by Joe Tailgate on June 30, 2009
in NFL News
- Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, said the hamstring that he injured during offseason workouts is at about “80” percent strength. He expects to be at 100 percent by the start of training camp. Heyward-Bey said he went through a lot of offseason drills despite not being at full strength to show coaches and teammates he could play through pain.
- Vikings WR PercyHarvin reported for the start of the symposium Sunday afternoon but after notifying the medical staff that he was not feeling well, it was recommended that he return home. This is the second time Harvin has become ill after traveling this offseason. He missed the Vikings initial rookie minicamp in May when he was hospitalized for a virus and severe dehydration after vomiting on a flight from Florida to Atlanta on his way to Minnesota.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is leaning toward indefinitely suspending former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress and continuing to sideline quarterback Michael Vick, three sources with knowledge of the situations have indicated. Such moves would be the latest examples of Goodell’s tough stance on players embroiled in off-field issues as evidenced with the suspension of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth earlier this month. Stallworth has been ruled out indefinitely by the league after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter in the death of a Miami man in March.
- Chiefs fans, take heart. The team may not be quite ready, but your new stadium is progressing toward completion, officials heard Monday. Jim Rowland, executive director of the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, told the Jackson County Legislature that the stadium should be 70 percent complete for the Kansas City Chiefs’ opener, as planned. “Arrowhead is a flurry of activity, trying to get ready for the Aug. 15 opening,” Rowland said.
- Steelers WR Santonio Holmes‘ physical remake, particularly around his neck and through his shoulders, is the next step in the development of the MVP of Super Bowl XLIII. The increase in Holmes’ upper body is becoming so pronounced that he’s beginning to look like an entirely different player. “I tipped the scales (Monday) at 201 (pounds),” Holmes said proudly following his workout at Tom Shaw Performance at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex.
by Joe Tailgate on June 30, 2009
in NFL News
Sportsbook.com has updated its odds for winning Super Bowl XLIV, and its top three picks to represent the NFC in the title game are the New York Giants (10-1), the Dallas Cowboys (12-1) and the Philadelphia Eagles (12-1). Bill Belichick’s bunch are overwhelming favorites at 3.5-1. Trailing the Patriots on the AFC side are Pittsburgh (10-1), Indianapolis (12-1) and San Diego (12-1).
- New England Patriots – 7-2
- Pittsburgh Steelers – 10-1
- New York Giants – 10-1
- Dallas Cowboys – 12-1
- Philadelphia Eagles – 12-1
- Indianapolis Colts – 12-1
- San Diego Chargers – 12-1
- Carolina Panthers – 20-1
- Chicago Bears – 20-1
- Green Bay Packers – 20-1
- Minnesota Vikings – 20-1
- New Orleans Saints – 20-1
- Tennessee Titans – 20-1
- Baltimore Ravens – 20-1
- Jacksonville Jaguars – 30-1
- Arizona Cardinals – 30-1
- Atlanta Falcons – 30-1
- Denver Broncos – 40-1
- Houston Texans – 40-1
- San Francisco 49ers – 40-1
- Seattle Seahawks – 40-1
- Washington Redskins – 40-1
- New York Jets – 50-1
- Buffalo Bills – 50-1
- Miami Dolphins – 60-1
- Cincinnati Bengals – 75-1
- Cleveland Browns – 75-1
- Kansas City Chiefs – 75-1
- Detroit Lions – 100-1
- Oakland Raiders – 100-1
- St. Louis Rams – 100-1
- Tampa Bay Cuccaneers – 100-1
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by Joe Tailgate on June 29, 2009
in NFL News
- The work ethic of Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell is still being questioned by many who have worked with him in the past and are working with him now. After he issued a call to his teammates to practice and finish the OTA days strong, he then disappeared and was AWOL on the last day. Russell must learn that talent alone is not going to make him successful.
- Packers QB Matt Flynn is well ahead of QB Brian Brohm for the backup quarterback position. Flynn has an average arm at best but is a leader and has enough mobility to make some plays when things break down. Brohm is better than last year but still had too many head-scratching moments as well as a surprising number of ducks this summer.
- Even though the Packers will dish out at least $16.25 million to receiver Greg Jennings this year, they should have enough room under the salary cap for additional contract extensions. The deal that Jennings signed on Wednesday left the Packers with about $21 million in remaining space under the 2009 salary cap. The Packers will need some of their remaining salary-cap room for their four remaining unsigned draft picks which includes first-round picks B.J. Raji and Clay Matthews as well as extending the contracts of additional veterans like disgruntled safety Nick Collins, starting offensive linemen Daryn Colledge, Jason Spitz and linebacker Aaron Kampman who are entering their final contract years.
- The Jets are very much taking a wait-and-see approach with Plaxico Burress. Word out of New York is that they won’t consider bringing him aboard until his legal situation is cleared up, and it’s also unlikely they would make a play for him if Roger Goodell hands down a lengthy suspension. However, should the courts and league decide in the receiver’s favor, expect the Jets to be near the top of the list of suitors.
- After multiple discussions about the possibility of the Chicago Bears signing free agent receiver Plaxico Burress, it now seems unlikely. ESPN’s John Clayton reports that Chicago has all but ruled out the possibility of singing Burress. Part of that stance could be based on NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s decision to review Burress for possible league discipline long before his legal troubles are scheduled to be addressed in court. Clayton also said that the Jets are pretty much in the same boat, and it doesn’t look like anyone will sign Burress before the start of training camp. The Buccaneers reported the same sentiment on Saturday.
