Saints say good-bye to three players

The Saints made three roster moves Thursday evening on the eve of the start of the free agent signing bonanza. LB Mark Simoneau and OG Jamar Nesbit, along with DE Charles Grant on Friday, were all released by the team due to the players’ large contracts and declining production. Grant’s release should come as no surprise to those who follow the [read more...]

Broncos still undecided on the future of Brandon Marshall

What to do with Brandon Marshall? That is the biggest question these days it seems facing the Broncos, as some feel they should cut their losses with the troubled wide out and move on, while others feel he has too much talent and he’s the teams best playmaker and needs to be around. Today the News-Tribune talks about Marshall, and [read more...]

212 Players Would Be Considered Restricted Free Agents If No Cap In 2010:

According to a list obtained by The Associated Press, there are 212 players who would be considered restricted free agents — instead of unrestricted — if there is no salary cap in 2010. There is at least one player from each of the NFL’s 32 teams on the list. Pro Bowl linebackers Elvis Dumervil of the Broncos and DeMeco Ryans of [read more...]

Would Buffalo Make an Offer for QB Michael Vick?

Are the Bills serious about thinking about Mike Vick in to play QB in 2010? The Buffalo News reports that the Bills may trade for Vick, but likely won’t get into a bidding war for him: Numerous national media outlets are speculating that the Bills might make a run at Michael Vick who is still under contract with the Eagles [read more...]

Vikings Childress Says There’s No Deadline on Favre

Brad Childress said all the things regarding the Favre situation that Favre wished Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson had said after 2007. “I don’t have an expectation,” Childress said in regards to Favre’s retirement status. “I know he had a great experience here. I know it too well to know that emotions are a little bit raw right now. We’re still [read more...]

Collective Bargaining Agreement Questions and Answers

Here are a few questions and answers that may help you understand the collective bargaining agreement that is set to expire in the National Football League. Q.         When does the CBA expire should there be no extension to the agreement? A.         In March of 2011. Q.         Will there be a college draft in 2011? A.         Yes. Q.         What is [read more...]

Bengals Offseason News and Notes

Draft Slot Determined: Based on last Saturday’s loss to the Jets and a comparison of strength of schedule, the Bengals were awarded the 21st overall selection in April’s draft.  They have the highest draft pick of all playoff teams.  This is the first year in which draft position for playoff teams other than Super Bowl participants is based upon playoff [read more...]

Week Four Preview: Tampa Bay at Washington

The Washington Redskins will look to redeem themselves Sunday at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fortunately for Washington this is a very winnable game and may help them get back on track after a somewhat embarrassing loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The big story of the game will be Buccaneers Quarterback Josh Johnson. [read more...]

Striking gold in the 7th Round

They say that that GMs make their money in rounds 1 – 4 and scouts make theirs in rounds 5 – 7 and rookie FAs.  If that is true, then some GMs need to be fired – and some scouts need a raise. Here is a list of 7th rounders that are meaningful elements of an NFL roster.  ”Meaningful” means starting, [read more...]

Deion Branch’s Deal Eating up Seahawks Chance at a Super Bowl

Over year and a half removed from being named MVP of the Super Bowl and after a near-1,000 yard season, he was brought into Seattle to help the lackluster receiving corps. However, all Deion Branch has done since joining the Seahawks is miss games and, when he has been able to play, underperform. Seattle shipped a first-round draft choice to [read more...]

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