Quick hits – Vikings, Pierce, Rams, Boldin

Written by Chris Kolb | Posted on 30 July 2009

 

Topics: NFL News, Quick Hits


Here’s the latest news from around the league this morning…

  • Minnesota has officially moved on from their Brett Favre infatuation, but sources close to the situation continue to say things are far from being over, and a Favre-Vikings combination could be revisited in the near future, especially if their current duo at QB proves incapable of handling a starting role with the team.
  • The fallout from former Giants WR Plaxico Burress‘ illegal weapons charge in New York has expanded to potentially include Giants LB Antonio Pierce in an indictment, according to  the New York Daily News
  • ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that #2 overall pick Jason Smith and the St. Louis Rams are very close to reaching a contract agreement, although nothing has been confirmed by the team as of yet.
  • Disgruntled Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin has reportedly arrived at the team’s training camp complex and will participate in practices despite his contract issues with the front office.
  • Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth is excited to see how he will fit into his new team’s defensive plans.
  • The Colts have brought back former assistant coaches Tom Moore and Howard Mudd as consultants

 

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Chris Kolb is the founder of NFL News & Rumors and is currently the lead writer for the site as well. A passionate fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Boston Red Sox since his childhood, Chris has been writing extensively since 2005. His work has been featured on Fox Sports, KFFL, Arrowhead Addict, and Associated Content.

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