Archive for May, 2011

Steelers Free Agent CB Taylor Sounds Like He Wants to Stay in Pittsburgh

Maybe the greatest position of need on the Steelers heading into 2011 is that of cornerback. The team will enter free agency (whenever that may be) with starters Ike Taylor and William Gay both eligible to hit the open market. It is starting to sound more and more like Taylor, who is the more desired [...]

Broncos QB Tim Tebow to Appear for Jockey in NYC on May 14th

On Saturday, May 14, Jockey will be hosting a special launch event at Macy’s Herald Square to celebrate the innovative, new Jockey® staycool collection*, along with their new spokesperson, pro quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. Key event activities will include: -          A series of fashion shows highlighting the new Jockey staycool silhouettes for [...]

Broncos Elway Elway Not Sold On Having Orton on Roster Week One

Tim Tebow replaced Kyle Orton as a starter in the final three games of the regular season, and has already said he wanted to compete with Orton for the starting role this fall. And Broncos boss John Elway — who previously has said that Orton is the team’s starter — didn’t dismiss that possibility on [...]

Panthers WR Steve Smith Says He Hasn’t Asked for Trade

Panthers leading WR Steve Smith says he hasn’t demanded a trade but has asked the Carolina Panthers to be “in a competitive situation.” Smith contacted Pro Football Weekly on Tuesday so he could clear up reports that he wanted out of Carolina. “These people that keep writing these articles, none of them have even spoken [...]

Ravens Veteran OG Ben Grubbs Underwent Ankle Surgery Last Week

Ravens veteran offensive guard Ben Grubbs underwent surgery last week to remove bone spurs in his ankle. According to the Carroll County Times, Grubbs had surgery on the ankle each of the past two years. Grubbs has started 48 consecutive regular-season games. “I’m still rehabbing my ankle,” Grubbs said. “That’s definitely my top priority. I [...]

Bengals RB Benson Says It “Wouldn’t Be Healthy” for the Bengals to Bring Back QB Palmer

According to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com, last night Bengals running back Cedric Benson told the hosts of “Late Hits” on Sirius NFL Radio that it “wouldn’t be healthy” for the Bengals to bring back quarterback Carson Palmer. “To bring him back would be detrimental to the team,” added Benson. “If he’s there and not happy, [...]

What Should The Eagles Look For in Return of QB Kevin Kolb?

The Philadelphia Eagles and Kevin Kolb have reached the ultimate conclusion a trade will happen, just as soon as the NFL Lockout is lifted and teams can trade, and the Eagles have been noted looking for draft picks, but I think otherwise. When Philadelphia went into the draft, I had visions of Kolb being traded [...]

Gridiron Gab Grades the 2011 NFL Draft – NFC South

NFL Gridiron Gab Draft expert Abe Munch goes team by team into the 2011 NFL Draft, and breaks down all the picks as well as goes in-depth with Best Selection, Sleeper and a Final Grade. Today we take a look at the NFC South. Click the links below to see the breakdown of the Panthers, [...]