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NFL Owners opt out of CBA-Upshaw Not Fazed
2008-05-23 02:26:00
NFL Owners opt out of CBA-Upshaw Not FazedBy Dr. Bill Chachkes-Football Reporters Online-Special to SBSEarly this week the NFL owners group opted out of the collective bargaining agreement extension which was signed two years ago. Simply put, we are talking about three more years of labor peace (through 2010) even though both sides claim they "want to get the talks rolling now." NFLPA Head Gene Upshaw wasn't even upset. "We knew this was coming" He said. "We just didn't think it would be so soon". I guess he thought the owners would wait until the November 8th deadline. Something tells me the owners aren't that interested in talking right this second. They will wait until next year at the earliest to call meetings and discuss getting the players to give back some more money, stating hard financial times. While it's true that the country is headed for a recession, there is no concrete evidence of this in professional sports when contracts are getting higher all the time.Could th...

Darren McFadden - Marketing Team and Mom At NFL Draft- Video
2008-05-19 22:46:00
We meet the marketing people behind promoting the Oakland Raiders' new running back Darren McFadden. We also talk to Darren's Mom -- all at the NFL Draft .
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HBO's Hard Knocks to Feature the Dallas Cowboys
2008-05-17 03:40:00
I Guess HBO is trying to keep the show fresh and innovative. That's nice, but could you pick a better team to showcase then the Cowgirls-i-mean-boys? How about some team who is on their way back up, Like the Redskins, or the Vikings, or even the Saints. Any team but the Cowboys and their attention seeking receiver Terrell Owens, who reminds us not to Pick on Tony Romo because he's is "His QB." Let me know when Tony gets a National Commercial spot. Even Brady Quinn of the Browns(and he's still a Back-up!) has an EAS-Myoplex commercial!! Is Wade Phillips even "Telegenic" enough to do a month of Training camp TV spots? Will we see another Terrell Owens "Meltdown"?
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SF STADIUM GETS BOOST WITH SF CHRON ENDORSEMENT
2008-05-12 07:14:00
The San Francisco Chronicle endorsed Proposition G, which if it passes, will -- in the words of the Chron offer a nonbinding but nevertheless critical public expression of support for a proposal by Miami's Lennar Corp. to develop up to 10,000 homes, about 700,000 square feet of retail space as well as artist studios, green-tech-research facilities and more than 300 acres of parks and open space in and around the old shipyard. As part of the project, Lennar also would rebuild the Alice Griffith public housing project.The endorsement came along with the news that the SF 49ers are abandoning the Santa Clara stadium project.
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2008 NFL Draft - Bill Chackhes On Best Teams; Worst Teams
2008-04-28 04:42:00
Dr. Bill Chackhes, SBS Personality, and Managing Partner of Football Writers Online.com took time to talk with me about the 2008 NFL Draft . Bill is a 34 year NFL Draft veteran; 22 years as a credentialed media member.More about Bill here:http://www.sportsbusinesssims.com/bi ll-chachkes.htm
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MATT WALSH | STATEMENT BY THE NFL ON MATT WALSH -NFLMedia.com
2008-04-24 15:21:00
MATT WALSH | STATEMENT BY THE NFL ON MATT WALSH -NFLMedia.comStatement By The NFL On Matt Walsh 04/23/2008STATEMENT BY THE NFL ON MATT WALSH An agreement has been completed between the NFL and Matt Walsh that will allow Mr. Walsh, a former videotape operator with the New England Patriots , to share with the NFL information about activities occurring during his employment with the club from 1997-2003. Commissioner Goodell will meet with Mr. Walsh in the commissioner?s office on Tuesday, May 13, the earliest date that Mr. Walsh, who lives in Hawaii, will be available on the east coast. The agreement also requires Mr. Walsh to return any tapes and other items in his possession that belong to the Patriots. In return, the NFL and the Patriots have promised not to sue Mr. Walsh. They also will indemnify him for any expenses, including legal fees that he incurs in connection with the interview. Commissioner Goodell determined last September that the Patriots had violated league rules by vide...

Seahawks expected to make announcement about Alexander
2008-04-23 01:21:00
If the former MVP is released by the Seahawks , it would be important for him to make the shrewd decision to retire, while still accumulating large sums of money. Alexander had a prolific career from 2001-2005, playing in every game and accruing 1175-1880 yards every season with fourteen or more touchdowns each year.By GREGG BELL, AP Sports WriterSEATTLE (AP)?The long-anticipated separation between the Seattle Seahawks and former MVP running back Shaun Alexander appears imminent.Alexander?s agent, Jim Steiner, told The Associated Press Tuesday that ?an announcement is pending? about Alexander?s future with the Seahawks. Reports surfaced Tuesday morning that Alexander was about to be cut by the team, but not until after he passed a physical. Alexander had surgery after the season on his left wrist, which he broke last season, and must pass a physical before Seattle could release him, otherwise Alexander could file an injury grievance.The 30-year-old running back is scheduled to earn $...
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Matt Leinart Party Boy In News For Partying With Girls
2008-04-06 02:33:00
Two years ago, as Matt Leinart was repped by Leigh Steinberg and preparing to come out for the NFL Draft, I wondered if Leinart could focus in the NFL with all of the partying he's known for.Well, with his season ending injury and now his photos of him simulating you-know-what with a champagne bottle and some celeb guys, the answer seems to be, well, let's review what I wrote first:There's a school of thought that once Matt Leinart hits the grind of the NFL, he'll not post the same remarkable numbers that he did at USC. While I do disagree with that -- I think Matt will be one of the best -- I do think his first two years will be a bit hard. He's not going to be able to run the streets as he did at USC.Look, as a Cal-grad who was getting his master's degree there at a time when most my age were still undergrads, I can identify with Matt's love for parties and the ladies. But now millions of dollars are on the line. Will Matt dump all of this fun? Well, we have our answer and...
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Why Should Fantasy Football Owners Watch The NFL Draft?
2008-04-05 22:23:00
While fantasy football owners steadfastly wait in anticipation for the beginning of the 2008 season, it’s imperative to remember that one must accrue the necessary building blocks and contributing factors in order to assemble a potent and versatile team capable of emerging victorious in all fantasy league formats. It’s essential to differentiate your team from the competitors by channeling a significant amount of energy, focus and determination into searching for what players in this year’s NFL draft have the ability to add value and provide meaning to one’s team. Still, maintain a vested interest in the excitement and thrill of the two-day spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.As prospective players wait with overwhelming angst and nervousness, and high level executives remain engrossed in the complexities of the draft room, fantasy players are equipped with a desire to accelerate their overall understanding of the rookie landscape, and transform into stronger, more creative...
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Super Bowl XLII Oakland To Phoenix Flight Southwest Airlines
2008-04-04 16:00:00
This is a video of the flight that I took from Oakland to Phoenix to attend Super Bowl XLII and the events before the game. It was a Southwest Airlines flight that left at 1:30 that day and got in at about almost 5 PM.

Michael Irvin At Hall of Fame | One Of The Greatest NFL Speeches In History
2008-04-04 11:11:00
Please listen to this speech by former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin. It's one of the greatest speeches in NFL history.
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NFL NATIONALLY TELEVISED PRIMETIME KICKOFF WEEKEND GAMES - NFLMedia.com
2008-04-01 23:29:00
NFL ANNOUNCES NATIONALLY TELEVISEDPRIMETIME KICKOFF WEEKEND GAMESThe NFL announced today its 2008 Kickoff Weekend national primetime television schedule, including a Monday night doubleheader.In a tradition that began in 2004, the Super Bowl champion annually hosts the NFL Thursday night season kickoff the following year. This September 4 at 7:00 PM ET on NBC, the Super Bowl XLII champion New York Giants will host their NFC East-rival Washington Redskins and their new head coach JIM ZORN. Kickoff will be 90 minutes earlier than the start time of the traditional season opener due to the Republican National Convention, which NBC News will cover following the conclusion of the game.The Sunday night primetime game (8:15 PM ET) on NBC will feature a rematch of Super Bowl XLI as the Indianapolis Colts host the Chicago Bears. The game marks the first regular-season game at Lucas Oil Stadium.On Monday night, September 8, ESPN will host a Monday Night Football doubleheader featuring two cr...
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2008 NFL Free Agents Chart List
2008-03-23 20:06:00
Who are the players on the NFL free agency block this year? Where did they go? To answer that question SBS did some research and went to ESPN and Profootballtalk.com to see who went where, and in some cases why. We present the table first, then some commentary. 2008 NFL Free Agent Chart List PlayerPos.FA TypeHt.Wt.Exp.2007 Team2008 TeamGrade Hamza AbdullahSRFA6-22163Broncos Flozell AdamsOTUFA6-734010CowboysCowboys Sam AikenWRUFA6-22155BillsPatriots Ethan AlbrightCUFA6-525713RedskinsRedskins Stephen AlexanderTEUFA6-425010Broncos Roc AlexanderCBUFA5-101904Texans Larry AllenGUFA6-33251449ers Jared AllenDEFranchised6-62704ChiefsChiefs Morten AndersenPKUFA6-222525Falcons Charlie AndersonLBUFA6-42434TexansDolphins Courtney AndersonTEUFA6-62704FalconsBills Derek AndersonQBRFA6-62293BrownsBrowns Tim AndersonDTUFA6-33044FalconsFalcons Mike AndersonRBReleased6-02308Ravens Stacy AndrewsOTFranchised6-73424BengalsBengals Richard AnguloTEUFA6-82664JaguarsJaguars Tom A...
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Source: After trade to Raiders, Hall to get seven-year, $70 million deal
2008-03-19 00:28:00
ESPN.com news servicesAtlanta Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall says he will finalize a contract with Oakland by Thursday morning, allowing the trade sending him to the Raiders to be completed.A source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that the deal is for seven years and worth $70 million. The amount of guaranteed money and bonuses in the contract have not been finalized.The source also told Mortensen the teams are discussing possibly more compensation than just a second-round pick for the Raiders to acquire Hall, a two-time All-Pro. If the deal goes through as planned, the Falcons will have three second-round draft picks and four of the first 48 selections under first-year general manager Thomas Dimitroff. Hall said he is scheduled to fly to Oakland on Wednesday to meet with Raiders officials, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "There is just some tweaking of the language that needs to be done, some minor details," Hall told the newspaper. "No deal breakers."Hall, a former f...
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NFL Draft Order Round-By-Round - As Of Feb 29
2008-03-18 20:46:00
NFL Draft Order Round -By-Round - As Of Feb 29 This is the NFL Draft selection order, which could change as we get closer to the draft itself and with trades. Tentative 2008 Round-By-Round NFL Draft Order (As of February 29, 2008)03/03/2008ROUND ONE 1- 1- 1 Miami 1- 2- 2 St. Louis 1- 3- 3 Atlanta1- 4- 4 Oakland1- 5- 5 Kansas City1- 6- 6 New York Jets 1- 7- 7 New England from San Francisco1- 8- 8 Baltimore 1- 9- 9 Cincinnati1-10-10 New Orleans1-11-11 Buffalo1-12-12 Denver1-13-13 Carolina1-14-14 Chicago1-15-15 Detroit 1-16-16 Arizona1-17-17 Minnesota1-18-18 Houston1-19-19 Philadelphia 1-20-20 Tampa Bay1-21-21 Washington 1-22-22 Dallas from Cleveland1-23-23 Pittsburgh1-24-24 Tennessee1-25-25 Seattle 1-26-26 Jacksonville1-27-27 San Diego 1-28-28 Dallas1-29-29 San Francisco from Indianapolis1-30-30 Green Bay 1-31- New England Forfeited 1-32-31 New York Giants ROUND TWO 2- 1-32 Miami 2- 2-33 ...

Falcons DeAngelo Hall May Become Oakland Raider
2008-03-17 10:00:00
Personally, I think this move's a sign of the fall of the Atlanta Falcons . DeAngelo Hall may have been hot-headed at points, but his talent was unmistakable. I also think DHall was frustrated with the totally inept way the team was being ran under Bobby Petrino. Now it seems the Falcons are willing to part with a second round pick for Hall. What Atlanta will do without Hall remains to be seen, but I think they may have been swayed by some of Hall's poor performances in 2008. Yes, he's a great cornerback, but it seemed that his head wasn't in the game and he may have been trying to do everything he could to get Petrino out of there without, you know, getting him out of there. Still a bad and organizationally immature move.
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SF 49ers Release Darrell Jackson After Not Employing Him Properly
2008-03-17 09:55:00
The San Francisco 49ers went out and got Darrell Jackson as a free agent from the Seattle Seahawks and with much promise. Jackson is a great possession receiver with great run-after-the-catch speed. He's not going to get past you much but he can do damage and the Seahawks knew this. The 49ers did not. The 49ers tried to send Jackson deep and running deep patterns and fly patterns is not what Jackson does well.Now he's gone.
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New England Patriots Spygate - NFL Near Deal With Matt Walsh - NY TIMES
2008-03-10 13:17:00
Once the evidence he presents hits the media, the image-aware NFL will take swift action, for sure. Let?s Make a Deal , Starring Matt WalshBy ANDREW DAS - NY TIMESIn statements released to the news media Sunday night, the N.F.L. and the lawyer representing the former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh revealed that the sides were nearing a deal that would finally allow Walsh to reveal what he knows about spying in the N.F.L.
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Brett Farve Annouces Retirement Today - NFL.com
2008-03-04 21:38:00
The NFL's Official Website NFL.com has a great tribute to Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Farve, who announced his retirement today. More on this development later, but it opens the door for Cal's Aaron Rodgers to take over the offense. Rodgers was the Packers number one pick in the 2005 NFL Draft.
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Calvin Pace and Damien Woody Sign With Gang Green
2008-03-04 01:12:00
General manager Mike Tannenbaum and head coach Eric Mangini remained exceedingly active in the free agent market today, signing Cardinals linebacker Calvin Pace and the Lions offensive tackle Damien Woody . Pace, a former first-round pick in 2003, recorded 98 tackles and 6.5 sacks last season after managing a dismal 88 tackles and 7.5 sacks through his first four years in the desert.Woody, a nine-year veteran from Boston College and member of the Detroit Lions for the past four seasons, will play right tackle for the Jets this upcoming season in an attempt to solidify New York's already formidable line.
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Four-Time Pro Bowl TE Alge Crumpler To Tennessee
2008-03-04 00:21:00
After being released last month by the Atlanta Falcons, tight end Alge Crumpler agreed to a two-year contract with the upstart Titans.Transferring from one anemic offense to another, Crumpler will have a significant uphill battle with an embattled offense that struggled profusely last season to find the endzone. During his first three seasons in Atlanta, the former second round pick out of the University of North Carolina was hampered by low reception and yardage total, but witnessed his productivity accelerate from 2004-2006. Crumpler compiled at least 48 receptions, 774 yards and five touchdowns en route to consecutive Pro Bowl appearances. Within that same span, Titans starting tight ends managed a woeful 29 receptions, 370yards and two scores at the very least. Quarterback Vince Young will receiver a much needed boost in the addition of Crumpler and a security blanket that he has not been privy to during his two seasons in Tennessee .
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Alan Faneca To The New York Jets
2008-03-04 00:05:00
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Alan Faneca has agreed to a five year,$40 million deal that includes $21 million in guaranteed money. A distinguished member of the Steelers All-Time team, Faneca played an instrumental part in the teams overarching success over the past ten years and their 2005 Super Bowl victory.Faneca will now join 24-year old tackles D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold to establish one of the premier offensive lines in the NFL.
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Bill Parcells Building Dolphins for 4-3 Not 3-4 - RealFootball.com
2008-03-03 23:47:00
Personally, I prefer a hybrib combination defense, but regardless, Dolphins Guru of Rebuilding Bill Parcells is gathering talent suitable for a 4-3 defense and not a 3-4. Let's see if it's enough to help their leaky run defense of last year.
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Randy Moss Back With Patriots For 3 years, $27 Million, with $12 Million Si
2008-03-03 23:43:00
From "Sox And Dawgs" - New England Patriots free agent wide receiver Randy Moss has agreed to terms to return to the Patriots. The contract is 3 years for $27 million, with a $12 million signing bonus. It is not known at this time how much guaranteed money was added in the value of the contract.Moss came to New England in 2007 on a draft day trade with Oakland for a fourth round draft pick. He played for $3 million plus incentives under a restructured contract in which saw him catch almost 100 balls and set a NFL record with 23 TD catches.In addition to two seasons in Oakland the five-time Pro-Bowler was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings out of Marshall University in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft.
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DE Justin Smith Signs With 49ers
2008-03-01 19:25:00
Justin Smith has decided to travel west to San Francisco for the opportunity of greener pastures and a completely fresh start with a rising organization.The green will be overflowing in abundance for the fourth-pick in the 2001 draft after he agreed to a six-year, $45 million plus contract during the second day of free agency. Smith has been assured $20 million in guaranteed money. At 6-4 and 275 pounds, Smith will be a valuable addition to a defense that ranked 25th last season en route to a 5-11 record.
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Fresh Free Agent Signings Around The League
2008-03-01 14:54:00
A plethora of impactful players switched zip codes Friday after agreeing to terms with their new teams.Safety Gibril Wilson, who was instrumental in the Giants first Super Bowl Victory since 1990, signed a six-year, $39 million deal.Veteran Issac Bruce, who amassed 14,109 yards and 84 touchdowns in his 14 prolific seasons in the gateway city, secured a two-year, $6 million contract with rival San Francisco. Kick return specialist Allen Rossum signed with the 49ers as well.Todd Collins, who guided the Redskins to an improbable playoff run last season, re-signed with Washington, agreeing to a three-year, $9 million deal.Bill Parcells remained highly active in free agency,signing wide receiver Ernest Wilford, trading for the Cowboys nose tackle Jason Ferguson and adding former Raiders quarterback Josh McCown. Due to the departure of Quinn Gray, the Jaguars signed Dolphins quarterback Cleo Lemon to be their backup. Lemon led Miami to their lone victory last season.Tampa Bay signed cente...
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Rams Jeff Wilkins Retires, Kicker Josh Brown Signs
2008-03-01 14:19:00
The same day after 14-year veteran and all-time leading scorer Jeff Wilkins announced his retirement, Josh Brown bolted from the division rival Seahawks to sign with the St.Louis Rams. Brown agreed to a five-year, $14.2 million contract that includes a $4 signing bonus. Brown's new contract will propel him to the status of highest paid kicker in the league. During his five seasons in the Northwest, Brown connected on 80% of field goals and 99.6% of extra points. The former Cornhusker has a knack for timely kicks, accumulating four game -winning field goals in 2006, two of which were against his new team. Undrafted out of Youngstown State in 1994, Wilkins firmly established a name for himself as one of the premier place kickers in NFL history. Since joining the Rams in 1997, Wilkins played in very game except for five in the year 2000. Consistency evolved as the benchmark of Wilkins's career,as he connected on 307 of 375 field goals and 26 that were from 50 yards or greater. ?Throu...
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Derek Anderson Remains With Cleveland Browns
2008-03-01 04:51:00
The clock struck 12:01 A.M. Friday morning and Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Anderson was officially a restricted free agent. After weeks of tireless work by Browns executives to keep their primary signal caller, a deal was unable to be accomplished.Five hours later representatives for Anderson and general manager Phil Savage agreed to a three-year, $24 million contact with $13 million in guaranteed money. After throwing for a career high 29 touchdowns and 3,787 yards in 16 games for the 10-6 Browns, it was necessary that a deal was consummated as quickly as possible. If Anderson bolted for another team, Cleveland would have received a first and third-round draft pick.
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Porter, Williamson Headed To Jacksonville
2008-03-01 04:28:00
In order to provide speed,agility and security for rising quarterback David Garrard, the Jaguars delved into the free agency market by signing Oakland Raiders disgruntled wideout Jerry Porter and acquiring despondent wide receiver Troy Williamson from the Minnesota Vikings.After spending the first seven years of his career in the Bay Area, Porter was eager for a fresh new start with an established club. In signing a six-year,$30 million contract, Porter is expected to emerge as the Jaguars number one option at wide receiver. Playing in 16 games last season with an anemic offense, Porter managed to reel in 76 receptions for 942 yards and five touchdowns. Drafted seventh overall in 2005, Troy Williamson has been a significant disappoint for the Vikings, finding the endzone three times in three seasons.?We?re giving Troy a chance, an opportunity for him to come down here and rejuvenate himself, have fun, don?t worry about the high expectations that were associated with his selection an...
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Free Agent Frenzy Around The NFL
2008-02-29 23:01:00
Kris Jenkins, Jonathan Vilma, Shaun Rodgers, Kawika Mitchell, Asante Samuel. These five defensive stalwarts highlight the list of players who took full advantage of the beginning of free agency this morning and will be dawning new uniforms next season.Jenkins, a three time All-Pro and seven-year veteran, was dealt by the Carolina Panthers to the New York Jets in exchange for draft picks. He promptly signed a new five-year, $35 million contract that is worth $20 million in guaranteed money. While heralded as the foundation of the Jets 3-4 defense, Jonathan Vilma was unable to acclimate to coach Eric Mangini's system. The totality of the situation was too much for the Jets rising star to adjust to and a shift to the crescent city will do the two-time defensive captain very well. In return for Vilma, New Orleans sends a fourth-round draft pick to New York. At 340 pounds, overbearing defensive tackle Shaun Rodgers is a force to be reckon with when not inspired. To imagine the impact Ro...
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