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Bears | Cutler to get new contract?
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:54:09 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears will look to get a long-term contract done with QB Jay Cutler, perhaps during the upcoming season. They will likely need to make a move in October, in order to take advantage of cap room and apply money to this season. Although Cutler has three more seasons under contract, he has a $12 million roster bonus in 2012 that the team would probably like to avoid.
Chiefs | Could use spread offense again this season
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:47:41 -0700
Kent Babb, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to enter this season using QB Matt Cassel in a Pro Style, drop-back offense. However, the team may also continue using the spread offense and its quick release as they did in 2008.
Chargers | Cromartie thought about shutting himself down last season
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:28:06 -0700
Sam Farmer, of the Los Angeles Times, reports San Diego Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie said he considered calling it a season after suffering a fractured hip in Week 1 of last season. Cromartie said he couldn't turn and break on the ball the way he's accustomed to doing. "I did a couple of times," Cromartie said. "Just sitting out the rest of the season or sitting out until I was capable to play at 100 percent."
Raiders | Garcia expects to be starter
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:16:19 -0700
Sam Farmer, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Oakland Raiders QB Jeff Garcia believes he should be the team's starting quarterback this season, even though he is No. 2 on the depth chart behind QB JaMarcus Russell. "Not knocking JaMarcus or anybody else on the team, but I have a belief in my own abilities," Garcia said in a phone interview. "(That has) me feeling I am the best quarterback on the team. That's just how I approach the game."
Chargers | Williams says he feels good
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:04:20 -0700
Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers DT Jamal Williams said he feels as good as he has in years heading into training camp. "I'll always tell people that I feel good, but right now, I'm not feeling the aches and pains or bumps and bruises," Williams said. "I'm feeling great, feeling fantastic. I'm just ready to rock and roll and get this thing started."
Ravens | Webb able to play multiple positions
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:44:45 -0700
Geoff Peckham, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Lardarius Webb could be able to play cornerback or safety for the Ravens.
Jets | Unlikely to sign Burress
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:04:17 -0700
Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports the New York Jets likely will not sign unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants), according to ESPN's John Clayton.
Jets | Ryan believes Gholson can be big part of defense
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:03:59 -0700
Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he believes LB Vernon Gholston can be a big part of the team's defense this season. "He realizes now that this is it. We all know he's strong. He's all that kind of stuff. Now lets see it on the field. I think he's starting to show that. I just know he's going to be a big part of what we do and a big part of our success," Ryan said.
Jets | Murrell, Trusnik could see more time while Pace out
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:55:08 -0700
Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets LB Marques Murrell and LB Jason Trusnik could see more playing time while LB Calvin Pace serves his four-game suspension.
Cowboys | Stanback says he will be ready for camp
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:46:40 -0700
Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Isaiah Stanback (knee) said he will be ready for the start of training camp.
NFL | New league open to having Vick play
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:21:19 -0700
The Associated Press reports United Football League commissioner Michael Huyghue said the league is willing to allow unrestricted free-agent QB Michael Vick play for one of its teams as long as he is past his legal issues.
Bills | Maybin could compete for starting job
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:35:29 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Aaron Maybin could compete for a starting job during training camp if he shows he can defend the run on a consistent basis.
Bills | Byrd expected to see increased reps during camp
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:32:00 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills FS Jairus Byrd is expected to get a lot of reps during training camp because he missed a majority of the offseason workouts.
Bills | Byrd could start this season
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:31:15 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills FS Jairus Byrd has a chance to start at free safety this season if he performs well during training camp.
Lions | Darby likely will play 20 snaps per game
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:09:13 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions DT Chuck Darby likely will play 20 snaps per game at defensive tackle this season.
49ers | Transition to Raye's offense going smooth
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:53:54 -0700
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers offense has made a fairly smooth transition to offense coordinator Jimmy Raye's offense up to this point.
Steelers | Taylor says team will not take regular season lightly
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:29:08 -0700
John Harris, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers CB Ike Taylor said the team's disappointing performance after their last Super Bowl victory will help them not take the regular season for granted this year. "We remember how that felt and (are) trying not to let it happen again,'' Taylor said. "We have enough players on the team who went through it and have it in the back of their heads what it's going to take to have success."
Steelers | Holmes believes team will make Super Bowl
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:24:26 -0700
John Harris, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers WR Santonio Holmes said he believes the Steelers will make the Super Bowl this season. "We're not wondering will we make it back, if we'll make it back. We look forward to going back to the Super Bowl," Holmes said.
Titans | Cook agrees to terms
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:39:58 -0700
Jim Wyatt, of The Nashville Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with third-round draft choice TE Jared Cook on a four-year deal, according to sources. The deal includes a signing bonus of around $700,000. He will make a base salary of $310,000 in 2009, $395,000 in 2010, $480,000 in 2011 and $565,000 in 2012.
Lions | Sims believes new defense fits him better
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:20:38 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions LB Ernie Sims believes the team's new defensive will fit him better than the old one because he will be able to play instinctive and fly to the ball more.
NFL | New Favre jerseys have not been produced yet
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:12:51 -0700
Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports the NFL has not started producing league-approved QB Brett Favre Minnesota Vikings jerseys since he does not have a signed contract with the team, according to NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy.
Bears | Briggs looking to lose some weight
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:10:14 -0700
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs is looking to lose around nine pounds before the start of training camp. He weighs 249 pounds and is looking to get down to around 240 pounds.
Bears | Urlacher not surprised team not pursuing Burress
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:09:42 -0700
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher said he would welcome unrestricted free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) but is not surprised that the team has pulled back in their pursuit since Burress could face a lengthy suspension. "My first thought with [Burress] was, would he even be able to play this year? You have to wonder how long you're going to have him or when he's going to be available. [But] he's a great receiver [and] I would have been open to it," Urlacher said.
Lions | D. White looking to get 10 sacks this season
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:08:46 -0700
Brian VanOchten, of The Grand Rapids Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White is looking to get 10 sacks in the 2009 season. White said, "My goal is 10-plus sacks. That's the main one that I always focus on. If I do that, it'll help the whole defense, and we'll win some games."
Lions | Security director dies of cancer
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:08:04 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions security director Ricky Sandoval died Thursday, July 2, after a three-year fight with pancreatic cancer. Sandoval had just turned 49 years old. KFFL sends their condolences to his family and friends.
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