Smarter Stats: Super Bowl Edition — New England’s offense vs. New York’s defense (Yahoo! Sports) Of course, the big story surrounding New England's offense is the health of tight end Rob Gronkowski. He's been practicing on a limited basis, but if Gronk can't go at full speed, it's a problem -- he was targeted 15 … Continue reading →
Rodgers, Brees, Jim Harbaugh win AP awards (PA SportsTicker) By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer
Ravens' Birk named Payton NFL Man of Year Award winner (Yahoo! Sports) Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk was named Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Saturday night. The award, which recognizes a player's off-the-field community service and playing excellence, was handed out as part of NFL Honors, a two-hour primetime awards TV special that aired...
Ravens C Birk wins NFL's man of year award (AP)

Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk is the Walter Payton Man of the Year, honoring him for his off-the-field work as well as for his playing excellence. Birk, a 14-year NFL veteran, has made 96 consecutive starts and is one of the Ravens team leaders. He also supports youth literacy with a program called "Ready, Set, Read," through his HIKE Foundation.
Ravens' Birk wins NFL's man of year award (The Canadian Press) INDIANAPOLIS - Baltimore Ravens centre Matt Birk is the Walter Payton Man of the Year.
Pats release WR Underwood, sign DE Silvestro (AP)

Wide receiver Tiquan Underwood has been cut by the New England Patriots less than 24 hours before the Super Bowl in a move that increases the likelihood Chad Ochocinco will be active against the New York Giants on Sunday. In another move Saturday, the Patriots signed defensive end Alex Silvestro from their practice squad.
Ravens LB Suggs wins Defensive Player of Year (PA SportsTicker) By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer
Birk named NFL Man of the Year (ProFootballWeekly.com) Ravens C Matt Birk was named the 2011 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year on Saturday evening.
Patriots enjoy family time before retreating to team hotel (Yahoo! Sports) New England Patriots practice pool report By Tom E. Curran Pro Football Writers of America INDIANAPOLIS - Bill Belichick and Tom Brady were the last Patriots to walk off the field at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday afternoon after a 90-minute outing with friends and family that included...
Ravens Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The Baltimore Ravens will need a new defensive coordinator, their third in four years, after Chuck Pagano agreed become the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
The 51-year-old Pagano will be introduced by Indianapolis on Thursday, but in a written statement, he expressed his enthusiasm for a job that entails taking over a club that won just two games last season.
"It's difficult to leave the Ravens, but I couldn't pass up on this great opportunity," Pagano said. "I'm just thrilled and so excited."
Pagano leaves after just one year as the defensive coordinator, but he had been the team's secondary coach for the previous three seasons.
Pagano took the reins of the defense after Greg Mattison left after the 2010 campaign to become the defensive coordinator at...