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First Day At NBC Live Blog Coming Tomorrow
June 30, 2009 by
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We’ve considered a bunch of different possible ideas for commemorating the first day of our partnership with NBC.
And we continue to come back to one thing — just keep doing what we do. (We liked it primarily because it didn’t require us to do anything beyond the...
Titans Ink Third-Round Pick
June 30, 2009 by
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On the same day that the Titans agreed to terms with fourth-round pick Gerald McRath, the Titans also have struck a deal with third-rounder Ryan Mouton.
Mouton, a cornerback, will sign a four-year, $2.4 million deal, according to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean.
Per Wyatt, he’ll...
Cornwell Acknowledges That Stallworth Had Marijuana In His System
June 30, 2009 by
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In a statement issued on Tuesday night regarding the evidence relating to the Donte’ Stallworth DUI manslaughter case, attorney David Cornwell acknowledges that evidence soon will surface that marijuana was detected in Stallworth’s system.
The full text of the statement...
Poppinga On Roster Bubble?
June 30, 2009 by
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The generous contract Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga signed last offseason could put his roster spot in jeopardy this year.
Poppinga was a starter when he signed his deal, but he’s a clear backup in Green Bay’s new 3-4 defense. Poppinga is set to make $1.9 million...
Cornwell Statement On Stallworth Evidence
June 30, 2009 by
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[Editor’s note: Attorney David Cornwell has released the following statement in response to the recent disclosure of the tapes of the 911 call following the March 2009 accident involving Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth, and in anticipation that other evidence will surface...
Harvin Will Have To Go To 2010 Rookie Symposium?
June 30, 2009 by
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Officially excused from attending the NFL’s mandatory rookie symposium because of flu-like symptoms, Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin will reportedly be required to go to the symposium in 2010 along with next year’s rookie draft class.
According to...
Andre Smith: “I Want To Be There On Time”
June 30, 2009 by
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It’s widely believed in NFL circles that Cincinnati Bengals rookie offensive tackle Andre Smith is probably going to be a contract holdout when training camp begins.
However, Smith, who did find his way to the NFL annual rookie symposium in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., unlike his...
LenDale White: ‘I’m Not Going To Blow It’
June 30, 2009 by
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LenDale White is determined to not spend the next month being the Biggest Gainer.
After an offseason spent losing weight, White says he won’t yield to temptation now that he has some time off.
“I am not going to let it all go to waste, not the way I feel. My body feels...
Bruschi Taking It Year To Year
June 30, 2009 by
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For New England Patriots veteran linebacker Tedy Bruschi, it’s a year-to-year approach at this point as he prepares for each NFL season.
According to the Associated Press, Bruschi isn’t focused on anything beyond this season, which will be his 14th overall.
While conducting...
New Rosenhaus Gig Is A Marketing Gimmick
June 30, 2009 by
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We surmised in response to the recent announcement from NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus has been hired by fans of the NHL’s Florida Panthers to negotiate lower ticket prices that Rosenhaus actually has been hired by the Panthers to pretend to be representing the fans.
And we’...
Titans Agree To Terms With McRath
June 30, 2009 by
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We picked this week to launch the PFT-NBC partnership in large part because it’s supposed to be a sssslow spot on the NFL calendar.
And yet teams continue to transact business.
The Titans have announced that a contract has been reached with linebacker Gerald McRath, the team...
Jags-Lions Trade Finalized
June 30, 2009 by
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In hindsight it shouldn’t be all that surprising that the Lions pursued a trade for receiver Dennis Northcutt. After all, former Jaguars V.P. of player personnel Shack Harris is now a member of the Detroit front office, and the Lions need pass catchers to complement the man...
Dolphins Ink Patrick Turner
June 30, 2009 by
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Receiver Patrick Turner has $700,000 more (less taxes) than he had a week ago.
According to Edgar Thompson of the Palm Beach Post, Turner and the Dolphins have agreed to terms on a four-year deal.
Turner, a third-round pick in the draft who caught ten touchdowns last season at USC...
Brandon Marshall On Denver: “I Hate This F–king City”
June 30, 2009 by
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Recently, reports surfaced that Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall wants out of Denver.
Twenty months ago, Marshall made his views on the city in which he plays pro football known in a more colorful way.
“I hate this f–king city,” Marshall reportedly told police...
Another Transition Observation
June 30, 2009 by
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As we continue to work toward the flipping of the switch from the hamster-powered servers to the NBC fleet of Cadillacs, some of you have asked whether PFT will be living at a new address.
No, and yes.
Our trademark domain name — ProFootballTalk.com — will still work...
Mike Jenkins: “It’s My Job To Lose”
June 30, 2009 by
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It sounds like second-year cornerback Mike Jenkins has some inside information about his status on the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive depth chart.
Jenkins has declared that he’s the starter over Orlando Scandrick heading into training camp, making that abundantly clear on his...
Donte’ Stallworth’s 911 Call Released
June 30, 2009 by
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Browns wideout Donte’ Stallworth is currently serving a 30-day jail sentence and faces an indefinite suspension from the NFL upon his release.
On Monday, more details were revealed about the night he struck and killed Mario Reyes while driving drunk.
On a 911 call on March...
Chiefs Announce Colin Brown Signing
June 30, 2009 by
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We’ve noticed an unusual trend this offseason.
We’re not quite sure what it means, but it won’t stop us from pointing it out.
For most teams that are signing non-first-round draft picks, the first news of it comes from the teams themselves. In some cases, however...
McGinest Thinking About Playing One More Year
June 30, 2009 by
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Veteran outside linebacker Willie McGinest has reached an age where most football players are contemplating their next 18 holes of golf.
Yet, McGinest, 37, is thinking about playing one more season.
After recording only one sack last year for the Cleveland Browns during a 4-12 season...
Vikings Sign Fifth-Round Pick Brinkley
June 30, 2009 by
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When Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson was lost for the year last October, the Vikings didn’t have a clear plan to replace him.
That won’t be a problem this year.
The Vikings signed Jasper Brinkley Tuesday to an undisclosed contract. The fifth-round pick from South...
Ted Thompson: “We’re Trying To Take Care Of Our Business”
June 30, 2009 by
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Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson is going to need more than a simple calculator and a depth chart to make some extremely important determinations over the next year.
For the Packers, decision time is looming.
According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, seven Green Bay...
Falcons Safety Recovering From Surgery
June 30, 2009 by
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A month remains before training camp, which makes it a great time of year for NFL players to get some pesky surgery out of the way.
Falcons safety Antoine Harris took advantage recently, undergoing a minor procedure on his groin. (Is there such a thing?)
Harris contributes primarily...
A Quick Comment For The Commenters
June 30, 2009 by
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As we prepare to launch PFT on NBC as of Wednesday, we have bad news, so-so news, good news, and better news regarding the comment system.
First, the bad news. Michael Jackson has died.
Second, the so-so news. In order to submit comments to the new PFT, you’ll need to re...
UFL Looking To Expand To Europe?
June 30, 2009 by
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Professional football, the American variety, might be returning to countries like Germany, Spain, England or Italy in the next few years.
United Football League Commissioner Michael Huyghue, whose league currently only has franchises in New York, Orlando, San Francisco and Las Vegas...
Tomlin: Mendenhall Must Earn Playing Time
June 30, 2009 by
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There are plenty of reasons for Steelers fans to be optimistic about a title defense. The team’s room for improvement with the running game is near the top of the list.
Last year’s first-round pick Rashard Mendenhall figures to have an increasing role, but coach Mike...
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