The Cowboys are continuing to check the market for pass catchers, and one receiver that they may some interest in is Falcons WR Joe Horn, who is not happy with the Falcons.  NFL Network’s Adam Schefter threw out the report that the team is keeping an eye on the situation with Horn and the Falcons.

Schefter says Horn has become “plan 1A” for Dallas if Terry Glenn doesn’t sign his injury waiver and the Cowboys could send Atlanta a late-round pick.  Last season in 12 games for the Falcons Horn caught just 27 passes for 243 yards and one score.  He was expected to come in and be a big influence in the locker room, but after he was told that he was not going to get much playing time in 2009, he reportedly told the team he wanted out.

Horn does not have much gas left in the tank at 36, and is a far cry from even the receiver he was 2-3 years ago when he was making plays with the Saints.  His best season with New Orleans came in 2004 when in 16 games he caught 94 passes for 1399 yards and 11 scores.  The Cowboys will keep their options with both Glenn and possibly Horn open as training camp gets going.

The NFL has begun to leak some info about their 2008 schedule, which sources say will be completed and released by Wednesday.  Already on the slate that we now know 100 percent is the following:

* Indianapolis will open up Lucas Oil Field in week one of the 2008 season against the Chicago Bears on NBC on Sunday night.

* Green Bay will open the post Bret Favre Era at home on Monday night on ESPN vs the Minnesota Vikings and super running back Adrian Peterson.

* The Denver Post is reporting that the Broncos and Raiders will play the second Monday night game in week one, with the game being played in Oakland.

We had learned the other day about the opening Thursday night game, which is going to be the World Champion New York Giants taking on the divisional rival Washington Redskins at home at the Meadowlands on September 4th.

Find Out Why Chicago Is Looking At A Tulane Prospect To Be Their Answer At RB. Will They Pass Up Rashard Mendenhall To Address The OL First Because Of This Sleeper? Why The Backfield Won’t Be Upgraded Until The 3rd Round? Will The Change In Plans Improve The Offense And How Does It Affect The Team’s Draft Strategy? Read BearsGab.Com Site Editor Russ Loede’s Latest Article On The Monsters Of The Midway, Which Includes A Video From The Dominant Career Of This Tulane Athlete!

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Check out what’s fresh with NCAAGridironGab.com’s Site Editor Russ Loede, as he posts the inside scoop providing a preview of Mega-Recruit QB Terrelle Pryor’s upcoming decision/comments from Rivals.com! Read the special and get the new update on where the #1 High School star will land. Find out if he will shock the world and go to Michigan or stick with his original plan jumping on board at Ohio State.

Pryor Announcing Signing Wednesday: Scarlet & Gray Or Maise & Blue?

Is The Fighting Illini’s Rashard Mendenhall The Answer To The Team’s Concerns At The RB Position, Whether Or Not GM Jerry Angelo Should Address The Problem Searching Through FA (Kevin Jones) Or Seeking A Starter Via The Draft (14th Pick). Find Out By Clicking On The Link Below To Read Site Editor Russ Loede’s Article On BearsGab.Com!

Is Rashard Mendenhall The Pick, Kevin Jones A Possiblility?

Pryor To Play BOTH Hoops & Football In College?

Terrelle Pryor Is Being Compared To The Next Vince Young With His Mind-Boggling Ability, Eye-Opening Skill Set, Jaw-Dropping Combination For A Quarterback His Size (6′6”, 235), With His Blazing SPEED (4.4 40 Time).  So Why Does The Jeannette H.S. Star Want To Put His Football Career On The Back Burner By Going To A School That Is Not A College Football Powerhouse By Pursuing A 2-Way Route Via The Hardwood?  Find Out If He Is Seriously Considering The Option And Where The 2-Star Athlete’s Heart Is At Concerning His Basketball/Football Dilemma.  Which School Would Entertain This Idea And Offer Him The Chance To Fulfill His Hoop Dreams?  Find Out The Impact And Controversy Pryor Has On The Big Ten And If He’s Heading To A School Down South For Enrollment In This Summer By Clicking On The Link Below To Read Site Editor Russ Loede’s Article In It’s Entirety.

Terrelle Pryor Update

Rumors Of Cardinal To Eagle, From One Bird To Another:  A report from The News Journal has Larry Fitzgerald going to the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade scenario which takes on new intrigue daily, with an offer surfacing Friday that the Eagles have submitted a trade proposal to Arizona to acquire the Pro Bowl wide receiver.

The Cardinals and Fitzgerald contract renegotiations have been in a standstill, according to The Arizona Republic, which also reported that the Eagles have offered All-Pro cornerback Lito Sheppard and wide receiver Reggie Brown as trade bait with hopes of luring the Cardinals into dealing away the former Pittsburgh Panther if they can’t reach an agreement to rework his contract.

A league source confirmed to The News Journal that the Eagles have made a deal that looks attractive to Arizona on paper, but the source couldn’t further elaborate on the details of the trade offer.  The Cardinals still hold out hope of reaching a new deal with Fitzgerald or having him play out the rest of his contract, according to The Arizona Republic report.

Fitzgerald, 24, is scheduled to make $14.6 million in 2008 and $17.4 million in 2009, the final year of his contract. Cardinals general manager Rod Graves has unquestionably stated that Fitzgerald will stay a Cardinal.

Makings Of A Real Offense:  If Philly makes this deal happen they will come out as big-time winners obtaining an elite top-flight WR, giving Donovan McNabb his best target since Terrell Owens.  McNabb has been surrounded by inconsistent, (Kevin Curtis) underachieving (Reggie Brown) wideouts that have not been able to produce under pressure and perform to expectations when he, and the Eagles need ’em the most.  Fitzgerald is considered an upper echelon pass catcher and has the size and strength to cure Philly’s red zone problems, woes that were so dismal they went 23 of 54 in converting opportunities into touchdowns inside the 20. After falling short in a legitimate attempt to sign Randy Moss, in which they offered him more cash than NE did, it looks like the Eagles are taking a bold, go for it all approach in trying to land a #1 receiving threat.

Help On The Way For McNabb:  I believe the 6-foot 3, 226-pound reliable wideout is worth pursuing heavily and he certainly fits the bill for what Philly/McNabb is looking for. The proposal of Fitzgerald for Sheppard and Brown would make sense for both teams with the way Arizona’s shaky secondary is, partly due to injuries and lack of a second CB.  Of course this trade would bolster Philadelphia’s chances more, as adding Fitzgerald would qualify them to make a run at both Dallas and New York for the NFC East Division Title.  McNabb needs a #1 WR in order for the Eagles to become championship contenders and you can count on Larry Fitzgerald being that go-to-guy to come through in the clutch.  If Philly can pull this trade off and receive the 100-catch, 1400-yard, 10 touchdown (’07 #s) caliber player in Fitzgerald the sky is the limit for this offense and remember he was playing through a groin injury most of last season!  Imagine pairing up Larry with the multi-threat, ultra-versatile weapon they call Brian Westbrook and you have an offense that has the talent and supporting cast around Donovan to outscore the opposition every Sunday if they needed to! 

Contender Or Pretender:  With the way they finished business on a good note at the end of the ‘07 campaign, can Eagles fans say:  Division Title? NFC Champions?  Super Bowl Run in ‘08?  At the very least they can say they would have an offense capable of lighting up the scoreboard, putting them in position to win more than the 8 games they won last year!  The defense wasn’t the problem in ‘07, the offense was, but if Fitzgerald can make his way to the city of “Brotherly Love“, “Rocky“ and “Cheesesteaks” you won’t be hearing about red zone difficulties, chip-shot field goals, shortcomings in the passing game, and missed opportunities, and you definitely wouldn’t have the chance to fault the Eagles anymore because of their offense.