroit Lions

- “If they can get this run game going, give [Matt McGloin] some predictable defenses with play-action pass, keep Tony Romo on the sideline, Raiders win.” – Warren Sapp on the key to an Oakland Raiders win against the Dallas Cowboys

- “These are the games that really scare you the most with the Dallas Cowboys because it’s just about consistency.” – Michael Irvin on the Oakland Raiders – Dallas Cowboys game

- “I’m disappointed in the Redskins and the fact that all of these stories are getting out about this kid. Seeds are being planted, it’s not fair.” – Marshall Faulk on Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III

- “What’s happening now with [Brandon] Browner and [Walter] Thurmond, it could derail this team because now you’re bringing in people [from] outside…I echo what [Richard] Sherman said.” – Marshall Faulk on the situation regarding the Seattle Seahawks

On NFL.com the following video clips from NFL GameDay Morning are available for viewing:

- Jive Turkeys – The NFL GameDay Morning crew takes a look back at what they’ve said this season:

http://on.nfl.com/18KKRs6

- James Jones Shares Thanksgiving Memories – Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones shares his inspiring Thanksgiving memories and how his past has impacted his life today:

http://on.nfl.com/1czDpit

- Why We Play on Thanksgiving – Football on Thanksgiving has become as essential as turkey and mashed potatoes, but how did the tradition get so big?:

http://on.nfl.com/In60xZ

- Team Under More Pressure – With first place in the NFC North on the line, which team is under more pressure, the Detroit Lions or Green Bay Packers?:

http://on.nfl.com/1b1gpJE

- Is Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo Clutch? – Even though Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has the most fourth quarter comebacks since 2011, Romo is still criticized for not winning when it matters:

http://on.nfl.com/189y5zB

- Letdown Game for the Dallas Cowboys? – The NFL GameDay Morning crew debates if the Dallas Cowboys can finally pick up a win against an AFC West opponent:

http://on.nfl.com/17ZaUNI

- Are the Pittsburgh Steelers for Real? – Kurt Warner, Michael Irvin and Steve Mariucci debate if the Pittsburgh Steelers can actually make the playoffs after their lackluster start:

http://on.nfl.com/1bYQsYP

ABOUT NFL NETWORK

 

Launched on November 4, 2003, NFL Network is celebrating its 10^th Anniversary this season

 

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, fans turn to NFL Network to receive information and insight straight from the field, team headquarters, league offices and everywhere the NFL is making news. Launched in 2003, NFL Network gives fans unprecedented year-round inside access to all NFL events, including the Super Bowl, Playoffs, regular season, preseason, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend, NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, league meetings, minicamps and training camps.

Currently in more than 72 million homes, NFL Network has carriage agreements with each of the country’s largest television providers including Comcast, DirecTV, DISH Network, Cablevision, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and AT&T U-verse.

For fans on the go, all NFL Network programming is streamed live on NFL Mobile from Verizon. For more information, log on to http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork. NFL.com is the exclusive internet home of NFL Network.

– NFL MEDIA –