March 26th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Charlotte Observer reports that the Panthers are talking to QB Jake Delhomme about a new contract: The Carolina Panthers are talking to quarterback Jake Delhomme’s agent about a possible contract extension, but both sides say it’s too early to say whether a new deal will be reached. Delhomme, 34, is in the final year [...]
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Did the NFL Make a Rule Due to the Vikings Jared Allen?
I read on scout.com that the NFL has found it necessary to clarify a rule which spurned a great deal of debate last season. The rule in question centers around defensive players lunging at the ball carrier from the ground. This point (click links to see video examples) is best illustrated by taking a look [...]
Feds: Michael Vick Illegally Spent $1.3 Million of Pension Funds
From: AP The U.S. Department of Labor filed complaints Wednesday accusing suspended NFL star Michael Vick of illegally spending about $1.3 million in pension plan funds for his own benefit, including paying restitution ordered in his dogfighting conspiracy case. The department filed the complaints in federal district and bankruptcy courts the same day Vick left [...]
Judge Jails Former Lion Rogers for Violating Probation
Charles Rogers was one of the most talented receivers to ever come out of Michigan State. Back in 2003, The Detroit Lions drafted him number 2, and gave him a contract worth $55 million. He’s was cut in 2006, and is now in jail for violating probation in a domestic violence case. Apparently he falsified [...]
Bears Come to Terms with Free Agent Tackle Kevin Shaffer
The Bears have signed Kevin Shaffer to a three year deal. Chicagobears.com says he will be competing for the starting right tackle spot. Schaffer was cut from the Browns this month, after starting in 47 games the last three seasons. The one game he didn’t start was do to injury. He played left tackle during [...]
2009 Top NFL Draft Prospects: Running Backs
NFL Gridiron Gab starts a look at some of the big names in the upcoming NFL Draft. Today – we look at the running backs: Knowshon Moreno, Georgia, Junior, 5’11” 217lbs: Strengths: Moreno has been turning heads since he arrived at Georgia’s campus, and earned the respect of his teammates and coaches through his incredible [...]
Ravens Heap Feels He’s Not Done Yet; What About Pace?
The reports of Todd Heap’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Yes, the Ravens signed L.J. Smith this past week but that doesn’t mean Heap is out the door, as so many appear hopeful for. His injuries have gotten the best of him in the past, but he has played full seasons in 5 of his [...]
Steelers Super Bowl Coach Tomlin Says Ravens Will Win AFC North in 2009
You didn’t actually think Mike Tomlin would pick his own team to repeat as AFC Champs again in 2009 – did you? Of course, Tomlin, always one to keep things of what he says in mind, went so far at the owners meetings in Dana Point, California to pick the rival Ravens as the team [...]
