Archive for May, 2011

Former Redskins Back Portis Wants to Play for the Giants

Redskins’ second-leading all-time rusher Clinton Portis appeared on Late Hits on Sirius XM radio with Brian McGovern and Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew on Tuesday. In response to a question from McGovern, Portis, who was released by the Redskins earlier this year, said that he would like to play for the Giants. “To go to [...]

Could Rush Limbaugh Buy Then Move the Vikings?

Vikings owner Zygi Wilf has maintained he has no interest in moving the Vikings and the owner has been clear the franchise isn’t for sale either. But until a new stadium deal gets done — and that looks like a longshot to happen this year — speculation will continue that the club will be relocated [...]

Bills Rookie Dareus Says He’s “The Incredible Hulk”

Bills rookie Marcell Dareus could be both a menace on the field and the NFL’s most colorful newcomer.  Even before he records a single pro stat, the No.3 overall pick in the draft is making a name for himself. In between private workouts, the 21-year-old has spent much of the recent labor standoff issuing bold [...]

Former Redskins RB Portis Says QB McNabb Wasn’t Ready for Washington Media

Former Redskins running back Clinton Portis thinks Donovan McNabb has a lot left in him. Portis appeared on Sirius XM NFL Radio’s Late Hits show last night via Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post and said, “I don’t know the extent of Donovan’s situation, but from what I could see and what I could tell, [...]

NFL Player Agent Linta Wants to see the Latest Proposal the NFL Made to the NFLPA

NFL player agent Joe Linta wants to see the proposal that the NFL made to the NFLPA last week in Minneapolis, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. “I’d like to see it myself so when I talk to my 45 guys, I can show them what it is – since there is no union,” [...]

Steelers WR Hines Ward Wins ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars”

The Steelers didn’t win the Super Bowl last season, but they did score an offseason title, as wide out Hines Ward has been crowned Champ in ABC’s dance show “Dancing with the Stars.” Here’s James Walker’s write up on Ward winning the title, only the second NFL player to get that coveted award. It’s not [...]

Eagles QB Vick Says He Would Love to Have Plaxico Burress

There has been much speculation about where Plaxico Burress will land after his June 6 release from Philadelphia and the eventual lifting of the lockout. Today on WIP in Philadelphia (via SportsRadioInterviews.com) Eagles quarterback Michael Vick made it clear he would welcome his fellow felon in Philly as part of their receiver corps. “Absolutely it [...]

Bengals Owner Fires Away at Flamboyant WR Chad Ochocinco

First it was Carson Palmer. Now Chad Ochocinco. Bengals owner Mike Brown first again stated Monday that Palmer won’t be moved this offseason, much to the dislike of the QB, and now he’s firing some shots at the flamboyant wide receiver, who seems to be making headlines for everything outside of getting ready for the [...]