According to Alex Ovechkin everything was right regarding him being benched in the game 4 against Boston of the NFL series. He was benched by the coach Dale Hunter for near about 15 seconds in the last 14 minutes of the play in which Washington won over Boston by 2-1.

“According to me the time I am in the ground does not matter. But this is also true that I always wanted to be in the playground all the time. But at the end of the day it’s the decision of the coach” said Alex.

According to both the coach and Alex the top scorer and the captain of the team is absolutely fit for the games. Hunter said that he made Alex benched after seeing some of the bruins lines on the ice. He does not want to harm the star player with any injury who earns about $10 million dollar in each NFL season.

Hunter said, “You need to get the best shot blocker at the end of the game blocking all the shots, but at the same time it is necessary to protect the offensive player from breaking their foot.”

The other players of the team denied the fact. They said that they did not even see Alex Ovechkin on the playground for more than 1.58 minutes at a stretch on the third session of the NFL playoff.

According to Troy Brouwer, the absence of Alex in one game does not means that he is not a part of the team. He is always there in the team to score goals for the team and give us the chance to win each and every game.  He also said that if the team would have been lagging by a goal them Alex would be the obvious choice but as we were leading by one goal we needed the best defensive players to be out there in the field. Alex also understood the situation.

“Hunter pointed out at Jay Beagle when he dropped down in front of the Boston’s defence men when they were to take a shot at the last 10 seconds of the play. He said,” Alex is the first one who jumps there in the field when beagle is down and out.

According to Alex Ovechkin it does not matter how much he is playing until and unless the team is winning the games on the playground.

At times the news from the NFL quarter can be a head turner. The actions, the rumors, the thrill, the free agents moves all make great news stuff.

There are several questions in the free agent domain that remains unanswered. What’s in store for the franchise tag and Matt Forte? Who is in consideration for the pick besides Andrew Luck for the Indianapolis Colts? Will the renowned coach Bill Parcells make a comeback to coaching?

The Redskins are hell bent on drafting Robert Griffin III and are even willing to start to teach Robert the playbook. Joe Flacco who may think himself as the most sought after quarterback in this NFL season is not even remotely paid like one.

Here are the hottest free agents this season and what make them the most sought after ones.

Kellen Clemens, the six year veteran who previously played for St. Louis has entered into a one year contract with Rams. While the other star of Rams, Bradford’s high ankle sprain kept him away from the ground, Clemens played three games for Rams.

Former player of N.Y. Giants and the 7 year veteran Chase Blackburn recently signed with the Giants again, as reported by the team. Blackburn has achieved much during his 7 NFL season association with the team; 21 starts and 236 tackles. Blackburn who was released from Giants just before the 2011 season was called back by the team after their massive loss in Week 12 to the Saints.

Another player Ellerbe recently signed the contract with Ravens as announced by the team. The terms of the deal, however, has not been made public as yet.

Guyton the former player of New England signed a year-long contract with Dolphins. He had earlier played 32 games while with New England.

Another former N.Y. Giants player Brandon Stokley signed an annual contract with the Broncos. The 13 year experienced player had been a free agent and this will be his second stint with the Broncos.

The junior player Mikail Baker who had played for just one season has been signed by the Chiefs. Though earlier drafted by the Rams, Baker was kept on injured reserve before the start of the season as well as later cut.

Another young guy Jordan Norwood who started playing NFL only the last season with Cleveland has been reportedly “Signed the tender as exclusive rights player with the team” as revealed by the team Browns. In 2011, Norwood began four times and played 14 games.

The organization that once drafted Hines Ward in the year 1998 will release him for one final time. Steelers President Art Rooney announced that spectators would not be able to see the ear-to-ear smile of Hines Ward any longer as the organization has decided to release him. Spectators will not be able to see Hines Ward playing in black-and-gold uniform any longer. Art Rooney II made a recent announcement on the website of the team stating that the all-time leader will be released in the coming next two weeks. Rooney makes it clear in his announcement that under all possibility, Hines Ward will get release orders prior the beginning of the 2012 NFL calendar year.

Rooney made it clear in his announcement that Hines played a major and influential role in helping his side accomplish many significant performances. The team remains grateful and indebted to whatever he has done since he was included in the side in the year 1998. Hines Ward with finish his sterling career with astounding figure of eighty-five receiving touchdowns, 1,000 catches and 12,083 yards as well. It is a disappointment for every concerned spectator that Hines Ward who played a major role in helping Pittsburgh to win as many as three AFC championships as well as a pair of Super Bowl victory when not wear the black-and-gold uniform any longer.

It remains an encouraging aspect that the champion player who featured walking on the red carpets is in no mood to stay away from his game yet. Hines Ward clearly states that he is not happy with the way of exit and hence decides to feature in the 15th season as well. In a recent issued statement, Hines Ward makes it clear that he feels that there is a lot more football left within him and hence decides to play in the NFL in the next season as well. Hines Ward has developed a reputation as being one of the best blocking wide receivers for his league. Rooney held the opinion that Hines ward meant a lot to his organization.

His services were exemplary both inside as well as outside the field. Rooney in his statement mentions that the organization appreciates the services he has provided since the past fourteen years. There remains possibility that Hines may end his career in a different city but there is little doubt in Hines Ward that he wants to perform wearing his much anticipated black-and-gold uniform.