Archive for June, 2009
Posted: Sunday, June 14th, 2009 | Adam Rank Tags: Correll Buckhalter, Denver Broncos, Knowshon Moreno, LaMont Jordan
Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno is behind LaMont Jordan and Correll Buchhalter on the depth chart. But probably not for long.
Posted: Sunday, June 14th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brett Favre, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Michael Irvin
Everybody, it seems, has a take on Brett Favre‘s possible comeback to the NFL. Hall of Fame WR Michael Irvin said that it was time for Favre to retire for good, while making the rounds promoting his new reality TV series “4th and Long.”
Posted: Saturday, June 13th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos, Josh McDaniels, Pat Bowlen
One day after meeting with Broncos coach Josh McDaniels and owner Pat Bowlen over his absence from the first day of mandatory minicamp, The Denver Post is reporting that wide receiver Brandon Marshall was again a no-show Saturday.
Posted: Saturday, June 13th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Denver Broncos, James Thrash, Josh McDaniels, LaDainian Tomlinson, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, Wildcat
The San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that the Chargers have been preparing for the defense of the ‘Wildcat’ formation for the upcoming season. But it could have an added benefit. The Chargers could end up running some plays out of the formation.
Posted: Saturday, June 13th, 2009 | Solomon Wilcots Tags: Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons, Michael Vick, Roger Goodell, Solomon Wilcots
From the beginning, justice could clearly see when Michael Vick committed an unholy trinity of sins.
Posted: Friday, June 12th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Byron Leftwich, Josh Freeman, Luke McCown, Mark Dominik, Michael Vick, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On the same day that QB Michael Vick was released by the Atlanta Falcons, a team known for collecting quarterbacks declared that it had no interest in Vick.
Posted: Friday, June 12th, 2009 | Solomon Wilcots Tags: Brett Favre, Chicago Bears, Lance Briggs, Minnesota Vikings, Solomon Wilcots
As the staff of the Minnesota Vikings heads south to chat with QB Brett Favre during his rehab from a torn biceps tendon, one member of the an NFC North rival was rooting for Favre’s return.
Posted: Friday, June 12th, 2009 | Solomon Wilcots Tags: Buffalo Bills, Fred Jackson, Josh Reed, Lee Evans, Marshawn Lynch, Roscoe Parish, Russ Brandon, Solomon Wilcots, Terrell Owens, Trent Edwards
Terrell Owens is expected to be the straw that stirs the drink in Buffalo, but QB Trent Edwards will have to be a quiet leader in the presence of a strong personality for the Bills. T.O.’s presence could help Edwards crown himself as the best QB taken in the 2007 draft.
Posted: Friday, June 12th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos
Unhappy with his contract, Broncos WR Brandon Marshall didn’t report to the team’s mandatory minicamp Friday, the Denver Post reported.
Posted: Friday, June 12th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Michael Vick
The Atlanta Falcons will release suspended quarterback Michael Vick this morning, according to a team source. Atlanta has tried to trade Vick’s rights but has had no takers.
Posted: Thursday, June 11th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Anthony Gonzalez, Austin Collie, Donald Brown, Indianapolis Colts, Joseph Addai, Pierre Garcon, Roy Hall
Barring setbacks, it would be a shock if Joseph Addai didn’t retain the top spot on the Colts’ depth chart heading into the regular season. But rookie Donald Brown has a lot of time between then and now to make an impressionj. A backfield committee may be imminent.
Posted: Thursday, June 11th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Dan Orlovsky, Drew Rosenhaus, Houston Texans, Matt Schaub, Rex Grossman, Sage Rosenfels
Three seasons after starting the Super Bowl for the Chicago Bears, Rex Grossman looks as if he will compete for the No. 2 quarterback job in Houston.
Posted: Thursday, June 11th, 2009 | Frank Tadych Tags: Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings
Brad Childress‘ much-anticipated media session Thursday shed little light on the situation (is that even the right word anymore?) between the Minnesota Vikings and Brett Favre. What has become apparent is that the Vikings’ coach has become even more adept at sidestepping questions.
Posted: Thursday, June 11th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: David Dunn, Kellen Clemens, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, Rex Ryan
Many believe the Jets’ investment in Mark Sanchez and the fact his deal was done so early make him the front-runner for the starting job. Kellen Clemens is taking the approach it’s still an open compeition.
Posted: Thursday, June 11th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Channing Crowder, Jeff Ireland, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Rex Ryan
The verbal feud between Dolphins LB Channing Crowder and Jets coach Rex Ryan is making headlines, but Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland is one observer who doesn’t appear to be amused, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.