Archive for May, 2010

Bengals WR Ochocinco doesn’t dance on DWTS Finale; Injured lifting weights

For those of you who missed the Dancing With The Stars conclusion last night on ABC, Chad Ochocinco was in attendance, but unlike the other  season 10 contestants, he did not dance. All the orignal cast of celebrities were scheduled to dance with their partners during portions of the finale, but Chad watched from a [...]

Deadline for Rams safety OJ Atogwe getting Closer

The Rams have three ways forward with safety OJ Atogwe on the fast approaching date of June 1st: 1. Sign Atogwe to a $7 million restricted free agent tender 2. Release Atogwe to become an unrestricted free agent. 3. Sign Atogwe to a long-term deal. The Rams are also probably relying on a combination of [...]

Raiders want nearly $10 mil back from JaMarcus Russell

The Raiders seem to feel like all that money that former first overall pick JaMarcus Russell made with the team was not earned. Because of that, the Raiders have filed a grievance seeking nearly $10 million back from recently released quarterback. Yahoo! Sports first reported the story Thursday, saying the Raiders are seeking $9.55 million [...]

Texans 2010 Position Battles: Starting RB

Texans OTA’s are in full effect, and the position battles are too.  ABC 13 Eyewitness News Sports Director Bob Allen told the 6 o’clock news on Tuesday that the starting running back competition ranks as follows: 1. Arian Foster 2. Steve Slaton 3. Ryan Moats 4. Ben Tate Tate has yet to practice with the [...]

Colts defense looking for bigger and better in 2010

Last season, the Indianapolis Colts didn’t have much struggles on the defensive side of the ball. They created probably the number one defensive end tandem in the league in Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney. They have a very underrated linebacker in Gary Brackett and a great young safety in Melvin Bullitt. The Colts also have [...]

Dolphins DE Merling arrested for hitting a pregnant woman

In the past 24 hours, Philip Merling has managed to get himself arrested, and the Dolphins have released linebacker Reggie Torbor. Merling was charged with domestic assault, after hitting his pregnant girlfriend. He may end up missing the teams OTA’s this weekend, which starts tomorrow, on Friday. Torbor was long due to get released after [...]

Is it Super Bowl or Bust for the Jets?

Super Bowl or bust. That statement has been associated a lot with the Jets this offseason. And it easy to see why evidenced by their offseason acquisitions. The Jets are clearly gunning for a Super Bowl. Despite making the AFC Championship Game last year, Mike Tannenbaum realized this team was still only 9-7 and had [...]

NFL to allow Steelers QB Roethlisberger to return to the team

QB Ben Roethlisberger can return to the Steelers, as today the NFL cleared the QB to return to practice. According to a statement, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will still keep tabs on Roethlisberger. “The commissioner will continue to monitor Roethlisberger’s progress as he begins the next phase of his recommended plan and will meet with [...]