Archive for July, 2009

Moss, Clayton move up in fantasy rankings

Michael Fabiano discusses some of the recent movement in NFL.com’s fantasy wide receiver rankings.

Ravens coach Harbaugh to meet with ‘retired’ Mason

The Baltimore Sun reports that Ravens coach John Harbaugh plans to talk with veteran WR Derrick Mason, who announced his intention to retire earlier this week.

Roundup: Hall of Famer Hornung blasts Favre

Packers legend Paul Hornung told a crowd of supporters that Brett Favre will not win if he goes to Minnesota. He is the second member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to take aim at Favre during the offseason.

Panthers, Peppers not likely to strike long-term deal

There is very little chance that the Panthers and DE Julius Peppers will beat today’s 4 p.m. deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term contracts, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

There’s working out and then there’s this

I just witnessed one of the most impressive training sessions — if you want to call it that, I’d liken it to boot camp or torture — that I’ve ever seen NFL players go through this afternoon at Chastain Park here in Atlanta.

Singletary: QB not the most important focus for 49ers

The ongoing quarterback competition will be the prevailing 49ers storyline throughout training camp. But coach Mike Singletary said Tuesday the battle between Shaun Hill and Alex Smith isn’t the most important focus for the team’s development.

Jets RB Washington thinking about holding out

Still without a contract to his liking, Jets RB Leon Washington told the New York Daily News that he’s considering a training-camp holdout. Washington missed three weeks of voluntary workouts, but he returned for the latter stages of the offseason program.

Williamses should serve their drug suspensions

For the greater good, it’s time for Kevin Williams and Pat Williams to end their bid to avoid four-game suspensions from the NFL.

Portrait Session: Matthew Stafford

Lions QB Matthew Stafford checked in during a visit to NFL Network studios on Tuesday, July 14 for a quick portrait.

Details of Cassel’s new contract with the Chiefs

Passing along some of the details on Chiefs QB Matt Cassel’s new six-year contract, which makes him one of the highest-paid players in the NFL.

Roundup: Packers fans feeling betrayed

Packers fans apparently aren’t too happy with all this talk about Brett Favre possibly playing for the Vikings, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Suggs believes he’ll receive deal before deadline

As Terrell Suggs and the Ravens try to agree a long-term contract before Wednesday’s NFL deadline, the Pro Bowl linebacker remains optimistic.

Mason’s retirement leaves Ravens in a bad spot

If he holds to the decision that was reported Monday, Derrick Mason’s retirement comes at a very bad time for the Ravens. In many ways, Mason holds all the cards, and the Ravens now have a much different set of issues to address.

Fantasy spin: Mason retires after 12 seasons

Michael Fabiano breaks down the fantasy implications of the sudden retirement of Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason.

Stop the madness: Romo has only one flaw

I’ve had enough of the Tony Romo amateur hour in terms of analysis as to why his performance drops off in December and January. I thought it best to shoot down a few of the bogus arguments that are based on flawed assumptions.

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