Archive for June, 2009

Edge In A Holding Pattern

The notion of Marvin Harrison going to the Vikings got us wondering about another unattached ex-Colt who’s on the back-nine of a very good career.

Ravens’ Harbaugh set to visit troops

During the weeks leading up to training camp, most NFL coaches take vacations. This year, Ravens coach John Harbaugh is going on a different trip.

Mike Jenkins has a statement to make

Cowboys second-year cornerback Mike Jenkins , a former first-round pick, is apparently already feeling the heat from former fifth-round pick Orlando Scandrick .

Browns Rookie WR Brian Robiskie Looking to Make an Imapct Right Away

With Donte’ Stallworth’s future with the Browns in doubt, the team is going to need to have some of their young WR’s step up and make an impact in the 2009 season.

New Orleans Saints cut veteran long snapper Kevin Houser

The New Orleans Saints have cut veteran long snapper Kevin Houser and signed free agent long snapper Jason Kyle , the team announced in a press release Monday afternoon.

Jaguars trade veteran WR Dennis Northcutt to Lions for third-year S Gerald Alexander

The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.

Broncos continuing stance on Marshall

The Brandon Marshall saga has been quiet since he requested a trade nearly two weeks ago.

Buffalo-bound Terrell Owens bids Dallas farewell on his terms

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens, right, jokes with camp attendees as he is tackled by 10-year-old Mitchell Keehr, center, of Plano, Texas, while running a play during Owen’s football camp in Duncanville, Texas.

2009 Fantasy outlooks: Houston Texans

The Texans are the type of team Fantasy owners should be giddy about because they are loaded with stars and have the chance to take off this season.

Teen charged with assaulting girls

An 18-year-old Green Bay man has been charged with two counts of having sexual intercourse with a child over the age of 16, and two counts of battery, arising out of an incident that occurred in August 2008.

Cutler makes Bears better, but not best

In what up to now has been a major summer of discontent - with both the Cubs and White Sox struggling mightily just to get to .500 - July 31 can’t come soon enough for many Chicago-area sports fans.

Growing The Offense’s Identity

Former NFL quarterback Trent Green subbed for Peter King’s popular column “Monday Morning Quarterback” for SI.com on Monday while King was away for an annual vacation.

End silly debate, Detroit: Stafford should start right away

Peyton Manning is always joking about somebody breaking his rookie interception record.

Stallworth Distraught in Newly Released 911 Call

Donte Stallworth sounds shook up in the 911 call he placed just minutes fater he struck and killed a man on the MacArthur Causeway in Miami.

Brand X: Your Dallas Cowboys Are Set to “Swing It Around” With a Theme Song

Amazingly, we still have stashed on the server Polyphonic Spree’s “H-O-O-P-S Yes!,” the ‘07 “anthem” penned for FC Dallas — what do you mean you don’t remember? Then perhaps you recall a time when Your Dallas Mavericks were ” Rowdy, Loud and Proud ,” courtesy PPT; and who can forget Pantera’s catchy contribution to the […]

Vick’s Lawyers Back In Bankruptcy Court Today

Lawyers for suspended NFL star Michael Vick are headed back to bankruptcy court in Virginia.

NFL punter Jon Ryan hosting kicking camp in Regina

REGINA a ‘ Jon Ryan has two camps on his mind. The Seattle Seahawks punter is preparing for the second annual Jon Ryan Kicking and Punting Camp, to be held Thursday and Friday at Scotty Livingstone Field.

20-13 wild card victory

You would never have guessed that most of them had never been to the playoffs during yesterday’s 20-13 victory over New England in the Stadium.

Will fans be able to follow Bears on…

With all of the buzz about teams and athletes updating their Twitter accounts, I was wondering if the Bears have any plans to use Twitter as another way for fans to get up-to-the-minute news.

Jeff Fisher packs bags for Persian Gulf trip

Not long after the 2008 season ended, Titans Coach Jeff Fisher got a call from the commissioner’s office.

This time, Lions’ Ford will trust his own judgment

William Clay Ford was quick and clever with his comments when he was the young Bill Ford with ownership of a new pro football franchise.

2009 Fantasy outlooks: Atlanta Falcons

Vick who? Petrino what? The Falcons overcame some major hurdles in 2008 to not only rebuild the roster with effective personnel but land a spot in the postseason.

Cowboys fan who lost memorabilia to thieves scores big

Butch Franklin is a man of few words, but there was no need to say anything Monday.

Oshkosh YMCA to host Green Bay Packers Youth Football Camps

There is still time to register your child for the Green Bay Packers Youth Football Camp that will be held at the Oshkosh Community YMCA.

Cleveland Browns: Waiting until training camp

Jr. World Football Championship Sports Photos Sports Videos >> Cleveland Browns: Waiting until training camp Monday June 29, 2009, 4:14 PM The Cleveland Browns and players from all NFL teams are on vacation.

Report: Bears All But Rule Out Burress

At a time when five teams supposedly are interested in receiver Plaxico Burress, John Clayton of ESPN.com reports that the Chicago Bears have all but ruled out the possibility of signing him.

Dissecting the AFC West: Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos Will Contend

The AFC West, a division comprised of underachievers in 2008, should continue a battle this year that ended on the last week of the last season… by Christopher Smith 2 36 reads The AFC West, a division comprised of underachievers in 2008, should continue a battle this year that ended on the last week of […]

Mistakes pick off Ravens

If this was the Ravens’ statement game, it was punctuated with a major question mark.

Peterson excited about fresh start with Falcons

Published: Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 11:48 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 11:48 p.m. Mike Peterson doesn’t sound like a guy that was demoted from the starting lineup and eventually exiled from his home of six years.

Brett Favre vs. Green Bay Packers: Throwing TDs or Throwing Games?

It’s a near certainty that Brett Favre will be playing football in 2009 for the Minnesota Vikings.