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Quick Hits - Jets, Crabtree, Polamalu
October 08, 2009 by
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Here’s the latest news from around the league this afternoon…
Despite a tough loss last week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting (via Twitter) that the Jets locker room is still loose and exuberant, greeting newly acquired WR Braylon Edwards with a LeBron James poster...
Mea Culpa…
October 07, 2009 by
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For those of you out there who are like me and blog in your spare time, you know just how hard it is to keep posting day after day, week after week, especially when life throws a few curveballs your way and you have to adjust accordingly. Most of the time, that adjustment does not [...]
The Eagle has landed; Vick signs with Philly
August 13, 2009 by
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According to multiple sources, the Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement with former Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick on a two year deal. Vick is expected to join the Eagles on Friday for practice.
The move to get Vick is definitely not without controversy, given his role in...
The Eagle has landed; Vick signs with Philly
August 13, 2009 by
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According to multiple sources, the Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement with former Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick on a two year deal. Vick is expected to join the Eagles on Friday for practice.
The move to get Vick is definitely not without controversy, given...
Training camp chatter - Jets, Ellis, Brooks, Vikings
August 11, 2009 by
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Here’s the latest training camp buzz from around the league this morning…
The Jets are happy with the progress that LB Vernon Gholston has made thus far, according to Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post. Gholston had an awful rookie campaign last season, but he’...
Training camp chatter - Jets, Ellis, Brooks, Vikings
August 11, 2009 by
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Here’s the latest training camp buzz from around the league this morning…
The Jets are happy with the progress that LB Vernon Gholston has made thus far, according to Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post. Gholston had an awful rookie campaign last season...
Smith out two weeks for Panthers
August 11, 2009 by
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According to the Charlotte Observer, Panthers WR Steve Smith will likely miss two weeks of practice and pre-season action after injuring his shoulder during routine drills earlier today.
Smith’s agent delivered the prognosis, stating emphatically that his client...
D-Bowe riding the bench in KC
August 10, 2009 by
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Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star is reporting that WR Dwayne Bowe has been relegated to the bench by Chiefs head coach Todd Haley, in an attempt to get Bowe to respond better to the team’s new approach to conditioning in training camp.
Haley has instituted...
First round contract update
August 10, 2009 by
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With training camps getting started across the board this weekend, I thought it would be good to get a post going that outlines the current contract discussions (or lack thereof) between this year’s first round picks and their respective teams.
I’ll try...
Crabtree resorting to threats in dispute with Niners brass
August 06, 2009 by
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According to Pro Football Talk, 49ers WR Michael Crabtree is fully prepared to sit out this season and re-enter the draft next year.
Crabtree is determined to be paid as though he was selected with one of the top three picks, and apparently he’s decided the pull...
Crabtree resorting to threats to get his way
August 06, 2009 by
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According to Pro Football Talk, 49ers WR Michael Crabtree is fully prepared to sit out this season and re-enter the draft next year.
Crabtree is determined to be paid as though he was selected with one of the top three picks, and apparently he’s decided the pull...
Untitled
August 05, 2009 by
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Adam Schefter of ESPN.com is reporting (via Twitter) that Ravens WR Mark Clayton will miss four to six weeks after he injured his hamstring in practice.
Baltimore already has major issues with the depth in its receiving corps and this news certainly doesn’t help...
Jets grab Allison off waivers
August 05, 2009 by
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Former Vikings WR Aundrae Allison has been claimed from the waiver wire by the New York Jets, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus (via Twitter), and is expected to contribute immediately.
The Jets have been searching for an impact player across from WR Jerricho Cotchery...
Curry slams Kiffin for poor play in Oakland
August 05, 2009 by
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Steve Korte of the Belleville News-Democrat recently spoke with Rams WR Ronald Curry about his time in Oakland, and came away with several interesting quotes that point the finger of blame squarely at former Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin (H/T to Just Blog Baby).
Here...
Stallworth suspension still in the air
August 05, 2009 by
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Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer is reporting that NFL commisioner Roger Goodell has not decided upon a specific suspension for Browns WR Donte Stallworth as of yet, and nothing is expected any time soon.
Stallworth met with Goodell earlier today to discuss...
Douglas carted off practice field
August 05, 2009 by
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WR Harry Douglas was forced to leave practice today after he suffered an injury to his left leg during one-on-one passing drills, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The Falcons are running pretty thin at the receiver position right...
Smith taking charge in San Fran again
August 05, 2009 by
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Matt Maiocco is reporting (via Twitter) that San Francisco QB Alex Smith has been impressive thus far during training camp, and is currently in line to win the starting role for the 49ers this season.
Obviously, there’s a whole lot more football to played in practice...
NFL’s case against Williams duo takes a hit
August 05, 2009 by
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According to the Associated Press, Vikings DTs Kevin and Pat Williams will be free to play out the entirety of this season, thanks in part to a ruling today by Minnesota state judge Gary Larson. The NFL has appealed the ruling and is hopeful that the case will be heard...
Edwards back in action for Browns
August 05, 2009 by
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12:30 pm - Edwards spoke to the media contingent after practice today, and according to James Walker of ESPN.com, a contract dispute with the Browns is not the reasoning behind his absence from practice. Edwards is currently in the final year of his contract, and is...
Manning stays put in NYC; agrees to new deal with Giants
August 05, 2009 by
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Citing multiple sources, Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com is reporting that the Giants have reached an agreement with QB Eli Manning on a major contract extension, worth an estimated $97 million over six years.
This contract places the junior Manning among the highest paid...
Bush out of practice with knee issues
August 05, 2009 by
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According to the Associated Press, Saints RB Reggie Bush left practice today after he re-aggrevated his left knee. Bush had microfracture surgery during the off-season on the same knee, so his departure could be cause for concern in New Orleans.
Bush returned shortly...
Loadholt locking down spot with Vikes
August 04, 2009 by
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According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, rookie OT Phil Loadholt has made a favorable impression so far in Minnesota’s training camp and “has held his own” against the Vikings vaunted defensive line.
Seifert feels that the addition of Loadholt to the...
Leinart’s job in jeopardy?
August 04, 2009 by
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Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports is reporting that sources close to the organization believe that Cardinals QB Matt Leinart is in real danger of losing his role as backup quarterback to Brian St. Pierre.
Leinart is a former first round pick and decorated collegiate quarterback...
Vick to Green Bay in the works?
August 04, 2009 by
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Packers GM Ted Thompson added a fair amount of fuel to the fires of speculation surrounding former Falcons QB Michael Vick, after he refused to rule out the possibility of signing Vick to a contract earlier today.
Vick has been out of the league for two seasons while...
Toomer joins up with KC
August 04, 2009 by
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The Chiefs continued to buck the youth movement trend they started several seasons ago today, signing veteran WR Amani Toomer to a one year deal, according to John Clayton of ESPN.
Toomer should provide a reasonably skilled possession receiver for Kansas City, although...
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