Archive for March, 2009

Bills coach Jauron garners plenty of attention

Buffalo Bills head coach Dick Jauron was peppered with questions about personnel issues during the AFC coaches breakfast Tuesday.

Cardinals get sneak peak at Packers

The Cardinals drew a longer preseason trip than they surely would have preferred, but if the NFL and ESPN were going to schedule them in a Super Bowl rematch, the timing couldn’t have been better than Week 1. Arizona gets its one long preseason trip out of the way as early as possible — the […]

Colorado Sports Desk Pat Bowlen– We Will Begin Discussions With Other Teams

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen released this statement today on the Jay Cutler soap opera.

‘Super Speeder’ Andre 3000?; Pistachio Salmonella Scare; Mom Cheered Daughter’s Fight

Andre 3000 accused of “super speeding;” the FDA says put down the pistachios; a Cobb County mom is accused of cheering her daughter on during a fist fight.

Dallas Cowboys hand over Texas Stadium keys to Irving officials 11:42 Am CT

Texas Stadium general manager Bruce Hardy hands over Texas Stadium’s keys to former Irving Mayor Robert Power , who was instrumental in getting the stadium built in Irving.

Broncos coach reinforces commitment to QB Cutler

Broncos coach reinforces commitment to QB Cutler BY BARRY WILNER : AP Football Writer Mar 24, 2009 Broncos coach Josh McDaniels says the team is committed to Jay Cutler as Denver’s quarterback.

Favre wearing a Browns uniform? Let’s hope not

I’ve been watching the moves of new Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini. My feelings have been mixed, but that’s normal with a coaching change.

Preseason begins against Ravens

For the fifth straight season, the Washington Redskins will face the Baltimore Ravens, this time in the preseason opener for both teams.

Pre-Season Opponents Announced

The Oakland Raiders kick off their 50th season of professional football competition by hosting the Dallas Cowboys at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in NFL 2009 preseason Week One action.

Draft pick contest, medallion hunt added to Packers draft festivities

A medallion hunt and an online draft pick contest are two new features of this year’s Green Bay Packers Draft Party.

Vick Agrees to Pay Atlanta Falcons Millions

Flowery Branch- A person familiar with the settlement says Michael Vick has agreed to pay the Atlanta Falcons $6.5 million as part of his bankruptcy case.

Broncos preseason schedule announced

With Jay Cutler at quarterback or without, the show must go on for the Denver Broncos.

New Orleans Saints’ preseason schedule released

The Saints will host the Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins in preseason games this summer, and will travel to Houston and Oakland to round out their exhibition schedule.

New look?Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hints at using receiver…

Cowboys wide receiver Isaiah Stanback gets wrapped up by the Browns Brandon McDonald as the Browns lost 28 to 10.

Is Cutler in or out of Denver?

The news has been buzzing on the events that have transpired the last few weeks between Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels and star quarterback Jay Cutler.

Texans’ Ryan Moats accepts police officer’s apology

Texans running back Ryan Moats said Monday he accepts the apology offered by a Dallas police officer who stopped him with a drawn gun in a hospital parking lot as his mother-in-law was dying.

Browns like what they see in CB Burnett

The Cleveland Browns have been relatively quiet since trading troublesome tight end Kellen Winslow Jr.

NightLink II: Ken Lucas is visiting the Bears

Orlando Pace was not the only veteran to visit Halas Hall Monday. A league source told the Sun-Times that cornerback Ken Lucas also was in for a visit, an interesting development given the situation at right cornerback.

Owner of Lewisville VW dealership adds scooter strategy

Charlotte Perez test rode a Piaggio MP3 500 earlier this month at Vespa of Lewisville.

Orlando Pace is visiting the Bears

Free-agent OT Orlando Pace is meeting with the Chicago Bears on Monday, reports NFL.com’s Steve Wyche .

NFL Notebook: Former Steeler signs with 49ers

After the Steelers didn’t welcome back Marvel Smith this winter, the veteran offensive tackle decided he’d continue his career near his most faithful supporters.

Denver, Dallas on 49ers’ preseason slate

Jay Cutler is coming to San Francisco! That is, if he’s still a member of the Denver Broncos in August.

With the 5th Pick in the 2009 Stampede Blue Community Mock Draft, Cleveland selects…

Reasons for drafting: With Dante Stallworth possibly getting into trouble with the law and Braylon Edwards being about as good as a double amputee at catching the ball, Michael Crabtree would be a huge pickup.

Billsa Preston offers most help from the bench

Buffalo’s Duke Preston needs to back up next season if he returns to the Bills. Geoff Hangartner’s signing means that Preston should only return to guarding the sidelines, as the new center/guard is an upgrade at either; he’s undoubtedly already muscled ahead of Preston into the lineup.

Giants to open preseason against Carolina Panthers

EAST RUTHERFORD — The New York Giants will kick off their preseason schedule on Aug.

Falcons, Vick reach settlement on breach claim

The Atlanta Falcons have reached a settlement with quarterback Michael Vick on their breach-of-contract claim that is still awaitng an appeals court decision on a grievance case, sources confirmed Monday.

Chemistry Through Workouts

Linebacker Gerald Hayes works his shoulders during Monday’s first day of the voluntary offseason strength and conditioning program.

Panthers release 2009 preseason schedule

A national telecast on ESPN against the New York Giants and four games and a home date with the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers highlight the Carolina Panthers 2009 preseason schedule released by the League today.

Strickland announces $23.2M for Banks

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and local officials on Monday announced the Banks riverfront project will receive $23.2 million from the federal government’s stimulus bill.

Center stage

LAKE FOREST, Ill. Road games against two players who’ve been in the news for the past few months highlight the Bears’ 2009 preseason schedule, which was released on Monday.