NFC Teams

Niners continue free agent splurge, sign Brandon Jacobs

March 28, 2012

Now that their receiving corps have been upgraded with the additions of Randy Moss and Mario Manningham, the Niners turned their attention to improving the ground game. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers have agreed to terms with running back Brandon Jacobs. Financial terms aren’t yet known, though it’s likely a short-term pact worth near [...]

Browns looked into trading for Sam Bradford

March 28, 2012

After failing to acquire the No. 2 overall pick from the Rams, presumably to draft Robert Griffin III, the Browns again struck out on landing another signal-caller, one who’s particularly dear to head coach Pat Shurmur. Sources tell ESPNCleveland.com, the Browns, before making at a run at RGIII, inquired about a trade for Sam Bradford. [...]

Falcons owner Blank: Saints’ punishment ‘appropriate’

March 27, 2012

When trying to gauge the overall opinion of the Saints’ league-imposed discipline following their BountyGate scandal, the consensus more or less lies in the “Goldilocks” zone. There are critics who believe the punishment was too severe. There are skeptics who feel the organization might’ve got off too easy. And then there are those, like Falcons [...]

Giants owner mocks Jets over Tebow press conference

March 26, 2012

If you’ve caught ESPN or NFL Network lately, you’d know (ad nauseam) that Gang Green’s newest addition — some guy named Tim Tebow — will have his introductory press conference today at noon at the team’s facility. You may also know that NFL meetings are taking place this week, and one of the topics for [...]

Eagles looking to trade Asante Samuel before draft

March 25, 2012

For what seems like the umpteenth time, Asante Samuel is being used as trade bait by the Eagles, who are aiming to unload the veteran cornerback. Unlike previous attempts, however, it may actually happen — and soon. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Samuel is still on the trade block, and the team hopes to deal [...]

Steve Young: 49ers will ‘probably’ sign Peyton Manning

March 17, 2012

With the 49ers recently emerging as a mystery candidate in the Peyton Manning sweepstakes, one former San Fran signal-caller, who, you know, was pretty good in his own right, gave his two cents on where #18 might end up. His opinion … well, was not too surprising. Appearing on SportsCenter, Hall of Fame quarterback Steve [...]

Brees had ‘no idea’ about bounties, calls it ‘a big shock’

March 17, 2012

It may have ratcheted down a bit with ManningMania reaching its pinnacle, but BountyGate is still fresh in the minds of most. Once again, the Saints’ record-setting franchise player touched on the scandal. Appearing on Fox Sports Radio Friday, Drew Brees said he “really had no idea” about the bounty program, a “pay-for-performance” system that [...]

Carl Nicks becomes NFL’s highest-paid guard

March 14, 2012

Two days after expressing his desire to become the league’s richest guard, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have granted Carl Nicks his wish. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (who else?), the Bucs signed Nicks to a five-year, $47.5 million contract, including $31 million in guarantees. Just as he wanted, Nicks surpassed the Patriots’ Logan Mankins both [...]