Shurmur Looks Forward to RG3 Meeting, Praises McCoy
Pat Shurmur isn’t going to act like it’s unreasonable for people to connect the Browns to Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. Smith: Your team’s QB or RG3? The Browns had one of the weakest offenses in football last season, after all, and Griffin would represent the promise of finally installing a franchise-type player at quarterback in Cleveland. Shurmur, the Browns’ coach, isn’t surprised many assume his team will make a push for the Baylor star. “I think what happens is, there’s a lot that gets said and written at this time, and it’s very interesting to everyone,” Shurmur said [...]
Publ.Date : Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:34:42 +0000

Steelers Concerned About Losing Restricted Free Agent Wallace
There aren’t many teams in the NFL in a more precarious salary cap situation than the Pittsburgh Steelers, a position that has already dictated several offseason moves. It could also determine how the team decides to try and retain Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Wallace. League sources have told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora that there is “real concern” within the team’s front office that they could lose Wallace, scheduled to become a restricted free agent next month. 2012-s notable free agents Citing what he called “serious issues” with the salary cap, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert has said [...]
Publ.Date : Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:34:36 +0000

Cornwell Named NFLCA Executive Director
Cornwell named NFLCA executive director Posted by Mike Florio on February 21, 2012, 5:03 PM EST As expected, the NFL Coaches Association has named sports lawyer David Cornwell the organization’s new executive director. The announcement came earlier today. “The NFL is embarking on a period of unprecedented opportunities and coaches will make a vital contribution in making those opportunities a reality,” NFLCA president Jimmy Raye said in a release. “I have known David for 25 years and we believe that his experience and relationships will enable the coaches’ boat to rise with the tide.” “I am both honored and humbled [...]
Publ.Date : Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:34:39 +0000

Fox: Broncos to Bring in Some New Blood at QB Behind Tebow
Broncos coach John Fox said Monday that Denver will acquire two new quarterbacks for next season, but Tim Tebow would still begin training camp as the team’s starter. “Numbers wise that’s accurate,” Fox said Monday, the Denver Post reported. “Who, what, where, when, what market — it’s still way too early how we get those quarterbacks.” Harrison: Teaching Mr. Tebow The Broncos currently have just two quarterbacks under contract for next season, Tebow and Adam Weber. Weber was on the practice squad last season. Tebow led the Broncos to the AFC West title in 2011 and topped that with a [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:34:49 +0000

Finley Franchise-Tag Fight Still Looms
Finley franchise-tag fight still looms Posted by Mike Florio on February 20, 2012, 4:46 PM EST We reported during the season that the Packers and tight end Jermichael Finley eventually could find themselves in a fight regarding the question of whether, for the purposes of the franchise tag, Finley is a tight end or a wide receiver. With the franchise tender for tight ends expected to be in the range of $ 5.4 million and the franchise tender for receivers expected to be in the range of $ 9.4 million, it’s a $ 4 million question. The CBA doesn’t contain [...]
Publ.Date : Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:34:44 +0000

Avril Seeking ?Security and Longevity? From Lions
Defensive end Cliff Avril said Saturday that he’s open to holding out if the Detroit Lions attempt to resolve his contract situation by applying the franchise tag. “There’s a lot of different possibilities, and that’s one of the possibilities — not showing up,” Avril told the Detroit Free Press. “But we don’t know. That’s not the plan, obviously. But there’s a lot of different possibilities, and that’s definitely one of them.” The newspaper reported that Avril is likely seeking about $ 12 million a year in a long-term contract, but did not cite any sources. The franchise tag amount for [...]
Publ.Date : Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:35:08 +0000

Cardinals? Whisenhunt Reiterates QBs Kolb, Skelton Will Compete
Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt has maintained since the end of last season he wants competition for every position on his team. That includes quarterback, where Whisenhunt said last week he will let Kevin Kolb and John Skelton compete for the starting job. 2012-s notable free agents Whisenhunt believes that eventually a front-runner will emerge. “Both guys are going to get opportunities because John certainly deserves it from the way that he played over the back half of the season and Kevin certainly deserves it from the reason that we went out, got him, and brought him in,” Whisenhunt told [...]
Publ.Date : Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:34:58 +0000

Olympic Medalist Helps Football Players Prepare for Scouting Combine
Olympic medalist helps football players prepare for Scouting Combine Posted by Mike Florio on February 18, 2012, 9:47 PM EST As if anyone needed more proof of the disconnect between football and the underwear Olympics known as the Scouting Combine, the Associated Press explains that Olympic medalist Ato Boldon has been teaching incoming rookies to do something that they’ll do on a football field only when something really good is happening, or when something really bad is happening. Run in a straight line. “I am basically turning football players into sprinters for a while,” Boldon said. Boldon got involved three [...]
Publ.Date : Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:34:44 +0000

Olympic Medalist Helps Football Players Prepare for Scouting Combine
Olympic medalist helps football players prepare for Scouting Combine Posted by Mike Florio on February 18, 2012, 9:47 PM EST As if anyone needed more proof of the disconnect between football and the underwear Olympics known as the Scouting Combine, the Associated Press explains that Olympic medalist Ato Boldon has been teaching incoming rookies to do something that they’ll do on a football field only when something really good is happening, or when something really bad is happening. Run in a straight line. “I am basically turning football players into sprinters for a while,” Boldon said. Boldon got involved three [...]
Publ.Date : Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:34:44 +0000

Obama Asks 49ers? Davis to Play for Bears
With a little free time on his hands, Vernon Davis is getting involved politically this offseason, stumping for President Barack Obama. Joining the president in San Francisco on Thursday night, the 49ers tight end addressed supporters, describing how Obama reminds him of another important figure in his life. “I’m inspired by President Obama the same way I’m inspired by my grandma,” Davis said, per KNTV-TV, telling how his grandmother kept him out of trouble as a child in Washington, D.C. This played well with the crowd, much better than Obama’s opener. “I want to thank Vernon Davis for being here. [...]
Publ.Date : Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:35:12 +0000