Archive for April, 2011

Would Philadelphia Really Consider Trading Down in Round One?

The NFL Draft is now only two days away and there has been one rumor that has been heating up that involves the Eagles. The rumor has been the possibility of Philadelphia trading down out of the first round. This rumor has been fueled by members of the Eagles organization making claims that would seem to point towards a [...]

Texans and Bengals – Possible Draft Trading Partners?

  PFT has a piece about the Texans’ draft strategy heading into Thursday night’s first round. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle (not the Die Hard guy) thinks the Texans will push to move up from the 11th pick in order to select LB Von Miller or CB Patrick Peterson. He speculates that the team [...]

Gridiron Gab 2011 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report – LB Casey Matthews

By Jeremy Fuchs CASEY MATTHEWS, ILB, OREGON Triangle Numbers: 6-2, 235, 4.85 Scouting Reports: Draft Countdown: Strengths: • Adequate height and bulk with a very sturdy build • Above average athleticism and agility with a burst • Outstanding football IQ, instincts and awareness • Dependable tackler who will also deliver the bit hit • Strong, [...]

Bears QB Jay Cutler Engaged to TV Star Kristin Cavallari

A source confirms to People that Bears quarterback Jay Cutler proposed over the weekend to Kristin Cavallari during their getaway in Cabo San Lucas. “He surprised her with a quick trip to Cabo to ask her to marry him,” the source says. Cavallari is the former Laguna Beach star who also appeared on The Hills [...]

Redskins DT Haynesworth Indicted on a Charge of Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse

It’s another black eye for Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, who has been indicted on a charge of misdemeanor sexual abuse by a grand jury in Washington, D.C. The event took place back in February, when Haynesworth was accused of fondling an employee at the W Hotel in Washington. The complaint comes from a waitress, [...]

Former Dolphins TE and Radio Voice Jim Mandich Passes Away At 62

Former Dolphins tight end and popular South Florida sportscaster Jim Mandich died Tuesday night after a long battle with cancer. The 62-year-old announced in March of 2010 that he was diagnosed with a tumor on his bile duct and wouldn’t return to his talk show on WQAM. The tumor extended from the liver to the [...]

If the Lockout is Truly Over – What Happens Next?

By Mike Perkins – PatriotsGab.com When I heard the lockout was over I was overjoyed. Regardless of what happens next there will almost definitely be football in the fall. The thought of football-less Sundays was terrifying. But we don’t need to worry anymore.   That was the simple happiness I elected to embrace for the night, choosing to ignore [...]

Redskins in Talks with Denver to Move Up to Number Two?

Hot off the “Twitter-presses” comes this series of Tweets from Jason La Canfora, a senior reporter for the NFL Network and former Redskins beat writer for The Washington Post: * Spoke Monday about the Redskins interest in trading up to No 2 to land a QB. @KaraHenderson, reporting from Denver today, echoed that and… * [...]