March 2010

Player safety rules passed by the NFL

March 24, 2010

One day after the new post-season OT rules were passed, new rules regarding player safety have been voted into effect. Emphasizing player safety, an opponent can no longer launch himself at the neck or head of a defenseless player using his helmet, shoulder, or forearm to make contact. Previously this rule only applied to receivers [...]

Lions “definitely interested” in Pacman Jones

March 24, 2010

If there’s anyone who’d give Pacman Jones yet another shot, it’s gotta be his former defensive coordinator. Speaking at the NFL meetings, Lions coach Jim Schwartz stated that the team is doing its homework on Jones, and while he “wouldn’t say anything is imminent”, they’re “definitely interested“. The Lions were one of the few teams [...]

Jets to be featured on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” this summer

March 24, 2010

The New York Jets have called for a major media announcement tomorrow at noon. Team President Woody Johnson, GM Mike Tannenbaum, and coach Rex Ryan will be on-hand. While speculation is running rampant on what it could be, Bob Glauber, NFL columnist for Newsday, has confirmed it is not personnel-related and it doesn’t have to [...]

Mike Bell is officially a Philadelphia Eagle

March 23, 2010

When former Saints running back Mike Bell signed an offer sheet with Philly, New Orleans had one week to match the offer. They won’t, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, which makes Bell the newest member of the Eagles. The offer sheet was for one-year, $1.7 million. The speculation is that the Saints didn’t consider matching [...]

Browns have “real” interest in QB Colt McCoy

March 23, 2010

Even though Cleveland Browns GM Mike Holmgren revealed a few days ago that Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen doesn’t interest him, it doesn’t mean he’s not high on other prospects at the position. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is hearing that the team’s interest in Texas QB Colt McCoy is “real” and says not to rule out [...]

Compensatory Picks Officially Released

March 22, 2010

The NFL officially awarded its compensatory draft picks earlier today. A total of 32 picks were awarded to 19 teams. The list is a little confusing, but it’s round, pick, selection number, and team awarded. Rd Pick Sel. # Team 3 33 96 Cincinnati 3 34 99 Tennessee 3 35 98 Atlanta 4 33 131 [...]

Chris Johnson’s New Ride

March 22, 2010

Swiped from Chris Johnson’s Twitter, check out his new car. Pretty spiffy, huh? (Yes, pointless post, I know). Share

Dolphins Looking To Trade OL Justin Smiley

March 22, 2010

The Dolphins are in the process of unloading one of their offensive lineman. The team is looking to trade guard Justin Smiley, as they’ve already told him not to show up today to the start of the team’s offseason conditioning program. Miami gave Smiley a five-year deal in 2008 but has been banged up and [...]