Archive | September, 2010
Ravens roster move backfires as Jets sign Pryce
Every week, the majority of teams in the NFL make procedural moves to release minor players temporarily to have enough spots on their game day rosters to dress the players they need for a particular game. In most cases, the player(s) let go are resigned a week or two later, after the team in question [...]
Continue reading...Osgood escapes gunman in Jacksonville home
29 September 2010
When receiver Kassim Osgood signed with the Jaguars in the off-season, it’s doubtful that he envisioned himself ever having to deal with a situation like the one he faced last night. According to Dan Scanlan of the Florida Times-Union, a gunman holding a bag over his face broke into the Jacksonville home where Osgood and [...]
Continue reading...Packers happy with Jackson, Kuhn in running game
29 September 2010
One of the biggest areas of concern for Green Bay through three games this season is their lack of productivity at running back, as Brandon Jackson and John Kuhn clearly have not been able to provide the same level of play as injured running back Ryan Grant. The Packers apparently do not share in that [...]
Continue reading...Jackson saga still playing out in San Diego?
29 September 2010
After last week’s arbitrary deadline came and went with no trade being finalized, the feeling around the league was that Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson would be watching the remainder of the season from the comfort of his living room. But according to NFL.com’s Steve Wyche, the possibility still remains that Jackson could be dealt [...]
Continue reading...Loss of Breaston sends Cardinals scrambling
28 September 2010
4:30 pm – According to Mike Jurecki of XTRA 910 Sports, Breaston could be back with the team on the field after the Cardinals BYE in week seven. 4:15 pm – Arizona’s receiving corps was once thought of as the deepest and best in the league, but after receiving the news that Steve Breaston will [...]
Continue reading...Jaguars make claim on Edwards
28 September 2010
Desperate for help at quarterback, Jacksonville has made two separate moves this week to upgrade their depth chart at that position, signing free agent Keith Null to their practice squad and reportedly placing a waiver claim on Trent Edwards, who was recently released by the Bills. Edwards was made available to teams in order of [...]
Continue reading...Stafford inching closer to return
28 September 2010
Not having their starting quarterback on the field for the majority of the season thus far has definitely hurt the Lions, as they’ve struggled out of the gate to an 0-3 record. If things go to plan this week though, Detroit could see Matt Stafford back in the huddle sooner rather than later, as he [...]
Continue reading...Foot surgery to keep English out indefinitely
28 September 2010
Already suffering from a lack of quality depth in their linebacker corps, the Chargers were hit with a major blow this morning, as linebacker Larry English had surgery to correct a problem with his foot that has hampered his ability to play at a high level since training camp. According to Kevin Acee of the [...]
Continue reading...Redskins staying the course with 3-4 defense
28 September 2010
Washington’s move in the off-season to a 3-4 scheme under first year defensive coordinator Jim Haslett brought mostly positive reaction from around the league, as it seemed on paper to benefit the Redskins given their overall team speed. But three games into the season, the criticism directed at Haslett and head coach Mike Shanahan is [...]
Continue reading...Power Rankings – Week 4
27 September 2010
The first three weeks are in the books and surprises still abound in both conferences, with the three remaining undefeated teams (Bears, Chiefs, and Steelers) all playing well past the pre-season expectations for each, despite having significant question marks at key positions. Along with that, two heavy favorites at the start of the year (Colts [...]
Continue reading...Weis has emergency surgery for gall bladder
27 September 2010
The Chiefs 31-10 victory yesterday afternoon over the visiting 49ers was a joyous three hours or so for almost everyone on the team, but there was one member that was happier to see it end than anyone else. According to his agent, Kansas City offensive coordinator Charlie Weis underwent emergency surgery earlier today to correct a non-life threatening issue with his gall bladder. Weis was [...]
Continue reading...Saints to give Carney shot at kicker
27 September 2010
After watching the hero of last season’s NFC Championship, Garrett Hartley, miss a chip shot kick that would have won the game for them yesterday afternoon, the Saints have reportedly decided to go back to an old face to get the job done, at least for the time being. Free agent kicker Matt Stover, who was believed to be on New [...]
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