June 2011

Eric Heitmann likely to miss 2011 season

June 29, 2011
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It’s looking like the Niners’ offensive line will be without its mainstay for the second year in a row. According to CSNBayArea.com, 49ers center Eric Heitmann is expected to miss the upcoming season after recently undergoing neck surgery. The procedure was done to repair a ruptured disk, and was handled by Dr. Robert Watkins four [...]

Santonio Holmes wants to return to Jets

June 29, 2011
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Much like teammate Braylon Edwards, Jets receiver Santonio Holmes has an affinity for Gang Green. Even though both talents would be highly coveted by many teams around the league, they have each expressed a significant amount of interest in staying put in the Big Apple. Based on the following bit of news, Holmes already has [...]

Terrell Owens undergoes ACL surgery, sidelined six months

June 27, 2011
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T.O.’s attempt at a 16th season in the NFL may be over before it even began. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reported on Sunday night that Terrell Owens had surgery to correct a torn ACL in one of his knees. The former Bengals receiver is expected to miss (at least) six months. The cause of the injury [...]

Bills reveal new uniforms

June 24, 2011
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When the Buffalo Bills take the field this upcoming season, they’ll be sporting a different, yet familiar look. In a public event at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Friday night — and for the first time since 2002 — the Bills unveiled new uniforms. Although the changes aren’t terribly drastic, the most notable one is to [...]

Braylon Edwards uninjured after minor car accident

June 24, 2011
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For the second time in less than a year, Jets receiver Braylon Edwards got himself into a bit of trouble behind the wheel. Though, fortunately for him, the incident was negligible this time around. Per the Detroit Free Press, Edwards was involved in a minor car accident in Michigan early Friday morning. Police said Edwards, [...]

Jets’ Erik Ainge calls it a career

June 24, 2011
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Unbeknownst to many, Erik Ainge was a once-promising quarterback prospect for the New York Jets. Now, after problems both on and off the field, he’s abruptly walking away from the game. On Thursday night, Ainge told the Associated Press that he’s retiring from football due to foot and shoulder injuries. “This isn’t the step I [...]

Predicting The Future: Von Miller

June 23, 2011
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In the coming days, I will be reflecting on the top 10 picks from April’s draft and analyze, among other things, their past accomplishments, present status, and — using my best judgment — predict what lies in store for the future. Next up: Von Miller. Previously: Cam Newton. Simply put, the Denver Broncos defense was [...]

Cowboys considered a ‘long shot’ for Nnamdi Asomugha

June 22, 2011
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Although they have a need at the position, and an ever-present interest, the Dallas Cowboys are unlikely to splurge on the league’s most coveted free agent. Matt Mosley of FOX Sports Southwest was told by Cowboys’ officials that shutdown cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha is a “long shot” to sign with Dallas. Mosley was prompted to do [...]