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McNabb Traded to Washington
April 5th, 2010 
Nathan Nau Bradford to Hold Out?
March 30th, 2010 Nathan Nau Citing “multiple league and media sources,” Profootballtalk.com reports that Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford may refuse to sign a pre-draft contract with the Rams.
Posted in NFL 2010 News 
Tags: JaMarcus Russell, Minnesota Vikings, Sam Bradford, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams, Tye Hill 
No Comments »Raiders Also Interested in Rosenfels
March 29th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Raiders and Vikings are “discussing the availability” of Sage Rosenfels, according to Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post. A third-stringer in Minnesota, Rosenfels would be a significant upgrade in Oakland over JaMarcus Russell and Bruce Gradkowski.
Alex Smith Poised for Breakout Year?
March 23rd, 2010 Nathan Nau 49ers president Jed York gave Alex Smith a strong vote of confidence as the team’s starting quarterback on Monday. “Alex is our guy,” York said. “He’s our quarterback.
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Alex Smith, C Olin Kreutz, Chicago Bears, Jim Mora, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Singletary, Zygi Wilf No Comments »Ronnie Brown Arrested for DUI
March 22nd, 2010 Nathan Nau The Miami Herald reports that Ronnie Brown was arrested in Atlanta late Friday night on suspicion of DUI. Brown was initially pulled over for changing lanes without signaling and “did not perform well” during field-sobriety tests. Brown has no prior record or history of off-field issues, so this shouldn’t lead to an NFL suspension. It may, however, affect the Dolphins’ view of Brown as he enters a contract season. The team begins its offseason conditioning program on Monday.
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Brad Childress, LaDainian Tomlinson, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Ronnie Brown No Comments »Dansby will Visit Miami on Friday
March 5th, 2010 Nathan Nau Free agent Karlos Dansby confirmed that his first visit will be in Miami on Friday. He’s not on a flight to South Florida because he was just interviewing live with ESPN. The Falcons and Redskins are also said to be interested, but the Dolphins have to be considered the prohibitive favorites to land Dansby.
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Chicago Bears, Karlos Dansby, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Washington Redskins No Comments »Bears Met with Peppers Agent
March 3rd, 2010 Nathan Nau The 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.
Vick will be an Eagle Longer than Originally Thought
February 18th, 2010 Nathan Nau NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that the Eagles may hold off until the preseason to trade Michael Vick. While this theoretically makes sense because teams would get more time to evaluate Vick after watching him in exhibition games, it would also cost the Philadelphia Eagles. Vick is due a $1.5M roster bonus on March [...]
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 [...]
Favre to Retire?
January 25th, 2010 Nathan Nau FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reports that “every player” in the Minnesota Vikings locker room believes that Brett Favre will retire this offseason. At this point, Favre hasn’t indicated if he will return next season. It is worth noting that Favre told ESPN last week that his mind is already made up about the future. Favre [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Brett Favre, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints 1 Comment »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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Week 13 Duds
December 8th, 2009 Nathan Nau Tom Brady: Yes, Brady is on the Dud list and not on top of the Stud list…who would have ever thought this would happen? Brady, who did throw for 352 yards, might have cost his team the win when he tried to extend New England Patriots 21-19 lead late in the fourth quarter, Brady was [...]