Archive for April, 2009

Cardinals Release RB James, Also Send CB Hood, LB LaBoy Packing

In a move that does not come as a shock, the Cards today officially announced the release of veteran running back Edgerrin James. The move was expected to take place by this weekend, before the Cardinals hold their first mini-camp of the offseason. James was not the only one to get the ax, as the [...]

2009 AFC Draft Recap

AFC East: Miami Dolphins: Grade: B+ Round 1 – Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois Round 2 – Pat White, QB, West Virginia Round 2B – Sean Smith, CB, Utah Round 3 – Patrick Turner, WR, USC Round 4 – Brian Hartline, WR, Ohio St. Round 5 – John Nalbone, TE, Monmouth Round 5B – Chris Clemons, [...]

Off Field Issues the Reason the Rams Passed on Maualuga

While the Rams were not the only team to take a pass on him, there were plenty of questions as to why so many teams like the Rams passed on USC LB Rey Maualuga. Many thought that Maualuga would be a mid to high first-round pick, but instead ended up going in the second round [...]

Steelers to Release ILB Larry Foote

In a move that cannot be considered much of a surprise, the Steelers are going to release veteran linebacker Larry Foote after the teams upcoming mini-camp. ESPN reports that the Steelers told Foote that he would be released following the camp. This is clearly a move that is being done for money reasons. Since after [...]

Bengals Spend Draft Weekend Hoping Their Risk Equals Reward

The most complicated team in the NFL added to its strange intrigue by drafting talented players with baggage. Once again, the Bengal brains have selected the yellow-cake uranium of young talent to refine in the team’s centrifuges and hope for the best. If these new players are only discussed about their football careers, then this [...]

Vick Offered Spot on Roster by Arena League Football Team

Michael Vick has a team interested in his services once he’s reinstated in the NFL. Problem is – it’s not an NFL team. Yes, Vick has been offered a roster spot by the Albany Firebirds, an arenafootball2 franchise. Word is Vick’s been offered a one-year contract at the league standard: $200 a week plus a [...]

Vikings Pass the Grade in the Weekend Draft

Well, that was fun ! The NFL draft came and went in the usual meteoric manor and as the smoke clears, it’s time for the pigskin prognosticators to begin the endless task of evaluating the efforts of their favorite teams. So, without further ado, here is my humble take. First of all I would like [...]

Titans Go with Plenty of Offense in Weekend Draft

Last season the Titans offense took a big step forward with the drafting of explosive running back Chris Johnson. The mode for the 2009 draft was not much different, as once again the Titans looked to upgrade their offense with some key picks that can have a big impact on the 09 season. 6 of [...]