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Giants Waiting On Status Of RB Andre Brown Before NFL Draft

MKRob — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:00:47 +0000

The Giants will probably want to see how running back Andre Brown is progressing from the surgery that ended his rookie season in training camp before they pull the trigger on any running back in the draft. But if they decide one is needed to fill out a backfield already populated by [...]

Patriots QB Tom Brady Taking Up Boxing During Offseason

MKRob — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:00:53 +0000

Patriots fans have been lighting up talk radio shows about Tom Brady’s decision not to attend the team’s voluntary offseason program, but reports about the QB’s offseason plans have started to emerge. Brady, who’s in Los Angeles, has been busy working out — as much as having a child and recovering [...]

Alabama DT Terrence Cody Visiting Three Teams This Week

MKRob — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:00:17 +0000

Mount Cody remains a massive structure, but it’s slowly eroding. University of Alabama burly nose guard Terrence Cody was down to 348 pounds at his Pro Day workout after tipping the scales at 370 pounds at the Senior Bowl and weighing in the neighborhood of 400 pounds when he was in junior [...]

Chargers Interested In Fresno State RB Ryan Mathews

MKRob — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:00:12 +0000

Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews, whose stock has risen with strong performances at the Combine and his pro day, could be a target of the Chargers with the 28th overall pick, ESPN reported. After cutting LaDainian Tomlinson, the Chargers need a feature back to team with scatback Darren Sproles. Chargers GM [...]

Patriots To Workout Georgia DT Jeff Owens

MKRob — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:00:53 +0000

University of Georgia defensive tackle Jeff Owens is scheduled to conduct a private workout for the New England Patriots next Friday. Owens, who bench pressed 225 pounds 44 times at the scouting combine, clocked a 4.83 in the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day workout. The 6-foot-1, 305-pounder is drawing interest from the Jacksonville Jaguars [...]

Cardinals Sign LB Joey Porter To Three-Year Deal

MKRob — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:00:52 +0000

Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday. The deal is for $17.5 million with a maximum value of $24.5 million, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Porter, entering his 12th season, spent the past three with the Miami Dolphins, [...]

Seahawks Not Ruling Out Drafting A QB In The First Round

MKRob — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:35:38 +0000

The Seattle Seahawks appear to have their quarterback of the future, making a trade with the San Diego Chargers for third-string quarterback Charlie Whitehurst. And the Seahawks gave up a lot to secure the services of the four-year pro who has never thrown a regular-season pass. The Seahawks agreed to swap second-round [...]

Former Jaguars QB Quinn Gray Hired As High School Head Football Coach

MKRob — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:03:20 +0000

Jackson High School in Jacksonville, FL has hired former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Quinn Gray as their new head coach. The 30-year-old Gray spent six seasons in the NFL, including the first five (2003-07) with the Jaguars. “It’s truly a privilege and an honor to be part of such a great tradition here at [...]

Former Falcons Coach Jerry Glanville Explains Why He Traded Brett Favre

MKRob — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:00:26 +0000

We often hear criticism of trades because the player for whom the trade was made never justifies the price that was paid. Some trades end up being criticized because the player becomes in his new home an incredibly great player. Or, as the case may be, a Hall of Famer. Or, [...]

Eagles Release DE Darren Howard

MKRob — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:00:08 +0000

The Eagles announced the release of defensive end Darren Howard, who had been with the team since the 2006 season. In that time, Howard recorded 21 1/2 sacks, including 5 1/2 in 2009. Howard worked into the rotation at left defensive end and at times he moved inside when the Eagles [...]