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Stewart on the Mend
April 4th, 2010 
Nathan Nau 
Jonathan Stewart’s January surgery was designed to remove a bone spur pressing into his Achilles tendon while also alleviating bursitis and tendonitis by shaving away excess calcium deposits and cleaning out his bursa sacs.
Rams Deny McNabb Rumors
March 25th, 2010 Nathan Nau 
Rams GM Billy Devaney shot down reports that his club might acquire Donovan McNabb Wednesday, calling the rumors “absolutely false.” “Nothing to it,” another high-ranking Rams official informed Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Rams Post-Dispatch. “It’s utterly ridiculous,” Devaney added.
Posted in NFL 2010 News 
Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Carolina Panthers, Donovan McNabb, St. Louis Rams 
No Comments »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.
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.
Tashard Choice-for-Antonio Cromartie Trade Rumors
February 11th, 2010 Nathan Nau Cowboys beat writer Todd Archer says there is “zero truth” to the Tashard Choice-for-Antonio Cromartie trade rumors. The rumor began from a post on Chargers OLB Shaun Phillips’ Twitter page, but was later taken down. The deal would only make sense for the San Diego Chargers, who need a lead tailback and are shopping their [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Todd Archer No Comments »Dwight Freeney has a Torn Ligament
February 1st, 2010 Nathan Nau ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Colts RE Dwight Freeney has a torn ligament in his injured right ankle. The injury “will make it difficult for him to play” in Super Bowl XLIV, according to Schefter. This confirms a Profootballtalk report that Freeney’s injury is more serious than the team has let on. Missing Freeney, even [...]
Arizona is going for the No. 2 Seed
December 30th, 2009 Nathan Nau The Cardinals are still alive for the No. 2 seed in the NFC following Chicago’s Monday night upset of Minnesota and most likely will decide to play all starters in Week 17 after all. While it’s still a long shot for coach Ken Whisenhunt’s team, the Cards now have something to play for. In addition [...]
The Giants don’t want to part ways with Umenyiora
December 29th, 2009 Nathan Nau According to Profootballtalk.com, the Giants have “no desire” to release or trade DE Osi Umenyiora after this season. The franchise reportedly believes Umenyiora’s comments following Sunday’s loss, which indicated he doesn’t expect to be back in New York next year, are simply Umenyiora latest attempt to get a new contract and/or he has been frustrated [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Umenyiora No Comments »Anthony Gonzalez out for the Year
December 25th, 2009 Nathan Nau The Colts have placed WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season. Gonzalez was expected to be a game-time decision for this week’s game against the Jets, so it appears that he had a setback during practice. Pierre Garcon is now a full-time starter in Indianapolis Colts. Elsewhere around the NFL: Seattle: Seattle [...]
Is the Wildcat Evolving?
November 8th, 2009 Nathan Nau Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he’s gaining confidence in Ronnie Brown’s ability to throw the ball out of the Wildcat. This is naturally the next step in the evolution of the Wildcat, as Brown must be able to throw out of it in order to keep the secondary honest. Sparano said Brown has been working [...]