Archive for February, 2011

Rumors Continue to Match the 49ers and Bengals QB Carson Palmer

The buzz about Carson Palmer seems to have him landing in San Fran. Ever since word came out that Palmer wanted to be moved, the 49ers have been the one team on the list that seems like a fit. Today on Cincinnati.com they report again that the Niners and Palmer are a match made in [...]

Steelers Begin Talks With CB Ike Taylor About a New Deal

Reports are out that the Steelers have started talking to free agent to be cornerback Ike Taylor about numbers that would keep him in Pittsburgh for a few more seasons as the teams number one CB. Director of football operations Kevin Colbert confirmed today that the club has started discussions with Taylor, who will not [...]

Intriguing Possibilities Abound: Newton-Panthers, Burress-Shockey Miami Reunion, Ingram-Top 10

’09 Heisman Trophy Winner’s Next Stop: Nation’s Capital? If The Skins Desired Destination Is To Sit Atop The NFC East In 2011, It Would Be Wise To Upgrade The Offense Via An SEC Playmaker Mel Kiper Jr. has Cam Newton going as high as #3 to Buffalo.  Perfect fit for the Bills if they can [...]

Gridiron Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – DE Ryan Kerrigan

Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue, 6’4 260 Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: Kerrigan has good size for the position but plays bigger than his measureables. Shows good quickness off his release to get the edge and win the corner. Very smooth once he flattens down to close on the quarterback; bends his shoulder and is able to [...]

New Broncos Coach Fox Says Orton, Not Tebow, the Broncos Starting QB

New Broncos coach John Fox has announced his first huge announcement since becoming the Denver Broncos head coach. At the NFL Combine in Indy Thursday, Fox, who came to the team after being fired from the Carolina Panthers, announced that Kyle Orton is as of now the Broncos starting QB – not former first round [...]

How Will James Hardy Help The Ravens Offense in 2011

Sometimes it is the little known player acquisitions that can make a difference for a team. For the Ravens they are hoping receiver James Hardy, former college standout and second round pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2008 will be a factor in the offense. Towards the end of last season Hardy was signed to [...]

Former Bills QB Jim Kelly Thinks the Team Should Pass on QB Cam Netwon

Vic Carucci of NFL.com reports that he bumped into Jim Kelly at the Buffalo airport this morning on his way to the NFL Scouting Combine, and within seconds of exchanging pleasantries, they were discussing what the Bills might do with the third overall pick of the draft. Carucci reports that Kelly didn’t sound too thrilled [...]

Bengals to Use the Combine to Scout QB’s

The Bengals are expected to use the NFL Scouting Combine to take a look at possible alternatives at quarterback to disgruntled Carson Palmer, according to the Bengals’ official website. Palmer has said he will retire if the team doesn’t follow through on his trade request. The report indicates the team is now taking Palmer’s request [...]