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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 [...]
Despite Rumors, Raiders have yet to Interview Anyone
January 21st, 2010 Nathan Nau A league source tells Profootballtalk.com that the Raiders still haven’t held any head coaching interviews. “Reports that we’ve interviewed prospective head coaches are totally untrue, totally false,” club spokesman John Herrera said Tuesday. The SF Chronicle reported early Wednesday that the team interviewed Jim Fassel and CFL coach Marc Trestman. The Oakland Raiders are known [...]
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Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, Tom Cable 
No Comments »Pierre Thomas Banged Up
January 2nd, 2010 Nathan Nau Saints RB Pierre Thomas (ribs) has been ruled out for Week 17. Reggie Bush will likely start against the Panthers, though Mike Bell is a better bet for carries and touchdowns. Thomas’ ribs are only bruised, so he’s likely just being sat for precautionary reasons. Thomas should be ready for the playoffs, especially since the [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, Pierre Thomas No Comments »Brandon Marshall Injured in Practice
December 31st, 2009 Nathan Nau Broncos WR Brandon Marshall suffered a potentially severe pull or strain of his hamstring in Wednesday’s practice, according to CBS 4 Denver. The contract-year wideout came up limping at the end of a drill and was holding his right leg as the Denver Broncos medical staff took him to the locker room for evaluation. He [...]
Kellen Clemens gets the nod this Weekend
December 10th, 2009 Nathan Nau Coach Rex Ryan announced Wednesday that Kellen Clemens will be the Jets’ starting quarterback in Week 14. Mark Sanchez’s PCL sprain will cost him at least one game. The Bucs usually present a favorable matchup for passers, but Clemens is always a good bet to struggle. Elsewhere around the NFL: Houston: Texans RB Chris Brown [...]
Week 13 Predictions
December 6th, 2009 Nathan Nau Each week I will fearlessly predict the outcomes of all the NFL games on the schedule. To date, I hold a record of 63-32 (10-5 in week 12) and I’m a shade behind the ESPN leader (Hodge) at a winning percentage of 66% to 69%. Jets @ Bills Prediction: Jets 28, Bills 9. The Jets [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 Predictions Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Week 13 Predictions No Comments »Mark Sanchez Confirms PCL Sprain
December 5th, 2009 Nathan Nau Jets QB Mark Sanchez’s MRI Friday revealed a sprained PCL, as expected. “It was encouraging news,” said coach Rex Ryan, who added that he’s optimistic Sanchez will be able to face the Bucs in Week 14 after nine days off. The severity of the sprain is not known, so we won’t have a good idea [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Jim Mora, Mark Sanchez, Oakland Raiders, Rex Ryan, Seattle Seahawks No Comments »Reggie Bush won’t be a Saint in 2010
December 2nd, 2009 Nathan Nau Yahoo’s Jason Cole reports that the Saints do not plan on bringing back Reggie Bush in 2010. Bush is scheduled to make $8 million in 2010, which is an extremely large amount for a change-of-pace back. According to Cole, even if 2010 is an uncapped season the Saints will still part ways with the off-injured [...]
Dwight Freeney will not play Sunday
November 29th, 2009 Nathan Nau Dwight Freeney (abdomen) did not travel to Houston Texans and will not play against the Texans. It’s a little surprising because Freeney has been playing hurt for awhile now and the Colts never seemed too concerned about this injury. Freeney, who is currently No. 4 in the NFL with 9 1/2 sacks, will be missed [...]
Roethlisberger Doesn’t Want to Play Sunday?
November 28th, 2009 Nathan Nau A league source tells NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora that Ben Roethlisberger (head) is considering sitting out Week 12. Despite practicing all week and experiencing no concussion-related symptoms, Big Ben reportedly informed coach Mike Tomlin that he might sit out “as a precaution.” Roethlisberger, who is listed as questionable on the Steelers injury report, is doing [...]