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With Jones in fold, look for Bears to use two-back system

Shortly after the Bears cut Cedric Benson loose last month, Chicago coach Lovie Smith said that the team wouldn’t be signing a veteran running back to compete with rookie Matt Forte.
 
But apparently Kevin Jones was too good of a risk for the price, as the Bears signed the former Lion to a one-year deal this […]

Favre has the “itch” to play again-should he scratch it?

The glorious Hall of Fame class of 2012 might have lost one of its cornerstone members. Hold off the ceremony at Lambeau Field. Keep the number 4 off the wall and Aaron Rodgers on the bench. Why? Because Brett Favre wants to play.
On Wednesday afternoon, it was reported that the NFL’s leader in career touchdown […]

Big-spending Raiders at it again, The Rainmaker headed to Dallas?

Attention citizens of the Bay Area: It’s raining cash in Oakland, so get out your umbrellas and turn them upside down.

Monday Mock Draft Shakeup: Panthers hope Hackett can hack it, 49ers raid another division rival

It’s time to adjust those mocks yet again, folks, as a couple of free-agent receivers’ new destinations could affect where a couple of highly-coveted pass-catching prospects will land.

Raiders set to haul in Hall from Falcons for draft pick

Atlanta and Oakland appear to have all but put the finishing touches that will send CB DeAngelo Hall to the left coast in exchange for the Raiders’ second-round pick.

Seahawks nab Jones, Cowboys fans don’t care

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed in principle with free agent running back Julius Jones.  Jones agreed to a 4-year deal worth 12 million dollars.  It looks like he will once again provide the lightning to someone else’s thunder, as Jones will be splitting carries in his new gig too, with big-bodied free agent running back T.J. Duckett being […]

Who’s the Boss in Denver?; Other free agent news (3/7)

The Denver Broncos have signed free agent linebacker Boss Bailey, younger brother of superstar cornerback Champ Bailey, to a 5-year deal worth 17.5 million dollars.

Cornered Market: Small school stars nab spotlight

Every season, NFL GMs are faced with a dilemma.  Should they spend a draft pick on a player based on his ability to immediately contribute, or should they go for broke and select someone based on pure potential? 

Sapp: “I”M DONE.”; Free-agent Tidbits (3/5)

Veteran Raiders defensive tackle and 7-time Pro Bowler Warren Sapp also retired yesterday, though many seemed to miss the future Hall of Famer’s announcement. 

Brett Favre Retires!

In a fairly shocking move, ESPN is reporting that Packers QB and resident NFL poster child Brett Favre is retiring after 17 seasons in the NFL.