“His name and number alone on the field commanded respect. And fear”
The hidden gas bag trick worked every time. Paul Valade Vernon Hills resident Todd Renihan gets an autograph from Bears legend Dick Butkus at a promotional event Wednesday in Libertyville. via Beep!
“He is well respected around the NFL and will be a great asset to the scouting department.”
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff hired David Caldwell from the Indianapolis Colts as director of college scouting on Wednesday. via NFL
Follow the money and find the truth. The Buffalo Bills expect to earn $78-million for the eight games they’ll play at the Rogers Centre in Toronto over the next five years. via The Globe and Mail
Just hours after the completion of the draft, Barth signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. via WECT-TV Wilmington
He was arrested around 3:30 p.m. and a search warrant was being executed at his home. via Star Tribune
Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger hates the internet. Deadspin editor Will Leitch , despite also having written books represents the internet, as a whole. via Gawker
The New England Patriots have released cornerback Tim Mixon and linebacker T.J. Slaughter. via WHDH
“That’s going to stick with me.”
Add this to the lore of championship ceremonies at the White House: President Bush believes in the Jessica Simpson jinx. via WABC
The Indianapolis Colts emphasized the offensive line in this year’s draft, using a third of their picks on college centers. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne
“It’s a wide-open competition for that job”
The only area on offense the Green Bay Packers failed to address in the draft was running back. via WisInfo
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free agent safety Pierson Prioleau on Wednesday and waived quarterback Lester Ricard . via NFL
“It’s hard to force guys that really can’t do what you want them to do, I don’t think there is much point in forcing them in there, then you’re disappointed with them and a year or two later you still don’t have anything”
The words have been spoken so many times in recent years they […]
“I feel I’m a different runner”
Darren McFadden could be the next Adrian Peterson, which nobody in the NFL can scoff at. via Courier News
“To have a chance to go the NFL, that’s really what matters”
The Kansas City Chiefs continued loading up on regional talent Monday, signing undrafted former George Washington High standout and Hargrave Military Academy product Chris McDuffie to a two-year free-agent … via WSLS
The Seattle Seahawks have added needed depth to their defensive line, signing former University of Washington star Larry Tripplett. via KOMO-TV Seattle
Invoices can be dropped off at the Packers’ ticket office at Lambeau Field from 9am to 5pm. via WFRV
“Years ago when I first put the program together, we said we needed to have four to five guys in the first round (of the NFL draft) if we were recruiting properly and doing things right”
Southern California linebacker Keith Rivers, a former Lake Mary High School football player, gets a telephone call informing him […]
“The Falcons have been in touch with me and my agent throughout the pre-draft period and have shown a lot of interest in me”
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GT Press Release JacketsOnline.com Talk about it in the Message Boards Three Georgia Tech standouts - linebacker Philip Wheeler, running back Tashard Choice and punter Durant Brooks - were selected Sunday in … via Rivals.com
“I don’t think you can ever say never”
Ted Thompson lined up another quarterback behind Aaron Rodgers on Sunday. A day after he used a second-round draft pick on Louisville’s Brian Brohm, the Green Bay Packers’ general manager went after more … via WisInfo
Some will lament the team’s passing up of Brian Brohm and/or Chad Henne in the second round, but running back is arguably the bigger trouble spot. via Centre Daily Times
“I used to look at Jared and I’d get frustrated because he’s such a good player, and there were times when I felt I didn’t reach his standard”
It’s an easy thing to forget now, blotted out as it was by Jared Allen’s breakout season and the monster contract it earned him from the Minnesota […]
Last Update: 4/29 9:28 am Dexter Jackson #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Paul Brown Stadium on November 25, 2007 in Cincinnati, Ohio. via WCPO-TV9 Cincinnati
“Why did he drop to the fifth round? Well, his play was very inconsistent this year”
The Houston Texans thought Reggie Bush was likely a third down back in the NFL and passed on him with their top overall pick two years ago to get defensive end Mario Williams. via SportsDay
“I wouldn’t touch a linebacker early, no.”
Ted Thompson has proven he doesn’t draft for need in the first round, but the Green Bay Packers’ general manager would be hard-pressed to find a linebacker special enough to be worth selecting in the first or … via WisInfo
Mount Vernon native Chad Greenway is going to donate $100,000 to the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. via KSFY
The Carolina Panthers have signed veteran free agent defensive tackles Ian Scott and Darwin Walker, the team announced Tuesday. via Carolina Panthers
Possibly the most interesting free agent signed by the Indianapolis Colts this week is receiver Samuel Giguere , who wasn’t drafted and didn’t even play college football in the United States. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne
At this point everyone is well aware of the Miami Dolphins’ intention with the No. via ESPN
“The only thing he needs to focus on is getting better. He is our guy and he has done a great job this off-season. I’m very impressed with how far he has come in our time together. He is our quarterback”
Draft choices Brian Brohm and Matt Flynn start working out with the team Friday […]
