Archive for April, 2009

Whisenhunt likes Beanie's toughness – Rotoworld.com

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

East Valley Tribune Whisenhunt likes Beanie's toughness Rotoworld.com Wells was constantly banged up at Ohio State, but he missed only three games in three years. "One of the things I liked about him was his toughness," said Whisenhunt

Comcast to carry NFL Network past deal deadline – The Associated Press

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

PennLive.com Comcast to carry NFL Network past deal deadline The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Comcast Corp. said late Thursday that it will continue carrying the NFL Network even after their contract expires at midnight, as negotiations continue.

Patriots acquire TE Smith – Boston Globe

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Tampabay.com Patriots acquire TE Smith Boston Globe, United States The Patriots acquired veteran tight end Alex Smith from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today in exchange for an undisclosed selection in the 2010 NFL Draft, the team announced today. Smith, 26, is a veteran of four NFL seasons with the Buccaneers (2005-08). ..

2009 NFL Draft Grade: Minnesota Vikings – JOCKlife Sports

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Kansas.com 2009 NFL Draft Grade: Minnesota Vikings JOCKlife Sports The Minnesota Vikings have not always had the best of luck when it comes to using the NFL draft to get better as a team, but this year may be different.

White to Miami – Morgan Messenger

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

FOXSports.com White to Miami Morgan Messenger, WV He raised eyebrows with his workouts as a quarterback at the NFL combine in Indianapolis.

NFL Rookie Pay Not To Be Discussed By Union – AHN

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

MiamiHerald.com NFL Rookie Pay Not To Be Discussed By Union AHN -  Matthew Harvey New York, NY (AHN) – According to DeMaurice Smith, president of the NFL Players Association, rookie salaries will not be a hot topic of discussion throughout the year. This announcement comes on the heels of rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford signing ..

Comcast viewers could lose NFL Network tonight – Philadelphia Inquirer

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Comcast viewers could lose NFL Network tonight Philadelphia Inquirer, PA s extra-cost sports package seem likely to lose one of their favorite viewing choices at 11:59 tonight – the 24-hour NFL Network. The two organizations, which have battled publicly and in court, have not reached a new carriage agreement, ..

NFL NOTES: Ex-Dog Haynes signs with Falcons – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

NFL NOTES: Ex-Dog Haynes signs with Falcons Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA By D. Orlando Ledbetter The Falcons signed former Georgia Bulldogs running back Verron Haynes on Wednesday and released wide receiver Troy Bergeron. Haynes, 5-9, 222 pounds, played two seasons at Georgia, and might be best known for catching a …

2009 NFL Draft Grades: New York Giants – JOCKlife Sports

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Reuters 2009 NFL Draft Grades: New York Giants JOCKlife Sports The New York Giants are one of the teams in the NFL that just do things the right way and their selections in the 2009 NFL Draft do nothing to dispel that notion. At pick number 29 the Giants addressed a need at wide receiver by selecting Hakeem Nicks …

NFL Draft 2009 – Valley Star

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

NBC4i.com NFL Draft 2009 Valley Star, CA I got the day off work two weeks in advance for this High Holy Day called the NFL Draft.