Archive for July, 2009

The Dungy factor

The significance of Tony Dungy‘s presence and willingness to take on a mentoring position for Michael Vick cannot be overstated when it relates to the decision to reinstate the quarterback to the NFL.

McNabb cautiously optimistic about his 11th season

The Eagles will have a lot of new faces surrounding QB Donovan McNabb this season.

Ravens waiting on WR Mason, first-round pick Oher

The Ravens started training camp Monday without their most productive wide receiver and their first-round draft pick.

Chargers LB Merriman reports on first day

Chargers LB Shawne Merriman reported to training camp Monday, along with quarterbacks, rookies and other players coming off injuries.

League VP Anderson: Vick could play in Week 1

Ray Anderson, the leagues’ executive vice president of football operations, tells NFL.com senior columnist Thomas George that Michael Vick could find himself suiting up in the NFL in Week 1 of the regular season “if all goes well.”

First-rounders Moreno, Ayers miss Broncos’ workout

Broncos WR Brandon Marshall attended the team’s first workout, but first-round draft picks Knowshon Moreno and Robert Ayers were no-shows.

Fantasy spin: NFL reinstates Michael Vick

The NFL has reinstated Michael Vick on a conditional basis, but the news is much ado about nothing in the world of fantasy football.

A few thoughts on the Michael Vick ruling

Many expected that Michael Vick would get a chance to play again. Now he has to continue to earn that privilege by following stringent guidelines.

Crumpler on Vick: ‘I know he’s sincere’

Just moments after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that Michael Vick was conditionally reinstated to the league, I spoke with Titans TE Alge Crumpler, who played with the quarterback on the Falcons from 2001 to 2006 and was one of his closer friends on the team.

League reinstates QB Vick on conditional basis

The NFL announced Monday that commissioner Roger Goodell has reinstated QB Michael Vick on a conditional basis. Vick will be considered for full reinstatement and will be eligible to play in regular-season games by Week 6 (Oct. 18-19).

Poking fun at Favre’s decision-making

While Brett Favre mulls his decision whether or not to come out of retirement to play for the Minnesota Vikings, Sears got the veteran quarterback to film a TV commercial poking fun at the situation.

Are there any sure-fire No. 1 fantasy backs?

Michael Fabiano, in his latest fantasy notebook, laments the disappearance of the reliable, true No. 1 fantasy running back.

Spector of Vick would run Romo out of Dallas

I set Cowboys fans abuzz when I tweeted that Jerry Jones has probably entertained the idea of bringing Michael Vick to Dallas. What I tried to relay is the fact that Jerry, like many other GMs, always looks at ways to upgrade his roster.

Bills owner Wilson keeps ‘em laughing

Bills owner Ralph Wilson, making his first appearance at training camp today, addressed the squad on the field after practice.

QB Freeman working out in Tampa Bay

The rookie quarterback has been a daily presence, working with teammates whenever possible, while his contract gets negotiated.

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