Archive for August, 2010

Panthers Counting On Beason To Master the Weakside LB Spot

Jon Beason is still learning the ropes at the weakside LB spot, but seems to feel like he is getting better at the spot almost on a daily basis. “I’m making strides every day,” Beason said following Tuesday’s practice. “The beauty of it is we’re still installing, so every day I get a new challenge. [...]

Bills Rookie RB Spiller with a Shot to Shine Due to Injuries

When the Buffalo Bills selected C.J. Spiller with ninth pick in the 2010 NFL Draft this past April, he was perceived to be a luxury pick considering the Bills already had Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch in the backfield.  It was unclear then and still remains unclear now how the Bills plan to use all [...]

Raiders Backup QB Charlie Frye to Have Wrist Surgery

The Raiders will be without backup quarterback Charlie Frye, as on Wednesday he will undergo a surgical procedure to repair an unspecified injury in his right wrist, coach Tom Cable said on Tuesday. Frye hurt the wrist back on August 5th, and hasn’t practiced since. Cable said he isn’t sure how long Frye will be [...]

Patriots WR Wes Welker Wants a New Contract

You had a feeling this was coming – Wes Welker wants a new deal, at least that coming out of the mouth of his buddy – QB Tom Brady. Wes Welker’s quarterback added the receiver’s name to a growing list of Patriots wishing for new contracts. Tom Brady included Welker when discussing players wanting extensions [...]

Sad News: Stafon Johnson Released By Tennessee Titans

I generally have little sympathy for players in the National Football league, I mean, when someone is complaining that they’re making $5 million instead of $10 million… I would love to have that problem. But this situation is impossible not to have sympathy for, and it was just compounded by the fact the team that’s [...]

Steelers Coach Tomlin Says Roethlisberger Doing Thing Right in Camp

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin appeared on NFL Total Access on Tuesday night, and talked quite a bit about his franchise QB – Ben Roethlisberger. There’s been plenty of talk about Ben being a changed man after the issues he had in Georgia in March, with wide out Hines Ward saying Ben has been “night and [...]

Seattle Seahawks Release Adrian Peterson

Just days after signing the “other” Adrian Peterson, the Seattle Seahawks have cut ties with the veteran running back to make room for their trade acquisition Kentwan Balmer. Originally signed for the sake of depth with Quinton Ganther and Louis Rankin ailing, both saw action in the pre season opener against the Tennessee Titans, rendering [...]

All Signs Point to Favre Coming Back to the Vikings

“Favre Watch 2010″ seems to be drawing to a close, as all reports indicate that Brett is back, and will be ready to go on Thursday, September 9th when the Vikings take on the Saints in the season opener Kickoff game on NBC. Here’s the latest from the Star Tribune on the comeback: Favre flew [...]