Archive for May, 2011
Posted: Friday, May 13th, 2011 | Lisa Altobelli Tags: Long Beach Poly Prep, Kenrick Ellis, Mark Carrier, Muhammad Wilkerson, New York Jets, Rex Ryan, Willie McGinest
When those Friday night lights snap on around the country this fall, there’s one high school team that can say they’ve produced more NFL players than any other. It’s in Texas right? Florida? Nope. Fear the Jackrabbit.
Posted: Friday, May 13th, 2011 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Braylon Edwards, Christian Ponder, Donovan McNabb, Jermichael Finley, Josh McDaniels, Marques Colston, Philip Rivers, Sam Bradford, Santonio Holmes, Sidney Rice, Vincent Jackson
Fantasy owners should hope that WRs Vincent Jackson and Santonio Holmes don’t switch teams once free agency begins.
Posted: Friday, May 13th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: First and 10, Arizona Cardinals, Brian Billick, Daryl Johnston, Ken Whisenhunt, Pete Carroll, Ron Springs, Ronnie Brown, Seattle Seahawks
We know the routine… you listen to sports-talk radio at work Monday through Thursday every week, but Friday is time to rock out. Well, this Friday, you might have a decision to make. Because NFL.com is serving up not one but two podcasts for your listening pleasure.
Posted: Friday, May 13th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Data Points, Elliot Harrison, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins
With all the hubbub regarding the free-agent status of Nnamdi Asomugha, as well as several other quality cornerbacks expected to be available in free agency, it’s intriguing to look at the five teams ranked at the bottom of the league in pass defense last season.
Posted: Thursday, May 12th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Matt Leinart, Brian Billick, Charlie Whitehurst, Matt Hasselbeck, Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks
With all of the speculation surrounding free agent quarterbacks and those who might be available via trade during these locked-out times, one name who hasn’t been setting the rumor mill abuzz is Matt Leinart.
Posted: Thursday, May 12th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Nate Clements, San Francisco 49ers, Trent Baalke
One player with an unsettled future amid the current labor discord is 49ers CB Nate Clements. According to San Francisco GM Trent Baalke, whether or not Clements returns is apparently up to him.
Posted: Thursday, May 12th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Philadelphia Eagles, Steve Wyche, Washington Redskins
If the Redskins do decide to move Albert Haynesworth, NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche has connected the dots to the division rival Eagles.
Posted: Thursday, May 12th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Vince Young, Daryl Johnston, Jason La Canfora, Minnesota Vikings, Steve Wyche, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins
Even if he is under contract, we know that Vince Young isn’t a part of the plans for Mike Munchak and the Titans.
Posted: Thursday, May 12th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Stevie Johnson, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, Reggie Bush
In what would seem a leading candidate for non-story of the week that then became a story, Reggie Bush drew the ire of many fans for suggesting via Twitter that he was actually enjoying his free time during the NFL-imposed lockout.
Posted: Thursday, May 12th, 2011 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Arian Foster, Ben Tate, Kevin Kolb, Larry Fitzgerald, Nnamdi Asomugha, Rick Dennison, Rob Ryan
The return of Ben Tate has some fantasy owners worried about the draft value of Arian Foster. Well, it’s time to put those worries to rest.
Posted: Thursday, May 12th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: First and 10, Buffalo Bills, Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals, Marvin Lewis, Sidney Rice, Stevie Johnson, Vincent Jackson
How’d you like to see Vincent Jackson catching passes for your team? Maybe Sidney Rice? In Thursday’s edition of Instant Debate, NFL.com’s experts look at the top potential free agent wide receivers that will be on the market when the lockout is lifted.
Posted: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Daryl Johnston, Pat Shurmur
NFL Network analyst Daryl Johnston sees the blockbuster draft day deal by the Falcons, coming off a 13-3 season, as one they “had to make” because their window to win is now.
Posted: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Stevie Johnson, Akon, Brett Keisel, Buffalo Bills, C.J. Spiller, Chan Gailey, rashard mendenhall, Ryan Fitzpatrick
A few minutes with Stevie Johnson is about as good as it gets. Johnson stopped by the NFL Network studios in Los Angeles Wednesday, rapping about everything from his endzone stunt against the Bengals and NFL players on Twitter to his infamous drop against the Bills.
Posted: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Stevie Johnson, Buffalo Bills, NFL Network, Portrait Session
Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson stops by the NFL Network studios.
Posted: Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Kyle Orton, Brady Quinn, Denver Broncos, Jason La Canfora, Tim Tebow
NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora believes trading Kyle Orton might not be the best move for the Broncos, and such a trade certainly isn’t a lock in the first place.