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Stewart on the Mend
April 4th, 2010 
Nathan Nau Cardinals Sign Joey Porter
March 20th, 2010 Nathan Nau Cardinals signed OLB Joey Porter to a three-year contract. With Porter opposite Clark Haggans, the Cardinals now look like the Steelers West, 2005 version, at outside linebacker.
Bears Release Nathan Vasher
March 18th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Bears have released CB Nathan Vasher. Vasher, due $3M and ineffective several seasons running, was never going to make the roster out of training camp, so GM Jerry Angelo cut the chord early.
Chiefs Sign Thomas Jones
March 10th, 2010 Nathan Nau Chiefs signed RB Thomas Jones to a two-year, $5 million contract. Jones’ contract is reasonable, with $3 million this year, $2 million next year and another $500,000 incentives. He’s s expected to receive 8-12 touches per game behind unquestioned starter Jamaal Charles, and will likely be used in a short-yardage role similar to the LenDale White-Chris Johnson situation in 2008.
Third-Round Pick could Land Boldin
March 4th, 2010 Nathan Nau According to NFL Network’s Mike Lombardi, the Cardinals’ asking price for Anquan Boldin is a third-round pick. While Boldin is going on 30 and would likely require a pricey multi-year commitment, Arizona’s demands appear to be plenty reasonable. Fellow trade candidate Brandon Marshall is roughly four years younger, but presents far more knucklehead factor, would ask for more money, and costs a first-round pick. The Cards will find plenty of suitors if Lombardi’s report is true.
Bradford to go Number One Overall
February 26th, 2010 Nathan Nau ESPN’s Adam Schefter told a St. Louis radio station he is “willing to take all bets” on his prediction that the St. Louis Rams will select Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford with the No. 1 overall pick. Schefter admits that he has not spoken to the Rams about the issue, but he insists he doesn’t need [...]
Bucs and Rams Discussing Trade
February 22nd, 2010 Nathan Nau The Bucs and Rams have reportedly explored a deal that would send the No. 3 overall pick, a third-round pick, and QB Josh Johnson to St. Louis Rams for the first overall selection. The Bucs would then draft Ndamukong Suh with the No. 1 pick. According to Scout.com, the Rams compare Johnson to Michael Vick [...]
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Tags: Antrel Rolle, Arizona Cardinals, Josh Johnson, Ndamukong Suh, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams 
No Comments »Joey Porter added back to the Dolphins Roster
February 13th, 2010 Nathan Nau Former Dolphins OLB Joey Porter has been reinstated to the Dolphins’ offseason roster. “The release of Joey Porter was determined to be an invalid termination,” the club said in a statement. “Therefore at this time, Porter reverts back to the Miami Dolphins roster.” It was determined that Porter’s release would violate the existing salary cap [...]
Kurt Warner Retires
January 30th, 2010 Nathan Nau Cardinals QB Kurt Warner announced his retirement from football Friday, as expected. Warner’s career will go down as one of the most unique in NFL history. He famously went from stocking shelves at a grocery story while playing in the Arena league to becoming one of only two quarterbacks in history to lead two different [...]
Warner to Announce Retirement Friday
January 28th, 2010 Nathan Nau ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Cardinals have scheduled a Friday press conference to address Kurt Warner’s future. According to Schefter, “all signs point” toward Warner hanging ‘em up. His retirement would leave Matt Leinart as the Arizona Cardinals only quarterback under contract for 2010; third-stringer Brian St. Pierre is a free agent. Warner, who [...]
Cowboys looking to Extend Austin
January 22nd, 2010 Nathan Nau Cowboy’s owner Jerry Jones indicated Thursday that he’s eager to sign restricted free agent Miles Austin to a long-term deal. Jerry’s son, executive VP Stephen Jones, wasn’t ready to talk about a long-term extension for Austin after his NFL record 421 yards in his first two starts. Austin’s dominant performance in the second half of [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, Miles Austin, Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers No Comments »Chan Gailey Emerges as Favorite to Land Bills Job
January 19th, 2010 Nathan Nau FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reports that ex-Chiefs offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has emerged as the frontrunner for the Bills’ head coaching vacancy. Barring a breakdown, the hire is reportedly expected within the next 24-48 hours. Gailey as a serious NFL head coaching target seems odd considering he was fired from his offensive coordinator post before [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Chan Gailey, Denver Broncos, Josh McDaniels, Miami Dolphins No Comments »Saturday’s NFL Playoff Preview
January 16th, 2010 Nathan Nau Arizona (11-6) at New Orleans (13-3) After coming out on top in the highest-scoring postseason game in NFL history, the Arizona Cardinals are preparing for another offensive shootout when they invade New Orleans on Saturday afternoon. The key matchup of the game will be the Cardinals inconsistent defense versus the Saints high-powered and rested offense. [...]
Davis Still Mulling Options
January 16th, 2010 Nathan Nau A resolution to the Raiders’ head coaching situation is not expected until next week. Per the Associated Press, “(coach Tom) Cable had not had a second straight day of meetings with owner Al Davis as of early Friday afternoon.” The two did meet on Thursday, although the length of the meeting varies depending on who [...]
Carroll Announces Hasselbeck as the Starter for 2010
January 12th, 2010 Nathan Nau Seahawks newly hired head coach Pete Carroll announced on Tuesday that he plans to stick with Matt Hasselbeck as his starting quarterback. “I know that we have a first-class guy in Matt and I can’t wait to get working with him,” added Carroll, who emphasized that Hasselbeck is fully healthy after battling a shoulder injury [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Matt Hasselbeck, Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks No Comments »