Seahawks coordinator Bates refuses to discuss LT Jones' status

Seahawks coordinator Bates refuses to discuss LT Jones' status: "Offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates spoke Tuesday for the first time since arriving in Seattle from USC last month and said he "won't get into what route we're going" at left tackle, where Walter Jones has been a mainstay."

Super Bowl victory parade to provide another jolt of Saints euphoria

Super Bowl victory parade to provide another jolt of Saints euphoria: "Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap Tuesday when the Super Bowl champions board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through their grateful city."

Panthers' silence on new contract 'kind of a turnoff' for Peppers

Panthers' silence on new contract 'kind of a turnoff' for Peppers: "Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with the Carolina Panthers, saying they have ignored him this offseason."