NFL RUMORS & GOSSIP
Packers may have Johnathan Franklin return kicks
With Randall Cobb expected to have a larger role on offense the Packers will need to look for someone to replace him as a kick returner.
According to the Green Bay Press-Gazette, they Packers may look to rookie running back Johnathan Franklin to help them in the return game.
Over the past few weeks, another intriguing prospect has emerged in rookie running back Johnathan Franklin...
Tony Romo had minor surgery on back
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Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss organizaed team activities that begin on Tuesday and run for three weeks. The veteran underwent a minor surgical procedure on his back last month to remove a cyst.
While the severity of the surgery will raise questions about the long-term health of Romo the immediate impact is that the Cowboys quarterback could be out of...
Why is someone like wide receiver Mark Harrison available to Patriots?--WEEI
Why is someone like wide receiver Mark Harrison available to Patriots?--WEEI: He’s a great read published by Christopher Price explaining why Mark Harrison was available for the Pats.
At first glance, the numbers jump off the page.
Wide receiver Mark Harrison was a three-year starter at Rutgers who finished his college career with 107 receptions for 1,769 yards and 18 touchdowns...
Darren McFadden Gearing Up For ‘Explosive’ 2013 Season
Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden has plenty of incentive to stay healthy heading into his contract year and sixth season in the league in 2013, especially after averaging almost five missed games in his first five seasons. Photo Credit: Tony Gonzalez/Raiders.com He also started the second-most games (12) and collected the second-most catches (42) and second-most carries...
Rahim Moore moving on from Broncos' tragic loss
Denver Broncos safety Rahim Moore will be forever haunted by one play.
In the divisional round of the 2012-13 AFC playoffs, Moore gave up a 71-yard floating touchdown pass to the Baltimore Ravens Jacoby Jones.
The fact that the play happened is bad within itself. Its the timing of the play that has subjected Moore to scorn.
The play happened late in the game at a point in which...
Somebody Needs To Get Steelers Rookie QB Landry Jones A Terrible Towel, Pronto!
The first OTA session of the 2013 season for the Pittsburgh Steelers will get underway on Tuesday and I sure do hope that somebody gets rookie quarterback Landry Jones a Terrible Towel during the week, and more importantly, explains the history of it to him. Why? According to an interview that Jones did last week at the 17th Annual NFLPA Rookie Premiere, he doesn't know much...
Casey Hayward: What’s in store for his encore?
Packers CB Casey Hayward
Packers cornerback Casey Hayward was the 62nd overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, but he was among most impactful defensive backs in football last season.
According to Pro Football Focus, opposing quarterbacks had a collective passer rating of 31.1 when throwing at Hayward. And among cornerbacks who played at least 50 percent of their team’s defensive snaps...
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Chargers have Te'o on gag order?
Chargers director of public relations Bill Johnston said that the team is trying to shield Manti Te'o from the media so the rookie can remain "focused on becoming a Charger."
Peyton Manning all for adding Charles Woodson
Free agent safety Charles Woodson met with the Denver Broncos last week, but left without a deal. He said previously that he wants to play for a contender, so back to Denver it might be if both sides can agree. He's visited with ther teams, but Denver still looks to be the logical choice.
Quarterback Peyton Manning recently had his contract altered to save the team some money...
Steelers Sign 6th Rounder Vince Williams to 4-Year Deal
Williams is a high-motor ILB who looks to make an immediate impact on special teams and may provide a necessary spark to ignite a furious new-era defense. He is the second athlete signed from the 2013 draft; the first was safety Shamarko Thomas from Syracuse. I see the potential in all picks from the respective 2012 and 2013 drafts, and I am excited about the possibilities of the...
Mike Wallace is not an athlete but he plays one on TV
You can make the sour grapes argument; I will eat that. But also realize that what I say is accurate enough to make such bold proclamations, and that I hold the young Dolphin accountable for self-serving behavior while playing a on a team, in a team sport. I have zero respect for any athlete who gives up on a play, fizzles a route, takes a play off, or drops an assignment on purpose...
Has Gabe Carimi Quit on the Bears, or Vice Versa?
The Chicago Bears have been holding organized team activities this week and every veteran with the team made it, except one - offensive lineman Gabe Carimi.
Gabe Carimi should have been there. With a new head coach, there's new plays, terminology and blocking schemes to learn. Head Coach Marc Trestman has said he believes Carimi would play guard in his offense, however Carimi...
Seahawks quarterback arrested on suspicion of DUI
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Josh Portis was pulled over on May 5 for speeding. It was then that a Washington State Patrol officer noticied “a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle” and that the driver “had watery bloodshoot eyes.”
Portis, 25, later submitted to two breathalyzers and his blood alcohol concentration readings were recorded as 0.092 and 0.078. The...
JUST SAY NO
Suspensions may get Seahawks fined
Since 2010, no other NFL team has had more players suspended for PED use than the Seahawks, and now they could be hit with fines from the NFL as well.
Mario Williams defends himself against rumors of suicidal text messages
Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams has seen a very private matter get nasty and get public in a hurry.
Williams is suing his former fiancée Erin Marzouki to retrieve the $750,000 engagement that he presented to her.
In the fallout has come allegations from her camp of Williams possessing a dark side that gave him suicidal thoughts.
Mario Williams held a press conference...
Report: Charles Woodson intrigued with the idea of finishing his career in Oakland
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, free agent cornerback Charles Woodson will likely be deciding between the Raiders and Broncos. He’s intrigued by the idea of finishing his career in Oakland since that’s where it started. Maybe he picks Denver, but Charles Woodson is intrigued with idea of finishing his NFL career in same place he started it: Oakland. — Adam Schefter ...
Keenan Allen wears a Raiders hat, Chargers fans go nuts (Photo)
San Diego Chargers rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen posted a photo of himself wearing a Raiders hat. Not smart at all. Chargers fans went off on him. @utkevinacee @lobshots if that’s post draft, that kid is an idiot. I won’t be rooting for him. — Justin Graham (@habitualistic) May 18, 2013 @lobshots Welcome to San Diego. Now burn that Raiders hat — Jack Glatfelter ...
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