Archive for May, 2010

Williams gives Jones something to shout about

Is Dallas WR Roy Williams ready to show return on the investment Jerry Jones made when he traded for him in 2008? If the Cowboys’ OTA session on Monday is any indication, then maybe so.

Del Rio: Garrard has taken ‘step forward’

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio didn’t hide the fact Monday that he believes the competition from Luke McCown has pushed David Garrard to become more of a leader.

Lynch trade would be welcomed in fantasy land

The potential trade of Marshawn Lynch would be good news in fantasy circles, especially for Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller.

Roundup: Stafford healthy and ready for 2010

One of the most lasting images of the 2009 season was rookie QB Matthew Stafford getting drilled while throwing a pass against the Browns, being helped off the field, and then returning to throw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew to lead the Lions to the win. Now the Lions quarterback is healthy and ready for 2010.

Roundup: Browns’ Hardesty proving to be quick study

While Browns coach Eric Mangini is having trouble drawing some of his players to voluntary OTAs, set to begin next week, he’s apparently having no problems getting through to rookie RB Montario Hardesty.

Roundup: Jackson wants to catch passes, not flak

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson exchanged barbs in the media with former Eagles QB Donovan McNabb last week. Now, according to The Philadelphia Daily News, he’s done talking about anyone who is not currently on Eagles’ roster.

Welker: Knee injury ‘just the ACL’

Patriots WR Wes Welker told the Associated Press his his knee injury, originally reported to have been to his ACL and MCL, was to “just the ACL.”

Hall of Fame WR Rice might not be pro-golfer material

Mark Twain once described golf as a “good walk spoiled.” Now some have to wonder if Hall of Fame WR Jerry Rice is now walking away from golf as a spoiled athlete giving up on his dream.

Davis, Dockett’s cyber feud heats up

Thank goodness for Twitter. Because how else would 49ers TE Vernon Davis and Cardinals LB Darnell Dockett be able to keep their “feud” going during this offseason?

Roundup: Gerhart will likely miss OTA, minicamp too

Rookie RB Toby Gerhart will miss the Vikings’ OTA next week, and minicamp in June is in jeopardy too, thanks to Stanford’s mid-June graduation ceremonies. NFL rules prohibit draft picks from participating in anything more than a rookie minicamp before their school’s graduation.

Browns LB Jackson to skip next week’s voluntary OTAs

Add LB D’Qwell Jackson to the list of Browns players who plan on skipping voluntary organized team activities next week.

Sapp: CJ2K will hold out through training camp

Chris Johnson hasn’t been attending any of the Titans’ OTAs, and NFL Network’s Warren Sapp, who recently spoke to Johnson in Orlando, Fla., where he’s training, said on Thursday’s Total Access that he is ready to hold out all the way through training camp if necessary.

Redskins have role in mind for Westbrook

Redskins general manager Bruce Allen was interviewed Wednesday night by Rich Eisen on NFL Total Access, and laid out why the team was interested in veteran running back Brian Westbrook, despite already having three former Pro Bowl rushers on the roster.

Is Bulger headed to Chicago for Martz reunion?

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora took a Thursday spin “Around the League” with host Rich Eisen on “NFL Total Access.”

Patriots WR Welker progressing in rehab

The health of WR Wes Welker will be one of the biggest questions hanging over the Patriots heading into training camp. Will he be ready to go? How is the rehabilitation from a torn ACL and MCL progressing?

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