Archive for April, 2009
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears, Devin Hester, Jay Cutler, Kyle Orton
Bears LB Brian Urlacher and WR/KR Devin Hester react to the team acquiring Pro Bowl QB Jay Cutler.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | Jamie Dukes Tags: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Jamie Dukes, Jay Cutler
As it stands less than an hour after it was announced, the trade of Jay Cutler from the Denver Broncos to the Chicago Bears could go down as one of the biggest gambles — that either did or didn’t pay off — in NFL history.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Torry Holt
Former Rams WR Torry Holt is looking for a new team, and he doesn’t want to do it again, telling The Tennessean that he wants to finish his career wherever he signs.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Kyle Orton
The Broncos traded quarterback Jay Cutler and a fifth-round draft pick to the Bears on Thursday for QB Kyle Orton and three draft picks, including two first-rounders.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals
Anquan Boldin said Thursday there are currently no discussions with the Cardinals about a contract extension, but that he would be “grateful” to return to his home state of Florida to play.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | Frank Tadych Tags: Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, USC
Linebacker Clay Matthews, who went from walk-on to starter during his career at USC, has visits set up with Cleveland, Tennessee and Denver.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jason Campbell, Jay Cutler, Vinny Cerrato, Washington Redskins
A decades-long pursuit for a franchise quarterback may lead to the Redskins making a trade for disgruntled Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler. Is a deal close?
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Tennessee Titans
Some people feared that the Broncos hurt their trading power by publicly announcing that they were willing to unload QB Jay Cutler. Fear not. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Broncos are asking teams to text or e-mail trade requests because the team has been overwhelmed by the volume of phone calls from interested parties.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: B.J. Raji, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Boston College defensive tackle BJ Raji is visiting with Buccaneers officials in Tampa Bay on Thursday and Friday, according to an NFL source.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Cadillac Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams is progressing well in his recovery from a torn patellar tendon injury in his left knee.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Josh McDaniels
A Denver Post report cites division in the Broncos’ locker room over the ongoing drama between coach Josh McDaniels and QB Jay Cutler, whom the team announced it intends to trade.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins
The Tennessean reports that the Titans recently submitted evidence to the NFL of tampering, claiming the Redskins contacted DT Albert Haynesworth before he became a free agent on Feb. 27.
Posted: Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler
Brandon Marshall’s numbers in Denver last season would have made him a surefire No. 1 fantasy wideout in 2009, but three offseason events have his value falling fast.
Posted: Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 | Frank Tadych Tags: Mark Sanchez, USC, USC Pro Day
USC quarterback Mark Sanchez had a strong showing at his pro day, and but did he do enough to greatly improve his draft stock?
Posted: Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 | Adam Rank Tags: New England Patriots, Willie McGinest
Free agent linebacker Willie McGinest still has some gas left in the tank — for the right situation.