Archive for May, 2011

Poly’s biggest cheerleaders: Diaz and Snoop

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.

Three and out: Keep V-Jax in San Diego

Fantasy owners should hope that WRs Vincent Jackson and Santonio Holmes don’t switch teams once free agency begins.

First and 10: Your soundtrack for a Football Friday

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.

Data Points: Pats near bottom in pass defense

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.

Is Leinart a fit for 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.

Baalke doesn’t clear up Clements’ future

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.

Wyche: Eagles a fit for Haynesworth?

If the Redskins do decide to move Albert Haynesworth, NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche has connected the dots to the division rival Eagles.

Johnston: Best fit for Young is 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.

Stevie Johnson defends Bush, is enjoying time off

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.

Three and out: Foster remains the main man

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.

First and 10: Let’s go shopping for WRs

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.

Johnston: Falcons ‘had to make’ blockbuster trade

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.

A few minutes with … Stevie Johnson

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.

Portrait Session: Stevie Johnson

Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson stops by the NFL Network studios.

La Canfora: Trading Orton risky for Broncos

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.

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