To those who knew Junior Seau, he was simply "buddy, buddy" -- a nickname he earned for what he called everyone else. His former teammates share fond memories of the late linebacker.

With mad scientist Bill Belichick at the controls, New England's secondary is a mash-up of hybrids and castoffs. Steve Wyche says this hodgepodge unit perfectly illustrates "The Patriot Way."

Free-agent cornerback Leigh Bodden visited the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, according to a league source.

He's one of the NFL's grittiest receivers, but Hines Ward didn't see a reason to rush back to the Steelers on an injured ankle against the Patriots' 32nd-ranked secondary.

The Steelers have won four straight, including an impressive performance vs. the Patriots. What kind of impact did that have on Pittsburgh's standing in the Week 9 rankings? Elliot Harrison came away impressed.

As new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips looks to change the culture of their defense, the Houston Texans are prepared to be aggressive in free agency, according to league sources, and will be among the teams pursuing Nnamdi Asomugha.

Tom Brady has been great. Bill Belichick's performance has been greater. By far, this has been the greatest coaching job of his career.

Preseason games might be fake, but what the Jets, Patriots, Bears, Panthers, and Eagles have shown is cause for concern.