The New Orleans Saints are interested in dealing for a draft pick higher than their current No. 10 slot in the first round and have had informal talks with other teams."We've talked to a number of teams in front of us about the possibility of moving forward. It's all preliminary discussion,"   more...
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Imagine for a moment if Devin Hester was entering the NFL Draft this year. His main competition as a return specialist would be DeSean Jackson. The two players are comparable and have been a part of two of the best punt returns in NCAA history. DESEAN JACKSONEntering the NFL:Height: 5-10Weight:   more...
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Here is my list of the 20 best backers in the league:1. Brian Urlacher2. Shawne Merriman3. Ray Lewis4. DeMarcus Ware5. Adalius Thomas6. Takeo Spikes7. Mike Peterson8. D.J. Williams9. DeMeco Ryans10. Lance Briggs11. Lofa Tatupu12. A.J. Hawk13. Jonathan Vilma14. Joey Porter15. Zach Thomas16. Derrick   more...

Teams were active right at the start of free agency early Friday. Among those who made moves include the Jets, Cowboys, Browns, Raiders, Patriots, and Packers.
Original Story: http://thesportspoint.blogspot.com/2008/....

The GNUru is here with another edition of his 2007 Fantasy Football Rankings. This time he tackles the linebacker position for those in Individual Defensive Player (IDP) leagues. Are LBs as important as RBs in IDP leagues? Read the GNUru to get the skinny!
Original Story: http://thegnuru.com/football/content/vie....

In an offseason where the Cincinnati Bengals keep trying to add defensive players one must wonder what will become of the Bengals All-Pro WR Chad Johnson. Though Coach Marvin Lewis has repeatdily said that Chad will not be traded, that looks more and more untrue. Chad is creating trouble in the   more...

The New York Jets have given line backer Jonathan Vilma permission to shop himself around for a possible trade. This does not mean Vilma will be trade; he's just getting the chance to look around the league and see what teams want him.
Original Story: http://mysportsrumors.com/blog/2008/02/2....

Big news for Gang Green today as the Detroit Free Press is reporting that Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma was in Detroit today for a physical. How does that work exactly with a player rehabbing from surgery? Are they just looking for structural stability? I don't have the answer, though according to   more...
Original Story: http://www.hotstovenewyork.com/2008/02/2....

The Dolphins and Jets should trade Jonathan Vilma for Jason Taylor straight up. Here is my perspective on why.
Original Story: http://tedginnandtonic.blogspot.com/2008....

Jonathan Vilma - one of the classier and more media-savvy players to suit up for Gang Green in some time - is probably not the guy you'd expect to come out in defense of Michael Vick and Pacman Jones.But that's exactly what Vilma did yesterday, joining WFAN's Chris "Mad Dog" Russo on the radio in   more...
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Jets (0-1) @ Ravens (0-1)The New York Jets were decimated last week in their opening game, against the New England Patriots, 38-14. Baltimore also dropped their season opener, giving it away to the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 27-20. The Ravens turned the ball over six times.Both games feature   more...
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This certainly would make the impending loss of Shaun Rogers sting a little less.
Original Story: http://www.tiricosuave.com/2008/02/26/li....

New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini took the reins of a team that had produced a 4-12 mark in 2005. Quickly making a significant difference, Mangini guided the Jets to an impressive 10-6 mark and a Wild Card playoff spot last season. More impressive is the fact that the Jets are a young team that   more...
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Interesting read. Apparently the Jaguars and Saints are believed to be the front runners for his services. Would fit great in most schemes. But I think he shines with a 4-3 defense (a la Philadelphia) ;) haha.
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The Boston Globe is reporting that Vilma will be allowed to look for a new team, but not the Patriots. Man, these two teams really do hate each other.
Original Story: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/pa....