NFL Draft Jabber 4/10/08
Football Jabber —
... with both Jake Long and Vernon Gholston trying to wrap up the #1 pick.“Long and Gholston are believed to be two of the five prospects the Dolphins have thoroughly investigated in case they don’t trade away the top pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, which takes place on April 26-27.” This would be interesting to see for all teams and makes me wish I kept my Draft mags. The Bears Official Site has a look at what the ...
Vernon Gholston, First Overall?
WaitingForNextYear —
... . Official contract negotiations with Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long, and Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston were started this week, according to a source. Coincidentally, Long and Gholston are represented by the same agency, CAA, but have different agents. Long and Gholston are believed to be two of the five prospects the Dolphins have thoroughly investigated in case they don’t trade away the top pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, which takes place on April 26-27. The Dolphins are obviously trying to avoid a holdout-type situation that Oakland faced last season with ...
Holt Begged Out Of Game
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
... the six catches for 84 yards in his first start by saying, “That was OK, but I let a touchdown get away. That’s something I need to work on.” There was Ferguson, talking of Jackson’s 94 yards rushing, saying, “He had some big runs on us. Then we made some adjustments, got to work and came out on top.” The common four-letter word: Work. And smart work, too. Because this was an easy game to sum up, if you want to get away from the over-analysis and over-complimenting coating every NFL game. ...
As the dust settles
The Phinsider —
... Because this was an easy game to sum up, if you want to get away from the over-analysis and over-complimenting coating every NFL game. ...
Peterson Deflects Talk Of Miami
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
... I’m not even thinking of that at this point.” Peterson did say he wouldn’t mind being a consultant of sorts, but vice president of football operations Bill Parcells already has one of those in Jupiter neighbor and former Packers GM Ron Wolf.“I’m going to sit back and see what may become available. I’m in no rush to do anything. This business can wear on you,” Peterson said. “Maybe I can be a consultant.” As far as thanking Ireland, Peterson gave Ireland his first job in the NFL as an area scout from 1997 to 2000.“I’m so proud of him and what he’s been able to do in his ...
Dolphins Hire New O-Line Coach
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
... University in 1993 when Dolphins coach Tony Sparano was the offensive coordinator and the Terriers were 11-0. He then was the offensive line coach at the University of Connecticut when Sparano was the head coach at the University of New Haven from 1997-98. DeGuglielmo, an assistant under Giants offensive line coach Pat Flaherty since 2005, helps coach a unit that led New York to a Super Bowl title last year and paved the way for the top-ranked rushing game in the NFL this season with both Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward registering 1000-yard plus ...
Diner Morning News
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors —
... are definitely interested in re-signing free-agent tackle Vernon Carey. Free agency doesn’t start until Feb. 27, so negotiations will probably heat up during the week of the NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 24). Carey, along with left guard Justin Smiley, were the most experienced players on a young offensive line that took a bad hit when promising rookie Donald Thomas was lost for the season in the first regular-season game. “The Dolphins want Carey back and they will continue to bolster their offensive line,” the source said. The same probably can’t be said for free-agent ...
