Bucs say unhappy Simms is in their QB mix - are they posturing or serious?

It was thought to be a foregone conclusion that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would release quarterback Chris Simms before the team reported for training camp, which happens Friday. After all, Simms would be the fifth QB on the roster in camp, and there’s just not enough reps for all those guys.
Plus, Simms made critical comments […]

Colts finally have some good news to report

No NFL team has more stars rehabbing injuries heading into training camp than the Indianapolis Colts. The list is a who’s who of Pro Bowlers: Peyton Manning, Bob Sanders, Dwight Freeney and Marvin Harrison.
Those first three starters will not be on the field when training camp opens Friday, but the Colts did get good news […]

When Ocho Cinco speaks … for some reason people listen

Apparently there is a new Chad Johnson (yeah right).
The outspoken Bengals receiver had plenty to say Monday, but maybe the most surprising was this: “I’m putting Carson (Palmer), T.J. (Houshmandzadeh), Marvin (Lewis), Brat (offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski) first.
“You’re going to see the same player - the laughter, the celebrations; I’m still going to get fined […]

PUP list a possibility for Chargers’ Gates

Potential bad news for the San Diego Chargers came out of camp yesterday, when coach Norv Turner acknowledged that All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates is a candidate for the Physically Unable to Perform List heading into the regular season, which would keep Gates out for the first six games of the year.
If you don’t remember, […]

Bears make Brian Urlacher a bit richer

Training camp begins Wednesday for the Chicago Bears, but on Tuesday, middle linebacker Brian Urlacher will surpass Tommie Harris’ mark as the richest Chicago Bear, which was a mark Harris has held for less than a month.

The Chicago Tribune reported that Brian Urlacher will receive the extension that he has sought since the season came […]

New Orleans Saints Acquire Giants TE Jeremy Shockey

Jeremy Shockey’s days in the Big Apple are now over.
ESPN is reporting that the New York Giants traded tight end Jeremy Shockey to the Orleans Saints for a second and fifth-round draft pick. As usual, the deal will be made official once Shockey receives a mandatory physical.

This deal has been long overdue. The Giants offered […]

Favre furor overshadowing possible Grant holdout

Believe it or not, there are players on the Green Bay Packers other than Brett Favre. In fact, the biggest key to Green Bay’s offense might not be Favre but running back Ryan Grant, who exploded onto the season last season.
On the eve of last season, Grant was with the New York Giants. But they […]

Did Taylor deal kill Saints’ chances to get Shockey? (update: No it didn’t)

NFL camps open this week, and the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants begin work toward a repeat with their first practice Friday. However, their camp could be a bit of a circus with the potential of unhappy tight end Jeremy Shockey hanging over the team (we won’t even go into Plaxico Burress).
Shockey apparently […]

Jason Taylor Traded to Washington Redskins - Good Move?

Jason Taylor is taking his skills to the nation’s capital.
No, he won’t be showing off his dancing skills for the world to see, but he’s going to showing off his sack skills in a new uniform, as the Miami Dolphins have traded the six-time Pro Bowl end to the Washington Redskins for a […]

Where Will Favre End Up?

As the Brett Favre-Green Bay Packers saga continues, speculation is running rampant as to what the end result of this battle will be. Favre has asked the Packers for his release and intends to play for someone this year. The Packers on the other hand, have said they will not release him and prefer that […]