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Eagles expected to stick with Kolb as starter

17 October 2010

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Having a quarterback controversy mid-season isn’t new, but the way in which it’s happened this season in Philadelphia is definitely unexpected, as the Eagles have two quarterbacks that have been tremendously productive at different points in the year. The current quarterback du jour is Kevin Kolb, who has led his team to solid wins in [...]

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Phillips to keep job in Dallas through season finale

17 October 2010

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Starting a season off with a 1-4 record doesn’t exactly lend itself to job security for the head coach involved, but in the case of Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips, it seems as though he’ll maintain a tenuous hold on his position through the end of the season at the very least. Team owner Jerry Jones [...]

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Eagles get Harrison from Browns

13 October 2010

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With the trade deadline less than a week away, Philadelphia took advantage of Cleveland’s surplus at running back today, in an effort to upgrade their depth chart at the position. According to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, the Eagles have acquired Jerome Harrison from the Browns in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. The compensation isn’t likely to be [...]

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Bunkley tears elbow ligament, out for the year?

11 October 2010

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The Eagles continued their parade of wounded players into the medical facility earlier today and the outlook on at least one of their starters doesn’t look promising. According to Geoff Mosher of DelawareOnline.com, Philadelphia defensive tackle Broderick Bunkley tore a ligament in his elbow during the Eagles victory against the 49ers last night, and is [...]

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Redskins unlikely to lose Williams, Brown for long

10 October 2010

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Despite having come away with a crucial win against the Packers earlier this afternoon, the Redskins had plenty to be concerned with after the game, as both of their starting offensive tackles left the game with knee injuries. That concern was relatively short lived though, as initial tests showed no significant damage to either Jammal [...]

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Redskins kick Thomas to the curb

9 October 2010

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While potential is often enough to get a player’s foot in the door, production on the field outweighs that in almost every case. That lesson was delivered the hard way this morning to wide receiver Devin Thomas, as he was released by Washington after two disappointing seasons. Given the state of Washington’s receiving corps right [...]

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Redskins lose Portis to severe groin injury

6 October 2010

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Lost amid all the hoopla surrounding the Randy Moss trade, Washington received significant news this morning concerning running back Clinton Portis and his injured groin. According to Jason Reid of the Washington Post, the damage suffered Portis in that part of his body is severe, as he has reportedly torn the muscle off the bone, [...]

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Bills desperately seeking trade partner for Lynch

5 October 2010

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For some time now, Buffalo has been the butt of many a joke around the league and often for good reason, given their inability to do much of anything right on or off the field. In spite of that, the Bills players have soldiered on, putting up decent fights against superior teams, aside from the [...]

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Vick expected to miss at least one week

4 October 2010

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Monday @ 10:42 pm – Vick spoke at some length earlier tonight with regard to his injury in his interview with the Bruce Smith show on WXTG 102.1 Philadelphia, saying he’ll be out of commission for two weeks at the most (H/T to Pro Football Talk). “There is some cartilage damage up in there and [...]

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Redskins working on Devin Thomas trade

4 October 2010

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Anyone hoping for a blockbuster trade involving defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth will have to wait a little longer, as there’s been no word as of yet as to the Redskins’ intentions for him headed into the trade deadline on October 19th. But there is one small note involving Washington and a potential trade discussion involving [...]

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Cardinals looking to move forward with Max Hall

3 October 2010

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Coming off a 41-10 drubbing courtesy of the Chargers, it’s little surprise that the Cardinals are taking a hard look at their leadership on the field, especially at quarterback, where Derek Anderson has done little to prove he’s worthy of being the starter going forward. Up to this point, head coach Ken Whisenhunt has refused [...]

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Vick injury not believed to be serious

3 October 2010

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After leaving the game in the first half courtesy of a sandwich shot to the chest from two Redskins defenders, questions abounded in Philadelphia surrounding quarterback Michael Vick and his ability to continue on as the starter in the coming weeks. But according to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, concern from his teammates was [...]

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