Bucs Sign Fiedler
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers increased their quarterback options with the signing of free-agent Jay Fiedler. He’s expected to compete for a backup job with fellow quarterback Chris Simms. Fiedler is a better quarterback than Simms, but he has his issues. Fiedler has been in the NFL for...Sullivan Prefers Grass
In another not surprising event involving an NFL player, Johnathan Sullivan was arrested on several charges, which included possession of marijuana. The incident took place just south of Atlanta, Georgia. Sullivan is a defensive lineman for the New England Patriots. According to police,...Chicago Bears Add Insurance
Last season Chicago Bears running back Adrian Peterson was the second best rusher on the team. Today, he has a new contract extension. The Chicago Bears were a force last season and if their offense was a little better, they would have went further in the playoffs. To help sure up their...Ravens Reed Agree
Ed Reed and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed on a contract extension. Ed Reed, a four-year veteran, plays the safety position. The Ravens will be counting on him heavily this year. The new contract extension is for six years. Reed is now under contract through the 2012 season. This deal...Best Quarterback Situations 2006
Last night, ESPN revealed their power list for the best quarterback situations for the upcoming NFL season. Overall the list was pretty decent. I had some issues with exact numbering, but the general area was pretty good. The usual suspects were on the bottom—San Francisco, Buffalo...Jammal Brown Arrested
In a growing trend this off-season, another NFL player was arrested on Friday. This time it was Jammal Brown, an offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints. Anxious to get into the NFL season and start hitting someone, he decided to start early and use his wife as a target. The NFL is...Tom Rouen Released
Yesterday, the Seattle Seahawks decided to part ways with veteran punter, Tom Rouen. The move was a tad surprising. Rouen has played for thirteen years, the last few in Seattle. He is now 38 and that may be a factor in the decision. Last season Rouen averaged 41.6 yards per punt. One can...Santonio Holmes Arrested Again
It’s quickly turning out to be a problem for Santonio Holmes and the Steelers—being arrested that is. The Steelers chose Santonio Holmes as their number one selection and he already has personal baggage. Holmes was arrested early this morning for assaulting a...Ben Roethlisberger Riding Illegally
It really should come as no surprise to say this. Today, we have learned that Ben Roethlisberger has been cited in his accident for riding without a valid motorcycle license. He will also be cited for not wearing a helmet. While riders in Pennsylvania are allowed to ride without one,...Eagles Sign Gaither
The Philadelphia Eagles announced today that they have signed their 5th round selected, Omar Gaither. They signed him to a four-year contract. Gaither plays the OLB position and he was the Eagles late 5th round selection—their second pick in that round. He was drafted 168th...