Archive | September 9th, 2012

Hall of Famer Rice Says Newton Judged on Passing, Not Race

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon recently expressed frustration and outrage over the “racially based” treatment he claims Auburn quarterback Cam Newton has received in the months leading up to next week’s NFL draft. But another Hall of Famer, wide receiver Jerry Rice, disagrees. Related Posts:Pundits expect Panthers to take Newton Panthers owner says he’s [...]

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McCoy Hosting Some Browns for Workouts

Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy has organized workouts in Texas for a few of his teammates during the NFL lockout. Several of the wide receivers are joining him in Austin to throw the ball around. By this time next week, he may have new targets. With the No. 6 overall pick in next week’s draft, the [...]

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Clearing the Air on Rookie Contact Rules

Some of you have asked us to clarify the rules regarding contact with draft picks after they become draft picks. Initially, it was widely believed that, after the rookie’s name is called from the podium at Radio City Music Hall, the rookie joins the category of locked-out players. We then reported that the players may… [...]

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Judge Sentences Packers’ Jolly to Probation for Drug Charge

A judge has sentenced Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Johnny Jolly to probation after he pleaded guilty to a 2008 drug possession charge in Houston in a plea deal with prosecutors. Related Posts:Packers DL Jolly faces another drug charge following arrestSuspended Packers DL Jolly Sentenced to Six Years in PrisonTeam checklist: Green Bay PackersPackers Agree [...]

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Taylor Settles Child Support Case

Former NFL great Lawrence Taylor has settled a child support case involving a New Jersey woman. An attorney for the 12-year-old girl’s mother says Taylor agreed Wednesday at a court hearing in Hackensack to pay $ 650 per week. The mother, Ebony Washington of Secaucus (sih-KAW’-kuhs), had been receiving about $ 450 per week and [...]

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Amani Toomer: Roger Goodell Uses Gestapo-like Tactics

Former Giants wide receiver Amani Toomer says the way NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell deals with players is reminiscent of the tactics employed by the secret police of Nazi Germany. “I think the way Mr. Goodell has handled this, the way he’s kind of using his power, is like the kind of a Gestapo-type situation, controlling… [...]

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Harbaughs’ Historic Thanksgiving Game No Biggie to Mom, Dad

Jim and John Harbaugh’s Thanksgiving get-together, also known as the San Francisco 49ers against the Baltimore Ravens, will be missing two key members — Mom and Dad. Related Posts:Brother against brother: Harbaughs set to clash next seasonRavens Safety Reed Injures Left Ankle, but X-Rays NegativeRavens’ Suggs Talks a Good Game Ahead of Steelers ShowdownHines Ward [...]

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Elway Learning Ropes of NFL Draft

Now, John Elway’s on the other side of the draft. In 1983, he didn’t want to play for Bob Irsay’s Baltimore Colts and coach Frank Kush, and the former Stanford multi-sport star had some leverage as a farmhand of the New York Yankees. So, he engineered his departure to Denver, where he led the Broncos [...]

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