Sharper limited in practice

February 4th, 2010

The News
According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Darren Sharper (knee) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

Our View
Sharper flip-flopped between practicing in full and being limited last week, so we don’t read too much into this. The Saints are …



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Umenyiora threatens to quit football

February 3rd, 2010

The News
Osi Umenyiora, who was stripped of his starting status late in the Giants’ season last year, said that he’d quit football before serving as a backup player again, according to the New York Daily News. “I’m not going to be a back up …



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Broncos plan on keeping Dumervil

February 3rd, 2010

The News
The Broncos are expected to match any offers for impending free agent Elvis Dumervil on the open market, according to the Denver Post.

Our View
Denver may also ink him to a long-term deal prior to the tender …



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Dolphins in market for a tight end

February 3rd, 2010

The News
The Dolphins are interested in adding a tight end with speed and receiving skills that can stretch the field, according to the Miami Herald.

Our View
The Dolphins are undecided if they plan on re-signing restricted free agent Anthony …



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Raiders talking to Janikowski

February 3rd, 2010

The News
The Raiders are talking to Sebastian Janikowski regarding a contract extension, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Our View
Janikowski is an unrestricted free agent, and Oakland may slap the franchise tag on him if he cannot agree …



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Shockey practices

February 3rd, 2010

The News
According to the Associated Press, Jeremy Shockey returned to practice on Wednesday and worked through all the Saints drills despite his knee injury.

Our View
The fact that he’s back on the field is great news and leads …



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Maualuga to meet with NFL Wednesday

February 3rd, 2010

The News
Rey Maualuga will meet with the NFL today to discuss his guilty plea for drunk driving, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Our View
You can expect Maualuga to end up in Stage 1 of the NFL’s substance abuse program …



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Burress vows to play in the NFL again

February 3rd, 2010

The News
In an interview with his former Steelers coach Bill Cowher, Plaxico Burress vowed to play in the NFL again, according to ESPN.com.

Our View
Burress could be released as early as spring 2011, though he’d still be 34 …



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Freeney’s ankle continues to heal

February 3rd, 2010

The News
On Wednesday, Dwight Freeney said that his ankle pain is subsiding and that it feels better every day, according to Pro Football Talk.

Our View
It’s looking more and more like Freeney will be able to suit up …



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Rams sign Moore to futures contract

February 3rd, 2010

The News
Nick Moore has signed a futures contract with the Rams, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Our View
Nick, the brother of New Orleans’ Lance Moore, spent parts of last season with on both Minnesota’s and New England’s practice …



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