Archive for April, 2010

Taking a look inside the Saints War Room

General Manager Mickey Loomis recently sat down with reporters to talk about the upcoming draft. Loomis gives some insight into what the team is thinking going into the draft. He adresses the new draft format, what the Saints are looking for with the 32nd pick in the first round, and those unsigned free agents. Below [...]

Talking Rams Possible 2010 Draft Pick and WR Options

The St Louis Rams are in desperate need of some WR talent.  Since it is unlikely that Dez Bryant will remain unpicked after the first round, the Rams are looking at Demaryius Thomas as their second round pick.  If you look at the numbers, both physical and performance related, he is clearly the best remaining WR.  But let’s use [...]

What the Dolphins could get in some draft day deals

The 2010 NFL Draft is ever approaching. The first round will air at 7:30 pm eastern time on Thursday night. The Dolphins are coming off a busy off-season without the happenings of the Draft. The Dolphins have filled some major holes this off-season, since acquiring inside linebacker Karlos Dansby through free agency, and trading for [...]

Redskins GM – Haynesworth sticking around, Moving QB Campbell an option

There’s plenty to talk about when it comes to the Redskins and the upcoming NFL Draft, as well as players on the roster that may or not be on the roster. Today GM Bruce Allen spoke about the draft, and on the saga with high priced free agent from a season ago, Albert Haynesworth. Right [...]

Bills GM Nix Says RB Lynch Isn’t Going Anywhere

The daily discussions and rumors surrounding the future of Bills running back Marshawn Lynch predictably surfaced during the  pre-draft news conference.  But,  Bills General Manager Buddy Nix emphatically denied ongoing rumors about a possible trade of Marshawn Lynch. “Our intention is for Marshawn to be here,” Nix said during the draft luncheon.  “He’s under contract.  We think he’s [...]

QB Tarvaris Jackson Remains A Viking… For Now

Tarvaris Jackson is once again an official member of the Minnesota Vikings. According to Judd Zulgad, the reserve quarterback has signed his $1.176 million tender. While it seems likely that the Vikings would like to hold Jackson’s rights for at least one more year at such a low price tag, but having Jackson sign the [...]

Redskins ink DT Howard Green on a one-year deal

The Redskins have signed defensive lineman Howard Green, a journeyman who gives the team even more training-camp depth on the line, according to Aaron Wilson of the NationalFootballPost.com. The Redskins mark Green’s eighth franchise in eight years. Green, 31, is listed as a 6-foot-2, 320-pound tackle. He was originally a sixth-round draft pick of the Houston [...]

Three way deal sends LB Sims to the Eagles, TE Scheffler to Detroit

The Eagles have made a trade to help try and fill the void they’ve had at linebackers. They’ve made a three-way trade with the Lions and Broncos. Philadelphia gets Ernie Sims from the Lions, the Broncos send tight end Tony Scheffler to Detriot, and Denver gets a fifth round draft pick from the Eagles.  Sims [...]