Archive for May, 2009

A No. 4 on the field, but no Favre sighting

Scott Hanson spent another day staking out Oak Grove High School football practices Tuesday, but there was no sign of Brett Favre.

Bengals rookie OT Smith will re-hire agent

Bengals rookie OT Andre Smith apparently will re-hire agent Alvin Keels, whom he fired just more than one week before the draft, according to a source close to the situation. Smith hired Rick Smith of Priority Sports after firing Keels, but he recently fired him, too.

Bucs coaches knew Winslow would miss workout

Buccaneers TE Kellen Winslow, acquired in a trade with the Browns in February and later awarded a six-year contract that could be worth as much as $42 million, didn’t attend Tampa Bay’s first offseason training activity workout Tuesday. “The coaching staff was aware that he wasn’t going to be here,” the team said. “They’ve been in contact with Kellen, and they understand why he wasn’t there.”

Packers safety Collins not unhappy with contract

Packers safety Nick Collins has missed a number of offseason workouts this year, but he insists that he isn’t unhappy with his contract.

Fantasy spin: What if Favre does come back?

Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano talks about the fantasy implications of Brett Favre’s possible return to the NFL.

Bennett would be happy to rejoin Titans

In 2004, WR Drew Bennett started every game for the Titans and finished with a career-high 80 receptions for 1,247 yards and 11 touchdowns. Five years later, Bennett paid a visit to Titans headquarters as a free agent.

Bucs QB Griese not expected to attend OTAs

Organized team activities (OTAs) begin Tuesday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but veteran QB Brian Griese probably won’t be in attendance, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

Old pros help to make new stars

Among the many subjects I interviewed during the week before Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla., none was as insightful as Jerry Rice, who told me to look for Pittsburgh Steelers WR Santonio Holmes to be the difference-maker in the big game.

Ravens WR Mason might miss training camp

Ravens WR Derrick Mason had surgery in February to repair his scapula and the labrum in his left shoulder, and he could miss all of training camp as he recovers. According to the Baltimore Sun, Mason hopes to be back on the field for the Ravens’ Sept. 13 season opener.

Falcons, WR White working on contract extension

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Falcons WR Roddy White is working on a contract extension with the team.

Williams set to make comeback with Bengals

The best story in all of sports is the athlete who rises to stardom, then falls, only to rise again. When the Bengals signed five-time Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams last week, he received his chance for redemption and the opportunity to once again become a dominate NFL defender.

Neal’s deal has Raiders, Ravens fantasy implications

The Raiders haven’t been fantasy relevant for what seems like a long time. But the team made a move in that direction by signing a guy that won’t score many direct fantasy points. The Raiders signed FB Lorenzo Neal in a move that should be viewed as good news for RB Darren McFadden. The move might also give the Ravens a true No. 1 running back.

Jets QB Sanchez has an ally in Eli

Jets QB Mark Sanchez is walking into a pressure cooker, and nobody knows that more than Giants QB Eli Manning.

Falcons’ first-round pick Jerry leaves practice injured

The Falcons’ first-round draft pick, DT Peria Jerry, left practice on Saturday due to a knee injury, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

Jacobs: Giants don’t need Edwards or Boldin

RB Brandon Jacobs doesn’t think the Giants need WR Braylon Edwards. Or Anquan Boldin, for that matter.

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