Archive for March, 2010

Tomlin: Steelers were ‘hacked off’ at missing playoffs

Steelers Mike Tomlin coach introduced a new term into the NFL.com blog vernacular Tuesday, and also shared a few offseason insights on his team.

Tate displays good hands at Notre Dame Pro Day

Notre Dame WR Golden Tate (5-foot-10 1/2, 202 pounds) is probably going to hear his name called in the second round and caught the ball well in position drills. He stood on the rest of his workout numbers from the NFL Scouting Combine.

Fisher to Young: Keep winning

Titans coach Jeff Fisher has a very simple message for his young QB, Vince Young: Keep winning.

Chargers’ offseason trades all part of a master plan

The Chargers have a reputation of building through the draft — which was the driving force behind the trades of CB Antonio Cromartie and third-string QB Charlie Whitehurst.

Harbaugh: Boldin will make Flacco better red-zone QB

Speaking with NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora on Tuesday at the NFL Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla., Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the team’s aggressive pursuit of Boldin was done with the idea of helping QB Joe Flacco develop.

Unfamiliar territory for South Dakota State

It’s not often that South Dakota State plays host to a large gathering of NFL scouts. With one draftable prospect and two others worthy of a look as rookie free agents, however, this year is different.

Lions GM Mayhew confirms interest in ‘Pacman’ Jones

Lions general manager Martin Mayhew says nothing is imminent, but that the team is interested in Adam “Pacman” Jones’ services.

Lindenwood prospects step up at Missouri pro day

A pair of standouts from Lindenwood came to Missouri’s second pro day and they performed well.

Agent: ‘Interest out there’ in Jets RB Washington

Updating Monday’s story over Leon Washington‘s decision decision to skip the Jets’ offseason conditioning program, comes word Tuesday from Washington’s agent, Alvin Keel, that there is interest in his client from other teams.

Looking at what’s next for Brandon Marshall

Another team pulled itself out of the Brandon Marshall rumor mill Tuesday when Dolphins coach Tony Sparano nixed the idea to NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora at the NFL Annual Meeting.

Roundup: Mora still upset with firing in Seattle

Former Seahawks coach Jim Mora is still bitter over his ouster in Seattle, and pulled no punches during a recent interview on The Kevin Calabro Show on Monday afternoon on ESPN 710 in Seattle.

Raiders have two jobs up for grabs

Raiders coach Tom Cable discussed his open quarterback competition Tuesday at the NFL Annual Meeting, but he said he also expects Darren McFadden and Michael Bush to compete for a role as an every-down back.

Tomlin expects Polamalu at offseason workouts

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that strong safety Troy Polamalu shouldn’t be hampered by the torn knee ligament that kept him out of 11 games last season and that he will participate in some of the team’s offseason workouts.

Kampman recovering, on track for training camp

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said recently signed free-agent DE Aaron Kampman is recovering well from reconstructive left knee surgery and remains on track to be on the field when the team begins training camp.

Will the Raiders backfield have value in 2010?

The fantasy value of Darren McFadden is on the rise. Whether or not he can meet expectations is another story altogether.

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