Archive for February, 2011

Jacksonville Getting a Visit from Former Colts Safety Bob Sanders

Over the years the Jaguars had seen quite a bit of former Colts safety and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Bob Sanders. Now they are talking to him about the possibility of coming to help out beat his former team. According to NFL Network, Sanders is in Jacksonville for his first free agent [...]

Where’s Everyone Going To Land?

Here I’ll take my best guess as to where some of the big-name free agents – and a few not-yet free agents – will land. NFL fans best not laugh at this Carmelo Anthony ordeal. No matter how much fatigue some have over it, when a huge star switches teams, it is an overwhelmingly positive [...]

New Raiders Coach Says Campbell the Teams Starting QB In 2011

Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said recently that “there’s no question” Jason Campbell is the team’s starting quarterback. It was a signal to QB Bruce Gradkowski, who started four games for Oakland last season, that if he wants a chance to earn a starting job, he’ll have to look elsewhere when his contract expires this [...]

Former Giants WR Burress Wants to Play with Miami?

The NY Daily News reports that Plaxico Burress, who is thinking about playing after being in prison, wants to head to South Beach, where he can play for the Miami Dolphins. Someone familiar with Plaxico Burress’ thinking believes he prefers to avoid New York, to play in a warmer climate, and that his preference is [...]

Bears Safety Duerson Died of a Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

In one of the sadder cases in the NFL in recent memory, former Bears safety Dave Duerson appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Former Bears safety Dave Duerson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest, according to The Chicago Tribune, and the co-director of a medical school [...]

Panthers Still With Interest in Keeping RB DeAngelo Williams

The Panthers are reportedly not planning to use the franchise tag on RB DeAngelo Williams, who will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but they still want to keep him. NFL Network reports that the Panthers are likely to use the franchise tag on either center Ryan Kalil or defensive end Charles Johnson, thus [...]

Colts Cutting Sanders a Good Long Term Move

Not very surprising news. The Indianapolis Colts cut Bob Sanders yesterday. The former Pro-Bowler and Defensive Player of the Year was released after having injury problems for the past few seasons. The move happened about a day after when owner Jim Irsay said he’ll make a decision of what to do with Sanders before March [...]

Gridiron Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – TE Kyle Rudolph

Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame, 6’6 265 Position Ranking: #1 Strengths: Prototypical size for an NFL tight end. A natural pass catcher with big hands who frequently plucks and snatches the football at its highest point. Very sure handed. Adjusts well to throws behind, below, and away from his frame; has a good feel for [...]