Archive for April, 2009

Simms, Orton both work with first-team offense

The Broncos concluded their first minicamp in the post-Jay Cutler era and so far, there is no clear favorite to be the Broncos starting quarterback. But it’s still very early.

Eagles could still make move for WR

The conventional wisdom is that the Eagles won’t be able to make a deal for a veteran receiver after acquiring tackle Jason Peters from the Bills. But could the team still make a move?

LSU WR, draft prospect Byrd in intensive care

The Shreveport Times is reporting that LSU WR and NFL draft prospect Demetrius Byrd is in intensive care at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami after he was involved in a car accident on Sunday.

Fantasy spin: Bills add veteran RB Rhodes

Michael Fabiano discusses the fantasy impact of Buffalo’s signing of veteran running back Dominic Rhodes.

Clemens the early leader in Jets’ QB competition?

The New York Jets have held just two days of voluntary minicamp practices, but the New York media is already declaring Kellen Clemens as the early leader over Brett Ratliff in the competition to be the starting quarterback.

Lions meet with Curry’s agents, not showing hand

The Detroit Lions, the holders of next weekend’s No. 1 draft pick, gave the agents for Wake Forest LB Aaron Curry — Andy Ross and Michael Sullivan — no indication of their plans during a meeting Saturday.

Jaguars working on a deal with ex-Pro Bowl WR Holt

The Jaguars and Torry Holt are working toward finalizing a contract that would bring the seven-time Pro Bowl WR to a team in need of bolstering the position. The sides are still discussing contract parameters, and a deal isn’t expected to be reached before Sunday.

Agents for LB prospect Curry meet with Lions

Aaron Curry’s agents, Mike Sulivan and Andy Ross, were seen at a Lions minicamp practice today. NFL.com reached Ross by phone, and the agent said he had “no comment” on how the talk with the Lions went.

Report: Gonzalez, Waters skip Chiefs’ practice

Three Chiefs players have expressed unhappiness in Kansas City this offseason, and two didn’t show up for Saturday’s first minicamp practice, the Kansas City Star reports. Unfortunately for the Chiefs, both of the no-show players were the team’s only Pro Bowlers last season.

Madden rules himself out of Raiders consultant role

When Hall of Fame coach and broadcasting legend John Madden announced his retirement Thursday, pundits and fans alike wondered how long he could stay out of football. The San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday that Madden had to address rumors he would reunite with Al Davis in Oakland this season as a Raiders team consultant.

Boldin low-key about his status with Cardinals

For the past year, Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin has asked to be traded away from the Valley of the Sun, and he previously has expressed interest in playing for the Dolphins. So, could Boldin, who grew up in Pahokee, Fla., and attended Florida State University, be coming home to the Sunshine State?

Robiskie shows why his stock is on the rise

The story of Brian Robiskie has been recounted numerous times during the draft process. He is Falcons wide receivers coach Terry Robiskie’s son and is the definition of a ‘safe’ pick. He is great off the field, a dependable teammate and a highly skilled and fundamentally sound technician at receiver.

Bills agree to two-year contract with RB Rhodes

Free-agent RB Dominic Rhodes agreed to a two-year, incentive-laden contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, NFL.com’s Steve Wyche reports.

Rams DL Adeyanju, G Incognito expected to return

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that Rams restricted free agents DL Victor Adeyanju and OG Richie Incognito did not receive offers from outside teams, meaning the players will return in 2009.

Broncos will work out USC QB Sanchez on Tuesday

The Broncos have publicly supported new quarterbacks Kyle Orton and Chris Simms. But that won’t stop the team from evaluating QB Mark Sanchez.

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