Archive | August, 2009
The Eagle has landed; Vick signs with Philly
According to multiple sources, the Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement with former Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick on a two year deal. Vick is expected to join the Eagles on Friday for practice. The move to get Vick is definitely not without controversy, given his role in a major dogfighting scandal, and so we’re [...]
Continue reading...Training camp chatter – Jets, Ellis, Brooks, Vikings
11 August 2009
Here’s the latest training camp buzz from around the league this morning… The Jets are happy with the progress that LB Vernon Gholston has made thus far, according to Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post. Gholston had an awful rookie campaign last season, but he’ll have every opportunity to succeed under first year head [...]
Continue reading...Smith out two weeks for Panthers
10 August 2009
According to the Charlotte Observer, Panthers WR Steve Smith will likely miss two weeks of practice and pre-season action after injuring his shoulder during routine drills earlier today. Smith’s agent delivered the prognosis, stating emphatically that his client would definitely be out of action for a minimum of two weeks, despite the team’s more optimistic [...]
Continue reading...D-Bowe riding the bench in KC
10 August 2009
Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star is reporting that WR Dwayne Bowe has been relegated to the bench by Chiefs head coach Todd Haley, in an attempt to get Bowe to respond better to the team’s new approach to conditioning in training camp. Haley has instituted a much more intense practice schedule since his [...]
Continue reading...First round contract update
10 August 2009
With training camps getting started across the board this weekend, I thought it would be good to get a post going that outlines the current contract discussions (or lack thereof) between this year’s first round picks and their respective teams. I’ll try to keep the list updated as new contracts are finished, but just in [...]
Continue reading...Crabtree resorting to threats in dispute with Niners brass
6 August 2009
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2:55 pm – NFL Fanhouse is reporting that the 49ers front office and Crabtree’s agent have both refuted the earlier report that claimed Crabtree was prepared to re-enter the draft next year. 2:20 pm – According to Pro Football Talk, 49ers WR Michael Crabtree is fully prepared to sit out this season and re-enter the [...]
Continue reading...Ravens lose Clayton to injury
5 August 2009
Adam Schefter of ESPN.com is reporting (via Twitter) that Ravens WR Mark Clayton will miss four to six weeks after he injured his hamstring in practice. Baltimore already has major issues with the depth in its receiving corps and this news certainly doesn’t help in that regard. They’ll probably bring a free agent or two [...]
Continue reading...Douglas carted off practice field
5 August 2009
9:25 pm – Adam Schefter of ESPN.com is reporting (via Twitter) that Douglas has a torn ACL in his knee and will likely miss the entire season as a result. This is a huge blow to the Falcons offense, especially with White still fighting it out with the front office. 4:50 pm – The Falcons [...]
Continue reading...Jets grab Allison off waivers
5 August 2009
Former Vikings WR Aundrae Allison has been claimed from the waiver wire by the New York Jets, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus (via Twitter), and is expected to contribute immediately. The Jets have been searching for an impact player across from WR Jerricho Cotchery for some time now, but Allison isn’t likely to be [...]
Continue reading...Curry slams Kiffin for poor play in Oakland
5 August 2009
Steve Korte of the Belleville News-Democrat recently spoke with Rams WR Ronald Curry about his time in Oakland, and came away with several interesting quotes that point the finger of blame squarely at former Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin (H/T to Just Blog Baby). Here’s what Curry had to say: “I came back to camp [...]
Continue reading...Stallworth suspension still in the air
5 August 2009
Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer is reporting that NFL commisioner Roger Goodell has not decided upon a specific suspension for Browns WR Donte Stallworth as of yet, and nothing is expected any time soon. Stallworth met with Goodell earlier today to discuss his role in the death of Mario Reyes, who was struck [...]
Continue reading...Smith taking charge in San Fran again
5 August 2009
Matt Maiocco is reporting (via Twitter) that San Francisco QB Alex Smith has been impressive thus far during training camp, and is currently in line to win the starting role for the 49ers this season. Obviously, there’s a whole lot more football to played in practice and in pre-season contests before 49ers head coach Mike [...]
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13 August 2009
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