Archive for August, 2010

Who and the heck is Victor Cruz?

Normally you do not pay too much attention to receivers with this single-digit number during the preseason. Those are typically the practice bodies that will have an awesome story to tell their grandchildren about how they went to training camp with the New York Giants.

Marshall up to old tricks in Miami

For those of you worried that WR Brandon Marshall was going to change once he went to Miami, don’t worry, he seems to be the same guy. That is both good and bad.

Concerning Ryan, ‘hire’ a four-letter word to Dungy

Tony Dungy gives Jets coach Rex Ryan a thumbs down for his performance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks”.

Expect a big season out of high-motor Biermann

The Falcons desperately need someone opposite John Abraham, and I see Kroy Biermann as that guy.

Can Dixon push Leftwich for starting job?

Following his performance in the preseason opener, Dennis Dixon is gaining support to get a shot to be the (interim) starter for the Steelers.

Bengals could reach injury settlement with Bryant

As the curious case of Antonio Bryant drags on, I continue to hear rumblings that the Cincinnati Bengals are giving consideration into releasing the player they signed just five months ago.

Is Ward on bubble for Bucs?

Reports suggest that one player who could be in jeopardy of losing his job with the Bucs is Derrick Ward.

Childress says Vikings not interested in Garcia

Almost as quickly as we heard the Vikings did have interest in Jeff Garcia, we were told they didn’t.

Keep tabs on running backs for Jets, Giants

Find out what I’ll be watching on Monday night when the NFL concludes the first week of the preseason in the Big Apple.

Brady: ‘I don’t care who makes more’

Tom Brady reiterated during a radio interview Monday he would like to finish his career with the Patriots, while also acknowledging those types of plans don’t always work out in the end. He also indicated he’s not concerned about being the highest-paid NFL quarterback.

Maybe we haven’t heard the last from Schobel

Aaron Schobel has done a fine job filling the “is he retiring or un-retiring this week?” quota for our blogs during the moments where Brett Favre isn’t being Brett Favre.

Bulluck: Giants will be talk of the town

It didn’t take Keith Bulluck long to get back into a New York State of Mind (or a N.Y. State of Mind).

Vikings showed interest in Garcia

If not Brett Favre, then how about Jeff Garcia? Apparently that’s what the Vikings were thinking.

Saints add some flavor at the White House

The New Orleans Saints did more than just receive some Super Bowl praise last week during their trip to the White House. After being hailed by President Barack Obama, they took to the White House kitchen to help prepare some authentic N’Awlins food.

Niners TE Davis exits with knee strain

The San Francisco 49ers got an injury scare when Pro Bowl TE Vernon Davis left Sunday’s game against the Colts with what coach Mike Singletary would later describe as a “knee strain.”

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