Archive | May, 2009
Gruden to Join MNF Broadcast Team
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden will replace Tony Kornheiser as broadcast analyst on ESPN Monday Night Football next season. Here’s what Gruden had to say about the new gig: “This is a tremendous opportunity and I am very excited to be associated with ESPN and Monday Night Football. I grew up a fan [...]
Continue reading...Bills lock up Jackson with four year deal
14 May 2009
According to the Associated Press, Buffalo has agreed on a contract extension with RB Fred Jackson, keeping him with the team for the next four seasons. The actual terms of the extension were not disclosed, but there is little doubt that Jackson will be seeing a much larger paycheck in the future. Here’s what Jackson [...]
Continue reading...McCown the starter for Tampa in his own mind
13 May 2009
Having confidence in one’s ability to succeed is a positive trait to have as an NFL quarterback. Luke McCown seems to have that and then some. McCown pronouced himself to be the Buccaneers’ starter at QB until the team says otherwise, firing a shot across the bow of newcomers Byron Leftwich and Josh Freeman, along [...]
Continue reading...NFL and England looking at second game in 2010
12 May 2009
According to a report by the Associated Press, the NFL and authorities in the United Kingdom have had preliminary discussions about possibly hosting a second regular season in the island nation next year. Nothing has been finalized as of yet, but the league has noticed the immense popularity of the games held there thus far, [...]
Continue reading...Williams lands in Cincinnati after release from Big D
7 May 2009
They say patience is a virtue. Former Dallas safety Roy Williams is hoping it will be just that, after taking his time to decide on a new team. According to Len Pasquarelli (ESPN.com), the Bengals have inked Williams to a short term contract, and expect his presence to drastically improve a secondary that struggled at [...]
Continue reading...Cincinnati gives Jones the boot
6 May 2009
After landing a premier left tackle a few weeks ago in the draft, the Bengals moved on today without Levi Jones. According to James Walker (ESPN.com), Cincinnati has decided to release Jones outright, making him a free agent and annointing Andre Smith (#6 overall) as his replacement all in one move. Smith was a standout [...]
Continue reading...Quick Hits – Crennel, Johnson, Vick
6 May 2009
Here’s the latest news from the league this morning… enjoy the links while I recharge with a much needed cup of coffee. Former Browns head coach Romeo Crennel has no plans for a return to sideline anytime soon An engineer involved in the construction of the Cowboys practice facility commented on the disaster that destroyed [...]
Continue reading...Mudd retiring because of pension plan spat
6 May 2009
In a league where salaries often approach eight figures, one of the longest tenured assistant coaches in its history is calling it quits, thanks in part to the NFL owners deciding to change their policies on nonplayers pension plans. According to Chris Mortensen (ESPN), Colts offensive line coach Howard Mudd has told the team he [...]
Continue reading...Foote set to join hometown squad in Detroit
5 May 2009
According to the Associated Press, former Steelers LB Larry Foote has decided to accept a one year deal from the Lions, and will ink his name on the bottom line sometime tomorrow morning. Foote is orginally from Detroit and continued his collegiate career at the University of Michigan down the road in Ann Arbor, before [...]
Continue reading...Favre, Vikings talking; return imminent?
5 May 2009
If you thought the annual Brett Favre saga was finally put to rest this off-season, think again. Citing an unnamed source close to the situation, Ed Werder (ESPN.com) is reporting that Favre and Minnesota head coach Brad Childress are scheduled to meet one another sometime later in the week, and will apparently discuss a possible [...]
Continue reading...Quick Hits – McGowan, Byrd, Haynesworth
5 May 2009
Here’s the latest news hitting the wire this morning… The Patriots have inked safety Brandon McGowan to a two year contract Former Titans WR Roydell Williams has landed in Washington with the Redskins The NFL will honor the 50th anniversary of the AFL this season with 16 games between former AFL franchises Patriots RB Fred [...]
Continue reading...Thieves nab jewelry from top Packers exec
4 May 2009
According to the Associated Press, a Super Bowl and NFC Championship ring from the Packers 1996 and 1997 seasons respectively were stolen from a car at a local park in Green Bay on Sunday. The rings had Reggie McKenzie’s name engraved on them. McKenzie has been Green Bay’s director of football operations since 1994. Police [...]
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