Archive for March, 2009

Chiefs Running Back Johnson Pleads Guilty; Gets Two Years Probation

From: AP Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was sentenced to two years probation Friday after pleading guilty to two counts of disturbing the peace for separate incidents involving women at nightclubs last year. A Kansas City Municipal Court judge suspended imposition of the sentence and will remove the guilty plea from the public record if [...]

Hypothetical Time as the 2009 Draft Gets Closer for the Bears

Since we are now less than a month from the draft. I thought I could give an overview of the different positions that the Bears need, and what they could be selecting for that position. So I figured out how to work the Google machine (from Blades of Glory), and did my personal evaluations. I [...]

NFL Gridiron Gab’s Mock Draft 4.0 (2nd Round Included)

1.Detroit Lions: Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia A lot of people have the Lions taking Smith, Monroe, or Curry as the safe pick, but the Lions need to make a splash and find the face of their franchise. Let’s be honest, though, this pick will depend on who they get to sign on the dotted line [...]

City of New Orleans Submits Bid for 2013 Super Bowl

The city of New Orleans today threw their hat in the ring for the 2013 Super Bowl. The Saints and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation have officially submitted a bid to host the 2013 big game. Foundation president Jay Cicero says the bid submitted Friday afternoon deals with technical aspects of hosting the game, [...]

2009 Top NFL Draft Prospects: Offensive Linemen

NFL Gridiron Gab starts a look at some of the big names in the upcoming NFL Draft. Today – we look at the offensive linemen: Jason Smith, Baylor, Senior, 6’5” 309lbs: Strengths: Has been a staple on the left side for Baylor after converting from tight end. Smith is very nimble on his feet, and [...]

Stuck Anchor Caused Deadly Accident of NFL Players

A report by the Associated Press states that the deadly boating accident involving Detroit Lion free agent defensive lineman Corey Smith, Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, and two of their friends was caused by not properly anchoring the vessel in the water, an investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission concludes. In a [...]

Five Players the Chiefs Need to Step Up in 09

Through out the three years of the Herm Edwards regime the Chiefs accumulated several top 100 picks as they moved towards a youth movement. Those picks turned in to players who have shown potential but have failed to play on a consistent level. General Manager Scott Pioli saw this and has brought in veterans like [...]

Giants HOF LB Lawrence Taylor to Tackle Nutrisystem

From tackling quarterback to tackling extra pounds? Sportingnews Magazine reports that Lawrence Taylor will be the newest member of the Nutrisystem weight loss program. Taylor will have commercials running that begin in June. There is no mention of how many pounds Taylor lost on Nutrisystem. Also interesting to note is that the owners have amended [...]