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TwitterThe Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Bears met with the player rep for free agent Julius Peppers over the past weekend. We’re waiting more information because a meeting to discuss Peppers before the onset of free agency would constitute tampering.
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Bears Met with Peppers Agent
March 3rd, 2010 
Nathan Nau Sproles will hit Free Agency
February 27th, 2010 Nathan Nau A Chargers official confirmed Friday that Darren Sproles will not be tendered as a restricted free agent. A tender would have required San Diego to pay him nearly $7M.
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 »Reed will play in 2010
January 27th, 2010 Nathan Nau According to the National Football Post, Ravens S Ed Reed is “definitely expected to play” to return in 2010. Aaron Wilson, who doubles as a Ravens beat writer, says it will take a “major setback” with Reed’s nerve impingement or ligament tears in his hip and groin to force him into retirement. Reed recently indicated [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bear, Dallas Cowboys, Ed Reed, Oakland Raiders, Tom Cable No Comments »Gailey Hired as Bills Next Coach
January 22nd, 2010 Nathan Nau The Chan Gailey era in Buffalo officially begun on Tuesday as the team introduced the career play-caller as their next head coach. Gailey, who was fired from his only other head coaching position by Jerry Jones, will get his second, and most likely last chance to prove himself as a successful head coach in the [...]
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 »Cowboys Expect to Remain Intact
January 19th, 2010 Nathan Nau After their shocking blowout loss to the Vikings on Saturday, Cowboys ILB Keith Brooking called the Vikings’ late fourth-quarter touchdown throw to Visanthe Shiancoe “classless” following Sunday’s playoff game. “I thought it was B.S.,” Brooking added. “Granted, we get paid to stop them, but we had zero timeouts left. I didn’t think there was any [...]
Sunday’s NFL Playoff Preview
January 18th, 2010 Nathan Nau Dallas (12-5) at Minnesota (12-4) After off of two very impressive victories over the Philadelphia Eagles, the high-flying Cowboys will look to take one step closer to the Super Bowl as they invade Minnesota on Sunday afternoon. The key to this colossal match up will be the Cowboys defense versus the big play Vikings offense. [...]
Marvin Harrison being Investigated by the FBI
January 15th, 2010 Nathan Nau The FBI has reportedly joined the Philadelphia police department’s investigation into Marvin Harrison’s role in the shooting death of a convicted drug dealer last summer. Before he lapsed into a coma, the victim told police on the scene that he believed the shooting was related to an April, 2008 assault by Harrison in the same [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Marvin Harrison, New England Patriots, New York Giants No Comments »Week 17 Power Rankings
January 4th, 2010 Nathan Nau 1. Colts (14-1): The only loss came with Manning not playing the entire game. 2. Eagles (11-4): Could be the favorite to reach the Super Bowl from the NFC. 3. Chargers (12-3): Peaking at the right time. 4. Saints (13-2): The weaknesses have been exposed. 5. Vikings (11-4): Does everyone still love Farve? 6. Cowboys [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 Power Rankings Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders, Week 17 Power Rankings No Comments »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 [...]
Chris Johnson Nears 2,000 Yards Rushing
December 26th, 2009 Nathan Nau Titans RB Chris Johnson rushed 21 times for 142 yards with one touchdown and added three catches for 37 yards in Friday night’s loss to the Chargers. Johnson broke 100 rushing yards for the 10th straight game and is now 128 yards away from 2,000 rushing yards on the season. The Titans left him in [...]
Saints Stay Unbeaten
December 7th, 2009 Nathan Nau Drew Brees completed 35-of-49 passes for 419 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in a Week 13 come-from-behind victory against the Washington Redskins. Brees threw for 249 second-half yards, including a game-tying bomb to Robert Meachem with under a minute remaining in regulation after Shaun Suisham’s missed chip shot kept the door open for a [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Drew Brees, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins No Comments »Week 11 Predictions
November 20th, 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 40-23 (9-6 in week 10) and I’m a shade behind the ESPN leader (Hodge) at a winning percentage of 64% to 69%. Miami @ Carolina Prediction: Miami 21, Carolina17: Williams and the [...]
Boldin may sit out Sunday
November 5th, 2009 Nathan Nau Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (ankle) sat out practice Wednesday and coach Ken Whisenhunt indicated afterwards that Boldin will probably will miss Week 9. “We’ll do what it is the best interest of the team,” Whisenhunt said. At this point, sitting Boldin and giving him the chance to get healthy is the best bet. Elsewhere around [...]