Archive for August, 2011

Broncos fans representing in Canton

In what would normally be a scene dominated by Rams and Bears fans — both teams have inductees in Marshall Faulk and Richard Dent and were scheduled to play the first preseason game here Sunday — the most represented fan-base appears to be Denver’s.

Notes from the press box

Walking into the press box here at Fawcett Stadium for Saturday’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony takes me back. The first time I was here, actually, there was no press box.

Several teams interested in Tatupu, Hayden

I’m hearing from sources around the league that the Bears, Redskins and Raiders all have at least some interest in free agents LB Lofa Tatupu and CB Kelvin Hayden.

A humbling experience for Faulk

Marshall Faulk‘s inner football fan came out Friday at the Ray Nischke luncheon, where he describes the emotional element of Hall of Fame weekend and being around so many players in whom he admires.

‘Prime’ looks ahead to HOF enshrinement

Deion Sanders calls in to “The Rich Eisen Podcast” to talk about his plans for his Hall of Fame enshrinement speech and the post-enshrinement performance he is planning with Snoop Dogg and Nelly.

Marcus Allen wants NFL to return to Los Angeles

Marcus Allen told the Dave Dameshek Football Program on Friday that he never wanted to play for any other team than the Raiders. The Los Angeles Raiders.

Let’s put the ‘pro’ in Pro Football Hall of Fame

To be a Pro Football Hall of Fame, you have to have Damon Allen enshrined.

Sharper mulling multiple options; Saints interested

I’m told by a league source that veteran FS Darren Sharper is mulling multiple options on the free-agent market.

Pee-wee’s big Cowboys adventure

And now for some more proof that the Dallas Cowboys aren’t your average NFL team.

A little NFL history at Bender’s

A little history lesson for you, and a rather appropriate one, on the day that Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith signed a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement.

DDFP: Reminiscing with The Ultimate Raider

In the shadow of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Dave & Rank kibbitz with the great Marcus Allen on a number of topics.

Floyd agrees to two-year deal to say in San Diego

Free agent WR Malcom Floyd agreed to a two-year deal Friday to stay in San Diego, according to a league source.

Boss gets $8 million guaranteed from Raiders

Here’s a look at the numbers behind the deal TE Kevin Boss signed with the Raiders: It’s a four-year deal worth $16 million, including $8 million guaranteed, according to a league source.

Kreutz, Saints reach terms on one-year deal

After visiting the Saints on Thursday, veteran center Olin Kreutz will agree to terms with the team on a one-year deal worth roughly $2 million, according to league sources.

Gregg’s memory of an iconic photo not muddied

We caught up with Packer legend Forrest Gregg Friday and asked the legendary Hall of Famer of his memories from a mud-caked day in San Francisco that gave birth to a photo that lives on as one of the most iconic in NFL lore.

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