What was the first game of the 2010 NFL season?

The NFL Kickoff Game, the first game of the season, took place on Thursday, September 9, 2010, starting at 8:35 pm EDT, with the Super Bowl XLIV champion New Orleans Saints hosting the Minnesota Vikings, in a rematch of the 2009 NFC Championship Game. The Saints won 14–9.

Which NFL teams had the worst records in 2009?

Television coverage was provided by both NFL Network and ESPN . The St. Louis Rams, as the team with the worst record during the 2009 season, selected quarterback Sam Bradford with the first pick. Three of the top four picks were members of the Oklahoma Sooners football team, and five of the top six were from the Big 12 Conference.

What year was the 2010 NFL season in Ireland?

For the Gaelic football season in Ireland, see 2010 National Football League (Ireland). The 2010 NFL season was the 91st regular season of the National Football League and the 45th of the Super Bowl era.

What NFL players died in the NFL?

Elijah Alexander: Selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1992 NFL Draft, he died on March 24, 2010. Bruce Alford Sr.: Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1943 NFL Draft and later an official for 20 seasons (1960-79), he died on May 8, 2010.

Will the NFL Draft expand to three days in 2010?

^ “NFL draft will expand to three days in 2010”. NFL.com. Retrieved July 23, 2009. ^ a b “Rules proposal passes on 28–4 vote”. ESPN. March 24, 2010. Archived from the original on March 27, 2010.

What happened to the 2010 San Francisco 49ers?

Heavily favored to win the NFC West, the 49ers instead started the 2010 season with an 0–5 record. Singletary also faced controversy by switching between starting quarterbacks Alex Smith and Troy Smith at least three different times during the season, and unsuccessfully trying to mold the team like the 1985 Chicago Bears.