Archive for July, 2009

Vikings and Pro Bowl CB Winfield Appear Close to Extension

Sources close to negotiations say that the Vikings might be nearing a contract extension with Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield. Winfield’s agent, Ashanti Webb, was expected to arrive in Minnesota on Wednesday night to work on negotiations. Asked in a text message Wednesday how negotiations were going, Webb responded, “On my way to the Twin [...]

2009 Gridiron Gab Team Previews: Indianapolis Colts

Change? You call this change? Ha! This ain’t change! Change is going from a Republican white president to a Democratic black one. Change is landline phones to cell phones. Or cell phones to PDA’s. It’s going from fat 1980s Oprah to sleek 2000s Oprah (minus this past year, apparently). Or, on the flip side, going [...]

Eagles to Stick w/ Sean McDermott as Defensive Coordinator During Training Camp

It appears that Sean McDermott will stay on as the teams defensive coordinator during training camp as Jim Johnson continues to recover. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on it: Multiple team sources have indicated that Sean McDermott will remain the Eagles’ defensive coordinator during training camp at Lehigh University while Jim Johnson continues his battle against [...]

Gridiron Gabbin w/ Steelers LB Keyaron Fox

Matt Loede catches up with Steelers LB Keyaron Fox, talking about the offseason, his decision to re-sign with the Steelers, if he felt the team would make the Super Bowl, and about his foundation and the upcoming event he’s promoting this weekend in Atlanta. Check out this interview with Steelers LB Keyaron Fox!

Ravens Coach Harbaugh Hopeful that WR Mason Changes His Mind on Retirement

It seems that Ravens “retired” wide receiver Derrick Mason may have a change of heart after all.  This comes out after Ravens coach John Harbaugh spoke to Mason on the phone Tuesday night, and said that he is “optimistic and hopeful” that Mason will be there when the Ravens open training camp. Mason on July [...]

Can Bethea Show Signs of Hope In the Colts Defense in 2009?

We observed the horrible years of the Indianapolis Colts defense. For example, the 2006 season which Indy took a role of doing absolutely horrible on rush defense. It was just about every game you see a 100-yard rusher. Then there came one of the worst games in Colts history which resulted in a 44-17 painful [...]

Fantasy Football Breakdown 2009: AFC Tight Ends

AFC North: Baltimore Ravens: Todd Heap – 35 rec. 403 yds. 3 TDs: Todd Heap is no longer an elite tight end, as his production is steadily declining, and his role in the offense diminishing. The Ravens even brought in Philadelphia cast-off L.J. Smith to compete for the starting job. The Ravens rely heavily on [...]

Rams Move DT Harris to Detroit for WR Curry

On the eve on training camp, the Rams trade newly aquired Orien Harris to the Lions for Ronald Curry. So, to recap.  The Rams traded Brian Leonard to the Bengals for Orien Harris then traded Harris for Ronald Curry. So, essentially this is a Brian Leonard for Ronald Curry move for the Rams. More to [...]