Archive for June, 2009

Favre’s Agent Bus Cook Says Deal is Not Done w/ Vikings

The Brett Farve saga is turning once again, as today the story is that Favre has NOT signed a deal with the Vikings, this despite a report from WCCO Tuesday that claims he was inked and will be there for training camp. It also stated that the contract includes “heavy incentives.” TwinCities.com reports today that [...]

Bengals Benson Thinks He Can Carry the RB Load in 2009

The Bengals didn’t score a big free agent running back outside of one that they had last season – Cedric Benson. The team brought Benson back after he wrapped up the season on a high note with a couple of big games at the end of the season vs the Redskins, Browns and Chiefs. Now [...]

Redskins w/ Plenty of Side Stories as Season Gets Closer

All of the action during the regular season comes with a side helping of extra affairs for Redskins. Here are a few for fans to keep an eye on. Jay Cutler vs. Jason Campbell What was once an off season nightmare for Redskins fans and players alike will finally manifest into a war of statistics [...]

Jaguars Veteran WR Northcutt Told to Look for a Trade

The Jaguars have not been shy about making over a roster that underachieved last season, and that looks like it is ready to continue, as reports from PFT.com are coming out that the team is on the verge of trading or releasing WR Dennis Northcutt. The site reports that the veteran wideout is telling teammates [...]

Chiefs to Retire HOF LB Derrick Thomas’ Number in December

The Chiefs will retire the number of the late Hall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas during a ceremony on December 6th as the team takes on the Denver Broncos. Thomas’ family will also be presented his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring at halftime of the Denver game at Arrowhead Stadium. It’s fitting that the [...]

Report States Favre Deal Allegedly in Place

As we inch closer to the inevitability that is Brett Favre as a Minnesota Viking (blood chilling, I know), we have a new report saying that this epic event has come closer to fruition. From WCCO’s Mark Rosen, he claims a source has confirmed that the Vikings and Brett Favre already have a contract in [...]

Why Is Cowboys QB Romo Under Attack So Early In The Season?

Yesterday, Head Coach Wade Phillips had to come to the defense of his starting quarterback and it’s only June!   First, it was his conditioning that was called into question and then his leadership abilities. While I realize that the Cowboys haven’t done well in December the last several years and haven’t managed to win a [...]

Fantasy Rankings for NFC North Quarterbacks in 2009

The NFC North is one of the weaker divisions in football and has only one blue chip fantasy QB in 2009. 1. Aaron Rodgers Any fears that Green Bay fans had last year of whether the franchise would survive the loss of Brett Favre, were erased by the stellar play of Rodgers. While the team [...]