By Tim GrahamThe decision wasn't a foregone conclusion like Tom Brady one night before, but New England Patriots boss Bill Belichick handily won the Associated Press 2010 NFL Coach of the Year Award.

Belichick guided the Patriots to another division title and an NFL-best 14 victories despite challenging circumstances detailed on the AFC East blog Wednesday morning.

While Belichick had the benefit of Brady at quarterback, the Patriots went through a transitional phase both offensively and defens...

By Tim GrahamINDIANAPOLIS -- Quarterbacks have started passing through the NFL combine media center here at Lucas Oil Stadium.

They're always a popular group with reporters, but the interest is even higher this year, with so many teams in need of improving the position.

The Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins are among the teams most closely scrutinizing quarterbacks at the combine.

"I believe it's a really good year to be a quarterback," Washington quarterback Jake Locker said. "You look at the dr...

By Kevin SeifertGetting inside the Friday injury report a day before Packers-Falcons:

Green Bay Packers: Linebacker Frank Zombo has been declared out. Safety Atari Bigby (groin) is questionable but has a good chance to be available. Offensive lineman Jason Spitz would have returned to practice Friday if the Packers had held one, and for that reason he is listed as questionable. Fullback Korey Hall (knee) is questionable, but seems to have a decent chance of being available. All other members o...

By James WalkerFORT WORTH, Texas -- From the moment Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger walked off the team plane Monday afternoon, his pocket camera hasn't left his side.

[+] EnlargeAP Photo/David J. PhillipPittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger soaks up the atmosphere after landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Monday.Roethlisberger is capturing the moments with his teammates, coaches, media, and even briefly put the camera on a certain AFC North blogger Monday while...

By Paul KuharskyINDIANAPOLIS -- costs Polians been Colts president because 1998.

Hes obtained a producer new name now, reviews Mike Chappell: vice chairman.

Whats it mean?

Perhaps not really a exceptional deal.

"From an outsider's eye, it won't be noticeable," operator Jim Irsay informed Chappell. "It's the organically grown progression with Chris [Polian] getting on extra of the role.

"But Bill's not clearing out his business office and he's not going getting gone. He'll be near to slightly -- sl...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Thursday night, we noted the Denver Broncos experienced been contemplating pursuing past Rams protection Oshiomogho Atogwe.

Friday, a supply near in the direction of the situation stated the Broncos are undoubtedly preparing to pursue Atogwe. He may be the 1st veteran the celebration has specific from the John Fox era. The Broncos are considering Atogwe because of the actuality he produces loads of turnovers.

Denver may be looking for several aggressive defensive players. The Br...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. sees lots of space for advancement away from Chris Johnson using the Titans in 2011.

One situation he hopes to determine is Johnson substantially more bundled within your passing game, an outlet that could certainly advantage whoever is actively playing quarterback using the Titans.

"If it is Kerry Collins or an early-draft-pick rookie at the rear of center, utilizing a vibrant safety-valve receiving risk for example Johnson could make the quarterb...