2009 May | NFL News & Rumors

Gruden to Join MNF Broadcast Team

18 May 2009

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 [...]

Bills lock up Jackson with four year deal

14 May 2009

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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 [...]

McCown the starter for Tampa in his own mind

13 May 2009

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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 [...]

NFL and England looking at second game in 2010

12 May 2009

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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, [...]

Williams lands in Cincinnati after release from Big D

7 May 2009

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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 [...]

Cincinnati gives Jones the boot

6 May 2009

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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 [...]

Quick Hits – Crennel, Johnson, Vick

6 May 2009

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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 [...]

Mudd retiring because of pension plan spat

6 May 2009

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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 [...]

Foote set to join hometown squad in Detroit

5 May 2009

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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 [...]

Favre, Vikings talking; return imminent?

5 May 2009

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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 [...]

Quick Hits – McGowan, Byrd, Haynesworth

5 May 2009

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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 [...]

Thieves nab jewelry from top Packers exec

4 May 2009

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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 [...]

Dockett wants out, but Cards say no

4 May 2009

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Darnell Dockett was a dominant player for the NFC Champs last season. Now he wants to get paid like one. Citing a source close to the situation, John Clayton and Mike Sando (ESPN.com) are reporting that Dockett has voiced his frustration with his current contract status to upper management in Arizona, and after basically being [...]

Carter headed to Detroit?

4 May 2009

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According to the Roar Report, the Lions will be entertaining veteran DE Kevin Carter this afternoon in Detroit. Carter was a key defender for Detroit head coach Jim Schwartz during his time in Tennessee, and the Lions have a need for an adequate pass rusher, so his addition would make sense. Carter is coming off [...]

OSHA descends on Cowboys training facility disaster

4 May 2009

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The calamity that befell the Dallas Cowboys over the weekend at their training complex is set to be investigated meticulously by agents from the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA) today, according to the Associated Press. The overall amount of injuries from the event were minimal, but the scope became much worse yesterday after it [...]

49ers staying close to home in pass rush search

4 May 2009

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San Francisco hasn’t closed the door on a possible Julius Peppers addition this off-season, but for the time being they’re content to develop their pass rush in house with players that have thus far underachieved. According to the Sacramento Bee, the Niners will be using LBs Parys Haralson and Manny Lawson in a hybrid pass [...]

Despite Stafford’s cash, Culpepper still starting in Detroit

4 May 2009

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Being the #1 overall pick in the draft can get you a lot of nice perks, but in Detroit, a guaranteed starting job is not necessarily one of them. According to the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are currently planning on Daunte Culpepper starting the season as the first team quarterback, while Matt Stafford sits [...]

Think you know Vontae Davis? Think again…

3 May 2009

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Character issues may have caused him to drop in the draft, but according to David J. Neal (Miami Herald), there’s more than meets the eye with the Dolphins first draft pick, CB Vontae Davis. Vontae is the younger brother of 49ers TE Vernon Davis (a former first round pick himself), yet he hasn’t exactly grown [...]

Quick Hits – Cowboys, Sanchez, Steelers

3 May 2009

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It’s Sunday morning and I can’t sleep any longer. Usually it’s the other way around for me, but no matter… I’ll get a head start on the day instead by hitting up all the news that broke yesterday. Grab yourself a cup of joe and enjoy the links… A tornado-like storm drilled the Cowboys practice [...]

Jack Kemp passes on… sad day in football, USA

2 May 2009

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Saturday’s are usually my day to take a break from writing, but I had to post my thoughts on the passing of former Buffalo Bills QB and U.S. Congressman Jack Kemp. Very few still remember Kemp’s time with the Bills, but he became one the greatest player’s in team history, leading Buffalo to the 1964 [...]