Archive for April, 2009
Posted: Monday, April 20th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Chris Simms, Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Kyle Orton
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.
Posted: Monday, April 20th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Anquan Boldin, Braylon Edwards, Chad Ochocinco, Jason Peters, Knowshon Moreno, Philadelphia Eagles
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?
Posted: Monday, April 20th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Demetrius Byrd
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.
Posted: Monday, April 20th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Dominic Rhodes, Fred Jackson, Marshawn Lynch
Michael Fabiano discusses the fantasy impact of Buffalo’s signing of veteran running back Dominic Rhodes.
Posted: Sunday, April 19th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brett Ratliff, Josh Freeman, Kellen Clemens, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets
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.
Posted: Sunday, April 19th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Aaron Curry, Baylor, Detroit Lions, Jason Smith, Matthew Stafford
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.
Posted: Saturday, April 18th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, Torry 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.
Posted: Saturday, April 18th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Aaron Curry, Detroit Lions, Martin Mayhew
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.
Posted: Saturday, April 18th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brian Waters, Kansas City Chiefs, Larry Johnson, Matt Cassel, Tony Gonzalez
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.
Posted: Saturday, April 18th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Al Davis, John Madden, Oakland Raiders
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.
Posted: Saturday, April 18th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins
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?
Posted: Friday, April 17th, 2009 | Jason Feller Tags: Brian Robiskie, Ohio State, Terry Robiskie
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.
Posted: Friday, April 17th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Buffalo Bills, Dominic Rhodes, Steve Wyche
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.
Posted: Friday, April 17th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Richie Incognito, St. Louis Rams, Victor Adeyanju
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.
Posted: Friday, April 17th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Chris Simms, Josh McDaniels, Kyle Orton, Mark Sanchez, Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks, Tim Ruskell
The Broncos have publicly supported new quarterbacks Kyle Orton and Chris Simms. But that won’t stop the team from evaluating QB Mark Sanchez.