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Alex Smith Poised for Breakout Year?
March 23rd, 2010 
Nathan Nau 
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 »Tomlinson Signs with the Jets
March 15th, 2010 Nathan Nau Jets agreed to terms with RB LaDainian Tomlinson on a two-year, $5.2 million contract. Another $500,000 is available via incentives. Tomlinson, 31 in June, does give the Jets another option at the goal line, but his addition is probably more of a threat to Leon Washington’s 2010 total touches than Shonn Greene’s.
Tomlinson Leaves Minnesota without a Contract
March 12th, 2010 Nathan Nau Updating a previous item, free agent LaDainian Tomlinson left Vikings headquarters without a contract Thursday evening. Tomlinson told SI.com’s Jim Trotter that he had a positive meeting with the Vikings, but he will follow through on his visit to the Jets Friday, explaining that he hasn’t been recruited since high school.
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Denver Broncos, LaDainian Tomlinson, New York Jets, Rex Ryan, Washington Redskins 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 »Cromartie Could be Traded to Lions
March 1st, 2010 Nathan Nau Chargers beat writer Kevin Acee reports that he’s heard Combine buzz that Antonio Cromartie could be shipped to the Lions “soon.” San Diego Chargers had been looking for a running back in return, but the Lions don’t have a good one to offer. Thus, he’s likely to command a mid-round draft pick as compensation. The [...]
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.
Kurt Warner Retires
January 30th, 2010 Nathan Nau Cardinals QB Kurt Warner announced his retirement from football Friday, as expected. Warner’s career will go down as one of the most unique in NFL history. He famously went from stocking shelves at a grocery story while playing in the Arena league to becoming one of only two quarterbacks in history to lead two different [...]
Junior Seau Announces his Retirement
January 14th, 2010 Nathan Nau Patriots LB Junior Seau announced on Showtime’s Inside the NFL that his playing days are over. “I’m going to go surf. It’s all over with the speeches. Whatever happens, I can say, honestly say…that’s going to be my last game,” Seau said of the Patriots’ Wild Card Round loss to Baltimore Ravens. Seau has said [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Junior Seau, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets No Comments »Week 17 Predictions
January 2nd, 2010 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 73-36 (9-6 in week 16) and I’m a shade behind the ESPN leader (Hodge) at a winning percentage of 66% to 68%. Indianapolis @ Buffalo Prediction: Buffalo 21, Indianapolis 9. The Indianapolis Colts [...]
Troy Polamalu may be out for the Year
December 9th, 2009 Nathan Nau Steelers S Troy Polamalu (knee) said Tuesday that there is still no timetable for his return and it’s possible that he’ll miss the rest of the season. Polamalu admitted that he won’t play Thursday against the Browns. The 10 days off before the next game will give him a better chance to return in Week [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Denver Broncos, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, St. Louis Rams, Troy Polamalu No Comments »Jets Bench Kerry Rhodes
November 26th, 2009 Nathan Nau FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reports that Jets players tell him the team is benching FS Kerry Rhodes in favor of Eric Smith. Rhodes, who signed a $33.5M extension two offseasons ago, was the starting free safety for the NFL’s No. 4 pass defense in the first ten games, hasn’t been able to come up with [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Buffalo Bills, Eric Smith, Indianapolis Colts, Jay Glazer, Kerry Rhodes, New York Jets, St. Louis Rams 1 Comment »Week 12 Predictions
November 26th, 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 52-27 (12-4 in week 11) and I’m a shade behind the ESPN leader (Hodge) at a winning percentage of 66% to 70%. Green Bay @ Detroit Prediction: Green Bay Packers 28, Detroit [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 Predictions Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL No Comments »Week 10 Studs
November 17th, 2009 Nathan Nau Maurice Jones-Drew: In his teams 24-22 victory over the New York Jets, Jones-Drew rushed for 123 yards and a score on 24 carries. Jones-Drew, who became the first player to rush for 100 or more yards against the Jets this season, now has 530 yards rushing and seven TDs in his past four games. The [...]
Week 7 Predictions
October 30th, 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 17-8 and I’m a shade behind the leading ESPN expert, Schefter, with a prediction rate of 68% to 72%. Here are the picks for this week: Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets [...]
Antonio Gates is having a Career Year
October 26th, 2009 Nathan Nau San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates is on pace to set career highs in catches and yards. “When you watch me play, you’re watching me play healthy,” Gates said. “You can tell,” quarterback Philip Rivers added. “It’s subtle — that explosion and swiftness is there.” Gates is just one of many offensive weapons that are [...]