Archive | January, 2009
2009 Hall of Fame class is in the books
Adam Schefter (NFL.com) is reporting that Bob Hayes (Cowboys), Randall McDaniel (Vikings), Bruce Smith (Bills), Derrick Thomas (Chiefs), Ralph Wilson Jr. (Bills) and Rod Woodson (Steelers) have all been chosen to enter the NFL Hall of Fame this year in Canton, Ohio. The only major snub is Denver Broncos TE Shannon Sharpe, who most thought [...]
Continue reading...Vick to be cut loose from the Big House soon?
30 January 2009
According to the Associated Press, former Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick has informed the judge in his bankruptcy case via his attorney that he expects to be released from Leavenworth Penitentiary very soon to serve out the remainder of his sentance at a halfway house (H/T to PFT). Vick is apparently under the impression that [...]
Continue reading...Jags jets south to run Bucs offense
29 January 2009
Adam Schefter (NFL.com) is reporting that former Boston College head coach Jeff Jagodzinski has been hired as the new offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay. Jagodzinski was fired earlier this month after he went against the wishes of his athletic director and interviewed for the Jets head coaching vacancy.
Continue reading...49ers rolling with Raye on offense
29 January 2009
According to Adam Schefter (NFL.com), the San Francisco 49ers have decided on Jimmy Raye as their new offensive coordinator. Raye has previously worked with the Jets as their running backs coach, and was widely praised for his work last season in developing New York’s potent rushing attack.
Continue reading...Black Hole Al finally makes up his mind… we think
28 January 2009
Citing a source close to one of the candidates for the head coaching job in Oakland, Michael Smith (ESPN) is reporting that the Raiders have decided to remove the interim tag on Tom Cable, and install him as their new head coach. As usual, the Raiders showed their never ending hatred of ESPN by refuting [...]
Continue reading...Furrey’s days in Detroit are done
28 January 2009
According to the Detroit Free Press, the Lions have released WR Mike Furrey. No details on the release were forthcoming from the Lions front office. Furrey was informed via cell phone this morning by Detroit’s GM Martin Mayhew, and although he suspected that he would be let go, he was critical of the way Mayhew [...]
Continue reading...Jackson ready to bolt from Baltimore?
28 January 2009
According to Jamison Hensley (Baltimore Sun), Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next offensive coordinator in San Francisco, after Jackson met with 49ers head coach Mike Singletary for a second time this week. Jackson has been with the Ravens for just one year, but his role in developing [...]
Continue reading...Rice tears Gruden a new hole
27 January 2009
Former Buccaneers DE Simeon Rice ripped into his former head coach Jon Gruden earlier today, even going so far as to call him a “scumbag” while speaking with Pat Kirwan and Tim Ryan on Sirius NFL Radio (H/T to PFT). Here’s what Rice had to say: “You get what you deserve. That’s what Jon said. [...]
Continue reading...NFLNR hits the airwaves once again
27 January 2009
Today I had the privilege of being able to jump on board another excellent radio show with John White, the lead writer at FSB’s Carolina Panthers blog – Cat Crave. John and I spoke for a short while about the impact of newly hired defensive coordinator Ron Meeks and what kind of defense Panthers fans [...]
Continue reading...Edwards = Must see TV?
27 January 2009
Apparently, former Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards is not interested in returning to coaching any time soon, and would actually prefer to become a TV analyst next season. Adam Schefter (NFL.com) first speculated that this would be Edwards choice all along, and although he’ll need to find a network willing to hire him in that [...]
Continue reading...Fitz ready to take one for the team
27 January 2009
According to Adam Schefter (NFL.com), Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald is willing to restructure his current contract to free up enough money for Arizona to sign fellow receiver Anquan Boldin to a long-term deal. Fitz has shown time and time again to be a true team player for the Cardinals, taking significantly less in his deal [...]
Continue reading...Titans looking to lock up Haynesworth
27 January 2009
According to John Clayton (ESPN), the Tennessee Titans have made significant inroads towards a new contract with free agent DT Albert Haynesworth. Both sides seem to be amicable to a deal taking place, although the Titans will definitely have to pony up some serious cash to make it happen, given Haynesworth’s status as the premier [...]
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31 January 2009
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