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Pack attack: Harris, Kampman out for good with knee injuries

Posted by Chris Kolb on November 23rd, 2009

In the NFL, winning almost always comes with a cost, in one way or another. Green Bay’s win over the 49ers yesterday was no exception, as the Packers lost two of their best defenders in the process.

According to Tom Pelissero of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, CB Al Harris and DE/LB Aaron Kampman are finished for the remainder of the season after they both suffered major knee injuries. Both will have surgery to repair the damage, and will be placed on the injured reserve list some time this week.

While Kampman has struggled tremendously in adjusting to the new 3-4 style of play being employed in Green Bay this season, Harris has always been a reliable cover corner, capable of playing the man-to-man defense the Packers love to use. His loss pushes CB Tramon Williams into the starting role, with Kampman’s replacement still being determined by head coach Mike McCarthy and his coaching staff.

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Seahawks keep Hill with six year deal

Posted by Chris Kolb on May 1st, 2009

Seattle’s defense had a difficult time stopping anyone last season. If Leroy Hill has anything to say about it, that’s going to change this year.

According to John Clayton (ESPN.com), the Seahawks have signed their former franchise LB to a six year contract worth an estimated $38 million, with $15.5 million of that guaranteed. Seattle rescinded the franchise tag they place on Hill earlier in the offseason after standout LB Aaron Curry was available with the 4th overall pick in last weekend’s draft.

The re-signing of Hill gives the Seahawks one of the leagues most talented group of linebackers, with Lofa Tatupu and Curry playing in the other two spots. Hill has had some difficulty with off the field incidents, but Seattle is seemingly unconcerned as they protected his signing bonus from any punishment he may receive as a result of his legal trouble.

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Stafford ready to be the man in Motown

Posted by Chris Kolb on April 24th, 2009

10:10 pm: It’s finished. Stafford will be the #1 overall pick in 2009. John Clayton (ESPN.com) is reporting that the Lions have officially signed Stafford to a six-year, $78 million deal, with $41.7 million guaranteed. Not too bad for a player that’s never played a down in the league.

6:10 pm: Time to embrace your new quarterback of the future Detroit. Matt Stafford is coming to town.

According to Thomas George (NFL.com), a source within the organization has come forward to say that nothing’s going to stop the Lions from taking Stafford #1 overall in tomorrow’s draft. The two sides have been huddled up for some time now, hashing out contract parameters, and while the Lions have publicly stated they’ll be happy to fall back on a verbal agreement they have in place with Aaron Curry, their intent all along has been clear.

Stafford did his part for the media today, expressing excitement at the opportunity to play in Detroit: (more…)

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New England looking for a spot in the top ten

Posted by Chris Kolb on April 24th, 2009

The always reliable Peter King (Sports Illustrated) weighed in this morning on his blog with the latest rumblings from around the league. Here’s a summary of what he’s hearing:

  • The Patriots are working hard to trade up to the eighth or ninth pick in the first round, offering Jacksonville their first-round pick and the middle of their three second round picks (the 23rd and 47th picks overall) for the Jaguars selection. Apparently, there is a player they covet that will only be available in that range of picks, although it’s not known who that is right now. My guess is B.J. Raji… we’ll see tomorrow though.
  • Mark Sanchez will hold the key to most of the first round depending on where he’s available. If he’s still on the board at #8 overall, look for a major trade to go down in a hurry.
  • The Chiefs are torn between taking Aaron Curry and Tyson Jackson. Who can blame them for that?

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Cheaper alternative? Curry will take less to be first pick

Posted by Chris Kolb on April 22nd, 2009

Pat Kirwan (NFL.com) sat down with Wake Forest LB Aaron Curry earlier today on his radio show to talk about his feelings on his status heading into this weekend’s draft, and came away from the interview with the distinct impression that Curry is more than willing to be paid less money over the course of his contract if the Lions decide to draft him #1 overall.

Detroit is currently in negotiations with Curry’s agents, however they are also working closely with the representatives for both QB Matt Stafford and OT Jason Smith, so not much can be read into that right now. If the Lions end up taking Curry, he would join a LB corp that is vastly improved from a year ago, lining up next to Julian Peterson and Ernie Sims. That, along with the discount it seems that Curry is willing to take, would make a strong case for the Lions to take him, but it remains to be seen what Detroit’s brass decides to do.

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Deal done in Detroit? Lions aren’t saying… yet

Posted by Chris Kolb on April 21st, 2009

Detroit Lions GM Martin Mayhew said very little as to his team’s progress in signing their top draft choice (#1 overall) prior to the NFL Draft this weekend, but he did indicate that the chances are shaping up to be very good that a deal will be finished soon when he spoke with reporters earlier today.

The Lions have entertained the agents from three of the draft’s top players in Detroit recently, including OT Jason Smith (Baylor), QB Matt Stafford (Georgia), and LB Aaron Curry (Wake Forest). There has been little news as to which player the team currently prefers, but the general consensus among league sources is that Stafford will eventually be the Lions top selection when everything finally shakes out.

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