NFL RUMORS & GOSSIP

Ron Jaworski says Chip Kelly’s offense won’t work in the NFL

Former Eagles quarterback and current ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski told 97.5 The Fanatic in Philly that he doesn’t believe Chip Kelly’s offense will succeed in the NFL with the Eagles. “It’s going to be interesting to see if this style of offense projects to the NFL,” Jaws said, per PhillyMag.com. “I’m going to say no.” “I just don’t see NFL passing concepts in...
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BAD NEWS

Report: Crabtree has torn Achilles

49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree reportedly suffered a torn Achilles during organized team activities on Tuesday and could be done for the season.

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Brandon Spikes likely done in New England after this season

Tom Curran of CSNNE.com believes that it’s pretty obvious that linebacker Brandon Spikes will be playing his final season with the Patriots in 2013. The writing on the wall is becoming more legible when it comes to Brandon Spikes. Despite the fact he is the best purveyor of on-field nasty the Patriots have, Spikes’ distaste for the Patriots expectations of how to get ready for...
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Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nick don’t show up for Giants OTA’s

Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz wasn’t expected to show up for this week’s voluntary organized team activities and he didn’t, according to Ohm Youngmisuk ofESPNNewYork.com. The Giants were also missing their other top receiver, Hakeem Nicks.  Head coach Tom Coughlin expressed some disappointment that he didn’t show up, per Art Stapleton of the Bergen Record. Nicks would...
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Chiefs GM John Dorsey is happy with what he has seen from team: ‘It couldn’t be any better’

General manager John Dorsey has been on the job for five months and the Kansas City Chiefs have taken on a new look under his guidance. Working with coach Andy Reid, Dorsey has seen the growth of the team and likes the results. He likes the way the coaches are teaching the players the system, how the players are taking the coaching, and the hard practices that will hopefully...
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BRIAN'S SONG

Urlacher announces his retirement

Longtime Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement on Wednesday, writing, "I leave with no regrets."

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Wes Welker: Broncos ‘in trouble’ if I have to catch 112 passes

During his time with the New England Patriots, Wes Welker was arguably the most reliable receiver in the league. The 112 passes he caught per year proved he was Tom Brady’s favorite target, but that does not mean he will serve the same role for Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. Welker played alongside Randy Moss for three seasons, but he has never played with as talented a...
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Report: Steelers LB Chris Carter Seen Leaving Practice Early On Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Steelers second practice of the first OTA session of the 2013 season is now underway and Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported during his interview on Trib Live Radio that he observed linebacker Chris Carter leaving the building early. It's way to early to speculate what might be going on with Carter, but we sure hope that it isn't injury related...
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Ben Roethlisberger: We’re going to miss Mike Wallace

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has always been forthcoming with his thoughts. As he prepares to help his team regroup from a disastrous 2012-13 season, the 10-year veteran spoke about all of the Steelers offensive changes. This includes his feelings about departed receiver Mike Wallace. Please click here to read/watch this story. The post Ben Roethlisberger...
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Rams Sign 6-Foot-10 Terrell Brown, Whose Most Notable Highlight at Ole Miss Was Crushing Chair on Sideline (Video)

There haven’t been many 6-foot-10 players in NFL history, but the St. Louis Rams are hoping their latest acquisition will stick around. The Rams signed a behemoth offensive tackle on Tuesday, Ole Miss’ Terrell Brown. Brown is 6-foot-10, 388 pounds, but played sparingly with the Rebels during his three-year Ole Miss career. Brown played just two games in 2012 at offensive tackle...
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Joe Namath takes on Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith

New York Jets quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith are now clear where they both stand with the infamous Joe Namath. Smith has quickly become the people’s champ and the assumed favorite to win the Jets starting job as early as training camp. Not only is Namath not feeling that concept, he feels that the Jets should not have drafted the rookie at all. While Namath stated...
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Green Bay Packers Trying Mike Neal at Outside Linebacker

If there is one thing Mike Neal has proven he can do for the Green Bay Packers defense, it’s rush the passer. Now, the Packers may be trying to maximize that ability because on the first day of organized team activities, the fourth-year defender from Purdue was moved from his customary defensive end position to outside linebacker. Remembering that it is only OTA’s — the move...
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Dez Bryant: I found myself

Dez Bryant was pegged as a prodigy back in college. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver has just had problems with immaturity and poor decision-making. His poor impulse control and a seasonal bout with injuries are the pair of reasons that he is not held in the same esteem as other young gunners such as the Atlanta Falcons Julio Jones and the Cincinnati Bengals A.J. Green. Bryant...
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Cleveland Browns pick up the best small school runningback off claim era

Yesterday just 24 hours after being released by the Philadelphia Eagles, Stony Brook running back Miguel Maysonet was claimed again. This time by the Cleveland Browns. While people say it is a crowded backfield, Maysonet could be a guy that runs a veteran out of town. The dynamic 5’9 power back was a killer in the FCS. He ran all over teams, putting up over 2000 yards on the ground...
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HEY JOE

Namath unhappy with Jets again

Jets legend Joe Namath is back at it, again criticizing his former team. This time, he's saying that the team wasted a draft pick on Geno Smith.

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Steelers WR Plaxico Burress Is Glad He Has Entire Off-season To Get Into Football Shape

The Pittsburgh Steelers wasted no time this off-season in re-signing wide receiver Plaxico Burress, who inked a one-year deal early on in free agency. Burress was a guest this past Friday on SiriusXM NFL Radio and he talked about how glad he is to get to another chance to play in Pittsburgh in 2013. During the interview, Burrress was asked if he thinks that he still has it in himself...
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Ben Roethlisberger feeling good about playbook changes

Todd Haley's first year as offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't go quite well, but QB Ben Roethlisberger likes what he sees so far as Haley and the team tweaks a few things, playbook and personnel-wise. "There's been some changes this offseason in some of the offensive philosophies, playbook and some things that I think are good," Roethlisberger...
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