Archive for October, 2009

Limbaugh dropped by group bidding for 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.

You must be committed to the 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.

Playbook picks: Which winless team(s) will prevail?

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.

Roundup: Cardinals struggle with identity

Here is what is going down around the league on a Wednesday morning.

Chargers release SS Hart

The Chargers have released strong safety Clinton Hart, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

Talking trades: Merriman might not be untouchable

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.

Will Saints RB Thomas share carries going forward?

Is Saints RB Pierre Thomas going to lose carries (and fantasy value) to Mike Bell the rest of the season? It could happen.

Portis: Spat with Sellers ‘blown out of proportion’

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.

Seahawks sign ex-Chief McIntosh for left tackle help

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.

Time for Bucs to take a chance on WR Jones’ talent

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.

Super Bowl XLII hero Tyree signs with Ravens

The Ravens have signed WR David Tyree, according to a league source, and released TE Tony Curtis, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports.

Sprint Can’t-Miss Plays: Week 5

Watch and then vote for your chance to win one of 17 trips to Super Bowl XLIV!

Voting opens every Tuesday beginning at 3 p.m. ET and closes every Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. Don’t forget to check back each week to see which Sprint Can’t-Miss Play won.

Broncos’ Bowlen heaps praise on Marshall, McDaniels

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.”

Tuesday update: Bucs sign WR 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.

Roundup: Henne makes a statement

A quick roundup of reaction from Monday night’s game, easily one of the season’s best through five weeks.

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