Archive for August, 2009

And then there were three (Eugene Monroe signs)

With the Jaguars signing Eugene Monroe tonight, just three unsigned first-round draft pick picks remain.

Brandon Marshall reacts to his not-guilty verdict

Pro Bowl receiver found not guilty of battery charges, and call this “a new beginning,” for him.

Dolphins report: This is Pennington’s team

After watching the Miami Dolphins at training camp Friday, I leave knowing this is Chad Pennington’s team, Ted Ginn is making progress, Jason Taylor will start and Ricky Williams’ has a new-found burst.

Packers announce Raji signing

Moments ago, the Packers announced the signing of first-round pick NT B.J. Raji. Terms of Raji’s contract were not disclosed by the team.

Around the league

Some news and notes from around the league, including a look at Tom Brady’s return, some impressive rookies, the latest on the Detroit quarterback battle and some other odds and ends.

Vick’s incentives not limited to QB play

While Eagles coach Andy Reid went to lengths to say that Michael Vick is a quarterback, the structure of his contract speaks to the fact that he could — and likely will be — used in a variety of roles.

Eugene Monroe poised to sign tonight

The Jacksonville Jaguars are close to inking their first-round draft pick, Eugene Monroe.

Eagles are the perfect remedy for Vick’s rehab

Even while The City of Brotherly Love requires its athletes to weather the storm of criticism, the Eagles organization is the perfect place for Michael Vick to rehabilitate his life and resurrect his career.

Eagles organization bares its soul

The NFL can be a league of compassion and deep emotion, and regardless of how one feels about Mike Vick’s ability to play pro football again, the honesty and humility with which the Philadelphia Eagles organization has handled his signing cannot be overlooked.

Agent: There was ‘significant’ interest in Vick

Moments after the Eagles finished introducing newly-signed QB Michael Vick on Friday, his agent, Joe Segal, made the interview rounds inside the team’s NovaCare Complex.

Fantasy spin: Eagles sign Vick

Michael Vick is back in the NFL after signing with the Eagles, but he’s still not worth taking in your fantasy football draft.

Fantasy Focus chat LIVE, Friday, 3 p.m. ET

NFL.com Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano will be holding a LIVE fantasy football chat on Friday, August 14 at 3 p.m. EST.

Reid candidly discusses Vick signing

Eagles coach Andy Reid says Donovan McNabb remains the team’s starting QB and was involved in the decision to sign Mike Vick.

Vick in Philly looks like a win-win to me

Michael Vick signing with the Eagles clearly is the biggest news to date (all apologies to Brett Favre Watch), and it looks like a win-win to me. Several teams were interested in Vick, but he made a wise choice, picking an organization that has strong leadership in coach Andy Reid and president Joe Banner, a sound structure and a winning philosophy.

Brady plays majority of first half against Eagles

So far, so good for Patriots QB Tom Brady in his comeback from a knee injury. In his first game action since Week 1 of last season, Brady started and played nearly all of the first half in Thursday’s <a preseason opener against the Eagles.

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