Archive for March, 2009
Posted: Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Boise State, Ian Johnson, Vinny Perretta
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.
Posted: Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, John St. Clair
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.
Posted: Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Bobby Engram, Kansas City Chiefs, Monty Beisel, Terrance Copper
The Kansas City Chiefs announced they have agreed to terms with three veteran players, most notably WR Bobby Engram.
Posted: Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Bobby Engram, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel
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.
Posted: Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, B.J. Raji, Detroit Lions
Former Boston College DT B.J. Raji, a consensus first-round draft pick, is scheduled to visit the Lions on Wednesday.
Posted: Monday, March 16th, 2009 | Scott Hanson Tags: DeMaurice Smith, NFLPA, Tony Dungy
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.
Posted: Monday, March 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Darry Beckwith, Demetrius Byrd, Herman Johnson, LSU, Tyson Jackson
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.
Posted: Monday, March 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Everette Brown, Florida State, Michael Ray Garvin
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.
Posted: Monday, March 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Beanie Wells, Brian Robiskie, James Laurinaitis, Malcolm Jenkins, Marcus Freeman
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.
Posted: Monday, March 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Josh McDainels
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.
Posted: Monday, March 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Central Arkansas, Minnesota
The University of Minnesota and Central Arkansas recently held their pro days. NFL.com’s Gil Brandt has the reports.
Posted: Monday, March 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Greg Isdaner, Mortty Ivy, Pat White, West Virginia
QB Pat White was among the participants at the West Virginia Pro Day on March 12. Ten former Mountaineers worked out indoors on FieldTurf.
Posted: Monday, March 16th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Jacksonville Jaguars, Matt 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.
Posted: Monday, March 16th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: DeMaurice Smith, 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.
Posted: Sunday, March 15th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Pat Bowlen
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.