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TwitterRams released QB Marc Bulger. The move saves $8.5 million in salary, which will come in handy when the Rams make Sam Bradford one of the league’s highest paid quarterbacks later this month.
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Rams Release Bulger
April 6th, 2010 
Nathan Nau Eagles Sign Mike Bell to an Offer Sheet
March 17th, 2010 Nathan Nau Eagles signed restricted free agent RB Mike Bell to a one-year, $1.7 million offer sheet with $500,000 guaranteed. The Saints will have seven days to match the offer. Based on the low tender and Bell’s disappointing finish down the stretch last year, the Saints will likely decline to match the guaranteed money. The 27-year-old would provide a physical, inside complement to LeSean McCoy in Philly.
Chicago has Released Orlando Pace
March 2nd, 2010 Nathan Nau The Chicago Bears have released LT Orlando Pace. Pace isn’t yet 35 and was due a reasonable $3.75M salary in 2010, but his performance as both a pass and run blocker last year was indicative of a player that’s fallen “off the cliff.”
Chargers Release Tomlinson
February 23rd, 2010 Nathan Nau The San Diego Chargers have released the face of the franchise, RB LaDainian Tomlinson. The Bolts are off the hook for his $2 million bonus and $3M in salary and will dramatically overhaul their backfield this spring. Darren Sproles is a restricted free agent who will command nearly $7M to retain and 32-year-old No. 3 [...]
Saints Defeat the Colts
February 9th, 2010 Nathan Nau The underdog New Orleans Saints rallied from an early 10-0 deficit to defeat Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 on Sunday. The Saints championship came 41/2 years after Katrina ravaged New Orleans , making the Saints homeless for the entire 2005 season and the adopted favorites in front a screaming crowd of 74,059. There [...]
The Saints Tame Manning
February 8th, 2010 Hiland The New Orleans Saints gave President Barack Obama what he wanted, a win for New Orleans. After 43 years of mediocrity or worse, the proud Saints rode the arm of a Purdue Boilermaker to resurrect the city just in time for what shapes up to be an even more fun-filled Mardi Gras. In the land [...]
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Tags: Drew Brees, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Payton, Pierre Thomas, Wayne Howard 
1 Comment »Five Elected into the Hall of Fame
February 8th, 2010 Nathan Nau Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Ricky Jackson, Russ Grimm and John Randle have been announced as the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010. Rice and Smith were first-ballot locks and Jackson is the first player in New Orleans Saints history to be elected. Former Broncos RB Floyd Little and former Lions CB and current [...]
Dwight Freeney not Improving Fast Enough to Play Sunday?
February 6th, 2010 Nathan Nau Colts RE Dwight Freeney (ankle) did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Super Bowl XLIV. Freeney said Thursday that he hoped to “test” his torn ankle ligament in Friday’s practice, but it didn’t happen. He’ll play on passing downs at best against New Orleans Saints. Meanwhile, CB Jerraud Powers (questionable, foot) [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Dwight Freeney, Ed Reed, New Orleans Saints, Rod Marinelli No Comments »Saints and Brees Talking Extension
February 4th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Saints plan to reward QB Drew Brees with a contract extension this offseason, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Saints considered an extension last offseason, on the heels of Brees’ second-place finish in the MVP race. After the second straight MVP caliber season in addition to a Super Bowl appearance, the New Orleans Saints are [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Drew Brees, Josh McDaniels, Mike Shanahan, New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams, Tom Brady No Comments »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 »Manning Leads Colts Past Ravens
January 18th, 2010 Nathan Nau Colts QB Peyton completed 30-of-44 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns and one interception to lead the Indianapolis Colts over the Ravens in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, 20-3. Manning averaged just 5.6 yards per attempt against a tough Ravens defense, but he was able to lead the offense on multiple scoring drives with [...]
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 [...]
Playoff Power Rankings
January 8th, 2010 Nathan Nau 1. Colts (14-2): Should be considered the favorite to win it all. 2. Chargers (13-3): Really came on at the end, even with not running game. 3. Saints (13-3): Stumbled at the end, but could represent a deep NFL. 4. Cowboys (11-5): The New Orleans Saints would have home field advantage if they meet in [...]
The Bucs Retain Raheem Morris as Head Coach
January 6th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Bucs have informed first year head coach Raheem Morris that he will be retained in 2010. Morris’ team finished 3-13, which was good for dead last in the weak NFC South. The blame can partially be placed on a rookie QB, defensive playcalling turnover and the fact that the Bucs where young at several [...]