Archive for November, 2011

Texans sign veteran QB Delhomme

The Houston Texans have signed veteran quarterback Jake Delhomme out of retirement, Rick Smith, Delhomme’s agent, announced on Twitter. After losing both Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart to season-ending injuries, the 36-year-old Delhomme worked out alongside 41-year-old Jeff Garcia for a spot as the veteran quarterback on a Texans roster that has 2011 fifth-round pick T.J. [...]

Will Troy Polamalu play Sunday vs. Cincinnati?

Troy Polamalu has no symptoms of a concussion and coach Mike Tomlin said today he is “confident at this juncture” that he will play for the Steelers Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “All things are positive,” Tomlin said of Polamalu, who must still pass concussion tests later in [...]

Jaguars interim head coach Mel Tucker: “Blaine is our QB now”

Interim Jaguars head coach Mel Tucker said Tuesday that rookie Blaine Gabbert will remain the Jaguars starting quarterback, according to John Oehser of Jaguars.com. Tucker said, ”Blaine is our quarterback now and our quarterback of the future.” The Missouri alum was benched for Luke McCown late in the fourth quarter of the Jaguars 20-13 loss to Houston. [...]

Curtis Painter out, Dan Orlovsky in

Andrew Luck may want to stay for his senior campaign at Stanford. Just in time for a visit to New England in Week 12, Colts head coach Jim Caldwell announced in his Tuesday press conference that he will start Dan Orlovsky instead of Curtis Painter. In three appearances this season, Orlovsky has completed 14 out [...]

Colts fire DC Larry Coyer

The Indianapolis Colts announced the firing of defensive coordinator Larry Coyer, replacing him with longtime linebackers coach Mike Murphy. “The move was made to improve communication and production,” head coach Jim Caldwell said in a statement released by the team. “We feel this is the most effective and realistic way to move forward and win [...]

Texans to audition two QB’s on Tuesday

The Houston Texans are working out a pair of quarterbacks on Tuesday following the season-ending injury to Matt Leinart, according to Adam Schefter, who cites a league source through ESPN. The only two signal callers on the Texans roster: rookie fifth-round QB T.J. Yates (North Carolina) and recently-acquired Kellen Clemens. Between the two, they have a [...]

Will new buyer relocate Jaguars to Los Angeles?

The L.A. Jaguars? While Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver confirmed that the team has entered into an agreement to sell the team to Illinois businessman Shahid Khan, many are wondering whether or not Khan will keep the team in Jacksonville. It’s a valid question, that may have a definitive answer at Jaguars Gab Which city should [...]

Eagles to sit Vick, start Young at Seahawks

According to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News, it looks like a third consecutive start for Vince Young at quarterback for the Eagles when they travel to Seattle on Thursday night. Michael Vick will not practice today, although he will throw on the side and is making progress, coach Andy Reid said today. Find out [...]