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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... More About: Agent , Free , Frenzy , Free Agent
Steelers? former radio announcer Myron Cope dies at 79
2008-02-27 23:41:00 A true pioneer of the sports broadcasting industry and inventor of the famous Terrible Towel, Cope leaves a tremendous legacy and foundation throughout Pittsburgh and the United States.By ALAN ROBINSON, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP)?Myron Cope spoke in a language and with a voice never before heard in a broadcast booth, yet a loving Pittsburgh understood him perfectly during an unprecedented 35 years as a Steelers announcer.The screechy-voiced Cope, a writer by trade and an announcer by accident whose colorful catch phrases and twirling Terrible Towel became nationally known symbols of the Steelers, died Wednesday at age 79.Cope died at a nursing home in Mount Lebanon, a Pittsburgh suburb, Joe Gordon, a former Steelers executive and a longtime friend of Cope?s, said. Cope had been treated for respiratory problems and heart failure in recent months.Cope?s tenure from 1970-2004 as the color analyst on the Steelers? radio network is the longest in NFL history for a broadcaster with ... More About: Radio , Dies
The New England Patriots Spygate Problem Gets Worse - ESPN
2008-02-23 11:18:00 Arlen Spectre's all over this NFL problem and if Commissioner Goodell does not handle it properly it could blow up in the collective face of the league. There are some serious problems with how the Pats conducted their activities under Head Coach Bill Belichek, and it seems that there's more to this than meets the eye and it unfolds more each day. Specter irked by uncooperative Pats, league in Spygate probeBy Mike FishESPN.com Frustrated at the obstacles confronting his investigation of "Spygate," Sen. Arlen Specter accused the New England Patriots of "stonewalling" on Friday and suggested the NFL might never get around to questioning key witness Matt Walsh, a former Patriots video assistant.Specter's comments are in stark contrast to remarks on Wednesday from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who told reporters that the NFL was moving toward an agreement that would allow Walsh to tell what he knows about the Patriots' spying practices without fear of being sued.Sen. Arlen Spe... More About: New England Patriots , Problem , New England
Chad Johnson to Remain A Cincinnati Bengals Receiver - ESPN
2008-02-14 19:57:00 Assuring that Chad Johnson will line up and roam free to catch passes at the enemy Cleveland Browns stadium built by Kofi Bonner , Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis has said that he has a great relationship with Johnson and he will stay in Cincinnati. Here's the rest from ESPN.. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is standing firm: Chad Johnson is staying in Cincinnati.Lewis said Wednesday that the team will not trade the disgruntled wide receiver and has never discussed it, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer and the team's Web site."They can stop the presses, quit killing trees and move on to other things," Lewis said, defending Johnson despite the wide receiver's critical comments about the team. "There is, at no point, anyone in the Bengals organization who has ever uttered anything about trading Chad Johnson. Nor will he be traded."On Tuesday, The Washington Post reported that acquiring Johnson is the Washington Redskins' top offseason priority, as team owner Daniel Sny... More About: Receiver , Cincinnati Bengals
Randy Moss in College; 90-Yard Screen Pass To TD Video
2008-02-11 07:12:00 For those who wondered what talent Randy Moss showed at Marshall that caused him to go in the first round of the NFL Draft, here's a good look. This video should be the measure of all wide receivers coming out of college to the NFL. If you can find a senior receiver who made a play like this, put him or her on your list. Check this out! More About: Video , Screen , College , Randy Moss
Super Bowl XLII, New England Patriots Final Drive, Tom Brady
2008-02-09 00:34:00 This is the companion video to the first one showing the NY Giants touchdown drive and the David Tyree catch. Here, we see what happened to the New England Patriots as they had a chance to either kick a field goal to tie the game, or score an even more dramatic touchdown. More About: Tom Brady , New England Patriots , Super Bowl , Drive
Giants' staggering win over Patriots watched by record 97.5 million
2008-02-05 02:49:00 Associated PressNEW YORK -- The 97.5 million viewers who saw the New York Giants ' last-minute win over the New England Patriots made it the most-watched Super Bowl ever and second biggest event in American television history. Only the "MASH" series finale in 1983, with 106 million viewers, was seen by more people, Nielsen Media Research said Monday. Sunday's game eclipsed the previous Super Bowl record of 94.08 million, set when Dallas defeated Pittsburgh in 1996.This year's game had almost all the ingredients Fox could have hoped for: a tight contest with a thrilling finish involving a team that was attempting to make history as the NFL's first unbeaten team since 1972.But the Giants ended New England's bid for perfection, 17-14. Throughout the game, the teams were never separated by more than a touchdown."You might like your equation going in, but you still need some breaks going your way," said Ed Goren, Fox sports president. The closeness of the game probably added a couple... More About: Record , Million , Cord
Mike Vick | Vick Keeps Signing Bonus; Judge David Doty Decision - Profootba
2008-02-04 20:43:00 This is a huge development as the Falcons believed the $20 million should have been returned, but there were many who disagreed and I personally thought the organization's move was vindictive. VICK CAN KEEP HIS BONUSJudge David Doty, who presided over the landmark litigation that resulted in free agency and still retains jurisdiction over certain aspects of the administration of the 15-year-old system, has ruled that Falcons quarterback Mike Vick may keep more than $20 million in bonuses paid to him as part of his December 2004 contract extension.The decision reverses the ruling of Special Master Stephen Burbank, whose decision to allow the Falcons to pursue the money was regarded as a surprise in the wake of a prior decision from Burbank regarding former Broncos receiver Ashley Lelie.The ruling arises from a conclusion that roster bonuses are money earned in the year in which they are paid. In contrast, a signing bonus is earned over the period of years in which the money is a... More About: Bonus , Decision
Super Bowl XLII, NY Giants, Eli Manning Pass To Burress
2008-02-04 19:28:00 This video is of the NY Giants final drive and Giants QB Eli Manning 's TD pass to Plaxico Burress. You can hear Patriots fans taunting Manning yelling "Eli!". The drive led to the Giants win, 17 to 14 and ended the New England Patriots dream of a perfect season. It's live from my trip to Super Bowl XLII (my sixth Super Bowl game) in Phoenix, AZ, Feb 3, 2008. More About: Pass
Eli Manning Super Bowl 42 MVP
2008-02-04 05:27:00 No longer will Eli Manning be referred to as Peyton's little brother. The sterotype of a soft,feeble, passive and inconsistent signal caller has been completely eradicated. Now his name has been entered into the ranks of the best players to every dawn an NFL uniform.Last year, Peyton hoisted the MVP trophy in South Florida and furthered his legacy in the game of football. Plastered behind the shadows of his older brother and father, Eli never seemed willing or able to elevate from a grounded level of rapid disappoint to a level of excellence and accuracy. Plagued by a propensity of throwing interceptions, 20 to be exact during the regular season, Manning restricted his number of errors in the playoffs to one. Smart, conscice, efficient and scrupulous, Manning played overwhelmingly reminiscent to his brother on many fronts. Manning went 9-14 for 152 yards and one touchdown in the fourth quarter, a clear indication that he has gravitated to the level of supremacy that Hall of Fame qu... More About: Super Bowl , Super , Bowl
A Giant Upset: NY Prevails In SB 42, 17-14
2008-02-04 04:35:00 Perfect no more. The dreams of a 19-0 season by the New England Patriots were fizzled tonight by one of the most unlikliest of teams in NFL history. From Tampa Bay to Dallas, Green Bay to Arizona, the improbable story of the New York Giant s persisted tonight in Super Bowl 42. Provided with a bleak opportunity to emerge victorious, the Giants demonstrated that no team is unbeatable, even the vaunted New England Patriots. Equipped with the premier offense, fourth ranked defense, undefeated record and a margin of victory of twenty points, it was blatantly obvious to pundits, analysts, reporters and the majority of fans across the nation that the Patriots would cement their stamp in the record books and hoist their fourth Vince Lombardi trophy in the last seven years. Someone forgot to send the memo to the Giants players and coaches. Throughout the week the teams demeanor was positive and optimistic, never doubting their ability to dethron the unstoppable Pats. Fortunately, their confid... More About: Upset
Patriots Lead Giants 7-3 At Halftime
2008-02-04 02:24:00 Through the first half of Super Bowl 42, the Patriots have gained a slim lead over the NFC Champions. Laurence Maroney's one-yard touchdown gave the undefeated patriots a four-point advantage at thr 14:57 mark of the second quarter after a Lawrence Tyne's 32-yard field goal propeled them to an early lead. The Giants relentless pressure on Tom Brady enabled them to contain the NFL MVP to under 100 yards pasing and one completion to wide receiver Randy Moss. In addition, Brady was sacked three times, including twice on one series. The Patriots inability to find consistency and rhythm on both sides of the football have been the two central factors that have challenged them all game long. Although Eli Manning turned the ball over for the first time this postseason (four games), he has performed exceedingly well through the first thirty minutes of this epic contest. The younger Manning directed the Giants on a 16 play, 9:59 drive that spanned 63 yards to start the game- most play attem... More About: Lead
Jason Taylor Named Walter Payton Man Of The Year
2008-02-04 02:13:00 Moments before the kickoff of Super Bowl 42 between the Giants and Patriots, Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Taylor was presented with the Walton Payton Man of the Year award for his substantial contribution in the community and off the field.Taylor, the 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, becomes the third Dolphin to be honored with the Walton Payton award. Hall of Fame center Dwight Stephenson (1985) and quarterback Dan Marino (1998)were the first two fins to receive the recognition for their hard work when away from the field. More About: Jason Taylor
7 Crazy Superbowl Predictions that could happen
2008-02-03 15:15:00 7 Crazy Super bowl Predictions that could happen By Dr. Bill Chachkes-NFL Draft Bible.com7- Patriots WR Randy Moss will be assaulted by a group from the women's anti-defamation league as he leaves a party Saturday Night. He will need a restraining order and a police escort in order to play the game Sunday.6- Coach Bill Belichick will have his entire coaching wardrobe of 27 Hoodies and two pullover hats stolen by a group of 12 year olds from the Ravenswood Housing Projects In Astoria NY called the "little Giants Mafia".5- Dallas owner Jerry Jones, still distraught over the Cowboys early exit from the Playoffs, will try to get a new playoff system passed that eliminates the wild card round of the playoffs. He will then take a 4 day skiing trip to Utah with Jeff Lurie, and Dan Snyder. He will break his hand on a fall on the slopes, and Snyder will have him airlifted out by a Fedex copter. Lurie will then try to Rush release a movie epic based on the trip ahead of Steve Tisch's r... More About: Superbowl
Kofi Bonner | Candlestick Point Plan For Bayview Hunters Point, San Francis
2008-02-01 19:02:00 Kofi Bonner | Candlestick Point Plan For Bayview Hunters Point, San Francis co Kofi Bonner Shows New Homes, Open Space and Jobs Are Part of Transit-Oriented Project to Open Up Southeast S.F. Waterfront SAN FRANCISCO -- Plans were unveiled by Kofi Bonner of Lennar Corporation at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for an innovative new Candlestick Point neighborhood that would feature as its centerpiece a new stadium for the San Francisco 49ers and include an 8,000-10,000 seat arena, new market rate and affordable housing, retail and entertainment uses, public parks and open space, and improved access to the San Francisco Bay shoreline. The presentation was the first public viewing of the mixed-use/stadium development that was created as part of the 49ers stadium project. "We strongly believe that our proposed plan for Candlestick Point serves both the 49ers and the community of Bayview Hunters Point and we look forward to making refinements to the plan that inevitably occur as a ...
NFL Draft Bible Football Friday Podcast
2008-02-01 04:00:00 The NFL Draft Bible 's Football Friday Podcast crew Welcome in Zennie Abraham and Mike Ingram Live from Arizona with our Superbowl XLII(42) Preview Show. We will get you up to speed on all the Football news this week plus other special guests. Besides podcasting LIVE on Blog Talk Radio, the show is now available on iTunes as well. We air Live at 6:30 EST every Friday...
Super Bowl XXXII - Tom Brady And New England Patriots Leave for Arizona
2008-01-27 21:16:00 After all of the talk about Tom Brady limping and not showing up at Pats practices, here we are with Brady as ESPN reports that he and the New England Patriots prepare to leave for Arizona . Maybe it was a smoke-screen? More About: New England Patriots , Super Bowl
Raiders Owner Al Davis Treating Head Coach Lane Kiffin Like Turd
2008-01-27 21:01:00 Ok. You read the title and I'm standing by it. Oakland Raiders Manager of The General Partner Al Davis is reportedly treating his still-newly-hired Head Coach Lane Kiffin like a turd. It's a hard statement but look at the reports.Apparently this all started because Kiffin wanted to replace Raiders Defensive Coordinator Rex Ryan, who's leaky run defenses have cost the Silver and Black chances to win close games in 2007. But Lane Kiffin's actions were reportedly blocked by Davis himself. When Kiffin complained to Davis, the owner asked him to resign; he did not and for good reason: Kiffin would lose the salary he's due of $2 million annual for the rest of his contract. More to come on this mess. Regardless of the real truth, it's clear the Raiders are once again surrounded by soap-opera drama on the scale of a daytime show. More About: Turd , Owner
Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush Are Engaged?
2008-01-23 09:06:00 Well, that's what this online tabloid is reporting. Wow. It seems the sex tape lady's got former USC and now New Orleans Saints Running Back Bush so smitten they're all over the place. Here's an account from http://www.hollyscoop.com :Is socialite Kim Kardashian ready to tie the knot with boyfriend Reggie Bush ?OK! magazine is claiming that the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star, 22, and the NFL great, 27, are engaged.The two partied together in Miami for New Year's Eve, where she hosted a bash at club Mansion, but she wasn't wearing a ring. And today a source close to Kim denies a report she's engaged.That was as of January 2nd and Bush's in the gallery section of her website, too. Stay tuned for a Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush sex tape that I'm not watching! More About: Engaged
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Upstart Jaguars and David Garrard Charge Into Foxboro For AFC Battle
2008-01-10 05:20:00 By David KayeEntrenched in a quarterback struggle at the beginning of the season with embattled signal caller Byron Leftwich, backup David Garrard was presented with a myriad of challenges when he was unexpectedly propelled to the starting position by head coach Jack Del Rio.After being drafted out of East Carolina in the 2002 draft, Garrard was relegated to the status of bench warmer for the previous four seasons in which he played a mere 17games and connected for eight touchdowns. When first-round pick Byron Leftwich tragically endured another debilitating injury last season, Garrard steered the Jaguars to a 5-5 mark, including a resounding 44-17 thrashing of the eventual Super Bowl champion Colts. Faced with a significant decision as to which individual he sensed was ready to guide his team in the necessary direction in the years to come, Del Rio chose Garrard over the proven commodity in Leftwich. Unbenounced to most, Garrard has not only directed the Jaguars on a pathway to succ... More About: Charge , Battle
Our Podcast moves to LIVE streaming Radio this Friday
2008-01-10 05:08:00 This Friday at 6:30 Pm EST. we make Football Talk History. Check us out at www.blogtalkradio.com/nfldraftbible More About: Radio , Podcast , Live , Streaming
Titans' top receiver breaks ankle, will sit out wild-card game
2008-01-03 23:21:00 This injury to the Titans top wide receiver will severely hamper their ability to upset the AFC West champion Chargers. Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans will be without top receiver Roydell Williams for the first round of the playoffs after he broke his right ankle in practice Wednesday.Coach Jeff Fisher said Thursday that Williams was having surgery to repair the bone at the base of the tibia, which will require a plate and screws. Williams was hurt during practice Wednesday, but was able to walk off the indoor practice field by himself.Fisher said X-rays showed the severity of the injury late Wednesday night.The Titans have already lost top tight end Bo Scaife after he suffered a lacerated liver in last week's win at Indianapolis.Williams was tied with Justin Gage for the team lead in receptions with a career-high 55. He was second with 719 yards for a team-high four touchdowns.Receiver Brandon Jones has been on injured reserve with a groin injury since D... More About: Card , Wild , Game
Parcells, Dolphins hire Ireland as new GM
2008-01-03 00:37:00 NFL.comThe Miami Dolphins named Jeff Ireland as their new general manager, the team announced Wednesday. Ireland joins the Dolphins after a seven-year stint with the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent the past three as the team?s Vice President of College and Pro Scouting.?I am excited about joining the Dolphins as their general manager,? Ireland said. ?I know the great tradition of the team, and in my mind they are one of the flagship franchises in the NFL. They have a great owner in Wayne Huizenga, who I know is committed to making the Dolphins into winners once again. I am looking forward to working with him and everyone else in Miami to achieve that goal.?I also want to thank Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys organization. I enjoyed my tenure with the team, and I would not be where I am today without the help of so many people there.?Prior to being elevated to his most recent role with the Cowboys in 2005, Ireland had served as national scout with Dallas since 2001, during which ti... More About: Hire
Billick fired after 9 seasons in Baltimore
2007-12-31 22:03:00 By DAVID GINSBURG, AP Sports WriterDecember 31, 2007OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Brian Billick was fired as coach of the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, less than a day after his team concluded a disappointing 5-11 season. Players were told of the dismissal as they packed up their lockers at the team's practice facility. Billick won the 2001 Super Bowl in his second season with the Ravens, and led the team to a franchise-best 13-3 record in 2006. But Baltimore lost a team-record nine consecutive games this season before ending the skid Sunday with a 27-21 win over Pittsburgh. "This is the reality of our business," cornerback Samari Rolle said. Billick's nine seasons with Baltimore was tied for third with Philadelphia's Andy Reid as the third-longest current run with the same team. He took the Ravens to the playoffs in 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2006, but Baltimore won only one postseason game since its Super Bowl run after the 2000 season. "Sometimes the message can get repetitive after a whi... More About: Seasons , Fired
Patriots Starting Right Offensive Tackle And Guard Out For Giants Game
2007-12-29 00:19:00 This is the unknown blow. And it comes on the heels of the best pass-rush in the NFL. Kaczur can't tackle practiceHe's among three who miss workoutEmail|Print| Text size ? + By Christopher L. GasperGlobe Staff / December 28, 2007FOXBOROUGH - The Patriots may have to face the New York Giants , the NFL leaders in sacks with 52, without starting right tackle Nick Kaczur.The team released its injury report yesterday and Kaczur (foot) was among three players not participating in practice. The others were tight end Kyle Brady, who missed last Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins with an ankle injury, and fullback Kyle Eckel, who injured his stomach on kickoff coverage during the second quarter of the Patriots' 28-7 win over the Dolphins.The Patriots have played the last three games, and seven games this season, without right guard Stephen Neal, who has been troubled by a shoulder injury and had limited participation in practice yesterday. But Kaczur has started all 15 games at ... More About: Game , Guard
NFL NETWORK GAME RATINGS UP 31 PERCENT - NFLMEDIA.COM
2007-12-28 18:03:00 Patriots-Giants Concludes Slate Saturday at 8:00 PM ET Thursday and Saturday Night Football Tops Cable Ratings For All Game s to Date Viewership among Men 18-49 up 55 Percent for Season NFL Network ?s Thursday and Saturday Night Football games have scored a ratings touchdown this season? before the eagerly anticipated New England Patriots-New York Giants matchup on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET. After seven contests this season (including Dallas-Carolina on Saturday night), NFL Network games are averaging a 7.1 coverage area rating ? up 31 percent from last season at this point (5.4). In addition, Thursday and Saturday Night Football posted a 48 percent increase in average viewers (4.6 million vs. 3.1 million through seven games last year) and is up 55 percent among Men 18-49 (1.7 million vs. 1.1 million). Saturday night?s game had a 7.5 coverage area rating, continuing the network?s streak of topping the day?s ad-supported cable ratings for all 15 of its Thursday and Saturday Night Footba...
Cam Cameron, Randy Muller, and Joey Porter To Be Out At Miami Dolphins - Pr
2007-12-28 16:51:00 If this is true, then Bill Parcells is cleaning house big time. The organization needs a shake-up. I would link to the specific place where this is, but they don't have a standard blog system, so I can't. "SWEEPING CHANGES" COMING IN MIAMIA source with knowledge of the situation in South Florida tells us that "sweeping changes" are most likely coming for the Dolphins . And soon.Coach Cam Cameron? Out. General Manager Randy Mueller? Out as soon as Monday, even though he's been doing research all year for free agency and the draft.We're told that Parcells already has been working directly with the league office to obtain the appropriate permissions to hire Cowboys V.P. of college and pro scouting Jeff Ireland.As Peter King of SI.com pointed out earlier in the week in his MMQB column, Parcells' contract makes clear that he merely is the overseer of the football operations."We set it up so the general manager I hire will have that authority. I want to make it clear: I don'... More About: Miami Dolphins , Miami , Joey Porter
Oakland Raiders' Warren Sapp Was Fined $75,000
2007-12-28 16:11:00 NFL docks Raiders' Sapp $75K for penalties in loss to Jaguars - ESPN and APALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp was fined $75,000 on Thursday by the NFL for his confrontation with game officials that led to his ejection last week.The league said Sapp was punished for "physical and verbal actions toward game officials that drew an unprecedented three unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and ejection from last Sunday's game."Defensive end Derrick Burgess was also fined $25,000 for verbally abusing an official during the same sequence.The punishments were announced after the Raiders' media availability on Thursday, so neither player nor coach Lane Kiffin was available to comment. Both Sapp and Kiffin said previously they were not worried about a possible suspension.The altercation came late in the first half of last Sunday's 49-11 loss at Jacksonville, when the Raiders were called for four unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in one sequence. The dispute began ... More About: Oakland Raiders , Warren Sapp
Oakland Raiders' Warren Sapp Was Fined $75,000
More articles from this author:2007-12-28 16:11:00 NFL docks Raiders' Sapp $75K for penalties in loss to Jaguars - ESPN and APALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Warren Sapp was fined $75,000 on Thursday by the NFL for his confrontation with game officials that led to his ejection last week.The league said Sapp was punished for "physical and verbal actions toward game officials that drew an unprecedented three unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and ejection from last Sunday's game."Defensive end Derrick Burgess was also fined $25,000 for verbally abusing an official during the same sequence.The punishments were announced after the Raiders' media availability on Thursday, so neither player nor coach Lane Kiffin was available to comment. Both Sapp and Kiffin said previously they were not worried about a possible suspension.The altercation came late in the first half of last Sunday's 49-11 loss at Jacksonville, when the Raiders were called for four unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in one sequence. The dispute began ... More About: Oakland Raiders , Warren Sapp 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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