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Texans Lock up Ryans for Six Years
March 31st, 2010 
Nathan Nau 
exans re-signed MLB DeMeco Ryans to a six-year, $48 million contract. The deal was first reported by beat writer John McClain, though ESPN’s Adam Schefter had the particulars.
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.
Janikowski Signs Monster Deal
February 17th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Oakland Raiders agreed to terms with K Sebastian Janikowski on a four-year, $16 million contract, which includes $9 million guaranteed. The Raiders can’t recognize talent at the quarterback or wide receiver positions, but at least now have the highest paid placekicker/punter (Shane Lechler) combination in the league. Janikowski, 32 in March, connected on 26-of-29 [...]
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 [...]
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Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bear, Dallas Cowboys, Ed Reed, Oakland Raiders, Tom Cable 
No Comments »Stallworth done as a Brown
January 24th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Browns have “no intention” of bringing Donte’ Stallworth back for the 2010 season, according to beat writer Tony Grossi. Stallworth is eligible to be reinstated from his suspension after the Super Bowl. He’s due a $1M bonus in March in addition to a $2.775M salary. There’s no chance he sees that money. Still, Stallworth [...]
Despite Rumors, Raiders have yet to Interview Anyone
January 21st, 2010 Nathan Nau A league source tells Profootballtalk.com that the Raiders still haven’t held any head coaching interviews. “Reports that we’ve interviewed prospective head coaches are totally untrue, totally false,” club spokesman John Herrera said Tuesday. The SF Chronicle reported early Wednesday that the team interviewed Jim Fassel and CFL coach Marc Trestman. The Oakland Raiders are known [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, Tom Cable No Comments »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 [...]
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 [...]
Cable to be fired this Week
January 12th, 2010 Nathan Nau Raiders owner Al Davis will meet with coach Tom Cable “sometime this week” to discuss “all the reasons he’ll get fired,” according to the San Francisco Chronicle. It is not know at this point if Davis will fire Cable for “cause” and attempt to withhold the remainder of his salary. Cable likely knew this was [...]
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 »