Archive for February, 2011

Gridiron Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – CB Patrick Peterson

Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU, 6’1 222 Position Ranking: #1 Strengths: The new prototype for the position; outstanding combination of size, speed, and strength. Physical stature and strength is that of the ideal NFL strong safety, but skill set and abilities are that of the ideal NFL cornerback. Extremely physical and excels in press coverage. Very [...]

NFL and NFLPA Cancel Thursday’s Bargaining Session

Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports a second day of negotiations in Washington between the NFL and NFL Players Association has been canceled, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The sides, working to reach agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement by March 3, when the current CBA expires, canceled Thursday’s [...]

Ray Lewis to Return to the Ravens for a 16th Season

From Ravens Insider: Ray Lewis made it clear Wednesday that he will continue to man the middle of the Ravens’ defense next season. Earlier this month, The Baltimore Sun reported that there were “a lot of rumors swirling” about the Ravens offering the 35-year-old linebacker a financial package to retire. “I heard that they gave [...]

Steelers LB Woodley Says He Expects to Be Franchised

LaMarr Woodley isn’t going anywhere. The Steelers outside linebacker is “fully expecting” to be designated as the team’s franchise player within the next two weeks, according to a source. The Steelers want to keep Woodley, who combined with James Harrison make up one of, if not the best, outside LB core i the NFL. The [...]

Matt Birk Should Be Back with the Ravens in 2011

From Ravens Insider: A month after expressing uncertainty about his future, Matt Birk informed Ravens coach John Harbaugh this week that he plans to return for the 2011 season. The six-time Pro Bowl center was non-committal on the 2011 season when he limped out of the locker room last month after another physically challenging year. [...]

Texans Assitant Coach Matthews Leaves For Titans

The Tennesse Titans made rumors reality this week when they hired one of the Houston Texans’ offensive assistant coaches. The Houston Texans former offensive assistant coach and Hall of Fame Houston Oiler/Tennessee Titan offensive lineman has agreed to a two-year deal to take over the vacant offensive coordinator position with the Tennessee Titans. The Titans [...]

Analyzing the Carson Palmer Question

One of the other Bengal Blogs reported (its gone now) that the Niners have already made a trade offer for Bengals QB Carson Palmer: Rumor: The 49ers will contact the Bengals and offer them their 2nd round pick(#45) and 2 4th rounders(#107 and 114) in exchange for Palmer. This comes on the heels of today’s [...]

Jets Refuse Comment on Sanchez’s Dealings with a 17-Year-Old

The internet has been a buzz about the latest Jets scandal, which has to do with Mark Sanchez going out with a 17-year-old girl. Deadspin started the ball rolling on the case, and since then a number of the major news outlets have picked it up. Today The Star Ledger has the latest on the [...]