Archive for July, 2011
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Donovan McNabb, Ben Affleck, Christian Ponder, Plaxico Burress, Santonio Holmes
Not everybody believes that McNabb is going to be a great fit for the Vikings. Our Adam Rank believes that you should avoid him in your drafts.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Kevin Kolb, Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Kyle Orton, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles
There is no deal yet for the Eagles to trade QB Kevin Kolb to the Cardinals, but multiple league sources believe it will occur within the next 48 hours.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: New York Jets, Randy Moss, Rex Ryan, Santonio Holmes
After retaining Santonio Holmes, the Jets are far from certain they will be able keep free-agent WR Braylon Edwards, and are lining up other options, including Randy Moss.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: New York Jets, Santonio Holmes, Mark Sanchez, Rex Ryan
Santonio Holmes, who agreed to a deal that averages slightly less than $10 million per season with $24 million guaranteed, took less money to remain with Jets, according to league sources.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Robert Gallery, Atlanta Falcons, David Baas, Jared Gaither, Oakland Raiders, Olin Kreutz, Seattle Seahawks, Tyson Clabo
Some whispers on the offensive line front: According to league sources, the Seahawks have expressed significant interest in Raiders guard Robert Gallery, while the Raiders have been negotiating with Ravens tackle Jared Gaither.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Steve Breaston, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs are interested in signing Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, according to a team source.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Barry Cofield, Washington Redskins
The Redskins continue to be aggressive in reshaping their roster. They agreed to a six-year deal with DL Barry Cofield that averages $6 million per season with $12.5 million guaranteed, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Chris Johnson, Jared Cook, Kenny Britt, Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck doesn’t have a ton of fantasy value, but he sure helps the stock of the players around him in Tennessee.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Adrian Peterson, Donovan McNabb, Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice, Visanthe Shiancoe
The addition of Donovan McNabb is good news for Adrian Peterson and the rest of the Vikings’ top offensive options.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Santonio Holmes, New York Jets
The Jets have agreed to terms with WR Santonio Holmes on a five-year deal that averages slightly less than $10 million per season with $24 million guaranteed, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brandon Marshall, Brandon Marshall, Chad Henne, Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins report to training camp in Davie, Fla., on Thursday and there are plenty of storylines to follow – notably whether or not the team will acquire a quarterback to compete with incumbent starter Chad Henne. Meanwhile, whoever throws the football will be looking to mercurial WR Brandon Marshall, entering his second season with the Dolphins.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: First and 10, Fantasy football, Jason La Canfora, Kevin Kolb, Mark Sanchez, Michael Vick, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Ray Rice, undrafted free agents
Everyone remembers their first day of summer camp, right? Well. Today’s the day for nine lucky teams, and the rest of the 32 NFL teams open training camp in the next few days. With so much to do in so little time, every camp should have some interesting storylines to follow.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Mason Crosby, Green Bay Packers
Kicker Mason Crosby has agreed to terms with the Packers on a five-year deal, according to a league source.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Houston Texans, Jacoby Jones, Rashad Butler
The Texans have agreed to terms with WR Jacoby Jones and OT Rashad Butler, according to a team source.
Posted: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Kyle Orton, Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins
Numerous teams spoke to the Broncos on Tuesday about QB Kyle Orton, with the Cardinals and Dolphins remaining favorites, according to league sources.