NFL Jabber 6/11/07
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Monday, June 11, 2007
Saturday, June 2, 2007
More NFL Jabber 6/2/07
Nnamdi Asomugha, cornerback, Raiders
Luis Castillo, defensive end, Chargers
Adrian Wilson, safety, Cardinals
Aaron Smith, defensive end, Steelers
Kevin Williams, defensive tackle, Vikings
At the same time it is reported that the city could make more coin by using the land for office buildings.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
NFL Jabber 5/29/07
The "Left" Conspiracy and Michael Vick from Pacifist Viking.
Joey Harrington and his wife love Atlanta. Who could be leaving those dog fight schedules in Mike Vick's locker?
Mike Nolan's first draft class led the way in 2006.
Shawne Merriman "The Best?" Len Pastabelly thinks he is the guy to start a franchise with of all NFL players.
Cam Cameron wants to remind everyone that they used the #9 pick on a kick returned and not a WR as they await the arrival of Ted Ginn Jr. "He's allowed to have playbooks and that kind of stuff," Cameron said. "He's coming here as a returner first. He'll need to do a lot of studying for that. And then a receiver and he'll learn. Like I said, we've been through this with other guys."
"There were so many things -- you just can't pinpoint one or two,'' Chambers said after a weekend workout at the Dolphins' practice facility. ``But there was no chemistry. Nothing really ever connected. I've had a pretty good career until this point. I know I'm not coming off my best season. But with some of these changes, I'm going to be able to get back to doing what I normally do.''
Kevin Walter seems to have the #2 WR job in Houston.
Randy Hill at Fox Sports has his list of impact rookies.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
NFL Jabber 5/26/07
Kenton County Attorney Garry Edmondson is now declining comment on Chris Henry. I think calling him a "lowlife" earlier this week may have been enough said.
Edmondson said he has "nothing else to say about the case, and don't call anyone else in this office, because they're not talking either."
Asked which one of his former teammates should try Mixed Martial Arts as well, former NFL WR, Johnie Morton says Priest Holmes.
So Tank Johnson doesn't have to worry about getting his spanking this weekend since the Commish office is closed. A suspension is expected...stay tuned.
Everyone knows that Michael Bush MIGHT be a steal where he was drafted. We likely won't know until next season. For now Bush is happy to be where he is at.
"I was a little disappointed by the draft, but that's OK," Bush said after a recent team practice he watched from the sideline. "Oakland's my home. Now I just come out here and show the guys that they missed out on something good. Right now, I'm just glad to be in this situation."
Long time Saint, Fred McAfee has taken a job as the teams babysitter.
One year NFL Vet, Marques Colston, is playing mentor to rookie WR Rober Meachum.
Daunte Culpepper has given a glowing endorsement for the Dolphins telling Trent Green, ''it's not going to be a cakewalk'' for him or anyone else that goes to the Dolphins.
With all the names that the Niners brought in this year, Darrell Jackson is looked at as the key.
The Niners are saying they will take the heat on the new stadium proposal.
Adrian Peterson has done well impressing Brad Childress in workouts.
"He's done a great job, particularly in drills, with all the pass stuff," Childress said. "The run stuff comes very easy to him as well as you would think, but you get drilled with the nuances of the pass game."
Starting to think Mike Ditka doesn't care for Gene Upshaw.
"They're the people who are irresponsible," Ditka said of Upshaw and his fellow union leaders. "Nobody is less deserving of his position because he has no comprehension of what it means to give back to the game. He's a fraud."
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Saturday, April 28, 2007
NFL Jabber 4/28/07-Draft Day
The best move for the Lions could be to grab Calvin Johnson if he is there at #2 and look for teams to make offers that want him. Worst thing that could happen is they end up with the best player in the draft.
It's reported the 49'ers are close to a deal for Seahawks WR Darrell Jackson.
The Titans are kicking up the effort to snag Chargers RB Michael Turner today."On Friday the Titans and Chargers discussed scenarios including a swap of first-round picks today, with the Titans also giving up a fourth-round pick. The Titans are scheduled to pick 19th overall, the Chargers 30th.
But the Titans might have competition for Turner. ESPN reported an unidentified team offered San Diego a first-round pick in the 2008 draft, and that the Chargers thought it was an acceptable offer."
Unless that trade for Lance Briggs goes through, the Redskins are expected to stay where they are at #6, which is a pretty good spot to be in considering their needs.
The Seahawks are looking at going "Best Player Available" today. "
How he plays on Saturdays, how he performs in big games, how he performs against higher-level competition, that is really what matters most," vice president of player personnel Ruston Webster said this week. "The guy's résumé is the film."
The trade talks of Kris Jenkins going from the Panthers to the Rams looks like it will come down to the wire if it happens on draft day.
The Lions are in a great position to stay where they are or move back. either way, they will get a player that can make an immediate impact.
Dolphins GM Randy Mueller will move up to get Brady Quinn or back if he is gone according to Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald.
The Vikings are picking at #7 for the fourth time in six years.
Because of the breakout season by Saints WR Marques Colston, the later rounds may be found more interesting for some people this weekend. Common headlines this year have included "Small School Sleepers."
The Texans are looking for immediate help and shouldn't have a problem getting it where they sit.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Peterson could make 1/2 of scary duo
Last season the Saints had no choice but to take Reggie Bush when he fell to the #2 spot the night before the draft. Bush made the perfect sidekick to Deuce McAllister in the new Saints offense. The pairing worked perfectly because Bush did not take away from the bread and butter running of Deuce. He was used more to spell McAllister, decoy, and in the passing game.
This season a team that seems to have their #1 running back could face a decision if Adrian Peterson falls to them. Peterson is a different type of RB but teams are leaning more toward the running back by committee approach. Peterson has been projected to go anywhere from 3# to the Browns all the way to #12 with the Bills. The reason for the big gap is that many of those teams appear to be set, or at least manageable at the RB position. Let's have a look at what kind of pairings could develop if someone did pull the trigger. (No, I'm not always addressing teams needs, I'm talking about if it were to happen.)
Raiders
With the glaring needs in other positions it won't happen. Beyond the other needs, the signing of Dominic Rhoads and the current starter LaMont Jordan would make it too crowded.
Lions
It could have happened here but the Lions went out and got T.J. Duckett and Tatum Bell to carry the rock while Kevin Jones is recovering.
Browns
Easily the first place it could happen. Don't let the Jamal Lewis signing fool you. He is not the long term, or possibly even the short term answer. It may be the perfect situation for Peterson to share the load with Lewis in his first season. Many rookie RB's run out of gas toward the end of their first season.
Bucs
This would be a long shot since the Bucs have Caddy Williams on the squad and he was picked just two years ago. Granted, he had somewhat of a bomb of a season last year but two top 5 RB's in three drafts isn't likely. It could make for a nice pairing though.
Cardinals
The Edge would not be happy but this is a tasty scenerio as well. James is getting older but thinks he is going to play forever so it wouldn't make for a pretty locker room. If they got past that though you could have another reason to think this will be the breakout year for the Cards offense.
Redskins
Another crowded backfield. The Skins like Ladell Betts but could move him on draft day if they wanted to make room for Peterson. Don't think it will happen but Peterson and Portis would make a nice pairing.
Vikings
This is actually another projected spot for Peterson to fall. Chester Taylor had a decent season but he isn't the home run hitting franchise back that Peterson will be. The Vikings have not had THE guy since Robert Smith retired.
Falcons
Jerious Norwood had a decent rookie campaign last season. Peterson coming to Atlanta would give them the significant threat at the position though. They say they want to pound the ball and this could do it.
Dolphins
Like the Bucs, you don't take two RB's in the top 10 in three years. Pairing Peterson with Ronnie Brown could be interesting. Ricky Williams coming back could make for a crowded backfield but trading him away could make room for Peterson. Longest shot since the raiders in my eyes.
Texans
Another landing spot for Peterson on many mock drafts. Like the Browns, the Texans went out and got an RB in free agency in Ahman Green. Call me crazy but I think that Kubiak guy has been know to use more than one RB in Denver. I would love to see this be the place for Peterson to fall and that is because I want to see the Texans succeed.
49'ers
Frank Gore came out like a warrior last season. Not a logical choice at all but what a scary duo it would make .
Bills
No team needs Peterson more than the Bills. McGahee is gone and Anthony Thomas has not been the answer since his rookie season. The Bills would be blessed if Peterson somehow fell this far.
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Saturday, April 14, 2007
If I could watch one game a week Part I
Ahhh, the NFL schedule release. The time when we football fans can visualize the upcoming season...almost touch that it's real. So as the mandatory move of anyone who puts sports print on the net I'm going to go through and list my "must see" games. If I could watch one game per week (that is not just my team) these would be the games at this point. If I had to set my DVR now, this would be the list...
Week 1
The Super Bowl that should have been. The Saints will head north to face the defending Champion Colts. This game is likely going to be the hardest game of the season for the Saints. I say likely because I don't like the look of going to Chicago in week 17...brrrr.
Anyway, you have the Super Bowl Champions playing their first home game against the team that everyone wanted to see succeed last year, (If you didn't your a Falcon, Buc, Panther, fan or just plain evil.) Time for the Saints to show if they are for real or not and they have the national stage in the first game of the season.
My early pick: As much as I would like to see the Saints win, it's not often the Colts start the season with a loss. Colts
Week 2
San Diego and New England ended on a sour note in the playoffs. You know things are bad when the soft spoken class act LT says that your classless you should step back and take a look at yourself. Here is the chance for the Chargers to show if they can get mean.
Another interesting thing to watch here is how all the offseason moves of the Patriots translates to the field.
My early pick: Chargers...want to see them win, think they will win.
Week 3
Reggie Bush vs. Vince Young. Texans fans have to cringe watching this game. The two that got away. This game has excitement written all over it. These two have faced off in the Heisman race, NCAA Championship and now the NFL stage.
The Titans had some momentum rolling at the end of 2006. By now, three weeks in to the season we will have an idea if they still have it going.
My early pick: Saints will have too much for the Titans D.
Week 4
Seattle at San Francisco
This isn't the most attractive game on the schedule. The reason I have this as my game to watch is because I feel that the 49'ers are going to make the move to unseat the Seahawks as the sure thing in the NFC West.
This game can be telling as to which way the NFC West begins to take shape.
My early pick: I'm going to say that the Niners may not win the division but are going to start people taking by taking this game.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Exhibitions and Raiderettes
Looking around all the sites I browse for the Bloghouse I have come to the conclusion that there is just not much going on this week. The big news is who teams will be facing in the pre-season.
The Niners and Broncos will face off (at least their rookies and wannabes) in the first Monday Night game (exhibition) on ESPN for 2007.
In real news, the Raiderette try outs are coming if your in the area. I would like to be a fly on the wall for that one.
The Niners and Broncos will face off (at least their rookies and wannabes) in the first Monday Night game (exhibition) on ESPN for 2007.
In real news, the Raiderette try outs are coming if your in the area. I would like to be a fly on the wall for that one.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
NFL Jabber 3/28/07
Mike Tomlin gives an example of his aggressiveness to the class by humiliating an airline employee that had it coming. After dealing with the airline over the phone regarding his lost bag and getting nowhere, Tomlin headed to the airport to do a little schooling.
"I get over there, and they tell me the bag is not there," Tomlin was saying at breakfast yesterday morning. "I said, 'I've been talking to your call center all weekend, and they said the bag is here.'
"They said, 'I don't care what they told you on the 1-800 number, your bag isn't here.' "
He was offered a $25 voucher on his next flight for his troubles.
"Well, somewhere during the conversation, I see my bag behind her in a pile," Tomlin said. "I said, 'That's my bag!' She said, 'Sir, your bag's not here, the computer says'... I said 'I understand what the computer says, but I'm looking at my bag! It's a black bag, Pittsburgh Steelers. It's my bag.'
"So, I walk around the counter and at that point, she started to get mad. I pulled the tag off and showed her it was my bag. I had to dig it out myself."
Frank Gore got new five-year deal in San Fran.
Manny Arora, the attorney for Pacman Jones is asking to see some evidence that proves his client should be charged with the felony that police are asking for in Vegas.
"My experience tells me if they would have been independent witnesses with a good recollection and no sort of bone to pick that they (police) would have acted on this weeks ago," Arora said.
Howard Bryant and Mark Maske of The Washington Post report that the Skins are being quiet on the Mr. Briggs goes to Washington talk. If John Clayton at ESPN is correct it could be sour grapes.If the trade did go through it would make for quite a change win the LB's in D.C. Briggs and London Fletcher would make for a scary pair. It's being brushed off as rumors by the skins.
"Right now, it's just a bunch of stuff that got thrown around" Monday, said Redskins Coach Joe Gibbs, interviewed yesterday at the NFL owners meetings in Phoenix. "Just a bunch of rumors."
The Cardinals and Bengals were the only two teams to vote to get rid of Instant Replay. Regardless it was revealed on the last episode that the Zebra have the hidden immunity idol.
Chris Henry is doing his part to make sure that the Bengals are not upstage on The Police Beat.
Coach Kiffen comments on the luxury of the #1 pick and compares the top two QB's.
"With JaMarcus, you have somebody -- it's like a video game," Kiffin said. "That's what I tell our guys. There isn't a throw he can't make, probably. The throws he can make, I don't know if anybody else can. He can go way over there and throw the ball 70 yards back over there. That's really exciting and everything. How many times does that happen in a year? About two in 16 games. While that aspect is fun, you've got to dig deeper. That doesn't happen much. That's a scout's dream, to have a guy like that."
On Quinn...
"He's fun to watch in that situation, when they're down and he's bringing them back," Kiffin said. "He's a big-time competitor. He's fun. I've had some discussions with him.He's extremely intelligent. I'm really excited about Brady, and I like him a lot."
The Lions are jumping in the the Trent Green trade talks. That would shake things up once again in the draft given they are projected in many places to take Brady Quinn.
Mike Shanahan is chipper these days, at least he showed that when talking to the press yesterday. He covered many topics while at the meetings in Phoenix. While some questioned the Broncos signing Travis Henry when Willis McGahee and Thomas Jones were out there, Coach was high on him all along.
"Two of the guys you first mentioned there were draft choices involved. So you want to give draft choices away for a guy you can get free, that you might like more? I really thought Travis Henry was the MVP of (the Titans), that's what I thought. . . . You were able to sign a guy and not lose a draft choice. It's like getting a first rounder."
Could it be Houston fans? Could the Texans finally be looking to land a tackle in the first round? Rumor has it...
"There's a good chance; it depends on who's out there," Kubiak said about the possibility of selecting an offensive tackle first. "We have to continue to improve up there."
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
NFL Jabber 3/27/07
Marshall Faulk concedes that his body just can't do it anymore and officially retires. Heck of a career, huh?
"A very good friend of mind told me, 'There's not that many 34-year-old running backs that come back to play,''' Faulk recalled Monday. "I started thinking about it. It's a tough position to play."
"The (competitive) instinct, it never goes away," Faulk said. "That fire never dies. But in my training — where I wanted to be, how I wanted to feel — those things weren't coming around as fast as I wanted them to."
"If I felt like there was any doubt that I could finish a season, then I shouldn't go out," Faulk said. "Because I would not only be cheating myself, I'd be cheating other guys on that team that were depending on me to do a job. If I couldn't accomplish the task, why even start it?"
Vegas police asked the D.A. to file three charges on Pacman Jones for the Vegas strip club fiasco (hard to keep track of which fiasco).
Browns G.M. Phil Savage says they will take a pass on all the vet QB's available.
"I think we're content with what we're doing, to stay with the direction we're going," Savage said. "We've got six weeks of off-season conditioning and [organized] programs. Chud's putting the offense in, meeting with the quarterbacks, along with [assistant head coach] Rip Scherer. So I think we'll have a pretty good gauge of the two primary competitors, Charlie and Derek, by the time we get to the draft."
The Saints and the Colts will open the 2007 season in Indy on Thursday night.
"The Colts are the Super Bowl champions and New Orleans obviously was a terrific story on and off the field for the league," commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday at the NFL meetings. "We felt it's a great game to highlight during the 2007 season."
The Cardinals and 49'ers will play the second game of a MFL double header to open the season.
Bengals and Ravens will play in the early game.
The Lions DT Shaun Rogers decided to show up for work.
The Redskins are expected to make a move for Bears LB Lance Briggs.
The Eagles got LB Takeo Spikes and Kelly Holcomb from the Bills for DT Darwin Walker and a draft pick next year.
Green Bay Coach, Mike McCarthy doesn't understand all the negative talk around Aaron Rodgers.
"I don't understand and really care, because I don't know where it's being generated from, but the negativity toward Aaron Rodgers . . . usually your backup quarterback is on scholarship for a couple years and everyone loves him," McCarthy said. "For whatever reason, he's had a couple situations where people are trying to get after him. I've been in the position before with young quarterbacks. I'm very pleased where he's at right now. He's getting better."
Jon Gruden is happy with the Bucs offseason and is throwing out the smokescreen that they may move up and select a QB in the draft.
"Our offseason is just beginning, really,’’ said Gruden, coming off a 4-12 season that saw the Bucs tumble from first to last in the NFC South. ‘’We’ve still got the draft and some unattended business, but we’ve got some players in here that we know can play. It’s exciting to have a Jeff Garcia here. Luke Petitgout is a guy who has played left tackle and Cato June is a good football player. Kevin Carter can play a lot of positions and B.J. Askew is an interesting guy. It was nice to sit in quarterback school last week with a healthy Chris Simms, a Bruce Gradkowski, who has played 13 games in this league, plus a veteran guy we like. We’re excited about our quarterback situation, plus we’ve got Jake Plummer to talk about. We’ll see what happens there.’’
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007
NFL Jabber 3/20/07
There was an alleged rape at the home of Patrick Kerney. Kerney is not a suspect in the case, the alleged victim is a friend of his. Saeed Ahmed of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the woman and some friends got a ride home (she said Kerney's home was her own) from a bar from three men. After falling asleep she awoke to find one of the men raping her. She had the perfect idea to escape from a pervert by telling him that she was going to get a friend to join them.
The Packers have to fill a void at RB. Kevan Barlow' name is coming up (yikes). Perfect scenario would to get a stud in the draft but those are shallow at the RB position this year. Barlow's agent, Doug Hendrickson wants to remind people of that. "There are two good backs (Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson and California's Marshawn Lynch) in the draft," Hendrickson said. "There's more maybe later on Day 1 or Day 2. But really, there are two good backs, and the rest are marginal, at best."
Jacksonville safety Gerald Sensabaugh is contributing to the Jags rise on the Turd Alert. www.jacksonville.com reports he was charged with having a loaded gun in his vehicle. I don't know if it is racial profiling or just Tennessee but where I come from, they ask us if we have been drinking, not if we are packing.
"The police department report said the radar indicated he was driving his 2006 BMW 84 mph in a 55-mph zone. The officer asked whether there were any firearms in the vehicle and was told yes but he did not have a carry permit, the incident report said."
It's the time of year again to talk about reworking the overtime system in the NFL.
Arizona has next years Super Bowl but is already looking ahead to 2011.
The Lions Damien Woody has dropped 31 pounds since the Super Bowl in his attempt to get under the 335 lb. limit set by the team for the offseason.
The Fins and Trent Green's people are still talking about a possible trade.
New Steelers coach Mike Tomlin met with his team for the first time yesterday.
"He laid down the law," wide receiver Cedrick Wilson said.
"He stepped in and kind of laid down the law a little bit, like, 'Hey guys it's going to be a little bit uncomfortable but as soon as we can get over that it's going to be better for all of us.' The guys worked hard today, on the field and also in the weight room, and I look for the same thing tomorrow."
Despite the departure of Norv Turner in San Fran, his system is sticking around. Good news for QB Alex Smith.
"I look forward to year two in an offense. It's been awhile since I have had that opportunity," said Smith, who has played in three different offensive systems the past three years dating to his final college season. "That's how you get to be a successful offense and win divisions and win championships. The Indianapolis Colts are the epitome of that. You look at their offense and they've been together for nine years."
LB Chris Draft has joined the Rams.
"We didn't promise him anything when it came to the position," coach Scott Linehan said. "But he's a proven player who has come in and played at a high level when he's been called upon to start. Certainly we're going to play the best 11 players on defense."
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Friday, March 9, 2007
NFL Jabber 3/9/07
Tell Me this picture doesn't hurt if your a Saints fan. Horn's signing with the Falcons is official. "This is my last hurrah," said Horn, who in his 11-year career has 576 catches for 8,501 yards — more than any Falcons' player in franchise history. "I want to go out with a bang, not only with Georgia's Super Bowl but also contributing to this team and this community. I want to be able to say I gave it my all and we one a championship together. It's a sweet feeling that some have experienced in this league and I want to experience it with my teammates here."
Speaking of Saints and WR's, they brought Lafayette native, Brandon Stokley in for a visit.
They Seahawks signed saftey Deon Grant to a huge deal. After the Kerney signing they have released Grant Wistrom.
After a flying start out of the gate of free agency, the Niners are ready to slow down and focus on the draft.
The Bucs are the latest team to be in the rumor mill for a trade for Randy Moss.
Frank Gore's agent, Drew Rosenhaus is trying to work a new deal for the young star back. "Obviously, [contract talks for Gore have] to heat up after where the market has gone the past week for running backs," Rosenhaus said. All three deals were worth at least $20 million. The pacts were among 14 Rosenhaus negotiated or restructured for players in the last week. You'd like to think that a deal for Frank is imminent."
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Thursday, March 8, 2007
NFL Jabber 3/8/07
Patrick Ramsey won't be getting sacked in Houston, he is going to Denver. With all the QB's being pursued by The Texans, David Carr's days have to be numbered.
Corey Dillon is going to meet with the Bills.
Eric Johnson is pumped to be a Saint. "I took one visit, just to New Orleans," Johnson said from the lobby of the Windsor Court Hotel on Wednesday night. "I liked what I saw. I really love the team. I like what Coach (Sean) Payton has to say. I'm really excited to be here."
Chris Simms says he isn't surprised the Bucs went QB happy. "I wasn't entirely shocked [by the Garcia signing]," Simms said Wednesday during an interview with ESPN Radio host Dan Patrick. "I know Coach [Jon] Gruden and the way he is and the way this league is."
Just thinking...How scary is the Dolphins D with just the addition of Joey Porter? ``Everybody is well aware of how high that Zach [Thomas] and Jason [Taylor] set the bar, and I think that we just acquired another guy who does the same thing.''
Bobby Wade is the new WR in Minny. The former Bear and Titan got five years, $15 million. Not bad for a guy who averaged about 25 catches over four years.
Raiders WR Jerry Porter is pretending last season never happened. "Last season never happened for me, so I don't even remember it and can't even talk about it," Porter said in a 25-minute interview on Sirius Radio. "This year, we've got an offensive-minded coach, a nice, bright, young guy. He's coming in, willing to work hard; I'm willing to work with him. We got a lot of things in place. We need a lot of help, but we've got a good start."
With all the loses to free agency Jeff Fisher is telling Titan fans not to panic. "It is really pretty simple,'' Fisher said. "It is subtraction and it is addition. So when you're down three, people are saying, 'What are you doing?' The perception may be we are spinning our wheels and we're getting caught off-guard here. Well, that is not the case. We have a plan.''
Marques Tuiasosopo is the latest QB being pursued by the Panthers.
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Saturday, March 3, 2007
NFL Jabber 3/3/07
The Bears are looking for help to pay Lovie, they are raising ticket prices.
After time time to think, The Times-Picayune says Joe Horn is getting a grip on Saints not needing him. "I respect Sean Payton, and I respect his feelings," he said later at a noon, bid-New-Orleans-adieu news conference in front of local media, which didn't include The Times-Picayune. "I believe the door is still open. To take a pay cut would have been fine with me," Horn said at the media gathering, trying to squash the notion that his separation from the Saints was all about money. He was due $5.55 million in salary and bonus this season.
After Plummer fiasco, Tampa is close to signing Jeff Garcia.
The Jags boosted their O-Line with Ravens Tackle, Tony Pashos.
The Browns signed Guard Eric Steinbach to a huge $49.5 million deal.
Plummer did play the retirement card. "That's it," said Marilyn Plummer, Jake's mother. "I thought this would happen from the moment the season ended. He needs a break, but I foresee him doing something else. He's a lot like Pat Tillman. Pat would do something unexpected. Jake used to say, 'I wonder what Pat would have done next.' Jake is a lot like Pat. He has that same rebel soul."
Titans will likely cut Travis Henry.
The Steelers resigned Najeh Davenport.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
NFL Jabber 2/28/07
Bryant Young is going to be sticking around with the Niners for at least another year.
Decent write up on the battle for the #1 pick on SI.com
The Dolphins may release Joey Harrington before Friday.
The Broncos and Redskins are listed as teams looking to trade for the Lions Dre Bly.
Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star says Damon Huard is getting paid in KC. What does this mean for Trent Green? “I don’t know what this means for Trent at this point because I haven’t had any conversations with the Chiefs, and neither has Trent,” said Green’s agent, Jim Steiner. “I can’t speculate and won’t speculate.”
New Mexico Lawmakers Honor Brian Urlacher.
A restructured contract could land Randy Moss in Green Bay.
Steelers resigned starting DE Aaron Smith.
Pacman's family is sick of his Sh*t as well. "Everybody tries to talk to him," Robert Jones said. "I do. His mother talks to him, his grandparents talk to him. … I don't know, I just think he is out of control. I've told him I think he is out of damn control, but he doesn't want to hear it. I hate to say things on the negative because I want to see him do good. But it is hard to see him keep getting involved in stuff like this. …''
Adrian Peterson and Calvin Johnson had awesome combine workouts.
The Bills have resigned left DE Chris Kelsay.
The Chargers have hired a couple of coaching hands.
Jags QB Leftwich hasn't said a word since being named starter for 2007.
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