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Results tagged “elite”

RGIII makes Redskins elite organization

April 8: ProFootballTalk: The Washington Redskins return a majority of starters from last season, but the PFT guys still see glaring areas of need. Linebacker, receiver and the secondary could all use an upgrade, but with Robert Griffin III in the fold, the Redskins will continue to be competitive. (NBC Sports)ProFootballTalk: The Washington Redskins return a majority of starters from last season, but the PFT guys still see glaring areas of need. Linebacker, receiver and the secondary could all use an upgrade, but with Robert Griffin III in the fold, the Redskins will continue to be competitive. (NBC Sports)

Anthony Becht says Flacco deserves elite QB contract

Feb. 7: PFT Live: Anthony Becht calls in to talk about playing against the Saints in the 2009 divisional round during the alleged bounty scandal. Where does Becht rank Flacco amongst today's QBs? Where will Alex Smith land? What is holding the Chiefs back from being a playoff contender? Where should the Buccaneers look to improve in the offseason? What's the next move for Jets' GM John Idzik? (NBC Sports)PFT Live: Anthony Becht calls in to talk about playing against the Saints in the 2009 divisional round during the alleged bounty scandal. Where does Becht rank Flacco amongst today's QBs? Where will Alex Smith land? What is holding the Chiefs back from being a playoff contender? Where should the Buccaneers look to improve in the offseason? What's the next move for Jets' GM John Idzik? (NBC Sports)

Is Flacco finally elite?

Jan. 21: PFT Live: J. Michael of CSN Baltimore joins Mike Florio to discuss the Ravens' AFC Championship win over the Patriots. If Joe Flacco's next contract wouldn't pay him handsomely before Sunday's game, Michael says it will now. Michael also breaks down the Ravens' second half game plan, if the billboard had an effect of Ray Lewis' aggressive attitude, and more. (NBC Sports)PFT Live: J. Michael of CSN Baltimore joins Mike Florio to discuss the Ravens' AFC Championship win over the Patriots. If Joe Flacco's next contract wouldn't pay him handsomely before Sunday's game, Michael says it will now. Michael also breaks down the Ravens' second half game plan, if the billboard had an effect of Ray Lewis' aggressive attitude, and more. (NBC Sports)

Can Flacco prove he's elite?

Jan. 10: PFT: Mike Florio talks with former Ravens head coach Brian Billick about the divisional round matchups in the NFL playoffs. Can the Ravens slow down Peyton Manning and the Broncos this time around? And can Joe Flacco prove to be among the elite? Billick also talks about the Falcons needing to come out strong and wear the Seahawks down before they can retaliate.  (NBC Sports)PFT: Mike Florio talks with former Ravens head coach Brian Billick about the divisional round matchups in the NFL playoffs. Can the Ravens slow down Peyton Manning and the Broncos this time around? And can Joe Flacco prove to be among the elite? Billick also talks about the Falcons needing to come out strong and wear the Seahawks down before they can retaliate. (NBC Sports)

Can Cam Newton be an elite QB?

Dec. 9: Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison listen to fans' opinions and discuss whether they're right on or way off.  (NBC Sports)Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison listen to fans' opinions and discuss whether they're right on or way off. (NBC Sports)

Women vie for elite combat title

Dec. 2: Just 54 women in the last 12 years have made it through Sapper training – the only combat training course open to women. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports. (Nightly News)Just 54 women in the last 12 years have made it through Sapper training – the only combat training course open to women. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports. (Nightly News)

Brian Billick on elite QBs

Nov. 14: PFT Live: Mike Florio talks with former Ravens coach and current FOX and NFL Network analyst Brian Billick about a host of NFL topics, including elite quarterbacks, the future of Michael Vick in Philadelphia and Tim Tebow in New York, player safety in the realm of concussions, what's bugging Eli Manning and more. (NBC Sports)PFT Live: Mike Florio talks with former Ravens coach and current FOX and NFL Network analyst Brian Billick about a host of NFL topics, including elite quarterbacks, the future of Michael Vick in Philadelphia and Tim Tebow in New York, player safety in the realm of concussions, what's bugging Eli Manning and more. (NBC Sports)

Ryan wins late again, but is he elite?

Oct. 8: ProFootballTalk: Matt Ryan led the Atlanta Falcons on another 4th quarter comeback on Sunday to defeat the Redskins 24-17, but is he an elite quarterback yet? The Falcons are 5-0, but the playoffs are what really count. (NBC Sports)ProFootballTalk: Matt Ryan led the Atlanta Falcons on another 4th quarter comeback on Sunday to defeat the Redskins 24-17, but is he an elite quarterback yet? The Falcons are 5-0, but the playoffs are what really count. (NBC Sports)

Week 3 recap: Is Joe Flacco elite?

Sept. 24: ProFootballTalk: Erik Kuselias, Mike Florio and Rodney Harrison recap the top stories coming out of Week 3, zeroing in on whether or not Joe Flacco is becoming an elite quarterback. (NBC Sports)ProFootballTalk: Erik Kuselias, Mike Florio and Rodney Harrison recap the top stories coming out of Week 3, zeroing in on whether or not Joe Flacco is becoming an elite quarterback. (NBC Sports)

Finnegan: Bradford is 'elite QB'

Sept. 12: Pro Football Talk: Erik Kuselias talks with Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan about why he followed Jeff Fisher to St. Louis, his thoughts on covering Calvin Johnson and Sam Bradford's progress. (NBC Sports)Pro Football Talk: Erik Kuselias talks with Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan about why he followed Jeff Fisher to St. Louis, his thoughts on covering Calvin Johnson and Sam Bradford's progress. (NBC Sports)

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