Archive | October, 2009
Winfield set to miss rematch in Green Bay
Vikings CB Antoine Winfield is universally regarded as one of the league’s top defenders, so having him miss a second week of action thanks to a foot injury he suffered earlier in the season isn’t what Minnesota wants to see, especially headed into a big showdown on Sunday against their arch-rivals in Green Bay. While [...]
Continue reading...Analysis: Owens standing tall in spite of poor start
29 October 2009
Bills WR Terrell Owens has never been one to shy away from the limelight. Yesterday he did his best to get back into it, calling his 2009 stats “pathetic.” According to the Associated Press, Owens still believes in his ability as a receiver, despite not having a single game this season where he has totalled [...]
Continue reading...Goodell stands by approach to head injuries
28 October 2009
The NFL has long avoided claims showing a link between brain injuries and its physical play on the field, but that tactic may not work any longer. According to the Associated Press, Commissioner Roger Goodell testified to a Congressional committee earlier today, trying hard to stay away from any admission that indicated as much, and [...]
Continue reading...Former Viking Thomas still fighting for his life
28 October 2009
Despite a report from Minnesota earlier in the week that indicated otherwise, former Vikings safety Orlando Thomas has not succumbed in his battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease, and is continuing to fight for his survival at home in Louisiana, according to ESPN. Thomas’ agent quickly responded to the claim that he had passed on, stating [...]
Continue reading...Johnson’s mea culpa falling on deaf ears
27 October 2009
Wednesday – 9:40 pm: The Chiefs have officially suspended Johnson without pay until November 9th, according to the Associated Press. He’ll lose an estimated $213,000 for missing the team’s next game and could very well find himself deactivated for the remainder of the year, depending on what the league decides to do with his case. [...]
Continue reading...Analysis: Young deserves second chance with Titans
27 October 2009
Tennessee’s dreadful 0-6 start to their season has made headlines for all the wrong reasons, but through it all, head coach Jeff Fisher has steadfastly refused to turn back to a young quarterback the team invested its hopes and dreams in just two seasons ago. In case you’ve been living under a rock for the [...]
Continue reading...Power Rankings – Week 8
26 October 2009
Here’s how I see the league breaking down, heading into week eight of the season. Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section! * Home games are capitalized Top Shelf Contenders 1. New Orleans (6-0) Great teams find ways to win in the clutch and that’s exactly what the Saints did last Sunday. [...]
Continue reading...Dallas inks Ware to multi-year deal
26 October 2009
9:00 pm: The actual figures from Ware’s new contract are out, thanks to the Dallas Morning News: Ware will make $78 million over six seasons, including a $20 million signing bonus. Wow. Those numbers are certainly much larger than I initially thought. Ware is now in elite company, contract wise, joining Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha [...]
Continue reading...Niners stick with Smith at QB
26 October 2009
49ers QB Alex Smith led a valiant effort to get his team back into their game against Houston yesterday, and even though he couldn’t quite seal the victory, he was rewarded with the starting nod at quarterback from here on out by head coach Mike Singletary, barring injury or poor play. Smith is a former [...]
Continue reading...Johnson saga still rolling along
26 October 2009
With all the negative publicity surrounding Chiefs RB Larry Johnson these days, you would think he’d have learned to keep his head down and his mouth shut, but apparently, LJ is doing the exact opposite of that. According to Pro Football Talk on NBC Sports, Johnson hurled several insults at reporters in the locker room [...]
Continue reading...Quick Hits – Finley, Edwards, Berger
26 October 2009
Here’s a rundown of the latest news to hit the wire this afternoon… Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Post-Gazette is reporting via Twitter that Packers TE Jermichael Finley is unlikely to play next week at home against the Vikings, thanks in part to a sprained knee that he suffered yesterday afternoon. The Dolphins have [...]
Continue reading...Russell ducks blame; Raiders loss not his fault
26 October 2009
The NFL is full of proud players, but for the most part, they know that taking a humble approach and accepting blame after a loss is the way to go. Not so for Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell. Following the 38-0 shellacking at the hands of the visiting New York Jets , Russell was unapologetic about [...]
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30 October 2009
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