Archive for August, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Buffalo Bills, Dick Jauron, Dustin Fox, James Hardy, Mike Vick, Terrell Owens
For the time being, Terrell Owens’ toe is the center of attention in Bills training camp. Owens sat out both practice sessions Wednesday, which included a morning walkthrough, because of his sprained toe.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brad Childress, Minnesota Vikings, Sage Rosenfels, Tarvaris Jackson
In a perfect world, Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress would manage his quarterback competition by giving Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels equal reps in Friday’s preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Anquan Boldin, Anthony Gonzalez, Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, Earnest Graham, Felix Jones, Ray Rice, Ryan Grant, Tristan Cockcroft, Tyler Thigpen
What is the true definition of a fantasy sleeper? Michael Fabiano offers his thoughts and wants your opinion on the topic!
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Arnaz Battle, Jimmy Raye, Michael Robinson, Michael Spurlock, San Francisco 49ers, Taser formation
49ers offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye was made available to the media on Wednesday, and spent some time talking about the Taser formation (aka, Wildcat) that was worked on during two practice sessions.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Andy Reid, Cornelius Ingram, Kevin Kolb, Max Jean-Gilles, Nick Cole, Philadelphia Eagles, Shawn Andrews, Stacey Andrews, Todd Herremans, Winston Justice
More injury news on Philadelphia Eagles offensive line, as starting guard Todd Herremans could miss the entire preseason due to a foot injury.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Jamie Dukes Tags: Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Jim Caldwell, Jim Schwartz, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kellen Winslow Jr., Peyton Manning, Raheem Morris, Ron Meeks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Todd Haley
Success in the NFL for new coaches is dependent on many variables. So I’ve put together a few observations from training camps to keep an eye on for some of the new coaches.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: B.J. Raji, Derrick Brooks, Knowshon Moreno, Ray Rice, Willis McGahee
I’ll be spinning Around The League today on Total Access, looking at the contract issues between some rookies and their teams.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Chicago Bears, Michael Vick
The Chicago Bears are not interested in Mike Vick, and his appearance in Chicago is not football related.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Al Davis, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dan Rooney, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Mike Vick, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ralph Wilson, Roger Goodell, San Francisco 49ers, Terrell Owens, Tony Dungy, Trent Edwards
Trying to narrow down the potential players for the services of free-agent QB Mike Vick.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Derek Smith, Derrick Brooks, New Orleans Saints
Saints looking for linebackers.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Derrick Brooks, Mark Simoneau, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Longtime Tampa Bay linebacker Derrick Brooks will work out for NFC South rival New Orleans this morning. If things go well and he passes a physical, he could be signed.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, high definition, New York Jets, preseason games, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams
Football fans wanting the best action should tune in to NFL Network, which will show all 65 preseason games in high definition, 12 of them live.
Posted: Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brandon Rideau, Chicago Bears, Danieal Manning, Devin Aromashodu, Devin Hester, Earl Bennett, Greg Olsen, Jay Cutler, Kellen Davis, Lovie Smith, Matt Forte, Orlando Pace, Robbie Gould, Tommie Harris
Thomas George reports from Bears training camp in Bourbonnais, Ill., where a night practice provided insights in the importance of special teams, Jay Cutler‘s size and Danieal Manning‘s role.
Posted: Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Demetrius Williams, Derrick Mason, Joe Flacco, John Harbaugh, Mark Clayton, Terrell Suggs
Not good news out of Baltimore camp, where veteran WR Derrick Mason left practice with a finger injury on Tuesday.
Posted: Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Aaron Maybin, Andy Levitre, Buffalo Bills, Christian Gaddis, Dick Jauron, Eric Wood, Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens did not participate in a morning walkthrough with the Bills on Tuesday — it was an excused absence — and was not scheduled to practice during the team’s night session, either, according to a statment released during the afternoon by coach Dick Jauron.