Clifton Brown of Sporting News writes that all of the Bills' offseason machinations will be moot if their offensive line doesn't come together.
Said Dolphins defensive backs coach Todd Bowles of CB Vontae Davis, "The foot quickness -- and being in shape -- have to come more. He's got
to get in NFL shape. He can be fast and not have foot quickness. He has
it. He just [needs repetitions]."
Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe breaks down the players competing for wide receiver spots with the Patriots.
S Kerry Rhodes thinks WR Plaxico Burress would have been a great addition to the Jets.
Ravens WR Mark Clayton said that he plans to call WR Derrick Mason and lobby him to continue playing.
Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com believes the Bengals will be at least a wild card team this season.
Browns QB Brady Quinn preaches the importance of leadership for a quarterback.
Dr. Anthony Yates, who works with the Steelers, was named the outstanding team physician in the NFL by the league's trainers.
Texans T Duane Brown is going to have to do a better job in all phases of the game in 2009.
Rookie OL Jaimie Thomas is heavier than the typical Colts offensive lineman.
An injury to QB David Garrard would likely put an end to the Jaguars' playoff hopes.
A web site has started a petition to get the Titans to retire Steve McNair's number.
The Broncos enjoy the second best home field advantage in football according to NFL Network.
Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star writes that Chiefs QB Matt Cassel has Patriots WR Randy Moss to thank for his newfound riches.
The Raiders parted ways with undrafted rookie LB Frantz Joseph.
USA Today takes a look back at the days of the high-powered Chargers offense in the AFL.
The addition of QB Jon Kitna gives the Cowboys their best quarterback situation in years.
After a financial adviser pleaded guilty to defrauding former Giants DE Cedric Jones, the Suffolk County (N.Y.) district attorney launched an investigation into other frauds involving football players.
Consistency will be a key for the Eagles this season, especially on the offensive line.
Paul Tenorio of the Washington Post looks at some available players that might interest the Redskins.
Bears defensive line coach Rod Marinelli breaks down the cast of characters he'll be working with this season.
Will WR Bryant Johnson finally break through with the Lions or will it just be another stop on the line?
Dan Graziano of FanHouse looks at the fight for playing time at nose tackle between Ryan Pickett and B.J. Raji.
Jay Glazer and Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com debate the merits of Brett Favre signing with the Vikings.
Will the Falcons sign WR Roddy White to a contract extension?
Panthers CB C.J. Wilson says he enjoys when defensive coordinator Ron Meeks singles him out for lectures.
NewOrleansSaints.com takes a look at how Saints TE Jeremy Shockey stacks up statistically against his peers.
Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton spent time working out with Jerry Rice and Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald this offseason.
Cardinals S Antrel Rolle talks about the difficulty of switching positions in the NFL.
Rams LB Chris Draft is among the NFL players on Capitol Hill for discussions about a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
49ers coach Mike Singletary knows from experience how important it is to remain properly hydrated during training camp. [Editor's note: Dehydration can cause a person to do crazy things, such as dropping his pants in a crowded room. (Yeah, it'll never get old.)]
Said Seahawks RB T.J. Duckett, "I would love to have more carries. I'm not just wanting
to settle with being a short-yardage back just because of my size. So
yeah, definitely, mentally I'm ready to compete for that."
Wednesday morning one-liners
Posted by Josh Alper on July 15, 2009 9:15 AM ET
"Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com believes the Bengals will be at least a wild card team this season. "
Did they move to the UFL? Did a plane crash with the Steelers, Ravens, Patriots, Jets, Dolphins, Chargers, Colts, Titans and Texans aboard? WTF is wrong with these morons thinking Cincinnati has any chance of finishing anywhere above 3rd place in their own division, none the less a wild card spot. It's a loser franchise run by cheapskate losers full of players who could give a @#$% about winning anything.
"The Broncos enjoy the second best home field advantage in football according to the NFL Network."
Lot of good that has done them. When was the last time they hosted, or even won a playoff game?
"The addition of QB Jon Kitna gives the Cowboys their best quarterback situation in years."
Except, you know, Romo is still starting
Some line from Jason Whitlock on Randy Moss "You could argue he’s better than Jim Brown, John Elway, Reggie White, Lawrence Taylor, Jerry Rice and Joe Montana." and "After just one season of playing alongside Moss in New England, Cassel went from unheralded scrub to a man with a six-year contract worth $60 million.."
This is why Whitlock is popular- he says things that get people thinking or riled up. The thought that Moss is better than White, Elway, Montana, etc. is utterly laughable.
Also, Cassel won beacuse of the Pats team as a whole, good offensive line, hall of fame coach, adaquate running game, Wes Welker and yes of course Mr. Moss.
As someone with no real horse in the AFC North race (that is, neither fan nor detractor of any of its team, as "objective" as I can be), I ALSO think the Bengals are poised for a WC berth...
Hell, they might even be fighting for the division this year.
I think they had a helluvan off-season, and you can't underestimate the effect of a healthy Carson Palmer.
Plus, when was the last time the Ravens put together two back-to-back dominant seasons?
The past 5 years (starting with last year and going to 2004):
11-5
5-11
13-3
6-10
9-7
So the trend says to expect a drop-off. Add in the potential for a Flacco drop-off, the aging defense, the probable retirement of Mason, etc.
The Steelers are a great franchise, so they'll be in the mix, but it's tough to repeat, to duplicate the intensity required to stay on top.
The Browns are, well, you know...
Cassell should thank Moss?, Yeah in a way, but he should thank Belichick more who is the main reason the pats have had success whether following the rules or not and with or with out Brady.
The words "doctor" and "Steelers" appear in a daily update, and nobody's made a steroid joke yet??
And to think Florio said nothing would change when we moved to NBC.....
virtueandvice says:
July 15, 2009 9:31 AM
"Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com believes the Bengals will be at least a wild card team this season. "
"Did they move to the UFL? Did a plane crash with the Steelers, Ravens, Patriots, Jets, Dolphins, Chargers, Colts, Titans and Texans aboard? WTF is wrong with these morons thinking Cincinnati has any chance of finishing anywhere above 3rd place in their own division, none the less a wild card spot. It's a loser franchise run by cheapskate losers full of players who could give a @#$% about winning anything."
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We'll see who the morons are in a few months. Stay close and listen for your name.
I hope the Bengals opponents are as cocky/stupid as you. That will make winning the AFC North that much easier.