Two First-Round Quarterbacks Included Among Players #70-61 on NFL Network’s ‘The Top 100: Players of 2012’ Wednesday, May 16 at 8:00 PM ET — NFL Network & NFL.com Programming Notes (5/15 – 5/21)

“The Triplets” on The Rich Eisen Podcast Thursday, May 17 at 1:30 PM ET

This Week on NFL Total Access –

TONIGHT – Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis & Bills QB Vince Young

Wednesday, May 16 – Browns Rookies Trent Richardson & Brandon Weeden In-Studio & Interview with Raiders Head Coach Dennis Allen

Friday, May 18 – Jets Rookie WR Stephen Hill In-Studio

 

The Top 100: Players of 2012 Presented by Buffalo Wild Wings continues with players ranked #70-61 Wednesday, May 16 at 8:00 PM ET on NFL Network.

 

At 9:00 PM ET, NFL Network analysts Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp and Daryl Johnston join host Lindsay Rhodes on The Top 100: Players of 2012 – Reactions Presented by Buffalo Wild Wings to discuss and debate the 10 players unveiled this week.

 

Included among players #70-61:

 

• Two quarterbacks drafted in the first round
• A two-time Super Bowl champion defensive lineman
• The first Patriots player on offense to be revealed
• An NFL sack champion

 

To view video of each player, vote on each player ranking and interact with other fans, visit:

http://www.nfl.com/top100/2012

 

New to this year’s season of The Top 100 is @PlayerRater2012, an anonymous former first-round draft pick and current NFL player who tweets his reaction regarding each ranking. To follow @PlayerRater2012 and to interact with him throughout each episode of The Top 100: Players of 2012, visit https://twitter.com/#!/PlayerRater2012.

 

Below is complete list of players ranked #100-71:

 

100. Chris Johnson – Tennessee Titans, RB

99. Ryan Kalil – Carolina Panthers, C

98. Willis McGahee – Denver Broncos, RB

97. Donald Penn – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, T

96. D’Qwell Jackson – Cleveland Browns, LB

95. Tim Tebow – New York Jets, QB

94. Marshawn Lynch – Seattle Seahawks, RB

93. Cortland Finnegan – St. Louis Rams, CB

92. John Kuhn – Green Bay Packers, FB

91. Tony Romo – Dallas Cowboys, QB

90. Hakeem Nicks – New York Giants, WR

89. Dwight Freeney – Indianapolis Colts, DE

88. Michael Turner – Atlanta Falcons, RB

87. London Fletcher – Washington Redskins, LB

86. Darren Sproles – New Orleans Saints, RB

85. NaVorro Bowman – San Francisco 49ers, LB

84. Chris Long – St. Louis Rams, DE

83. Fred Jackson – Buffalo Bills, RB

82. Joe Thomas – Cleveland Browns, T

81. Vince Wilfork – New England Patriots, DT

80. Jordy Nelson – Green Bay Packers, WR

79. Nnamdi Asomugha – Philadelphia Eagles, CB

78. Derrick Johnson – Kansas City Chiefs, LB

77. A.J. Green – Cincinnati Bengals, WR

76. Carl Nicks – Tampa Bay Buccaneers, G

75. Jason Witten – Dallas Cowboys, TE

74. Joe Flacco – Baltimore Ravens, QB

73. Johnathan Joseph – Houston Texans, CB

72. Lance Briggs – Chicago Bears, LB

71. DeSean Jackson – Philadelphia Eagles, WR

 

 

 

The latest edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast airs on NFL Network Thursday, May 17 at 1:30 PM ET and is available for download on NFL.com and iTunes.

 

In honor of the 20-year anniversary of the Dallas Cowboys’ 1992 Super Bowl-winning team, Eisen and the rest of The Rich Eisen Podcast travel to Dallas for a special road-edition of the podcast. Eisen sits down with three Hall of Fame Cowboy greats collectively known as “The Triplets” – quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Michael Irvin. This marks the first time Aikman, Smith and Irvin have sat down for an interview together with the entire group enjoying Hall of Fame status. Eisen sits down with the three to reminisce about the 1992 team – the first of three Super Bowl titles for the three players, – their years together in Dallas and the current state of the Cowboys.

 

Provided below some thoughts from Smith, Aikman and Irvin on the current state of the Dallas Cowboys:

 

– “When you look at the running back corps, they have two good guys – very good guys – and either one of them can shoulder the load and shoulder the burden at any point in time. We need Felix Jones to step up because we know DeMarco Murray can make it happen. We need Felix to step up a little bit – that’s a true statement.” – Emmitt Smith on the Cowboys running backs Felix Jones and DeMarco Murray

 

– “To win you have to have a great quarterback, and I believe that Tony Romo is that. I know what the criticisms are; I know that he has to win in January before people really put him in the elite status. But until you do that, there are always going to be those questions.” – Troy Aikman on Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo

 

– “Jason Garrett and Tony Romo – they’ve been doing a wonderful job of putting up offensive numbers. The Cowboys addressed what they needed to address in this draft and that is get somebody that can make plays to put points on the board on defense.” – Michael Irvin on the Cowboys

 

To download this edition of The Rich Eisen Podcast, visit:

http://richeisen.nfl.com/2012/05/15/rich-eisen-podcast-the-triplets-emmitt-smith-troy-aikman-and-michael-irvin/

 

 

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis appears for an interview on NFL Network’s NFL Total Access tonight at 7:00 PM ET to discuss the team’s selections in the draft, making the postseason in 2011 and the rest of the AFC North. Also, recently signed Buffalo Bills quarterback Vince Young discusses his new team and addresses his “Dream Team” comments from last season as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

 

Cleveland Browns first-round draft picks – running back Trent Richardson and quarterback Brandon Weeden – appear in-studio Wednesday, May 16 to recap the Browns’ rookie minicamp and look ahead to the upcoming season. New Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen joins the show for an interview Wednesday to talk about the team heading into the 2012 season and the rest of the AFC West.

 

On Friday, May 18, New York Jets rookie wide receiver Stephen Hill appears in-studio.

 

 

 

The New Orleans VooDoo host the Orlando Predators in a matchup of South Division teams on NFL Network’s “NET10 Arena Football Friday” May 18 at 8:00 PM ET. Paul Burmeister provides the play-by-play while Brian Baldinger serves as game analyst. Anthony Herron and Ari Wolfe report from the sideline of the New Orleans Arena.

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 15

2:00 PM – America’s Game: 1996 Green Bay Packers

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1973 Miami Dolphins

4:00 PM – NFL Films Presents: Real Life Heaven

4:30 PM – NFL Films Presents: Greatest Games 2011

5:00 PM – Sound FX: Michael Strahan

5:30 PM – Sound FX: Bill Belichick

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Gutsiest Calls

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #4

9:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #5

10:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #6

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #4

1:00 AM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #5

2:00 AM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #6

 

Wednesday, May 16

12 NOON – NFL Films Presents: Jerry Wolman

12:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 10, 2010

1:00 PM – 1998 Atlanta Falcons

1:30 PM – 1998 Denver Broncos

2:00 PM – America’s Game: 1998 Denver Broncos

3:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #4

4:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #5

5:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #6

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Mobile Quarterbacks

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #70-61

9:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2012 – Reactions: #70-61

10:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Clutch Quarterbacks

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #70-61

1:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2012 – Reactions: #70-61

2:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Clutch Quarterbacks

 

Thursday, May 17

12 NOON – NFL Films Presents: Picture Perfect

12:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 11, 2010

1:00 PM – 1999 St. Louis Rams

1:30 PM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

2:00 PM – America’s Game: 1999 St. Louis Rams

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers

4:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #70-61

5:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2012 – Reactions: #70-61

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Clutch Quarterbacks

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Super Bowl Performances

9:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Single-Season Performances

10:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Gutsiest Performances

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Top 10: Super Bowl Performances

1:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Single-Season Performances

2:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Gutsiest Performances

3:00 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

3:30 AM – Sound FX: Michael Strahan

 

Friday, May 18

12 NOON – NFL Films Presents: Hairy Proposition

12:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 12, 2010

1:00 PM – 2000 New York Giants

1:30 PM – 2000 Baltimore Ravens

2:00 PM – America’s Game: 2000 Baltimore Ravens

3:00 PM – America’s Game: 1975 Pittsburgh Steelers

4:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Super Bowl Performances

5:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Single-Season Performances

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Gutsiest Performances

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – Arena Football League: Orlando Predators at New Orleans VooDoo – LIVE

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – The Rich Eisen Podcast

12:30 AM – Sound FX: Bill Belichick

1:00 AM – NFL Follies: Best of Football Follies

2:00 AM – NFL Follies: NFL TV Follies

 

Saturday, May 19

9:00 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

9:30 AM – Sound FX: Steve Mariucci

10:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #80-71

11:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #70-61

12 NOON – NFL Classic: New York Giants at Green Bay Packers – 2007 NFC Championship Game

3:00 PM – NFL’s Greatest Games: Denver Broncos vs. Cleveland Browns – 1986 AFC Championship Game

4:30 PM – NFL’s Greatest Games: Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Oilers – 1992 AFC Wild Card Game

6:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Power Backs

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Week in Review

8:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Replays

9:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Replays

10:00 PM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Replays

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access – Week in Review

12 MIDNIGHT – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Replays

1:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Replays

2:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Replays

 

Sunday, May 20

7:00 AM – Sound FX: Michael Strahan

7:30 AM – The Rich Eisen Podcast

8:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Replays

9:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Replays

10:00 AM – Fans’ Choice: Super Bowl Replays

11:00 AM – NFL’s Top 10: Uniforms

12 NOON – NFL’s Top 10: Power Backs

1:00 PM – NFL Replay: Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions – Week 11, 2011

2:30 PM – Sound FX: Week 11, 2011

3:00 PM – Sound FX: Bill Belichick

3:30 PM – Sound FX: Steve Mariucci

4:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #4

5:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #5

6:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #6

7:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #90-81

8:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #80-71

9:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #70-61

10:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Football Myths

11:00 PM – NFL’s Top 10: Worst Teams

12 MIDNIGHT – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #90-81

1:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #80-71

2:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #70-61

 

Monday, May 21

6:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #90-81

7:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #80-71

8:00 AM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #70-61

9:00 AM – Sound FX: Week 7, 2011

9:30 AM – Sound FX: Week 8, 2011

10:00 AM – Sound FX: Week 9, 2011

10:30 AM – Sound FX: Rex Ryan

11:00 AM – Sound FX: Bill Parcells

11:30 AM – Sound FX: Andy Reid

12 NOON – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #1

1:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #2

2:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #3

3:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #4

4:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #5

5:00 PM – Hard Knocks – 2001 Baltimore Ravens: Episode #6

6:00 PM – The Top 100: Players of 2012: #70-61

7:00 PM – NFL Total Access

8:00 PM – NFL’s Greatest Games: San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys – 1981 NFC Championship Game

9:30 PM – NFL’s Greatest Games: San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers – 1998 NFC Wild Card Game

11:00 PM – NFL Total Access

12 MIDNIGHT – NFL’s Greatest Games: San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys – 1981 NFC Championship Game

1:30 AM – NFL’s Greatest Games: San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers – 1998 NFC Wild Card Game