Yardbarker: Luke Petitgout

NFL Punchlines: Favre and Coles are Getting Along Just Fine

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:18:20 -0500

Luke Petitgout will no longer just be known for his cool name. He will be suspended to start the season for violating the NFL's steroid policy. (Tampa Trib)

Alex Barron's durability makes him invaluable to an otherwise oft-injured Rams o-line. (Post-Dispatch)

Not so fast: After practicing Monday, Matt Hasselbeck missed workouts on Tuesday with tightness in his back. (Seattle Times)

Lane Kiffin has a big mouth for a young coach, doesn't he? (San Fran Chronicle)

JaMarcus Russell is adjusting well to the dink and dunk passing strategy of the west coast offense. (SacBee)

Willie Parker says he is done giving rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall advice. (Post-Gazette)

Bucs OG, Davin Joseph, will likely miss a month after undergoing surgery on a broken foot. (Orlando Sentinel)

Are the Giants impressed enough with Danny Ware to make room for him in their backfield? (Newsday)

It looks like Coles and Favre are getting along just fine at Jets camp. (NY Post)

Drew Brees continues to impress at Saints camp and is poised to have a huge season this year. (Times-Picayune)

Kyle Vanden Bosch is committed to the work he does for his charities. (Tennessean)

The lack of WR's continues to be a problem at Titans camp. Keep in mind they drafted a scat back with their first round pick in April's draft. (Tennessean)

Erin Henderson is trying to make a name for himself in Minnesota playing in the shadow of older brother and starting middle linebacker, E.J. (Star Tribune)

The Pats released tight end Marcus Pollard yesterday, choosing to sign rookie Tyson DeVree instead. (Miami Herald)

Chad Henne looks like the clear "QB of the future" in Miami. (Miami Herald)

Len Dawson chimes in on the state of the quarterback position in Kansas City. (KC Star)

Marvin Harrison talked to the media on Tuesday at Colts camp, but apparently did not address the Wyatt Earp he pulled in Philly this summer. (Indy Star)

Anquan, concentrate on playing football the Cards are NOT going to trade you. (Houston Chronicle)

Led by Mario Williams, the Texans' d-line could be a dominant unit this year. (Houston Chronicle)

Brandon Marshall should listen to whatever Rod Smith has to tell him. (Denver Post)

Look for the Cowboys defense to play more man-to-man on the outside this season. (Dallas Morning News)

Bears' safety Brandon McGowan is not going to go down without a fight. (Chicago Tribune)

A very well-known Charlotte hoodlum stole Jeff Otah's car. Welcome to the league, rook. (Charlotte Observer)

Is their really a difference who starts at QB for the Ravens? (Baltimore Sun)

Ed Reed could miss the season opener with that pesky shoulder injury. (Baltimore Sun)

Need a loud, over-the-hill receiver? Joe Horn is available. (AJC)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Line Analysis

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:01:54 -0500

This article includes the projected starters for the upcoming season, statistics and injuries from the past season, an overview of players on the line and an outlook for the 2008 season.

Week 4 NFL Review and Monday Night Match Up

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:33:39 -0500

Listen as T- Money reviews Week 4 in the NFL. He also analyzes the Monday Night Match Up between the Patriots and the Bengals, and also discusses the MLB Playoffs. Topics Covered: 1)NFL Week 4 Review 2)Injuries- Cadillac Williams, Alex Smith, Marvin Harrison 3)Get Chad Johnson the Ball! 4)Isiah Thomas 5)MLB Playoffs- Rockies, Phillies 6)National League Playoff's X- Factor

The Top 5 Un-Talked-About Stories to Start 2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:48:41 -0500

Who's tired of all the stagnant news stories from the national media? I AM! I AM! FIO co-founder & NFL analyst Adam Allen takes a look at some of the stories that seem to have gotten swept under the rug, but will undoubtedly echo throughout the 2007 season. From the loss of a Hall of Fame head coach to the departure of a veteran left tackle - these are the stories that truly will play a large role on some of your favorite teams.

Giants' Reese Rips Critics, Petitgout

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:25:56 -0500

New York Post: "People are so worried about left tackle . . . I think that's so overrated," Reese said. "People act like Petitgout was the second coming. He never made the Pro Bowl, and I don't think he ever was a first alternate. Now all of a sudden he's the savior? That's ridiculous. I don't think we're that bad off without Luke Petitgout. He was not a star left tackle. He was a solid left tackle on some occasions and other times he wasn't. Luke has been a marginal player for a long time." But tell us how you really feel, Jerry...

Bucs Sign Luke Petitgout

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:38:27 -0500

Luke Petitgout is off the boards and we are finally starting to understand maybe why the Giants let him go.

Arrington, 2 Others Released By Giants

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:13:10 -0500

Wow, what has happened to LaVar Arrington? 2 years ago, he was considered a top linebacker. Now he's been cut twice the past 2 offseasons. The New York Giants released linebacker LaVar Arrington and two other starters Monday in the first major shake-up under new general manager Jerry Reese. New York also cut linebacker Carlos Emmons and offensive tackle Luke Petitgout, both of whom were slowed by injuries over the last two seasons. The release of Arrington ended a brief and unsatisfying tenure with the Giants for the former Pro Bowler, who was signed last year for $49 million over seven years but suffered an Achilles injury against Dallas on Oct. 23 and played in only six games. "LaVar's situation is unfortunate because he was just starting to really become a factor in our defense at the time of his injury," Reese said. Reese, who last month replaced the retired Ernie Accorsi, served notice that he will not stand pat with a team that won the NFC East in 2005 but was humiliated in a first-round playoff loss to Carolina, then squeaked into the playoffs last season with an 8-8 record and again lost in the first round. "These are difficult decisions," Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said. "But as Jerry and I looked at the roster, they are decisions we felt we had to make as we start to compose our team for the upcoming season." Combined with the retirement of running back Tiki Barber, the Giants now have additional salary-cap space to pursue free agents this offseason. Emmons had two years remaining on a five-year contract worth $16.5 million and was to make $2 million this year, and Petitgout had two years left on his contract and was due $5 million for 2007. Arrington, whose contract was filled with incentives, was scheduled to make $900,000 next season. Petitgout started 106 games at tackle and guard over eight seasons for the Giants, but broke his leg against Chicago on Nov. 12 and missed the Giants' final seven games. He became expendable when guard David Diehl switched to left tackle and played well in his absence. Dumping Petitgout's contract could give the Giants a better shot at re-signing free-agent center Shaun O'Hara. Emmons, acquired from Philadelphia in 2004, played in 36 games in three seasons but missed a total of 11 games in the last two seasons with a pectoral injury. Calls to the agents for all three players were not immediately returned Monday evening.

Giants begin re-shaping roster

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:41:00 -0500

The New York Giants cut three big-name veteran players Monday, left tackle Luke Petitgout and linebackers LaVar Arrington and Carlos Emmons. Only the Petitgout move can be viewed as a complete surprise.