Archive for September, 2010

Can Haynesworth be a factor for Redskins?

Amid reports the Redskins and Titans have had trade discussions, Jason La Canfora, Michael Lombardi and Jamie Dukes discussed the latest surrounding Albert Haynesworth on NFL Total Access.

La Canfora: Deal was in place to move Vincent Jackson

NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora has the latest on the trade talk surrounding Chargers holdout Vincent Jackson, plus the chances rookie C.J. Spiller will start for the Bills in Week 1.

Greenway shares thoughts on Brees, Saints

Minnesota Vikings LB Chad Greenway joined NFL Total Access host Paul Burmeister on Tuesday to discuss Thursday night’s regular-season opener against Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, the return of Brett Favre and more.

Tomlin declines to show cards, keeps QB options open

Much is being said about coach Mike Tomlin’s unwillingness to guarantee that Ben Roethlisberger will be the Steelers’ starting quarterback when he returns from a four-game NFL suspension.

McNabb says that he will play … will you play him?

Donovan McNabb‘s ankle is not quite as famous as Brett Favre‘s, but it is hard to argue whose is more important.

McDaniels: Tebow, Quinn will compete for No. 2

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels is doing his best to keep the competition for the No. 2 quarterback job between Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn alive heading into Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Jaguars.

Freeman ‘looks good’ in return to practice

The reports coming out of Tampa Bay suggest Josh Freeman’s broken right thumb isn’t going to be an issue.

Leinart has incentives based on depth chart

With Matt Leinart’s contract with the Texans officially in the books, details of the one-year deal are now surfacing.

Tomlin will not commit to Roethlisberger after return

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said on Sirius NFL Radio (via USA Today) that he is not committed to starting QB Ben Roethlisberger when he returns from suspension.

Bills getting it right with Spiller

Apparently the Bills can see what the rest of us can see because Jason La Canfora is reporting that the Bills will select rookie RB C.J. Spiller as the team’s running back on Wednesday.

McNabb: ‘Skins can’t win without Haynesworth

Donovan McNabb is throwing his public support behind the embattled Albert Haynesworth.

Belichick praises professionalism of Moss

Bill Belichick addressed the recent comments by Randy Moss during a conference call with reporters on Tuesday.

Playbook picks: Texans over Colts in Week 1?

Are the Texans finally ready to overtake the Colts in the AFC South this season? Time will tell, but two of our three Playbook analysts (Sterling Sharpe and Joe Theismann) expect them to get off on the right foot by knocking off Indianapolis in Week 1. Brian Billick is sticking with the Colts.

Tuesday bullets: Johnson sets sights on new heights

A quick look at some of the stories on the radar on Tuesday.

Cardinals pick Hall as No. 2, won’t chase veteran

The big winner in Matt Leinart’s exodus from Arizona could be undrafted rookie Max Hall. The big loser also could be the Cardinals.

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