Notes From Lombardi

From Michael Lombardi:
FIVE THINGS THAT STILL BOTHER ME FROM WILD-CARD WEEKEND…
 
1.  I have gotten a ton of emails regarding this sequence in the Philadelphia-Minnesota

Jackson Refused Breathalyzer

The National Football Post has just been informed that San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson, who was pulled over early this morning on suspicion of DUI in San Diego, refused a breathalyzer at the scene. 

Jackson was then taken to the San Diego County jail where a blood test was administered to determine his [...]

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Sneak Peek

This morning, we took a sneak peek at the NFC divisional playoff games. Now, it’s time to check out the AFC.

Jackson Busted

From 10News.com:

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, 10News reported.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, Jackson was arrested by the California Highway Patrol early Tuesday morning at Highway 52 and Interstate 805.
The Sheriff’s Department said Jackson was booked at [...]

Not So Sure…

Darren Sproles had a great game against the Colts. But a guy that size is just begging for an injury to happen and I don’t see how he could ever become a three down back.

Notes From Lombardi

By Michael Lombardi:
FIVE THINGS I HEAR….
1.     I hear the Cowboys are not sweating the notion of losing Jason Garrett to another team as a head coach.  They are actually hoping this might

Safety Blitz

An entertaining wild-card weekend gives us a lot to talk about on this Monday morning. Here’s my playoff edition of Safety Blitz, and I’m not holding back.

Diner News: Around The NFL

From Michael Lombardi:
5 JAN 2009
QUOTE:  “Jingshen is the Mandarin word for spirit and vivacity.  It is an important word for those who would lead, because above all things

L.T. May Miss Rest Of Playoffs

From Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune:
While they’re using phrases like “day to day” and “we’ll see,” no one in the Chargers organization truly expects LaDainian Tomlinson to play Sunday at Pittsburgh.
But the Chargers will not place Tomlinson on injured reserve, in the hope that he still could play in the postseason.

“He [...]

Chargers Boot Colts In O.T.

By BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer
SAN DIEGO (AP) Darren Sproles ran off the field clutching the game ball, leaving Peyton Manning to hang his head in frustration.
The San Diego