Archive for May, 2008

Dallas Cowboys, Glenn, differ on approach to injury

The Dallas Cowboys want wide receiver Terry Glenn on the field for the organized team activities.

Campbell: Texans hope for new, improved Jones

HE was a one-man band of greatest hits, a highlights package wrapped in a No. 12 Texans jersey.

Bears prepared for Rex, Orton starting QB battle

Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith is prepared to let quarterbacks Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton compete for the team’s starting spot until the fourth and last game of the preseason, though he’s hoping it doesn’t …

Colston happy to be healthy

Two years ago, Marques Colston was a little-known seventh-round draft pick struggling just to get through mini-camp with the New Orleans Saints.

Q&a with Brodie Croyle - 5/29

Q: How are you feeling about the offense? CROYLE: “I really like the offense. We’ve got a lot of good ideas.

Offense had a tough time

Posted By: Chris Brown Time: 4:45 PM OFFENSE HAD TOUGH TIME: Coming off of a four-day weekend the offense had its share of struggles Tuesday.

No Timetable For Ogden Announcement

OWINGS MILLS, Md. Ravens coach John Harbaugh says there is still no definitive word whether Pro Bowl tackle Jonathan Ogden will retire or return for another season.

Overtime Extra: Jets Stun Steelers, 19-16

The New York Jets played like a playoff team Sunday and they were rewarded for their best effort of the 2007 season.

Big bling! Jints grab rings tonight

As enthralling a memory as it is, the Giants insist they are attempting to put some distance and perspective between them and their astounding Super Bowl championship run.

Man Tries To Scale Paul Brown Stadium Fence

A North Carolina man apparently wanted to get into the home of the Cincinnati Bengals- desperately.

Letter describes Williams’ shooting

A letter purportedly written by a gang member says he fired shots into a limousine where the Denver Broncos’ Darrent Williams was killed on New Year’s Day of 2007.

Dixon continues comeback with Cowboys after false incarceration

Valley Ranch and the Dallas Cowboys have become the setting for the next chapter in Marcus Dixon’s life.

Crumpler adds option

NASHVILLE - Their on-field relationship remains a work in progress, but so far Titans quarterback Vince Young and tight end Alge Crumpler are off to a good start.

Ravens meet with agent for Flacco

The Baltimore Ravens met for the second time with the agent for rookie quarterback Joe Flacco, continuing contract negotiations this week at team headquarters.

Bears’ salary situations still unsettled

All hands were on deck for minicamp Friday with Brian Urlacher reporting to Halas Hall, but that doesn’t mean the Bears don’t have a host of unresolved issues — and we’re not even delving into the quarterback …

Panthers’ Otah finally letting ankle sprain heal

This could have all be taken care of a long time ago, and Jeff Otah could have been working now.

Team source: Jets hire Cohen as assistant GM

The New York Jets have hired Scott Cohen for their newly created position of assistant general manager, according to a person with the team.

Report: Vanderjagt back with Argos

A league source requesting anonymity told The Canadian Press on Friday night that Vanderjagt, who earned two Grey Cup rings with Toronto before heading to the NFL after the ‘97 season, has re-signed with the …

Dallas Cowboys’ return game picks up some steam

Speed was the main skill the Cowboys added this off-season. Their two first-round draft picks, running back Felix Jones and cornerback Mike Jenkins, each ran a sub-4.4 second 40-yard dash in predraft workouts.

Ex-Bronco punter Sauerbrun pleads guilty

Former Denver Broncos punter Todd Sauerbrun has pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace in his run-in with a Denver taxi driver.

DE Will Smith attends Saints minicamp

A contract dispute didn’t stop New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith from attending the team’s mandatory minicamp Friday morning as he worked out with the team for the first time this offseason.

Bill Elliott To Be Inducted Into Atlanta Sports Hall Of Fame

There’s a reason Bill Elliott is known as “Awesome Bill from Dawsonville.” Bill is scheduled to be inducted into the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame this weekend.

Ravens take look at WR Mitchell

The Baltimore Ravens tried out former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell, a former first-round draft pick from UCLA.

Clayton: Prepping for the uncapped storm

The Chargers have done one of the best jobs of locking up starters in case of an uncapped 2010 season, although retaining Philip Rivers might be an issue.

Al Davis: Has the game passed him by?

Hall of Fame member Al Davis Today while talking with a fellow writer , he mentioned that the Oakland Raiders were horrible over the last five years because Al Davis was a detriment to the team.

Competent Special Teams? For the Vikings, it Could Happen

Judd Zulgad reports on the Vikings’ stealthy attempts to alleviate some special teams problems: The Vikings also have, somewhat quietly, worked to solidify their special-teams units for a second consecutive …

Bengals sign Miami player

The Cincinnati Bengals’ roster just got spiced with a little local flavor. Rookie cornerback Jerrid Gaines, a former prep star at Springfield South High School, was signed by the Bengals on Thursday, May 29.

Steel-ing a Piece Of Success

Ex-Steelers Brian St. Pierre, Clark Haggans and Jerame Tuman hope to continue their winning ways in Arizona.

Out Of Sight

As quiet as the halls of Valley Ranch have been this off-season, you would think having some 80 players out here for three days of practice could stir things up a little bit.

Ravens take look at WR Mitchell

The Baltimore Ravens tried out former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell, a former first-round draft pick from UCLA.