Archive for October, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Dave Checketts, DeMaurice Smith, Donovan McNabb, Rush Limbaugh, St. Louis Rams
The group that will try to buy the Rams plans to drop Rush Limbaugh, a source with knowledge of the situation told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.
Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 | Jamie Dukes Tags: Andy Reid, Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles, Wildcat
For some teams the Wildcat is a trend or trinket. Consequently, these teams make a cursory attempt at executing the Wildcat offense. Just like any other aspect of life, if you give a half-hearted attempt it will yield little or no fruit. If you are going to be successful with this or any other offense, it requires execution.
Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: AFC Playbook, Brian Baldinger, Joe Theismann, NFC Playbook, Playbook picks, Sterling Sharpe
Can any of the remaining winless teams pick up their first victory in Week 6? Find out which ones the NFL Network Playbook analysts think will break through this week.
Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, JaMarcus Russell, Kurt Warner, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Rex Ryan
Here is what is going down around the league on a Wednesday morning.
Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Clinton Hart, San Diego Chargers
The Chargers have released strong safety Clinton Hart, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.
Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: A.J. Smith, Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns, Fran Charles, Glenn Dorsey, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Total Access, San Diego Chargers, Shawne Merriman
It was time to talk trades on my Around the League segment with host Fran Charles Tuesday on NFL Total Access. We discussed trade speculation on Brady Quinn, Shawne Merriman and Glenn Dorsey.
Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Chris Johnson, Matt Forte, Mike Bell, pierre thomas, Reggie Bush, Sean Payton
Is Saints RB Pierre Thomas going to lose carries (and fantasy value) to Mike Bell the rest of the season? It could happen.
Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Clinton Portis, Mike Sellers, Sherman Smith, Todd Yoder, Washington Redskins
Redskins RB Clinton Portis used his Tuesday radio appearance on The Johnson Thompson Show on ESPN 980 to address his recent run-in with FB Mike Sellers, saying the incident wasn’t a big deal.
Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brandon Frye, Damion McIntosh, Kyle Williams, Sean Locklear, Seattle Seahawks, Walter Jones
Already down to their fourth left tackle of the season, the Seahawks signed Damion McIntosh for veteran help. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Matt Jones, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers badly need a playmaker or some sign of life on offense. At 0-5, this is precisely the kind of franchise that could afford to take a shot on someone, give a second chance to a former first-round draft pick with a strong skill set — like WR Matt Jones.
Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Baltimore Ravens, David Tyree, Derrick Mason, Kelley Washington, Mark Clayton, Tony Curtis
The Ravens have signed WR David Tyree, according to a league source, and released TE Tony Curtis, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Josh McDaniels, Kyle Orton, NFL Fall League Meeting
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said Josh McDaniels is maturing into the head coach he expected him to be and that WR Brandon Marshall is playing himself into a “significant raise.”
Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Detroit Lions, Levi Jones, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Yamon Figurs
Teams are working out free agents Tuesday as they look to address needs created by injuries or lack of production. I’ll keep you up to date here with a running list of the latest updates from around the league as I hear them.
Posted: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brady Quinn, Braylon Edwards, Chad Henne, Chad Ochocinco, Dan Marino, Ken Whisenhunt, Miami Dolphins, Mike Nolan, New York Jets, Ray Lewis
A quick roundup of reaction from Monday night’s game, easily one of the season’s best through five weeks.