Archive for February, 2010

Favre Chatter Continues as Speculation About McNabb Heats Up

Think the Vikings front office didn’t realize the importance of having an elite Quarterback on the team ? Rosenfel ‘s ? Jackson ? – See any drop-off here ? I think Rick Speilman sees a difference. Don’t think the latest rumors are simply the imagination of various writers musing through the off-season. There is some [...]

Should St.Louis make a move for QB Tyler Thigpen?

Here’s a QB trade scenario I can support, one Mr. Tyler Thigpen. Thigpen threw from 2608 yards, 18 TDs and 12 INTs with Kansas City in 2008.  He was persona non grata with the Chiefs after new head coach Todd Haley came in and was traded during the season to the Miami Dolphins for an [...]

Bengals OT Smith has foot surgery

Joe Reedy from the Cincinnati Enquirer reported today that 2009 first round pick, Andre Smith, had successful surgery to clean up residual issues from breaking his left foot in training camp. The article can be read here. The rehab will take 10 weeks, which will get him back on the field in time for the [...]

The official Survival Guide for the NFL offseason

Super Bowl XLIV is in the books.  The last drops of Gatorade have been devoured.  The last few strips of confetti have been swept away.  And if you’re like me, you’re already longing for the sound of helmets cracking, first down measurements and touchdown dances.  But in the immortal words of Thomas Haynes Bayly, “absence [...]

Could former Giants LB Pierce find new wings in Philadelphia?

The Giants have parted ways with linebacker Antonio Pierce, but Pierce’s career is not over. He will look to sign somewhere else, and there is already question whether or not the Eagles will pursue him. We know all about Pierce as he has spent his entire career in the NFC East. The things the Eagles [...]

Bears DE Adams had alcohol, marijuana in his system at time of death

The sad circumstances of Gaines Adams’ sudden death have been released, and there are more disturbing trends around it. A toxicology report shows that the defensive end had marijuana and alcohol in his system when he died. But Greenwood County Coroner Jim Coursey says nothing found in the report contributed to Adams’ death. The report [...]

Seattle Signs Three Specialists, Defensive End

A few transactions took place this week, as Seattle signed two long snappers (Matt Overton and Pat McDonald) a punter (Tom Malone) and a defensive end (Rick Foley). Matt Overton is a Western Washington product that spent this past season playing in the United Football League. The former Viking is 24. Pat McDonald, 27, comes [...]

The Browns Offseason Strategy

I think the Browns front office has a real opportunity this offseason to make huge strides with this team. It all depends on their mindset. They need specific goals and then attack accordingly. Fortunately, everyone has an opinion on how best to address the team’s needs. If it were up to me, this is what [...]