Archive for March, 2009

Westwood One and NFL Agree on New 2-Year Deal

Westwood One and the National Football League (NFL) announced today a new two-year agreement for Westwood One to continue as the exclusive network radio partner of the NFL.  Westwood One has been an NFL network radio partner for more than four decades and the exclusive network radio partner since 1987.   “This agreement reflects the spirit [...]

Patriots and DE Jason Taylor – A Perfect Fit?

Today’s Boston Globe throws out an interesting rumor about the Pats taking a long look at released DE Jason Taylor, who could be a great fit with the Pats. Here is the story: With an obvious opening at outside linebacker and need for an experienced pass rusher after trading Mike Vrabel, the Patriots make sense [...]

Tomlinson and Chargers Agree on a Deal to Keep Him Around

It’s rare when an NFL player actually gets to stay where he started these days, but in the case of Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson and the team – both sides seemed to get what they wanted. The running back agreed on Tuesday night to stay with San Diego at a reduced rate, agreeing on [...]

Pace a Good Fit for the Vikings?

The St. Louis Rams have announced the release of offensive tackle Orlando Pace. Details on the release itself are available at ramsgab.com. As soon as the release was announced rumors swirled of possible interest from the Vikings. The rumors were fueled in part by a profootballtalk.com article pointing out that the Vikings were previously interested [...]

QB Alex Smith to Return to the Niners at a Reduced Price

The 49′ers are bringing back former first overall pick QB Alex Smith, but at a much more reduced rate than what he’s made over his early part of his career. Smith was set to make nearly $10 mil in 2009, but reports say that he now has a two-year deal that will more commensurate with [...]

Cleveland Signs Former Jets LB David Bowens

The Browns have signed former Jets linebacker David Bowens to a four-year deal worth $7.2 million according to the Newark Star-Ledger. The former Jets LB was released awhile ago, but the team was talking about bringing him back. The Jets wanted to bring back Bowens at a cheaper price than he was making last season, [...]

Rams Release Former First Overall Pick Tackle Orlando Pace

The Rams have announced the release of tackle Orlando Pace, who was the teams number 1 pick and the overall number one pick in the 1997 draft. The team has been trying for the past few weeks to trade Pace, but finally came to the decision of releasing him after they found no takers. The [...]

Boldin to Be Traded Rumor Still Floating Around

ESPN’s John Clayton reports that he believes Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin is still likely to be traded, despite Kurt Warner re-signing with the Cards. Clayton thinks that the Eagles and Giants are the most likely trading partners. The Eagles have $40.5 million of cap room and twelve draft choices, including two first-round picks. The Giants, [...]