Quarterback Derek Anderson’s uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is over, but he had a parting shot for the team’s fans.
Former Jets RB Jones strikes two-year deal with Chiefs
March 10th, 2010 No comments »The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free-agent running back Thomas Jones, who led the New York Jets to the AFC Championship Game last season and was the NFL’s third-leading rusher.
Owens ‘en route (at) Natti land’ to visit with Bengals after Bryant
March 10th, 2010 No comments »Terrell Owens headed to Cincinnati on Tuesday to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game.
The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 2
March 10th, 2010 No comments »
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we’re going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix. First of all, as most mocks tend to reflect need as opposed to the Best Player Available mantra, free agency decisions will weigh heavily on many picks. Second, we’ll throw in two hypothetical trades, just to make life a bit more interesting. Let’s assume, for whatever reason, that the St. Louis Rams get cold feet on Sam Bradford and trade a second-round pick to the Eagles for Michael Vick(notes), in order to run more of an option offense in the short term to mitigate their lack of playmakers not named Steven Jackson. Then, let’s say that the Seattle Seahawks pull the trigger on the Brandon Marshall<a href="http://sports.yahoo…Jags season ticket holders to Tebow: No, thanks!
March 9th, 2010 No comments »
During a media conference call with Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith today, it was revealed that in a poll of 800 Jags season ticket holders, 55 percent voted against the idea of the team drafting Tim Tebow — in any round and in any capacity (this according to Jags beat writer Vito Stellino). This is an interesting wrinkle, because team owner Wayne Weaver has been quoted as saying that he’d be amenable to Tebow on the roster if the Florida Hero of Intangibles put butts in the seats.
"The game is such an important part of this community, and Tebow is such an iconic figure that people would legitimately think, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if he was a Jaguar,’" Weaver told the Associated Press last September. "I’d be silly to sit here and think that’s not going to be a huge thing…
Chiefs sign former Jets RB Jones (AP)
March 9th, 2010 No comments »The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent running back Thomas Jones, who led the New York Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL’s third-leading rusher. The Chiefs announced the deal Tuesday but declined to disclose the terms. Jones had career highs of 1,402 yards and 14 touchdowns last season.
Time’s up for Anderson, who’s released by Browns after struggles
March 9th, 2010 No comments »Quarterback Derek Anderson’s uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is over.
Giants sign ex-Colts backup QB Sorgi (AP)
March 9th, 2010 No comments »After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton’s brother Eli. The New York Giants announced Tuesday that they have signed Sorgi to a one-year deal. Contract terms were not disclosed. Sorgi will compete with second-year man Rhett Bomar for the Giants’ backup quarterback job.
Steelers keep Clark, get back Randle El (AP)
March 9th, 2010 No comments »The Pittsburgh Steelers, normally one of the quietest teams in NFL free agency, suddenly are one of the busiest. The Steelers made a pair of surprise moves by re-signing safety Ryan Clark and bringing back wide receiver Antwaan Randle El on Tuesday — a day after signing two backups who excel on special teams, safety Will Allen from the Buccaneers and wide receiver Arnaz Battle from the 49ers.
Browns release QB Anderson (AP)
March 9th, 2010 No comments »Quarterback Derek Anderson’s uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is over. The team released the one-time Pro Bowl quarterback Tuesday, one day after the Browns acquired backup Seneca Wallace in a trade from Seattle. Anderson made the Pro Bowl in 2007 when he threw 29 touchdown passes and led the club to a 10-6 record.