Archive for March, 2011

Panthers to Work Out Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett

National Football Post reports that the Panthers are going to try out another soon-to-be-rookie soon, as they will work out Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett. The Carolina Panthers are scheduled to conduct a private workout with Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett on Tuesday in Fayetteville, according to an NFL source with knowledge of the situation. Mallett is [...]

Packers Could Have Pay Cuts During Lockout

Facing the possibility of an extended work stoppage in the NFL, the Packers will take a series of cost-cutting measures that could include pay cuts to top-level employees such as president and CEO Mark Murphy, coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Ted Thompson. By making those cuts, the team hopes to avoid laying off lower-salaried [...]

Eagles Send Letter to Fans and Ticket Holders Regarding Lockout

The Eagles sent a letter today to season ticket holders and also posted it on the team’s web site. “In light of the events that occurred yesterday, we wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the status of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and how it affects the Philadelphia Eagles. As we are sure [...]

Ravens Safety Tom Zbikowski Scores TKO in Boxing Match in Vegas

Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times reports Ravens safety Tom Zbikowski delivered a quick knockout in the boxing ring Saturday night. Zbikowski scored an easy technical knockout of Richard Bryant despite being outweighed by roughly 30 pounds, winning the fight in the first round at MGM Grand at Las Vegas. It only took one [...]

Home Scouting 101: Know Your Team

As many of you that follow the site know, I am an avid follower of the NFL Draft.  When I first started following the draft as a kid, I just watched the draft religiously and then read up on all the players the Lions drafted after the fact.  Over the last 15-20 years the draft has gained [...]

QB’s Brady, Brees and Manning Among Those Suing the NFL

A couple of star quarterbacks are fighting back against the lockout, as the Pats Tom Brady, the Colts Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees of the Saints were among 10 players who sued the NFL in federal court Friday in Minneapolis. The 10 players are accusing the league of conspiracy and anticompetitive practices that date back [...]

Seattle, Indianapolis and the Giants Watch Workout of Albany State CB Prathon Wilkerson

Albany State cornerback Prathon Wilkerson ran a 4.50 and a 4.55 in the 40-yard dash on grass at his campus Pro Day workout Friday in front of the Giants, Seahawks and the Colts, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. The Division II sleeper cornerback also posted a 30-inch vertical leap, a [...]

Ravens Coach Harbaugh Still Upset Over Two 2010 Losses to the Steelers

The Ravens’ pair of bitter losses to the Steelers haven’t stopped haunting the AFC North franchise. Ravens coach John Harbaugh acknowledged that he doesn’t let the rivalry with the Steelers leave his thoughts very often, saying the AFC champions are on his mind: “Every single day, in all honesty.” The Ravens lost in the regular [...]