Archive for May, 2010

Chiefs rookie Berry signs deal with adidas

Chiefs rookie safety Eric Berry has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with adidas, the athletic apparel company announced on Tuesday.

Who has the best throwback uniform for 2010

The Bears, Packers and Eagles will wear throwback uniforms this year. Who has the best look?

Does a market for T.O. exist?

The consensus among NFL Network insiders and analysts is that there is currently no market for Terrell Owens.

Niners LB Willis says ‘the best is yet to be seen’

Patrick Willis was all smiles while discussing his new five-year contract extension with the 49ers, and he pledged that his three Pro Bowl seasons are “only the tip of the iceberg.”

Packers WR Jennings will appear in ‘Criminal Minds’

NFL players are no strangers to making the leap over to a film or television career. A transition that sometimes appears as seamless as a well-run pass route.

Eisen prepping for ‘Operation’ on Favre

Brett Favre will have surgery Tuesday. Live on NFL Network.

Roundup: Williams looking to atone for mistakes

Former first-round draft pick Mike Williams is trying to make something out of his career, hitching on with his former college coach Pete Carroll in Seattle. But Williams knows that he must atone for some of his mistakes. Kind of like a 12-step program for draft busts.

‘Pacman’ still looking for bites from NFL teams

We’ve moved into the postdraft phase of the NFL season, when a sizable number of veterans remain on the street as teams re-evaluate their rosters. Adam Jones, who hasn’t played in the NFL since 2008, is one of the most recognizable names on that list.

Is backup role behind Kolb an issue for Vick?

With Donovan McNabb in Washington and Kevin Kolb a bit heavier in the pockets with a one-year extension, the reality for Michael Vick is that he remains a backup for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Playing field, locker rooms at Titans’ LP Field flooded

The playing surface at LP Field, home of the Titans, was underwater Monday afternoon as the state of Tennessee experienced some of the worst flooding in memory, according to the Nashville City Paper. The Titans’ locker room also was filled with water.

Eagles to honor 1960 championship team

The Eagles announced on Monday that they would be honoring that 1960 championship during the team’s home opener vs. the Packers with a celebration at halftime and they also unveiled 1960 kelly green throwback jerseys that the team will wear.

Consider Lions rookie Best a No. 2 fantasy back

Jahvid Best may not be a true featured back as a rookie, but it’s pretty easy to predict that he’ll see the majority of the backfield touches for the Lions in 2010.

Monday on NFL Total Access

NFL Total Access is back Monday (7 p.m. ET) with host Rich Eisen, analyst Marshall Faulk and insider Michael Lombardi to discuss the latest offseason topics.

Roundup: QB Campbell clear favorite at Raiders camp

Raiders coach Tom Cable is not going to select a starting quarterback in May. Cable calls it an open competition. Others call it a formality because newly acquired QB Jason Campbell was the hands-down favorite at the Raiders three-day minicamp over the weekend.

Clausen earning praise in Panthers’ camp

This has been an interesting beginning for Jimmy Clausen‘s NFL career. The former Notre Dame star tumbled in the draft before being selected in the second round (48th overall) by the Panthers and had to serve as an Cactus Cooler mule for WR Steve Smith.

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