It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Yes, the first few days of free agency was a mixed bag for Green Bay Packers fans.
While Packer nation breathed a collective sigh of relief that Chad Clifton would be back to protect Aaron Rodgers' blind side, there is also a sadness that permeates the Packer faithful.
Aaron Kampman, a favorite son, has left behind the bitter winds of Green Bay for the balmy breezes of Jacksonville, Florida.
Re-signing Clifton was as close to a “must-do” as Ted Thompson has ever faced as Packers GM. With the Packers now a playoff-caliber team, leaving the left [...]
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It's March, and everybody who has ever written two words about the NFL is doing a mock draft.
I'm part of that "everybody," but rather than take on the whole league, I'm going to focus on the good old NFC North.
What follows is a team-by-team breakdown of each team's projected 2010 needs, and how they will choose to fill them in rounds one and two (sorry, Bears fans).
Minnesota Vikings
It's no secret that the old Black and Blue Division has been looking [...]
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The Cleveland Browns have finally released Derek Anderson. In a move that comes as a surprise to no one, Anderson is no longer a Cleveland Brown. After spending five years in Cleveland and with a pro bowl season in 2007, DA can best be described as inconsistent.
Newly acquired Seneca Wallace, Brady Quinn and Brett Ratliff now make up Cleveland's quarterback roster. But for how long? Is Mike Holmgren done with his QB search or is he just beginning? Who will be the starter in 2010? Will Brady Quinn even be on the team next season? The answers to these questions will probably be revealed in the near future.
Mike Holmgren brought Wallace to Cleveland in case he can't swing a trade for a starting quarterback. If he does, then Wallace can be a fine backup. If no trade is made, he will be [...]
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For all you Packer fans that spent the weekend glued to NFL Network (myself included), getting all worked up about who just ran the fastest 40 or bench-pressed the most reps; evidently, we could have been doing something more important…
It appears that Ted Thompson and his staff don’t give a very strong consideration to combine results. NOW, I find that out…
In an article by Greg Bedard on JSOnline.com, he wrote about getting a glimpse at the [...]
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March 3, 2010 by
Rick Bridges |
2010 ATLANTA FALCONS DRAFT,
2010 NFL COMBINE,
2010 NFL Draft,
atlanta falcons,
BRUCE CAMPBELL,
CJ Spiller,
CURTIS LOFTON,
GIL BRANDT,
JACOBY FORD,
Mike Smith,
Mock Draft,
OCHOCINCO,
Rich Eisen,
SEAN WEATHERSPOON,
SERGIO KINDLE,
Taylor Mays,
THOMAS DIMITROFF,
Tim Tebow
The results are in and the 2010 NFL combine is officially over. Next up, the Pro Days at the players schools.
It happened to be a weekend that I was sick and laying up on the couch in pain. I sat through all of the NFL Networks coverage and you can bet, I have some opinions. Lets tackle those quickly.
Rich Eisen is the best host on any TV show I've ever witnessed. The guy is just amazing at keeping some pretty... opinionated ex-players in line. I'm being kind using the word opinionated however. If anyone has sat through three hours of Michael Irvin, Warren Sapp or Shannon Sharpe you know what I mean. I look forward to Chad Johnson OchoCinco retiring so he can take his rightful place next to Rich on the network.
Now lets go [...]
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Though ESPN has recently predicted that the Colts’ chances of drafting Florida Gators’ quarterback Tim Tebow in the draft coming in April is low, there are still rumors going on that it still can happen. Hey, you never know. The Colts got an unexpected superstar running back from Michigan out of Mike Hart in 2008 in the sixth round. Anything can happen.
But I doubt it. But if it indeed does happen, what would do the Colts do? To me, it would be a smart idea if he would actually be available in the second or third round for Indy to get him since they’re most probably eying someone else in the first round. I think it would be great for Tebow. Extremely beneficial.
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This article is based off information I have heard from NFLFanHouse.com.
Since the NFL Combine began early last week, we are hearing more rumors and opinions regarding the number one pick.
Currently it is held by the St. Louis Rams, who finished 1-15 last season.
So far we have heard a few things; the general manager saying all bets are off, and the star player believing they should trade the selection if not sold on one player.
The debate right now is between defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and Oklahoma quarterback as to whom the St. Louis Rams will take. If you go off my opinion, I believe the Rams should take Suh to continue building a young defense that can be a force years down the line.
However, is [...]
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February 28, 2010 by
Jeremy Smith |
1000 catch,
5 touchdowns,
Bengals,
bills,
Buddy Nix,
Buffalo Bills,
Chan Gailey,
contract,
Drew Rosenhaus,
key to the city,
NFL,
NFL draft,
Ravens,
Terrell Owens,
TO
As I predicted throughout the season, Terrell Owens will not be returning to Buffalo next season. The Bills announced this week that they will not pick up the second year option on the receiver that Buffalo gave the "key to the city" less than a year ago.
Terrell had less then a stellar year with the Bills this past season. Of course, not all of his short comings were his fault. Throughout the season the Bills fired their offensive coordinator two weeks [...]
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February 28, 2010 by
Lars Hanson |
2010 NFL Draft,
Brian Westbrook,
Chester Taylor,
Deion Branch,
Deon Butler,
Free Agency,
Jamal Lewis,
Jimmy Clausen,
LaDainian Tomlinson,
Matt Hasselbeck,
Mike Bell,
Nate Burleson,
NFL COMBINE,
Olindo Mare,
Pete Carroll,
Reggie Bush,
Seahawks,
Terrell Owens,
Thomas Jones,
TJ Houshmandzadeh,
Walter Jones
As the free agency deadline nears the major movement in the NFL has come from the running back position this past week with five running backs being let go or non tendered to free agency.
San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinson, Philadelphia's Brian Westbrook, Cleveland's Jamal Lewis, San Diego's Darren Sproles and New Orleans' Mike Bell. Also New York Jets running back Thomas Jones will be released next week so he will be added to the list when that becomes official.
Terrell Owens was informed by the Buffalo Bills Saturday that the 36 year old wide receiver would not be back with the organization in 2010 making him a free agent.
The New [...]
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It’s as close to fact as you can get; the Green Bay Packers’ No. 1 item on their “things we need” list is a left tackle to protect their franchise quarterback for years to come. Is there anyone out there that can truthfully dispute that statement? Anyone?
Sure, a bookend OLB to pair with Clay Matthews and some DB help (CB, S, ANYTHING!) would be great. A real punter would be great. Those are all things I want to see happen, as well.
However, with often-injured unrestricted free agent Chad Clifton on a downward career slope, the all-important left tackle position must be addressed NOW. With any luck, the [...]
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