Archive for May, 2011

NFL Not Happy with Handshake Free-Agent Deals

Dan Pompei of the National Football Post reports it is believed a number of teams already have handshake agreements in place with undrafted free agents, and the big whigs on Park Avenue are not happy about it. In fact, the league is investigating the situation by questioning undrafted players. Fines could be forthcoming. The NFL [...]

Packers Mini Headlines

Legendary senior writer jclombardi reviews Packers headlines. Offensive Shake-Up Could Mean Fewer Fullbacks For Packers This Season: A season ago, the Green Bay Packers took an unusual configuration of running backs, fullbacks and tight ends into their season opener at Philadelphia. GM Thompson gave coach McCarthy only two halfbacks– Grant and Jackson–to start the season [...]

Ochocinco’s Summer Vacation Continues

When he’s not signing video game deals, promoting products on TV, dancing with the stars or hosting talk shows, Chad Ochocinco is a darn good receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. Chad claimed riding a bull was on his bucket list. He was paid $10,000 to ride a bull tonight and was set to be given [...]

49′ers Draft Pick QB Colin Kaepernick Had Lower Leg Surgery

Matthew Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports second-round draft pick Colin Kaepernick had a minor surgical procedure on his lower left leg shortly after the draft, the former Nevada quarterback said Friday afternoon. The 49ers were aware of the procedure, which is not expected to have any long-term effects on Kaepernick and will not linger [...]

Would Albert Haynesworth Be a Good Fit for the Eagles?

For now, the Redskins appear content to hold on to Albert Haynesworth and whatever value he still holds when player transactions are allowed. Of course, there’s no sure thing, and many wouldn’t be shocked if the much-maligned Haynesworth has taken his last snap for the Redskins. If the Redskins do decide to move Haynesworth, Steve [...]

All Indications Are Michael Bush Will Be Back in Oakland in 2011

In the coming season the Oakland Raiders 2011 running game should look somewhat similar to last season with the addition of rookie running back Taiwan Jones. Michael Bush and Darren McFadden were the one two punch in 2010 for the Raiders. They each provided the true running attack of the Raiders. But now Bush is [...]

A Plea to Not Bring Randy Moss Back to New England

CSNNE.com reports about free agent Randy Moss, and while some think the Pats should once again push the button to bring him back, they say that the fact that Tom Brady seemed to lose faith in him the last two games as a Pat means that there’s no way they should bring him back in [...]

Concerns Over Safety Being Raised About Player Workouts

Concerns have been raised about potential injuries during the series of informal player workouts organized around the league. “Quite honestly, I’m waiting for the first ACL tear that happens and then we’ll see if anyone talks about how great this whole workout program is for these young guys,” an unnamed general manager told Sports Illustrated. [...]