ans | White's weight a concern
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:04:17 -0700
Charles Robinson, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Tennessee ans RB LenDale White weighed in at more than 260 pounds at the team's offseason program earlier this month, according to multiple league sources.
Ricky Williams' agent, Leigh Steinberg, says his client is "optimistic and excited" about playing football this upcoming season.
Williams' hearing with the league to see whether his year-long suspension will be lifted is in April. Steinberg added that Ricky has "passed all of his drug tests" and "is in the best shape of his life."
Source: Miami Herald
NFL | Jarrett Pro Day results
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:54:47 -0700
KFFL has learned NFL draft prospect WR Dwayne Jarrett (Southern California) participated in his university's Pro Day. Jarrett ran the 40-yard dash between 4.60 and 4.65 seconds. He ran the short shuttle in 4.18 seconds and the three cone drill in 7.22 seconds. Jarrett had a vertical jump of 36 1/2 inches and a broad jump of 10-foot-1.
Even slower than I thought he was going to run, this might drop him out of the 1st round
Cardinals | Team may alter defense
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:30:34 -0700
Kent Somers, of the Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Cardinals may use more 3-4 defensive staples, including zone blitzing, during the 2007 season.
Bengals | O'Neal might be traded
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:22:47 -0700
Adam Schefter, of NFL Network, reports Cincinnati Bengals CB Deltha O'Neal may be traded.
Panthers | Harrington to visit
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:01:57 -0700
Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers will meet with unrestricted free-agent QB Joey Harrington (Dolphins) sometime next week.
Panthers | Carr to visit
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:01:18 -0700
Pat Yasinskas, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the Carolina Panthers will meet with unrestricted free-agent QB David Carr (Texans) early next week.
NFL | Illegal touching penalty modified
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:44:53 -0700
Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports a penalty for illegal touching will not be called when the quarterback hits an offensive lineman with a pass, unless the lineman tries to catch the ball.
YYYYEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!
Cowboys | Johnson likely to be holder
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:28:53 -0700
Charean Williams, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Brad Johnson will probably be the holder next season since he has experience holding for kickers.
Cowboys | Ellis injury update
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:14:30 -0700
Charean Williams, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys DL Greg Ellis (Achilles') is starting to run and will probably start at strongside linebacker next season, according to head coach Wade Phillips.
Cowboys | Team to do more zone blitzing
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:13:41 -0700
Charean Williams, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said the team will stay in the 3-4 defense, but he will use more zone blitzing.
Patriots | Brown may still retire
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:01:35 -0700
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports according to a league source, free-agent WR Troy Brown (knee) will not make a decision on his future until he has a better idea of his health. Brown, who turns 36 in July, is a free agent and patella injuries frequently take six months to heal. If everything goes right, it could put his return near the start of training camp.
Patriots | Caldwell moves down depth chart
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:55:29 -0700
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reporting for the Sporting News, reports with all of their offseason wide receiver acquisitions, former starting New England Patriots WR Reche Caldwell will become more of a sideline possession receiver, which is probably what he is best suited for.
Dolphins | Williams in the best shape of his life
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:54:24 -0700
Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams is optimistic and excited about the upcoming 2007 season. ''Ricky is in the best shape of his life,'' agent Leigh Steinberg said Monday, March 26. ``He's passed all of his drug tests, and he's at a place where he's ready to come back to the Dolphins.'' Williams can apply for a return to the NFL in April, and is reportedly healthy, drug free, and working on a book.
Eagles | Holcomb to be third quarterback
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:32:46 -0700
Paul Domowitch, of Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Kelly Holcomb will be the third quarterback on the depth chart, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Bears | Team to take weekend on Briggs trade offer
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:11:39 -0700
Updating a previous post, Mark Maske, of the Washington Post, reports the Chicago Bears will contemplate the trade proposal from the Washington Redskins involving LB Lance Briggs through the weekend, according to league sources.
From SI's truth and rumors
It's becoming more obvious the player Tampa Bay would consider moving up for is Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson. Like many teams, the Bucs were blown away by Johnson's pro day workout in Atlanta. Jon Gruden couldn't mask his excitement about the possibility of fitting Johnson into a Bucs uniform.
-- St. Petersburg Times
Bears GM Jerry Angelo is believed to be preparing a counteroffer to the Redskins' proposal of a swap of first-round draft picks that would move the Bears from No. 31 to No. 6. The Bears are thought to want a better package in exchange for Lance Briggs that might include a combination of players or future draft picks. The Bears also might shop the offer to other teams.
-- Chicago Sun-Times
Joe Gibbs did not identify the other teams with which the Redskins discussed possible trades. The Lions, who have the second overall pick, are thought to be eager to trade down in the draft order.
-- Washington Times
Sources close to David Carr and Joey Harrington said the quarterbacks are expected to visit with the Panthers, who have been searching for a backup to Jake Delhomme. The Seahawks are believed to be the other team most interested in Carr.
-- Charlotte Observer
The 2007 Panthers might look more like the Falcons and Broncos of recent years. Coach John Fox revealed Wednesday that the Panthers will begin using zone-blocking schemes in their offense, a dramatic change for a system that's been built around a power-running style.
-- Charlotte Observer
Jimmy Williams will enter the Falcons' first minicamp in April as the starting right cornerback. That strengthens the possibility that Atlanta could choose a safety ? LSU's LaRon Landry is the most highly regarded ? with the No. 8 overall selection in the draft.
-- Atlanta Journal-Cons ution
Tom Coughlin barely hung onto his job after the Giants collapsed in the second half of last season. He tried to make it seem he was oblivious when there was so much speculation he was about to be fired. Clearly, it had an impact, because yesterday he compared the barrage of criticism to what Adolf Hitler received.
-- New York Daily News
The Broncos likely will part ways with linebacker Al Wilson, either trading or releasing him soon. And the trade for defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson from Miami is expected to be voided Friday, barring a surprise arrival by Wilkinson to take a physical.
-- Denver Post
The feeling among those close to Jake Plummer at the NFL owners meetings is that the quarterback will change his mind about retirement and play next season.
-- St. Petersburg Times
It looks like the Dolphins might still be willing to do some shopping in the waning days of free agency. Miami has expressed some interest in Broncos free agent guard Cooper Carlisle, his agent said.
-- Miami Herald
Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter allegedly instigated a fight against Bengals offensive tackle Levi Jones that led to a citation of arrest for misdemeanor battery.
-- South Florida Sun-Sentinel
The Patriots are expected to host a handful of draft prospects in the coming weeks, a group highlighted by Mississippi linebacker Patrick Willis. The Patriots also are scheduled to host linebackers David Harris of Michigan and Jon Beason of Miami, running back Michael Bush (Louisville), and cornerbacks Leon Hall (Michigan), Josh Wilson (Maryland), and Daymeion Hughes (California).
-- Boston Globe
Troy Brown told the Associated Press he intends to play next season and hopes to finish his career with the Patriots.
-- Boston Globe
Chiefs | McGraw signed
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:40:58 -0700
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed unrestricted free-agent S Jon McGraw (Lions) to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Updated: March 29, 2007, 4:19 PM ET
Packers re-sign DT Cole to one-year dealAssociated Press
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed defensive tackle Colin Cole to a one-year deal, agent Neil Cornrich said Thursday.
Cole
Cole played in 15 games for the Packers last season, making 53 tackles with one sack and one forced fumble. Cornrich said the Packers like the 6-foot-1, 315-pound Cole's combination of size and strength.
"As his confidence has increased with playing time, he's got a great future in this league," Cornrich said.
Cornrich said Cole is participating in the Packers' offseason workouts in Green Bay, a voluntary program encouraged by Packers coach Mike McCarthy.
Terms were not released.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
Last edited by mardigan; 03-29-2007 at 05:23 PM.
if the skins do the briggs trade.
snyder should be shot. vinny cerrato hung. and gibbs kicked in the groin.
I couldnt agree with you more
Falcons | J. Williams considered starter by coach
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:22:58 -0700
Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Cons ution, reports Atlanta Falcons head coach Bobby Petrino said that CB Jimmy F. Williams will enter mini-camps as the starting right cornerback.
Vikings | James not expected to play early
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:18:37 -0700
Kevin Seifert, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress does not believe that DE Erasmus James (knee) will contribute much early in the season after his surgery.
Updated: March 29, 2007, 6:58 PM ET
Browns join Dolphins, Lions as Chief trade partnersESPN.com news services
PHOENIX -- The Cleveland Browns are the latest entrants into the Trent Green sweepstakes.
Green
The Kansas City Star has reported that Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson said he was approached Wednesday at the conclusion of the NFL meetings by his Browns counterpart, Phil Savage.
"We agreed to talk some more later this week or the first of next week," Peterson said. "He said he wants to talk some more with his head coach and his offensive coordinator. But he did ask whether this thing was over with. I said, 'No, not at all.'
"Cleveland would make sense to me because Trent played very well against them last year."
The Chiefs also have talked with the Dolphins and Lions about a trade for Green, the Chiefs' starting quarterback the past six seasons. Green missed the first half of last season because of a severe concussion and played poorly after his return.
The Chiefs have Damon Huard and Brodie Croyle competing to be their starting quarterback. The Chiefs have said Green would be welcome to return and compete for the job as well if he isn't traded, but Green would likely balk at that notion.
The Browns have no established, veteran quarterback. They used two young prospects, Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson, at quarterback last season.
Green had his best game of the season when the Chiefs played in Cleveland in early December. He had season highs in completions (24), completion percentage (75), yards (297) and touchdowns (four) but still couldn't prevent the Chiefs from losing 31-28 in overtime.
Peterson huddled with Lions general manager Matt Millen at the meetings in Arizona but never talked with Miami's Randy Mueller.
Green has told the Chiefs that Miami is his preference. The Chiefs and Dolphins have exchanged trade offers but were far apart: The Chiefs asked for a second-round pick, and the Dolphins countered with a seventh-round choice.
Broncos | M. Myers offered contract
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:17:58 -0700
Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos have offered free-agent DT Michael Myers (Broncos) a contract.
Broncos | Sauerbrun offered contract
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:17:41 -0700
Bill Williamson, of the Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos have offered free-agent P Todd Sauerbrun (Patriots) a contract.
Broncos | May nix Wilkinson trade
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:12:23 -0700
Adam Schefter, of NFL Network, reports the Denver Broncos are close to aborting the trade for DL Dan Wilkinson from the Miami Dolphins for a sixth-round pick because Wilkinson has yet to report to the team.
Patriots | T. Brown in the team's future plans
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:18:27 -0700
Tom Curran, of NBCSports.com, reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said free-agent WR Troy Brown (knee) is in the team's plans for the 2007 season, despite recent surgery to repair a ruptured patella tendon. "I expect Troy to have a role with us this year as far as I'm concerned. He is part of the plan for next season," Belichick said.
Falcons | Interested in L. Landry
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:11:53 -0700
Adam Schefter, of NFL Network, reports the Atlanta Falcons are "enamored" with Louisiana State S LaRon Landry.
Falcons | G. Jackson wants to stay
Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:00:04 -0700
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of the Atlanta Journal Cons ution, reports Atlanta Falcons DT Grady Jackson would like to stay with the team, despite filing a lawsuit against the team and three of its officials.
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