Archive for April, 2009
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Bob Papa, New York Giants, Plaxico Burress
The Giants’ decision to release WR Plaxico Burress is consistent with their stand as an organization. They have stood by guys with problems in the past time and time again.
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brady Quinn, Brett Favre, Bus Cook, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Jay Cutler
The heavy price paid by the Bears (two first round picks, a third round pick and Kyle Orton) shows the intensity of the Jay Cutler sweepstakes. But Cutler wanted no part of Browns coach Eric Mangini
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | Derrin Horton Tags: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Josh McDaniels
After 36 days of drama it finally happened. Just like that a Bronco becomes a Bear. To be honest it’s almost amusing how something which started as just talk of a trade inquiry bubbled and percolated into a public feud where feelings were hurt, phone calls not returned, and forgiveness gave way to vengeance.
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Domenik Hixon, Mario Manningham, Plaxico Burress, Steve Smith
With Plaxico Burress (not to mention Amani Toomer) now out of the mix, fantasy leaguers are now looking at different options at the team’s wide receiver position that include Domenik Hixon, Mario Mannigham, Sinorice Moss and Steve Smith.
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Pat Bowlen
Some Denver Broncos fans are upset over the team’s falling-out with QB Jay Cutler, who was traded to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. New coach Josh McDaniels addressed the situation with the media Friday, but Broncos owner Pat Bowlen told his side of the saga in an open letter to the team’s fans.
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Adrian Wilson, Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Darnell Dockett, Edgerrin James, Karlos Dansby
The agent for Cardinals franchised linebacker Karlos Dansby is in Arizona meeting with team officials, according to the Arizona Republic.
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jason Campbell, Jay Cutler, Washington Redskins
After failing in their pursuit of Jay Cutler, the Washington Redskins are trying to mend fences with QB Jason Campbell.
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Jason Campbell, Jay Cutler, Washington Redskins
Did the Browns nearly send QB Brady Quinn to the Broncos as part of a three-way trade involving the Redskins for Jay Cutler as reported by the Washington Examiner? Browns coach Eric Mangini told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that those Internet rumors aren’t true.
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Denver Broncos, Kyle Orton
Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels spoke to the media at a press conference on Friday, a day after the blockbuster deal that sent QB Jay Cutler and a draft pick to the Chicago Bears for QB Kyle Orton and three draft picks.
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, John Elway
The Broncos appeared to have solved the quarterback conundrum that has plagued them for over a decade when Jay Cutler went to the Pro Bowl this season. Maybe not.
Posted: Friday, April 3rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Tennessee Titans, Torry Holt
Former St. Louis Rams WR Torry Holt was “very impressed” after visiting the Tennessee Titans, and the interest is mutual.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | Gil Brandt Tags: Hampton, Hawaii, Jairus Byrd, Oregon
Jairus Byrd, Oregon’s quick defensive back who did not participate in the Ducks’ pro day, held a private workout for scouts Thursday indoors on FieldTurf.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jason Campbell, Jay Cutler, Scott Hanson, Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins jumped into the Jay Cutler trade sweepstakes, but to what extent is not entirely known. What is known, however, is that they made an attempt, much like the Broncos’ attempt to land Matt Cassel. Which now begs the question: What is on Jason Campbell‘s mind?
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | Scott Hanson Tags: Jason Campbell, Jay Cutler, Washington Redskins
Jason Campbell can now move forward being the Redskins’ quarterback now that Jay Cutler has been dealt to the Bears.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags:
NFL.com will be holding a LIVE fantasy football chat on Friday, April 4 at 12 p.m. ET. Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano will answer your pressing fantasy questions and discuss all of the offseason movement, including the big Jay Cutler trade.