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Seahawks Fullback Owen Schmitt Arrested
June 25, 2009 by
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After a false alarm, it appears the record-setting performance by the “Days Without An Arrest Meter” has come to an end.
Seahawks fullback Owen Schmitt was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Black Diamond, WA on Saturday. (Unless it was someone who was just...
Edge In A Holding Pattern
June 25, 2009 by
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The notion of Marvin Harrison going to the Vikings got us wondering about another unattached ex-Colt who’s on the back-nine of a very good career. Edgerrin James.
So we called agent Drew Rosenhaus and caught him between tweets (twits?) for an update on Edge.
James, who turns...
Jets Acquire Barksdale
June 25, 2009 by
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Former Philadelphia Eagles sixth-round cornerback Rashad Barksdale was awarded to the New York Jets on a waiver claim, the team announced.
Barksdale is a 6′0,” 208-pounder who has bounced around the NFL over the past few years.
After being cut by the Eagles in 2007 after...
Lions Ink Center Raiola To Four-Year Extension
June 25, 2009 by
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The Lions announced Thursday that they have extended center Dominic Raiola’s contract through 2013.
Probably most famous for flipping Detroit fans the bird last season and hinting he wanted to fight them, Raiola started 100 straight games before a fractured thumb knocked him...
Texans’ Slaton Switches Agents
June 25, 2009 by
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Houston Texans running back Steve Slaton has switched agents, according to a league source.
And we’ve confirmed through NFL Players Association records that Slaton is now represented by Harold Lewis of National Sports Agency in St. Louis.
The former West Virginia star was...
Ravens Strike Deal With Webb
June 25, 2009 by
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Baltimore Ravens third-round cornerback Lardarius Webb has agreed to a three-year, $1.714 million contract, according to a league source.
Webb received a signing bonus of slightly higher than $529,500, per our source.
His base salaries are $310,000 for 2009, $395,000 for 2010 and...
Report: Favre Makes A Visit To Minnesota Doctor
June 25, 2009 by
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As the clock ticks down toward veteran quarterback Brett Favre’s anticipated return to the NFL, the only apparent remaining obstacle is his surgically-repaired biceps tendon.
And the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly keeping a very close eye on Favre’s progress following...
Falcons Rookie Deals Require A Tweaking
June 25, 2009 by
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Scout.com reports that the league office has disapproved three contracts between the Falcons and three of their 2009 draft picks.
The affected players are third-round cornerback Chris Owens, fifth-round offensive lineman Garrett Reynolds, and sixth-round linebacker Spencer Adkins...
Does Adding Favre Mean Vikings Are For Sale?
June 25, 2009 by
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Could the Vikings’ decision to acquire quarterback Brett Favre mean that the team is for sale? At least one sports money expert thinks so.
Mike Ozanian of Forbes.com believes that the arrival of Favre means that Zygi Wilf wants to unload the franchise.
“The organization...
Dominik Claims Bucs Have Spent Nearly $60 Million In Cap Space
June 25, 2009 by
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In his recent radio appearance on WQYK in Tampa, Buccaneers G.M. Mark Dominik made a stunning claim regarding the team’s offseason spending in 2009.
“We started free agency with over $80 million in cap room,” Dominik said. “And we’ve spent almost $60...
Bernard Hopkins Keeps Bashing McNabb
June 25, 2009 by
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Boxer Bernard Hopkins has had a problem with Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb for a while.
And Hopkins hasn’t been afraid to articulate his views.
Most recently, Hopkins addressed his disdain for McNabb with Howard Eskin of WIP radio in Philly.
Hopkins (via Sheil Kapadia...
Thursday Morning One-Liners
June 25, 2009 by
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Said Bills DE Aaron Maybin, “Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit. You never know what your capable of until you push your body past its breaking point!”
Gloria Estefan may not be the last pop star to join the Dolphins ownership group.
...
Dominik Throws Water On Notion Of Freeman Starting
June 25, 2009 by
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In a recent radio interview with WQYK in Tampa, Buccaneers G.M. Mark Dominik addressed rumblings that rookie quarterback Josh Freeman, the 17th overall pick in the 2009 draft, might start in his first year.
And Dominik doesn’t sound nearly as optimistic as quarterbacks coach...
Marvin To Minnesota?
June 25, 2009 by
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Whenever we mention the name “Charley Walters” in this space, many Vikings fans stop reading.
For the rest of you, Walters reports under the “Don’t Print That” portion of his column in the St. Paul Pioneer Press that there’s “buzz” that...
More Cap Room For The Bucs
June 25, 2009 by
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who already have more cap room than Abe Lincoln with a shaved head, have freed up another $1.4 million in 2009 salary space.
According to Pewter Report, center/guard Sean Mahan has reduced his base salary from $3 million to $1.6 million, under an apparenty...
Mularkey Plans To Keep Using “Wildcat”
June 25, 2009 by
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Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey plans to continue using the Wildcat attack in 2009.
The thing is, Mularkey has been using the approach for years.
Before it was given a catchy title.
“[W]e’ve been doing that for 10 years,” Mularkey tells J. Michael Moore...
“Sarge” Gets Some NASCAR Action
June 25, 2009 by
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The man who once had a serious misadventure on a motorcycle will soon be taking part in a car race.
Sort of.
Bucs tight end Kellen Winslow (who doesn’t like the nickname “Sarge,” so don’t call him “Sarge”) reportedly will be an Honorary Race Official...
Al Harris Says Favre’s Legacy Won’t Be Bruised By Wearing Purple
June 25, 2009 by
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Packers cornerback Al Harris, who played in Green Bay with quarterback Brett Favre, appeared yesterday on Sirius NFL Radio to discuss Favre’s apparent decision to play for the Vikings in 2009.
And Harris thinks that, if (when) Favre plays in purple, he won’t be hurting...
Police Say Man Arrested Likely Wasn’t Vontae Davis
June 25, 2009 by
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It appeared a couple of days ago that a potential record-setting run by the “Days Without An Arrest” meter had been derailed by Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis, who reportedly was arrested in Illinois.
The only problem was that, without a time machine or the thing they...
Dan Rooney Gets Closer To His New Gig
June 25, 2009 by
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Steelers chairman Dan Rooney has been nominated for the position of ambassador to Ireland. The formal process of confirming the appointment commenced on Wednesday in Washington.
“Anybody who would vote against Dan Rooney for ambassador will do so at their peril,” Senator...
Fisher Suggests New Nickname For Tailback Tandem
June 24, 2009 by
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Titans running back Chris Johnson recently proclaimed that he’s separating from the “Smash and Dash” nickname with fellow Titans running back Lendale White, and that Johnson prefers to be known as “Every Coach’s Dream.”
Coach Jeff Fisher addressed...
Lights Out Vs. Ochocinco
June 24, 2009 by
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In the old days, the best smack talk would occur on Saturday afternoon “studio” wrestling. In segments shot when the three rows of fans weren’t there, the announcer would interview one of the combatants in an upcoming “fight,” and the wrestler would...
FedEx CEO Not Interested In Rams
June 24, 2009 by
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Recently, a report surfaced in the St. Louis Business Journal that FedEx CEO and founder Fred Smith is interested in acquiring the 60-percent stake in the Rams that Chip Rosenbloom and his sister, Lucia Rodriguez, currently are selling.
According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal,...
Andre Smith Gets Lost
June 24, 2009 by
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Earlier this week, Andre Smith was driving his car.
Though he presumably was wearing a shirt, he apparently didn’t have a map.
You see, Smith had agreed to help out with the Midwest Lineman’s Camp at Illinois Wesleyan. In Bloomington.
The only problem? There’...
Ford Admits Millen, Marinelli Weren’t Ready
June 24, 2009 by
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In a Wednesday interview with beat writers, Lions owner William Clay Ford acknowledged that former CEO Matt Millen and former head coach Rod Marinelli likely weren’t ready for their jobs.
“He really didn’t have much experience as far as being a general manager goes...
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