Despite not having played a down for them yet, the Chiefs have made quarterback Matt Cassel a very rich man. Reports say that the Chiefs have given Cassel, who was acquired from the Pats this offseason, a long-term deal. “We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be [...]
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The Game is on the Field, Not Off the Field
Is anyone else sick of hearing about Mike Vick, or Tony Romo and his girlfriend, or shall I say now ex-girlfriend? It seems that now more than ever, whether it is the offseason or during the NFL season, we hear more stories about off the field issues rather than what is going on on Sunday’s. [...]
2009 Gridiron Gab Team Previews: Cincinnati Bengals
Even Barack Obama would describe the Cincinnati Bengals as Change You Can‘t Believe In. Since their breakout AFC North division title in 2005, Cincy has posted records of 8-8 (’06), 7-9 (’07) and 4-11-1 (’08). Marvin Lewis arrived in 2003 and pulled this team out of the gutter, but instead of marching down the street, [...]
Walter Jones, on the mend
For the first time since last season Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle, Walter Jones, worked out on the field with the team. Jones worked out for the first time since he opted to get micro fracture knee surgery, which shortened his 2008 season. Jones, who has been one of the NFL’s top offensive tackles for a [...]
2009 the Year of Redemption for Some Teams
July 14th, 2009 
Brandon Judeh 
Posted in Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints Which team from 2008, that did not make the playoffs, have the best chance of going in 2009? Right off the bat I would guess that the New England Patriots have the best chance, since Tom Brady is healthy. And the rest of the team is stacked. But New England would probably be most people’s [...]
Suggs and the Ravens Appear Unable to Get a Deal Done Before the Deadline
With the deadline to sign franchise players Wednesday, it appears that one player that won’t be getting a deal is Ravens LB Terrell Suggs. He’ll play under his one-year deal worth $10.2 million. The Carroll County Times reports on the stalemate: Barring a major breakthrough in negotiations over the next two days, the Baltimore Ravens [...]
Raiders Pull a Stunner in Releasing 6th Round Draft Choice DE Sulak
It’s unusual for a team to cut a draft pick before training camp even starts, but let’s just say that the Raiders don’t usually follow the rules in a lot of things your supposed to do right. The Raiders Monday made a rather shocking announcement when they released sixth-round draft choice DE Stryker Sulak. No [...]
Ravens WR Derrick Mason Announces His Retirement
The Ravens were already concerned about their WR core, and now that concern will be even more pronounced as two-time Pro Bowl WR Derrick Mason has decided to retire. “I have had a tremendous career and I played for two great teams, I had fun. In my career, I have been able to do everything [...]
