Archive for May, 2011

Ravens WR Derrick Mason on the Lockout – “Things are Getting Worse”

According to Ravens veteran WR Derrick Mason, things are not getting any better in the labor dispute. As a matter a fact, things are getting worse. The two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is concerned that the regular season won’t begin on time. “I’m still hoping it gets worked out, but, more and more, things are [...]

Chiefs to Donate $35,000 For Victims in Tornados in Joplin and Reading

The Chiefs have announced they are donating $35,000 to assist victims of the tornados that caused devastation in Joplin, Mo., and Reading, Kan. They’re also helping to organize along with media outlets and the Salvation Army to hold a bottled water drive at Arrowhead Stadium. They’re accepting donations for Heart-to-Heart International. Donations are being accepted [...]

Giants Need to Start Strong in 2011 With a Tough Second Half Schedule

I was looking at the Giants schedule earlier, and the Giants really need to come out of the gate strong. Because after the bye, which is week 7, the Giants schedule is very tough. Home vs Miami (winnable). Here’s the real tough part. At New England, at San Francisco. Home vs Philly.  At New Orleans, [...]

Torrey Smith Could Have a Big Impact on the Ravens in 2011

  Where Will Torrey Smith Make The Most Impact? The Ravens second round selection Torrey Smith obviously adds speed to the wideout position. Smith is 6-1, 205 pounds and has 4.4 (forty) speed.  There are two areas that Smith should be able to make an instant impact with the team: One, as a deep threat [...]

Jets Won’t Be Back on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” in 2011

Despite growing support from Jets’ fans in recent weeks that Gang Green would be an ideal choice to appear on HBO’s Hard Knocks series again in 2011, it’s not going to happen according to the NY Daily News. The Tampa Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and most recently the Detroit Lions have declined invitations to be on [...]

FB Vonta Leach to Get an Offer From Texans Once Lockout Ends

John McLain of the Houston Chronicle reports via twitter that the Texans will make free agent fullback Vonta Leach an offer after the lockout. The Texans must at least attempt to bring back Leach, who is one of the more popular players in the Texans’ locker room. But we’ll know how serious the Texans are [...]

Former Patriot WR Randy Moss on the Jets Wish List This Offseason

When free agency opens this off-season, the Jets will be interested in signing future Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports. Wide receivers Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards, two former first-round picks with off-field issues the Jets have acquired via trades the last two off-seasons, combined [...]

Dolphins QB Henne Working Hard to Stay the Starter

Chad Henne, who’s pushing his Dolphins teammates to work out together during the NFL lockout, recently reiterated his desire to stay in South Florida and compete for the starting quarterback job despite a rocky 2010 season. “For me, it was more just being around the guys and trying to be a leader on the football [...]