Headlines for July, 2009

Steelers and Coach Mike Tomlin Stay Silent on Talk of Vick

The real defense of the Steelers 6th Super Bowl begins in Latrobe, PA on Saturday, and for now, the team is worried about who is on the field, not a guy just out of prison for dog fighting. Amid a report that Mike Vick was talking to the Steelers Friday, coach Tomlin quickly did what he always seems to do, talk [read more...]

Vikings Owner Wilf Talks Childress; Says Favre Not on His Mind

Many think that this is a make or break year for Vikings head coach Brad Childress. Owner Zygi Wilf says that he has not made fact clear to his coach, and least not yet. “We never make any preconditions on how the season should turn out or what conditions would be necessary,” Wilf said. “We’re very happy [read more...]

Gridiron Gab 2009 AFC West Preview

San Diego Chargers The Chargers are an explosive offensive unit who has proven they can score against anyone. I am concerned that they will have to move the ball in the air more this year than ever before. L.T. is showing signs of a breakdown and I think the end is near. But even with a fading Tomlinson this team still [read more...]

Bengals D Looking to Bring the Heat in 2009

There’s a pervasive assumption going around that the Bengals defense will be as good or better than they were last year. This is based primarily on the fact that they’re young which is supported by another assumption that young players naturally improve as they age. If this is to happen, the Bengals must develop a pass rush; something [read more...]

2009 Gridiron Gab Team Previews: New Orleans Saints

If a man in a New Orleans Saints shirt ever passed a man wearing a Phoenix Suns hat on a street somewhere, you can be the two would briefly lock eyes and exchange looks of empathy. For, the man in the Suns hat knows what the man in the Saints shirt is going through. The Suns fan has spent the [read more...]

Jets RB Washington On the Field After All at Camp

Despite thinking otherwise, Jets running back Leon Washington has reported to the team and was on the field for the first practice of training camp. Washington must have come in the back door, as he was a no-show when the rest of the team checked into the players’ dormitory Thursday because of a contract dispute. He’s looking for a big [read more...]

Rams and Number Two Overall Pick Smith Come to Terms

The Rams inked their 1st rounder and 2nd overall selection Jason Smith yesterday.  He signed a $62 million contract with $33 million in guaranteed money. He will not miss any of the full squad training camp which starts this morning.  He was near Rams Park yesterday to sign the contract, so he was able to make the evening team meeting last [read more...]

Favre Looks to November

In the latest episode of “As the Favre Turns,” our hero has turned down an offer to come out of retirement yet again to play for the Minnesota Vikings. From his comments, it is obvious that this was no easy decision for him. He acknowledges that Minnesota is the best fit available to him and it is clear [read more...]

Vikings Denial in Vick Makes Total Sense

The post below this one chronicles adamant denial after adamant denial from the Vikings Brass as to their alleged interest in quarterback (and felon) Michael Vick.  The denials are not a shocker for two reasons. First, they probably don’t have any interest in Michael Vick.  Training Camp starts in like 20 seconds or something, so getting him into the mix this [read more...]

Fantasy Football Breakdown 2009: AFC Running Backs

AFC East: Buffalo Bills: Marshawn Lynch – 250 car. 1036 yds. 4.1 avg. 8 TDs Fred Jackson – 130 car. 571 yds. 4.4 avg. 3 TDs It will be up to Jackson and newcomer, Dominic Rhodes, to hold down the running duties until Lynch finishes serving his three game suspension. Lynch should be undervalued in this year’s drafts, but will have outstanding value [read more...]

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