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TwitterCiting “multiple league and media sources,” Profootballtalk.com reports that Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford may refuse to sign a pre-draft contract with the Rams.
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Bradford to Hold Out?
March 30th, 2010 
Nathan Nau 
Posted in NFL 2010 News 
Tags: JaMarcus Russell, Minnesota Vikings, Sam Bradford, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams, Tye Hill 
No Comments »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.”
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 [...]
San Francisco Franchises Aubrayo Franklin
February 24th, 2010 Nathan Nau The 49ers placed the franchise tag on NT Aubrayo Franklin. Franklin joins Pats NT Vince Wilfork as the only other player under the tag, with Pittsburgh Steelers NT Casey Hampton next up. Despite the tag, beat writer Matt Maiocco is hearing that Franklin is available in trade for a first-round pick (which would give the [...]
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 [...]
Bucs and Rams Discussing Trade
February 22nd, 2010 Nathan Nau The Bucs and Rams have reportedly explored a deal that would send the No. 3 overall pick, a third-round pick, and QB Josh Johnson to St. Louis Rams for the first overall selection. The Bucs would then draft Ndamukong Suh with the No. 1 pick. According to Scout.com, the Rams compare Johnson to Michael Vick [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Antrel Rolle, Arizona Cardinals, Josh Johnson, Ndamukong Suh, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams No Comments »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 »Tomlinson Done as a Charger
February 5th, 2010 Nathan Nau Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson said Thursday that he’s come to terms with the fact that he won’t be back in San Diego in 2010. “I’m not coming back,” Tomlinson said. “I’ve accepted it.” The future Hall of Famer said of his time with the San Diego Chargers that the “the football part is fun, but [...]
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 [...]
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 »Brandon Marshall Benched Again!
January 4th, 2010 Nathan Nau Just when it seemed that Brandon Marshall turned the corner and was establishing himself as one of the top wide receivers in the league, Marshall and Denver Head Coach Josh are at odds over Marshall announcing to the media that he will not play on Sunday. McDaniels announced Friday he’s benching Marshall, his Pro Bowl [...]
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 [...]
Monday Night Preview: Patriots at Saints
November 30th, 2009 Nathan Nau Patriots (7-3): Offense: Points Per Game: 29 (3rd) Total Yards/GM: 416.1 (2nd) Rush Yards/GM: 113.8 (16th) Pass Yards/GM: 302.3 (2nd) Defense: Points Per Game: 16.4 (2nd) Total Yards/GM: 296.7 (7th) Rush Yards/GM: 109.4 (14th) Pass Yards/GM: 187.3 (6tht) Saints (10-0): Offense: Points Per Game: 36.9 (1st) Total Yards/GM: 420.5 (1st) Rush Yards/GM: 154.3 (5th) Pass [...]
Chargers-Broncos Preview
November 22nd, 2009 Nathan Nau Chargers (6-3): Offense: Points Per Game: 26.3 (6th) Total Yards/GM: 334.9 (18th) Rush Yards/GM: 75.1 (31st) Pass Yards/GM: 259.8 (7th) Defense: Points Per Game: 22.4 (20th) Total Yards/GM: 326/7 (14th) Rush Yards/GM: 118.9 (23rd) Pass Yards/GM: 207.8 (11th) Broncos (6-3): Offense: Points Per Game: 18.6 (24th) Total Yards/GM: 328.8 (22nd) Rush Yards/GM: 112.1 (16th) Pass [...]
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 [...]