There’s been plenty of discussion taking place around the league this week, concerning Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb and his potential employer(s), and while much of it is speculation at best, the growing sentiment is that McNabb will end up playing for the Raiders next fall. That said, Oakland fans shouldn’t get their hopes up too [...]
Continue reading...30 March 2010
In recent years, the wide receiver position has seemingly taken the biggest hit in terms of first round status, with multiple players starting their journey to the draft with high expectations, only to watch as teams pass them by in favor of more secure selections. This year is shaping up to be no exception, with [...]
Continue reading...30 March 2010
After they spent a first round pick last season on tackle Michael Oher, many felt Baltimore would be set for the foreseeable future at both bookend spots along their offensive line, with tackle Jared Gaither manning the left side. But lingering injury concerns for Gaither and a need for upgrades at other positions have given [...]
Continue reading...29 March 2010
If you’re looking for a player that’s worth keeping an eye on during the next few weeks leading up to the draft, Central Florida’s Torrell Troup may be a perfect option. Troup has been generating quite a bit of buzz as of late, with multiple teams sending high profile members of their coaching staff to [...]
Continue reading...28 March 2010
The man brought into battle for the starting job in Minnesota before No. 4 came along may be on the move once again. According to Michael Lombardi of National Football Post, the Raiders and Vikings are in trade talks that could give Vikings backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels a better chance to land a starting job. [...]
Continue reading...28 March 2010
Not the best way to make a first impression on a team potentially forking over as much as $17.5 million for your services. New Arizona Cardinals Linebacker Joey Porter was arrested Saturday on suspicion of DUI, was accused of assaulting an officer, and resisting arrest. At first Porter was belligerent, refusing to provide a drivers [...]
Continue reading...28 March 2010
Speculation continues regarding the Bears’ supposed desire to move veteran defensive end Alex Brown, and the latest string of reports has suggested the Seahawks are a leading candidate to trade for the longtime Chicago player. If the Bears had not acquired prized free agent Julius Peppers earlier in the signing period, they would probably not [...]
Continue reading...26 March 2010
Over the last week or so, many teams have lined up meetings with players set to be available in the nearing 2010 NFL Draft, but none have been as intriguing and thought-provoking as the ones confirmed to have been scheduled today with Eric Berry, who is considered one of the top-ranked prospects and the most [...]
Continue reading...24 March 2010
Just one day removed from the not so shocking revelation by Philadelphia head coach Andy Reid, that the Eagles are listening to offers for All-Pro quarterback Donovan McNabb, the first offer has apparently hit the table, and it’s a big one. According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Rams have offered up restricted [...]
Continue reading...23 March 2010
Earlier in the off-season, young receiver DeSean Jackson was expected to request the Eagles for a new contract that would increase his salary. Though the team has spent some money signing new players like cornerback Marlin Jackson and inking trade acquisitions like defensive tackle Darryl Tapp to long-term deals, a new contract for Jackson has yet to [...]
Continue reading...23 March 2010
According to the Seattle PI, citing the Sacramento Bee, free agent guard Chester Pitts is visiting with the team today as well as tomorrow. Pitts has extensive starting experience in Houston, where he started 114 consecutive games before being cut down by injuries last season; his knee injury is definitely a red flag to be [...]
Continue reading...22 March 2010
Adam Schefter has reported on his Insider blog that the Denver Broncos have had informal discussions about signing center Kevin Mawae. The need is there from when Casey Wiegmann went back to the Kansas City Chiefs after his one year stint; it would be a fairly seamless transition from Wiegmann (36), to Mawae, (39). Despite [...]
Continue reading...22 March 2010
Adam Schefter has tweeted that the San Francisco 49ers have re-signed offensive tackle Barry Sims to a one year contract worth $2.1 million. The 49ers picked him up after the Oakland Raiders released him following the 2007 season, he has started 15 games for the Niners. Sims drew interest from the Washington Redskins on the [...]
Continue reading...22 March 2010
The Miami Dolphins have reportedly put left guard Justin Smiley on the trade block and are barring him from practicing or working out at the teams training facilities. This comes just after the Fins signed volatile guard Richie Incognito away from the Buffalo Bills after he lasted just three games there. Apparently his acquisition has [...]
Continue reading...22 March 2010
The Baltimore Ravens have signed defensive end Cory Redding to a two year contract, according to multiple sources. The Seahawks acquired Redding and a fifth round pick from the Detroit Lions for pro bowl linebacker Julian Peterson last off season. He only recorded 20 tackles and a pair of sacks last season in his unimpressive [...]
Continue reading...22 March 2010
According to NFL Fanhouse, Miami Dolphins Running Back Ronnie Brown was arrested Friday night on suspicion of DUI. Brown was pulled over near his home in Rome, Georgia, for failure to signal while making a lane change; before this arrest he never had a prior criminal record. Brown rushed for 648 and eight TD’s in [...]
Continue reading...19 March 2010
Earlier in the offseason when the team lost top-tier free agent LB Karlos Dansby to the Dolphins, the Cardinals seemed to have few options to rebuild their middle of the defense immediately. However, over the past few weeks–and specifically the last few days–they’ve really shown and executed their desire to instantly make their defensive unit [...]
Continue reading...18 March 2010
It’s been a tough offseason so far for veterans on the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to the free agency period, they announced the expected, yet stunning release of RB Brian Westbrook. They also cut loose LB Will Witherspoon and offensive lineman Shawn Andrews–who only a year ago were among the better members of their respective teams–and [...]
Continue reading...17 March 2010
According to multiple sources, the Seahawks have acquired former Chargers quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, who has yet to throw a pass in the NFL. The teams will swap second round picks, costing Seattle 20 slots in that round and the Seahawks will send San Diego their third round pick in next year’s draft as well. In [...]
Continue reading...17 March 2010
The Chicago Bears released former Pro Bowl cornerback Nathan Vasher one day after signing veteran cornerback Tim Jennings to a two year contract. Vasher had fallen out of favor with the coaching staff, who slowly reduced his role to mop up duty, recording 15 tackles, one interception, and one pass defensed . Vasher was a [...]
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