Strickland, who signed with the Jets last offseason after spending some time with the 49ers and Colts, was cut by New York after an up-and-down season that saw Strick miss a chunk of time due to injuries. I imagine he’ll be playing nickel CB in San Diego, the position that suits him best.
On a slow Friday around the league, ESPN’s Adam Schefter let loose a couple of interesting tidbits:
Free-agent LB Akin Ayodele will stop by San Francisco for a visit with the 49ers on Monday. Ayodele, who was released by Miami on the first day of free-agency, has also drawn interest from the Saints and Cardinals.
Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford, possibly the first overall pick of next month’s draft, has pushed his Pro Day back to March 29. It was originally scheduled for March 25. The reason for the change? There are NFL meetings on March 24 so a couple of clubs asked him to push it back and he complied.
Ties to the Browns and Watson included head coach Eric Mangini and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, both of whom Watson previously worked with during his time in New England.
A first-round pick in 2004, Watson was supposed to take the league by storm with his freakish mix of size, speed, and strength. Watson never lived up to lofty expectations set for him and wasn’t a priority for the Pats to re-sign; affording him the opportunity to bank roll himself elsewhere.
The Jets have been nothing but subtraction lately, letting go of veteran running-back Thomas Jones and trading their much maligned safety, Kerry Rhodes, away to Arizona. The Jets have finally made a free-agent addition.
Former Browns safety Brodney Pool and the Jets have come to an agreement on a one-year contract that’s worth $1.3 million.
The deal amounts to a one-year try out for both Pool and the Jets. Pool, who has suffered four concussions in his career, is considered one wrong collision away from being knocked out of football…and possibly other endeavors. Should Pool suffer another setback and/or not impress the Jets brass, they can cut bait with no damage done.
The Jets, after trading the disgruntled Rhodes, left a gaping hole at one of their safety spots aside Jim Leonhard. If Pool can stay healthy, and avoid another concussion, it’ll work out well for both parties. Classic low risk/high reward signing for New York.
Who gets the curse? For the first time ever, YOU get to decide. EA Sports is putting the cover up for a vote. Chris Erb of EA Sports told ESPN that, “The idea behind this promotion is that throughout the years, no matter who we end up putting on the cover, it’s never the right choice, so the idea here is to bring the consumers into the process and have a voice.”
Who are the nominees? Reggie Wayne, Drew Brees and Jared Allen.
Jared Allen isn’t scared at all and welcomes the honor. “Madden has never done me wrong and all of my characters in the past have been pretty awesome. A lot of people come up to me and tell me that they’re sacking the crap out of the quarterback in the game… If I make the cover, I’m going to straighten my mullet and make it as trashy as possible. You have to highlight the tools that got you there.”
Polls are open through Monday, March 15, 2010. Vote HERE
Kyle Turley was drafted by New Orleans in 1998 and spent the first five years of his nine year career as a Saint. It’s a period of his life he still holds close to his heart. After Kyle retired from the NFL in 2007, he picked up and moved to Nashville with hopes of a career in music. Some laughed that off… Well guess what? Kyle is opening for Hank Williams III on his current tour. He’s in this for real.
Kyle calls his style “power country” and here’s a new track of his to check out. It’s called “My Soul Bleeds Black and Gold” and it’s his tribute to the Super Bowl Champion Saints.
Chad Ocho Cinco will be starring in a new hour long series for VH1 called The Tournament. The premise of the show is a dating tournament, in which women are seeded in brackets, and face off to compete for Chad’s affections.
The show starts with Ocho Cinco traveling the country in search of his “first 85″ prospects. He’ll then cut the pool down to his Sweet Sixteen. The Central, Southern, Western and Northern brackets will have four contestants each. Ten weeks, starting in July. Mark your calendars!
The question is, will Ocho Cinco get better ratings than TO did?
Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys – Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 8pm ET
For those of you lucky enough to be headed to Canton for the 2010 Hall of Fame Game, get your credit card ready! Tickets go on on sale Tuesday, March 16th at 11am ET.
Prices:
$62 – Green Zone (Between the 20s)
$57 – Red Zone (Sideline, 20 to end zone)
$47 – End Zone
The NFL implemented instant replay on March 11, 1986. In these early days of replay, only officials could determine which plays were to go under review. An official in the booth would help determine which plays to review, as well as make the final ruling. There were no red flags, only red faced coaches on the sidelines, pleading for a call to go under review.
The technology was not nearly as advanced as it is today. Camera angles were limited and images nowhere near as defined. To top it off, there were no time limits. They took as long as they needed. It was a cumbersome policy. Owner, fans, everyone seemed to hate it. The NFL ditched instant replay in 1992, only to resurrect a more effective procedure and better technology in 1999.
Last month, Redskins RB Clinton Portis got coach clearance that he’d return to the team. Now he’s got medical clearance, too.
Portis made a visit to a concussion specialist this week, and was finally cleared to resume his workouts and participate in the off season program. It’s been four months since Portis sustained season ending concussion during the first quarter of a game against the Falcons. Days later, the NFL implemented stricter guidelines on concussion procedure.
“This new return-to-play statement reinforces our commitment to advancing player safety,” Goodell said in a memo to the 32 NFL teams. “Along with improved equipment, better education, and rules changes designed to reduce impacts to the head, it will make our game safer for the men who play it and set an important example for players at all levels of play.”
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