March 2011

2011 H2H Mock Draft — Version 1.0

March 10, 2011

In the days leading up to the NFL draft, which kicks off on Thursday, April 28, we will be posting several different mock drafts, created primarily by the members of the Helmet2Helmet community. Here goes the first mock, a two-round version (including trades) composed by SMGC. Be sure to check back for others over the [...]

Tiki Barber interested in Steelers, but feeling isn’t mutual

March 10, 2011

Including his former team, the New York Giants, we can now cross off another possible landing spot for impending free agent running back Tiki Barber. A report from the New York Post surfaced earlier today suggesting Barber was interested in signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to the Post, Barber, in an ideal scenario, would [...]

John Morgan on Meriweather allegations: “I have a lot of doubt.”

March 10, 2011

Updating the story that broke early in the morning, it appears that Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather wasn’t involved in a shooting that injured two men last month. Per the Boston Herald, the attorney for the victims, John Morgan of the Florida-based Morgan & Morgan firm, appeared on WEEI’s Dennis & Callahan Show and made it [...]

Brandon Meriweather allegedly shoots two men

March 10, 2011

Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather could have a major problem on his hands. According to Deadspin.com, Meriweather allegedly shot at two men while attending a house party in Apopka, Florida on February 27. These claims were made by the victims’ attorney, John Morgan. Supposedly, trouble began brewing at a local club when a friend of Meriweather’s [...]

NFL, NFLPA reach agreement on rookie scale

March 9, 2011

In what could be a catalyst to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement getting done, the owners and players have reached a compromise on two sticking points. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Jason Cole, the NFL and NFLPA have come to a basic agreement on a new rookie wage scale that would do away with the current [...]

Thomas Dimitroff signs extension with Falcons

March 9, 2011

It’s been a fruitful start to the offseason for the Atlanta Falcons’ brain trust — the head coach and now the general manager have been rewarded with extended contracts. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the team has signed GM Thomas Dimitroff to a multiyear extension. In similar fashion to coach Mike Smith’s extension, the terms [...]

Tiki Barber to end retirement, return to NFL

March 8, 2011

In a surprising development, a former long-time New York Giant is poised to return to the gridiron. According to FOXSports.com, running back Tiki Barber has decided to come out of retirement and resume his NFL playing career. His agent, Mark Lepselter, confirmed via Twitter that the necessary paperwork has been filed with the league, making [...]

Video: Santonio Holmes expects to re-sign with Jets

March 8, 2011

Over the past weekend, Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes celebrated his 27th birthday at his mother’s house. In a video posted on Facebook, Holmes took some time out to speak to Jets fans and reassured the fan base that he’ll be back in New York for the 2011 season — and likely several more after. [...]