Archive for February, 2009

Texas DE Orakpo done for the day

Texas DE Brian Orakpo limped off the field a few minutes ago and went under the bleachers with one of the trainers. He’s done for the day, but it’s just a tweaked hamstring.

RB Taylor to visit Patriots, Bills

Former Jaguars RB Fred Taylor will be visiting both the Bills and Patriots this week, the Providence Journal reported.

Harrison asks Colts to release him

After the two sides couldn’t agree on a restructured contract, WR Marvin Harrison asked the Colts to release him, a league source said Sunday night.

As much as the team would rather not — and Colts president Bill Polian acknowledged Sunday that it’s a tricky situation — Harrison is a luxury that Indianapolis can no longer afford.

Polian gives advice to Lions’ Mayhew

Colts president Bill Polian has been around long enough that he actually drafted Lions general manager Martin Mayhew, once upon a time.

He was with the Bills at the time and took Mayhew in the 10th round of the 1988 draft. Mayhew, though, never played a down for Buffalo.

DT Hill is Stillman College’s latest aspiring talent

One of the more interesting prospects at the combine is Sammie Lee Hill, a defensive tackle from Stillman College. Hill is big (6-foot-3 plus, 329 pounds) and athletic (his vertical jump is 30 inches), and he has the versatility to play in the middle of a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme.

Keep an eye on this kid. He could end up as a surprise middle-round pick.

Short in height but not in talent

Many defensive backs are being forced to answer questions about their diminutive stature this weekend. Perhaps none moreso than Wake Forest’s Alphonso Smith, who Mike Mayock has ranked as his fourth-best cornerback.

S Milloy, Falcons to part ways after 3 seasons

Veteran S Lawyer Milloy, a starter for the Falcons since 2006, won’t return to the team, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported.

Reliable Raven might have to fly to another team

When the old Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore in 1996 and became the Ravens, Matt Stover went with them. Thirteen seasons, one Super Bowl championship and many clutch field goals later, Stover might have to find another team.

Colts’ Saturday has offer, but he’ll likely test market

The agent for Jeff Saturday said the Colts won’t try to re-sign their longtime center before free agency begins Friday, meaning the three-time Pro Bowl pick will be able to test the market.

Titans trying to retain DT Haynesworth

Chad Speck, the agent for Albert Haynesworth, told the Nashville City Paper that he had a “productive” meeting with the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. The team increased its contract offer to Haynesworth, a league source told City Paper.

Flu doesn’t keep Penn State’s Williams from 40

Each story has a backstory. Penn State WR Derrick Williams‘ story is no different.

Stafford runs but doesn’t throw at combine

Georgia QB Matthew Stafford held true to his word at the NFL Scouting Combine and didn’t participate in throwing drills Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Curtain closing on Raiders’ high-priced 2008 signings

Last offseason, Oakland spent millions to sign CB DeAngelo Hall, S Gibril Wilson and WR Javon Walker. Already, Hall and Wilson have been jettisoned — Hall cut during the season and Wilson after it. Now, Walker could be next.

Cardinals GM: No decision yet on Edge

Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said the team hasn’t made a decision regarding RB Edgerrin James, the Arizona Republic reported.

What’s in a name? ‘Captain,’ ‘Macho’ explain

Two defensive back prospects at the combine have quite the first names: South Carolina’s Captain Munnerlyn and Virginia Tech’s Macho Harris.

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