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NFL policy change opens door to casino advertising
Despite what the powers that be in the NFL tell you, gambling is inextricably linked to the game and throughout the history of the league, there have been plenty of occasions in which pro football and the casino industry worked together for mutual benefit. A recent policy change by the NFL will likely make the [...]
Continue reading...NFL joins up with its competition to prevent spread of gambling
29 August 2012
You may have missed it, but the NFL is back in the business of legislating its brand of morality, recently joining their colleagues in the MLB, NHL, NBA, and NCAA to file suit against the state of New Jersey’s plan to expand sports related gambling. In spite of prohibitions currently in place to prevent the [...]
Continue reading...Money, playing time forcing Samuel out in Philadelphia?
31 March 2012
With over $9 million due to cornerback Asante Samuel this year and over $11 million next year, the Eagles are unlikely to pay that money out, especially with their tight cap space number this off-season. Having Samuel’s position locked down pretty well with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on one side and Nnamdi Asomugha on the other also hasn’t helped [...]
Continue reading...Chargers, Garay finalize two year deal
29 March 2012
While most of the media attention has been directed towards their division rivals in Denver, the Chargers have quietly put together a nice off-season thus far and that trend continued this afternoon, with the news that defensive tackle Antonio Garay has agreed with the club on a new two year contract. Garay, 32, is headed into [...]
Continue reading...Broncos, Tamme find accord on three year deal
23 March 2012
The exodus of former Colts players west to the Broncos encountered a slight hiccup earlier today, after center Jeff Saturday signed on with Green Bay instead of Denver, but it carried right along after that, as the Broncos reportedly snagged another tight end in Jacob Tamme for quarterback Peyton Manning to work with. NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora confirmed [...]
Continue reading...Packers win out in chase for Jeff Saturday
23 March 2012
Latest Update @ 1:30 pm CST — Saturday’s deal with the Packers has been confirmed by his agent, Ralph Cindrich, and is for two seasons. 12:15 pm CST – When Peyton Manning finalized a deal to join the Broncos early this week, the general consensus was that his former teammate, center Jeff Saturday, would be following close behind [...]
Continue reading...Broncos add another offensive weapon in Dreessen
23 March 2012
With their short term future at quarterback set in Peyton Manning, the Broncos continued their efforts to surround him with as many receiving options as possible, reportedly agreeing to a contract with tight end Joel Dreessen (Texans) this morning. Long time Houston Chronicle beat writer John McClain first broke the news a short while ago via [...]
Continue reading...Johnson signs two year deal with San Francisco
22 March 2012
Having played his college football at the University of San Diego under 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that quarterback Josh Johnson (Buccaneers) would end up signing with San Francisco this off-season. After getting last year’s starter Alex Smith locked up for a reasonable amount, the 49ers made that projection a reality, [...]
Continue reading...Broncos finish up deal with Porter
22 March 2012
Thurs @ 8:20 pm CST — The deal is complete according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 8:15 pm CST — With the biggest free agent signing in franchise history complete, the Broncos have turned towards solidifying their depth by signing players from the lower tier of free agents. One of those players is cornerback Tracy Porter (Saints), [...]
Continue reading...Bush headed to Chicago; Barber on his way out?
22 March 2012
Thurs @ 1:05 pm CST — You can count Forte among those who aren’t enamored with the addition of Bush to the fold. Here’s what he posted on his Twitter timeline a short while ago: “There’s only so many times a man that has done everything he’s been asked to do can be disrespected! Guess the [...]
Continue reading...Colts interested in signing Lawson?
22 March 2012
With seemingly every big name starter, aside from wide receiver Reggie Wayne, gone from the team this off-season, the Colts have had to start from scratch with their roster, signing players that fit better with new head coach Chuck Pagano’s 3-4 defensive scheme. One potential option that is gaining steam is hybrid linebacker Manny Lawson, who [...]
Continue reading...Bills lock up Anderson with four year agreement
21 March 2012
A week removed from their blockbuster signing of defensive end Mario Williams, the Bills continued their defensive line overhaul, reportedly agreeing to a four year contract with defensive end Mark Anderson (Patriots). There’s no word yet on the exact financials for the deal, but it should be reasonable given Anderson’s average level of production. Anderson, 28, spent [...]
Continue reading...Saints get Bunkley at five years, $25 million
21 March 2012
Fresh off the devastating news that head coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis would be suspended for an entire season and 8 games respectively, the Saints needed something good to come across to salvage their off-season. They got that in the form of defensive tackle Broderick Bunkley (Broncos), who agreed to a five year, $25 million deal with [...]
Continue reading...49ers finish up deal with Alex Smith
20 March 2012
Wed @ 10:30 am CST – Smith’s deal is for three years, $24 million, with $16.5 million of that guaranteed. The total value with all incentives could go as high as $33 million. Tues @ 8:08 pm CST – After their brief flirtation with Peyton Manning late last week nearly blew up in their face, the 49ers have [...]
Continue reading...Manning starts, finishes search for new club in Denver
19 March 2012
From the moment it was announced that Peyton Manning would be set free from his contract in Indianapolis, the rumors of where he might end up playing next fall began to swirl at gale force speed, gathering strength as he took his first visit to Denver, and never really let up throughout the remainder of the [...]
Continue reading...Seahawks land Flynn with three year deal
18 March 2012
Aside from Peyton Manning, the only other quarterback on the free agent market to draw significant interest has been Matt Flynn, who has spent his entire career thus far as the backup in Green Bay. Miami, Cleveland, and Seattle seemed to be the leaders for his services going into free agency, and according to ESPN’s [...]
Continue reading...Report: No serious contract talks for Manning, interested teams
18 March 2012
In the 10 days or so that Peyton Manning has been a free agent, rumors have put his future home in multiple locales around the country, from Denver to San Francisco with Tennessee in between. Throughout the process, little if any details have emerged with regard to a possible contract figure for Manning, and while there [...]
Continue reading...Titans snatch up Steve Hutchinson; Manning on the way?
15 March 2012
In a move that is almost certain to foment even more speculation regarding the future home of Peyton Manning, the Titans have reportedly agreed on a three year deal with offensive guard Steve Hutchinson (Vikings). Hutchinson is a close friend of Manning and was torn between going back to play in Seattle, his first team in [...]
Continue reading...Bills polish off six year deal with Mario Williams
15 March 2012
One of the more interesting sidebars of NFL free agency is that players often spend the time before they become available talking at length about enjoying the whole process and seeing what’s available before making a decision. After the signing period begins though, most of those players end up taking just one visit and sign [...]
Continue reading...Chiefs add Peyton Hillis to backfield mix
14 March 2012
A little more than a year ago, Peyton Hillis was one of the best running backs in the league, finishing off a monster season with the Browns in which he racked up 1,177 yards and 11 touchdowns on 270 carries, earning a spot on the cover of Madden ’12 in the process. Fast forward to this [...]
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