The Dolphins were hoping Thursday night for a prime time effort from running back Ricky Williams, taking the place of the injured Ronnie Brown. They got more than they probably thought they would from their back, as Williams scored three times and rushed for 119 yards as the Dolphins moved to 5-5 with a 24-17 [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Childress Receives Extension From Vikings
As was reported earlier today by NFL Gridiron Gab’s Matt Loede, Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress was mulling over a contract extension offered by the team. What was a possibility has become a reality as the Associated Press is reporting that Childress has indeed been signed by the team to a contract extension. Terms [...]
Tags: Panther Running Backs Williams and Stewart Both Active vs Dolphins
Both Panther running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are active against Miami despite nagging injuries. Williams missed practice Wednesday with a sore left knee. Stewart was held out a day earlier with a sore left Achilles’ tendon. Both were listed as questionable for Thursday’s game. The Panthers were without reserve defensive end Charles Johnson [...]
Looking More Like Simms to Start at QB for Broncos Sunday
Sunday’s AFC West showdown is critical for the Broncos in plenty of ways, and now it looks as if the Broncos will go at it with a backup QB. Chris Simms was taking snaps with the Broncos’ starters again Thursday. That makes it increasingly likely that Simms will start against San Diego on Sunday in [...]
Redskins RB Portis Out for Sundays Showdown with Dallas
For the second straight week, the Redskins will be without running back Clinton Portis, as he has again been ruled out with a concussion. Coach Jim Zorn on Thursday ruled Portis out for Sunday’s game at Dallas. Portis has not been able to practice since he was injured in a helmet-to-helmet hit against Atlanta. Ladell [...]
Minnesota’s Childress Going Over a Contract Extension
Just months ago Vikings coach Brad Childress was on the hot seat. Now he is reviewing an offer from the team on a contract extension. Childress spoke briefly to reporters after practice Thursday, but did not say an agreement has been reached. He said there was a document waiting on his desk that he intended [...]
Vikings Stadium Talk Takes A Step Backwards
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission’s most recent proposal to the Minnesota Vikings was met with an angry reaction. They had essentially put forth a proposal to extend the Vikings’ lease on the Metrodome which expires in 2011. The Commission’s intentions were to propose a friendly solution to the Vikings’ stadium woes. Vikings spokesperson, Lester Bagley, [...]
With Bills At 3-6, Wilson Hints At Changes
November 19th, 2009 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in Buffalo Bills, Off the Cuff, Off The Field News, Rumors Now that Dick Jauron is no longer the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, there are rumblings – chiefly from team owner Ralph Wilson – that there very well could be changes within the entire organization. Suffice it to say, no one’s job appears to be safe. According to Wilson: “I tell you, we have [...]
