Archive for August, 2011
Posted: Monday, August 15th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Rainn Wilson, Tennessee Titans, The Champ
Even Dwight from The Office is over the Chris Johnson holdout. But do not let it ruin your fantasy draft preparation.
Posted: Monday, August 15th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Adam Terry, Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran offensive tackle Adam Terry, according to a league source.
Posted: Monday, August 15th, 2011 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Buffalo Bills, Chris Cooley, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Felix Jones, Jacksonville Jaguars, Lee Evans, Matthew Stafford, Maurice Jones-Drew, Steve Johnson, Washington Redskins
Maurice Jones-Drew, an avid fantasy football owner, is ready to prove the “gurus” that he should be listed higher in draft rankings.
Posted: Monday, August 15th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: New York Jets, Ben Tate, Braylon Edwards, Derrick Mason, Houston Texans, Mark Sanchez, Plaxico Burress, Steve Slaton, Wade Phillips
I’m excited to be taking in my first live preseason game of the summer tonight in Houston. Sure, it’s only the first tune-up for two largely veteran teams — the Jets and Texans — but there’s constant evaluation going on this time of year, and I will be paying close attention to a few factors, in particular while the starters are around.
Posted: Monday, August 15th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: First and 10, Brett Favre, Cam Newton, Colt McCoy, Darren Sharper, Daunte Culpepper, Osi Umenyiora
The NFL’s longest offseason officially ended over the weekend when 30 of the league’s 32 teams hit the field for the first time. Take a look at the weekend’s most memorable plays.
Posted: Monday, August 15th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Data Points, Countdown to Kickoff, Donovan McNabb
We’re at T-minus 24 days until the 2011 season begins with the Saints visiting the Packers. And 24 also happens to be the number of consecutive passes completed by Donovan McNabb over a two-game stretch during the 2004 season — the longest streak of completions in NFL history.
Posted: Sunday, August 14th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: T.J. Houshmandzadeh, New England Patriots
Free agent WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh is visiting the New England Patriots, according to a league source.
Posted: Sunday, August 14th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Daunte Culpepper, San Francisco 49ers
Former NFL quarterback Daunte Culpepper is scheduled to work out for the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to a league source.
Posted: Sunday, August 14th, 2011 | Steve Wyche Tags: Corey Peters, Atlanta Falcons, Mike Smith, Peria Jerry
Atlanta Falcons starting nose tackle Corey Peters was carted off the practice field with an apparent lower left leg injury on Sunday. Head coach Mike Smith said he did not have an immediate update. If Peters, a second-year player who established himself as a rookie, is unable to return soon, former first-round pick Peria Jerry is expected to step in.
Posted: Sunday, August 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Data Points, Arizona Cardinals, Countdown to Kickoff, Jay Feely
The Countdown to Kickoff 2011 is at 25 days. And the number 25 is very special to Arizona Cardinals kicker Jay Feely -– that’s the incredible point total Feely racked up last season in a 43-13 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 14. Feely kicked five field goals, four extra points and even ran for a 5-yard touchdown on a fake field-goal attempt.
Posted: Saturday, August 13th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Data Points, Countdown to Kickoff, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints
There are 26 days until the 2011 NFL seasons kicks off with the Saints visiting the Packers on Thursday, Sept. 8. And 26 is the total red-zone scores allowed by Green Bay in 2010 — the lowest such total in the NFL last season.
Posted: Friday, August 12th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Desmond Bishop, Green Bay Packers, President Barack Obama
Ever have that nagging feeling you’ve forgotten something important, only to have it come back and bite you later when the suspicion is proved correct? If so, well, welcome to Desmond Bishop’s world.
Posted: Friday, August 12th, 2011 | davedameshek Tags: Dave Dameshek Football Program, Cleveland Browns, Michelle Beisner, The Miz
We celebrate the return of football games (albeit of the fake, preseason variety) by welcoming in WWE superstar — and Cleveland native — The Miz.
Posted: Friday, August 12th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags:
Once upon a time, it looked like Lee Evans was going to develop into a legitimate fantasy receiver after a breakout season in 2006, when he posted 1,292 yards and eight touchdowns. But in the past two seasons, he became an afterthought in both the Buffalo Bills’ offense and on fantasy rosters.
Posted: Friday, August 12th, 2011 | Jason La Canfora Tags: David Vobora, Ben Leber, Brady Poppinga, St. Louis Rams, Zac Diles
The Rams released LB David Vobora on Friday morning, according to a league source.