Archive for May, 2010

Smith: Giants believe in Manning

Giants WR Steve Smith, a teammate of Eli Manning for three seasons, says his quarterback is determined to be great.

Jackson has strong first impression of Bradford

Based off first impressions, Steven Jackson sounds like a big fan of rookie Sam Bradford.

Vikings release statement on failed stadium bill

The Minnesota Vikings released a statement Tuesday, following last week’s vote by a Minnesota House committee that rejected the team’s proposal for a $791 million stadium.

Colts will pay Manning, but at what cost?

The Colts are going to make QB Peyton Manning the highest paid player in the game. That is inevitable. Colts owner Jim Irsay has also gone on record stating that he will take care of Manning. The price tag will likely exceed $100 million. That also is inevitable.

Rams RB Jackson getting healthy following surgery

Rams RB Steven Jackson had good news to pass along regarding his offseason back surgery.

Ginn gets mixed reviews from observers

Some of the early impressions of WR Ted Ginn Jr. coming out of 49ers OTAs have been mixed impressions.

Tomlin in touch with Roethlisberger but still waiting

While the NFL waits on the results of evaluations of QB Ben Roethlisberger, Mike Tomlin and the Steelers wait as well.

Tomlin: Leftwich has ‘bulk’ of Steelers’ first-team reps

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin touched on his quarterback competition Tuesday, acknowledging at this early stage that Byron Leftwich has received “the bulk” of first-team repetitions.

Fantasy Focus chat, Tuesday, 2 p.m. ET

Be sure to stop by and check out my live chat on Tuesday, starting at 2 p.m. EST here on NFL.com!

Haynesworth resolution doesn’t appear close

Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has some strong words for disgruntled DT Albert Haynesworth, the situation doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon.

Haley excited that Cassel survived

Chiefs coach Todd Haley seems very willing to most past last season when it comes to QB Matt Cassel.

Chiefs’ Charles, Flowers had offseason surgeries

The Kansas City Chiefs opened three days of OTAs Monday without RB Jamaal Charles and CB Brandon Flowers.

Singletary: Iupati, Davis have to earn starting spots

It’s not much of a surprise that Mike Singletary isn’t handing out starting spots on the offensive line to his two first-round picks from last month’s draft, Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati.

Tebow doesn’t think high profile will be issue

Judging by the reports out of Broncos OTAs, Tim Tebow mania is now in full swing.

Is Texans’ Johnson underpaid?

It’s not often (or never, really) that Andre Johnson makes headlines for anything but his on-field performance. So when news broke Monday that Johnson wasn’t attending voluntary OTAs with the Texans, it got our attention.

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