Archive for March, 2009

Intriguing prospects work out at Boise State Pro Day

A pair of players at Boise State’s pro day present scouts an interesting conundrum. Twelve team representatives were in attendance to watch a total of 11 prospects work out indoors on FieldTurf.

Browns sign OT St. Clair, leaving Bears short-handed

The Cleveland Browns quickly filled their vacancy at offensive tackle, signing John St. Clair to a three-year,
$9 million contract, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.

Chiefs agree to terms with veteran Engram, two others

The Kansas City Chiefs announced they have agreed to terms with three veteran players, most notably WR Bobby Engram.

Fantasy spin: Chiefs sign WR Engram

Bobby Engram doesn’t have a ton of fantasy value at the extended age of 36, but his presence does alter the value of Matt Cassel and Mark Bradley.

Raji will be next prospect to visit Lions

Former Boston College DT B.J. Raji, a consensus first-round draft pick, is scheduled to visit the Lions on Wednesday.

Dungy could be a liaison between players, league

Tony Dungy has been approached by new NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, who’s interested in having the retired coach assume a role of liaison between the players and the NFL office.

LSU Pro Day draws 24 NFL teams

The LSU Pro Day was held in Baton Rouge on Monday with 24 NFL teams attending, including the entire Saints coaching staff. A total of 15 position coaches attended, including defensive line, offensive line, linebacker and defensive back coaches.

FSU’s Brown draws crowd; Garvin shows off speed

Florida State’s pro day was held outdoors Monday on FieldTurf in Tallahassee, Fla., and was attended by 26 NFL teams. Linebacker coaches from the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles were in attendance, among others.

Steelers contingent attends Ohio State Pro Day

Coach Mike Tomlin, defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and director of football operations Kevin Colbert were among the representatives from the Super Bowl winners at the Ohio State Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio.

Rift between Denver, Cutler didn’t have to happen

The showdown between Jay Cutler and the Broncos was avoidable. Coach Josh McDaniels created a problem area in an area where there wasn’t a problem.

Minnesota, Central Arkansas hold pro days

The University of Minnesota and Central Arkansas recently held their pro days. NFL.com’s Gil Brandt has the reports.

White among Mountaineers who work out at pro day

QB Pat White was among the participants at the West Virginia Pro Day on March 12. Ten former Mountaineers worked out indoors on FieldTurf.

Fantasy spin: Jaguars release WR Jones

The Jaguars have cut WR Matt Jones, who recently was released from an Arkansas jail for violation of his probation. With Jones out of the mix, the Jaguars become very thin at wide receiver.

Smith can be unifying force for NFLPA

DeMaurice Smith walked into the NFLPA meetings in Maui over the weekend and spoke boldly about his litigating background, presented an infectious energy and a comprehensive plan to move the group forward.

Bowlen: We might lose our star QB

The Broncos and Jay Cutler appear headed toward a divorce after team owner Pat Bowlen voiced his displeasure with the way the quarterback has handled himself in recent weeks and gave his complete support to new coach Josh McDaniels, according to the Denver Post.

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