Archive | March, 2009

Bears on the hunt, bring in Lucas

Injuries have taken a major toll in the Chicago defensive backfield over the past few seasons, leading the team to make that area a high priority this off-season. They haven’t been successful in luring anyone of significance to the Windy City as of yet, but a fairly high profile player could be on his way [...]

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Palmer ready to go, elbow at 100%

Benglas fans are breathing a sigh of relief this morning, as their star QB Carson Palmer publicly announced his return to full health yesterday. Palmer had been recovering from a major injury to his elbow; his second season-ending injury in as many years. Here’s what Palmer had to say: “I’m 100 percent. I’ve been cleared. [...]

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Burress gun resolution in progress

The New York Giants are likely breathing a small sigh of relief today, as news broke out indicating a possible agreement between their troubled WR Plaxico Burress and the Manhattan district attorney’s office on the potential charges he is facing after his unregistered weapon discharged into his leg in a NYC night club last fall. [...]

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Vick’s remorse will decide NFL future

NFL commisioner Roger Goodell hasn’t closed the door just yet on a possible return to glory for disgraced QB Michael Vick. But in a chat with members of the media yesterday, he made it abundantly clear that Vick will have to show extreme sorrow for his actions before he is allowed back onto the field. [...]

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Chiefs: No trade request from Gonzalez

Chiefs GM Scott Pioli is not known for his close relationship with the media. In fact, it’s a well established fact that he would prefer to never speak to them if he could manage it. But apparently, the growing discussion around the league of a potential trade involving the Chiefs and their All-Pro tight end [...]

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Changeup: New draft order in 2010

The NFL put forward a major change to its draft structure earlier today, choosing to lock down the first 20 selections prior to the postseason, and then re-seeding the teams remaining as they exit the playoffs. This would end the policy of teams receiving a draft position based solely on their regular season record, and [...]

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Jets continue buildup at CB spot

Coming into the off-season, the Jets were intent on completely overhauling their defense and building it back up by adding talent in their secondary and in the LB corps. New York took several steps towards that goal in signing LB Bart Scott and several other key free agents, but apparently they’re not finished yet. According [...]

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Chiefs grab Goff to rebuild O-line

According to Adam Teicher (Kansas City Star), the Chiefs have signed free agent guard Mike Goff today, giving the team an experienced and versatile blocker up front. Goff comes to KC from their division rivals in San Diego, where he spent the last five seasons. Prior to his stint with the Chargers, Goff played in [...]

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Lions willing to deal first pick

Vic Carucci (NFL.com) posted a fairly interesting tidbit of info out of Detroit this morning, indicating that the Lions are actively looking for a trade partner willing to move all the way to the top of the draft to select #1 overall. It’s doubtful that Detroit will find many suitors for a deal of that [...]

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Bills, Peters still talking extension

Buffalo head coach Dick Jauron sounded optimistic Tuesday when pressed by reporters on the issue of a possible contract extension for their Pro Bowl tackle Jason Peters, but stopped short of giving any indication of a deadline for the negotiations. Here’s what Jauron had to say: “We’re anxious that he’s present and involved. It doesn’t [...]

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Stallworth victim’s death avoidable

Cleveland Browns WR Donte Stallworth received a bit of good news yesterday, as the man he struck with his car two weeks ago was not in the crosswalk, as the preliminary reports seemed to indicate. Police involved in the case released a report that placed the victim, Mario Reyes, in the far left lane of [...]

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Gonzalez still looking for trade?

Apparently, no one asked Tony Gonzalez what his feelings were on sticking around in Kansas City for the long haul, as a source close to him quickly moved to distance the All-Pro tight end from the comments made earlier today by Chiefs owner Clark Hunt. Here’s what the unnamed source had to say: “If the [...]

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