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TwitterEagles 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.
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Eagles Sign Mike Bell to an Offer Sheet
March 17th, 2010 
Nathan Nau 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 »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.
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 [...]
The Shanahan era in Washington has begun
January 7th, 2010 Nathan Nau Washington Redskins and Mike Shanahan have agreed in principal to a five-year, $35 million contract that will make him their head coach and executive VP of football operations. If there was ever any doubt that Shanahan and owner Dan Snyder could co-exist under the same roof, Shanahan put that to rest during Wednesday’s press conference: [...]
Charlie Weis to become the Chiefs Offensive Coordinator
January 7th, 2010 Nathan Nau Ex-Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis has agreed to become the Chiefs new offensive coordinator, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. He’ll reportedly be named Kansas City’s new playcaller “within the next 24-48 hours.”
The fit is logical because Weis’ offense is virtually the exact same as coach Todd Haley’s, right down to the no-huddle heavy aspects. The [...]
Mike Shanahan to be hired as Redskins Coach
January 5th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Washington Post is reporting that the Washington Redskins will name Mike Shanahan their next head coach on Tuesday, “barring unforeseen glitches.”
The contract is rumored to be worth nearly $50 million. Shanahan arrived at club headquarters at 3ET Monday. The rest of the Skins’ coaching staff will reportedly undergo a “sweeping change,” with Bengals defensive [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Denver Broncos, Mike Shanahan, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins No Comments »End of the line for Buger?
December 27th, 2009 Nathan Nau The Rams have placed QB Marc Bulger (fractured shinbone) on injured reserve, ending his season. This move was more of a formality as Bulger’s season was over several weeks ago. Bulger, 32, is scheduled to make $8.5 million next season and could be cut in the offseason in favor of a younger replacement. The St. [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colt, Marc Bulger, St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins No Comments »Kellen Clemens gets the nod this Weekend
December 10th, 2009 Nathan Nau Coach Rex Ryan announced Wednesday that Kellen Clemens will be the Jets’ starting quarterback in Week 14. Mark Sanchez’s PCL sprain will cost him at least one game. The Bucs usually present a favorable matchup for passers, but Clemens is always a good bet to struggle.
Elsewhere around the NFL:
Houston: Texans RB Chris Brown has [...]
Week 13 Studs
December 8th, 2009 Nathan Nau Bruce Gradkowski: Who would ever have thought that this much traveled quarterback would make the list two times in a three week period? In what appears to be the new long-term starter, Gradkowski threw for a career-high 308 yards and three TDs, including a pair to rookie speedster Louis Murphy in the final six minutes, [...]
Saints Stay Unbeaten
December 7th, 2009 Nathan Nau Drew Brees completed 35-of-49 passes for 419 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in a Week 13 come-from-behind victory against the Washington Redskins. Brees threw for 249 second-half yards, including a game-tying bomb to Robert Meachem with under a minute remaining in regulation after Shaun Suisham’s missed chip shot kept the door open for a [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Drew Brees, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins No Comments »Vince Young Leads Titans to a Comeback Victory
November 30th, 2009 Nathan Nau Vince Young completed 27-of-43 passes for 387 yards and one touchdown to lead the Titans to a comeback victory over the Cardinals in Week 12, 20-17. A nearly flawless and improving Young converted three fourth downs, including the game-winning touchdown pass to Kenny Britt, on a 99-yard drive in the two minute drill. Showing impressive [...]
Week 11 Duds
November 24th, 2009 Nathan Nau Andre Caldwell: Cincinnati Bengals WR Andre Caldwell fumbled a kickoff return with less than one minute left in a 17-17 game that set up the Raiders go-ahead, game winning field goal.
Jay Cutler: The prized 2009 offseason acquisition finished the game 24 for 43, throwing for 171 yards, one touchdown and another interception. Cutler now [...]
2010 Mock Draft
November 21st, 2009 Nathan Nau 1. Cleveland Browns – Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska: The Browns should be adding weapons and protection for Brady Quinn, but Suh is too good to pass up.
2. St. Louis Rams – Jake Locker, QB, Washington: The Rams need a young QB and Locker has come a long way in just one season under Steve Sarkisian and [...]
