Archive for October, 2009

Thursday injury report: Boldin, Polamalu sit again

Teams have released their practice participation reports for Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the notable players.

Napa DA declines to file charges against Cable

Napa County district attorney Gary Lieberstein chose not to press charges against Raiders coach Tom Cable for allegedly assaulting assistant Randy Hanson, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports.

Smith hopes to play for Bucs while recovering from hit

Pro Bowl return man Clifton Smith will accompany the Buccaneers on their trip to London to face the Patriots, but his playing status remains uncertain because of the effects of a punishing blow he absorbed to the throat and head last weekend, according to his agent, Jason Dillard.

Don’t blame TV after officials miss a call

Almost every week, an NFL game is guaranteed to give you something you have never seen before. While calling the Pittsburgh-Cleveland game for CBS last Sunday, I witnessed the impossible.

Roundup: Steelers got it right by hiring Tomlin

After leading the Steelers to their sixth Super Bowl championship in February, the St. Paul Pioneer Press writes that, despite questions regarding his age and experience, Mike Tomlin has proven he was the right man for the job all along.

Ochocinco fined a second time for chinstrap violation

The NFL fined Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco $10,000 for wearing a black chinstrap during Sunday’s game against the Texans, a league source confirmed.

Good deal for both Cutler, Bears

Here’s a full breakdown of Bears QB Jay Cutler‘s new contract, from a league source, and a quick take on what it all means.

Wednesday injury report: Cowboys list new ailments

Teams have released their first practice participation reports for Week 7. Here’s the status of some notable players.

Cowboys WR Austin has more fantasy appeal

The value of Cowboys WR Miles Austin is on the rise, but fantasy owners should now look to deal his teammate, RB Marion Barber.

Breast cancer awareness campaign hits Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, D.C – Cancer survivors teamed up with the NFL and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Tuesday for a breast cancer awareness event on Capitol Hill.

Dignitaries descend on London for pre-game events

LONDON — With only four days remaining until the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers face each other at Wembley Stadium, it is easy to tell the game is near. The NFL offices at the Landmark Hotel are busy from early in the morning until late at night. Bucs cheerleaders are roaming the hallways, and league executives and assorted team owners have arrived for the Global Sports Summit, which takes place on Friday.

Playbook Picks: Can Jets rebound in Oakland?

Sure Playbook analyst Brian Baldinger may have made the lamentable choice of picking the Titans to upset the Patriots in Week 6, but he more than made up for it by being the only one to sagely predict the Vikings would upend the Ravens.

Roundup: The differences in Denver and Kansas City

Both the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2009 season facing nearly the same predicament regarding major change in management, coaching, systems, and on-field personnel. And yet both teams couldn’t be any more different from each other.

Packers sign Ahman Green, place Wynn on IR

To help an offensive backfield ravaged with injuries, the Green Bay Packers dipped into their past on Wednesday, signing RB Ahman Green.

Titans, Vanden Bosch plan to hold contract talks

The Titans are scheduled to have contract talks with two-time Pro Bowl DE Kyle Vanden Bosch this weekend, according to a league source. The team, which has a bye this week, has held an ongoing dialogue with Vanden Bosch, an elite pass rusher who’s eligible for unrestricted free agency after this season.

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