Archive for March, 2009

Ravens GM: ‘Phones are still hot’

The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the most busy teams during free agency, and they apparently are showing no signs of slowing down. Said general manager Ozzie Newsome: “The phones are still hot.”

CB Williams another Packers holdout?

If RB Ryan Grant could squeeze $18 million out of the Packers over four years while the organization was trying to figure out what to do with QB Brett Favre last summer, then what’s stopping Packers CB Tramon Williams from getting his payday this time around?

DE Taylor made for New England?

QB Tom Brady and T Matt Light celebrated last summer when the Dolphins shipped DE Jason Taylor to the Washington Redskins for a pair of draft picks. A year later, Taylor is a free agent, having been released by the Redskins. Could Taylor land back in the AFC East with the pass rush-needy Patriots?

Brees: ‘I’d love to have (L.T.) in New Orleans’

While the Chargers have cut off negotiations with RB LaDainian Tomlinson, a former teammate appears ready to do some recruiting if the running back decides not to return to San Diego. In an interview with XX 1090 AM in San Diego, New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees expressed his desire to again play alongside Tomlinson, who was Brees’ teammate in San Diego for five seasons.

Northern Alabama’s Gant posts stunning numbers

Seven players worked outdoors on FieldTurf at North Alabama’s pro day. The headliner was WR Ed Gant, who showed he is the kind of player with so much athleticism that he could be switched to defensive back if he didn’t work out at wide receiver.

Fantasy spin: T.O. now a No. 2 WR, at best

New Buffalo Bills wideout Terrell Owens, released by the Dallas Cowboys last week, becomes the No. 1 wideout on a team that suddenly has some firepower. But while playing for the Bills helps the value of the players around him, Owens actually loses luster.

T.O. agrees to one-year deal with Bills

The Buffalo Bills and free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens have reached agreement on a one-year deal.

Stay or go? Decision now in LT’s hands

Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that negotiations are over between LaDainian Tomlinson and the San Diego Chargers.

Barber on Owens: ‘He’s a great guy’

Cowboys RB Marion Barber is the latest person to weigh in on Dallas’ decision to release WR Terrell Owens. Barber spoke out in an interview with The Dallas Morning News.

Packers boost depth in secondary, add Smith

As Green Bay switches to a 3-4 defense, the team appears to have added a player with experience in the scheme. The Green Bay Press Gazette reports the Packers have agreed to a contract with safety Anthony Smith.

Titans seek tampering evidence against Redskins

Redskins owner Daniel Snyder and Albert Haynesworth‘s agent, Chad Speck, were spotted dining together in Indianapolis during the NFL Scouting Combine a few days before the start of free agency. Since the league does not allow teams to contact agents for players still under contract, The Tennesseean reports that the meeting could be why the Titans would like to pursuing tampering charges against the Washington Redskins.

WR Guice demonstrates blazing speed at workout

The official Northwestern State (La.) pro day is March 19, but one scout showed up on Tuesday, so the school held an impromptu workout. WR Dudley Guice put up some impressive numbers on the outdoor FieldTurf track.

OT Willis re-ups with Seahawks for two years

OT Ray Willis has re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks on a two-year deal.

Vrabel: ‘I will help the Chiefs’

Linebacker Mike Vrabel made his first public comments on Friday since his trade to the Chiefs last week.

Phillips says he ‘enjoyed’ coaching T.O.

One day after the Cowboys released wide receiver Terrell Owens, coach Wade Phillips offered this statement, which was released by the team Friday.

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