Horse Tracks 6/5/09
The Mile High Report —
... Matt Cassel, who is still only signed to his franchise tender. One fascinating scenario would have Cassel signing with Denver next winter. So, get the picks for Cutler and McD gets his guy anyway, at the cost of a season's time? Interesting...
DP - Broncos murder case postponed until October The judge in the D-Will murder case granted a continuance at the defense's request.
SI - NFL behavioral seminars not reaching players like Brandon Marshall Ross Tucker wonders how the NFL can teach players to confine their ...
Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 6/05/09
Pats Pulpit —
... Brett Favre a lesson in how to retire.
Rich Cimini (NY Daily News) Jets coach Rex Ryan not intimidated by rival New England Patriots.
Rich Cimini (NY Daily News) Rhodes says Jets will have NFL's best defense.
Mark Gaughan (Buffalo News) The Buffalo Bills have a martial arts expert working with their players this week.
Tim Graham (ESPN) Porter pumped about Miami's pass rush.
Ross Tucker (SI) League needs more effective solution to curb ...
Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Put On Your Headphones, 'Cus You Need To Know Edition
Music City Miracles —
... Young:
Sun Media has learned the [CFL's Toronto] Argos have placed National Football League quarterback Vince Young on their secret negotiation list, a more-than-interesting move considering that Argos head coach Bart Andrus last worked for the Tennessee Titans and is familiar with Young and his situation.
Breaking news: Jack Del Rio is an epic jerk. Also, water continues to be wet.
Ross Tucker says the NFL must do even more to curb misconduct off ...
On Second Thought, Maybe the Chiefs Shouldn't Sign Greg Ellis
Arrowhead Pride —
... While I don't disagree with his core argument, that Ellis could help this team, I do not think we A) have a shot at signing him or B) would want to sign him. While listening to NFL Sirius Satellite Radio, I heard Ross Tucker (also of Sports Illustrated) argue that the Chiefs wouldn't be interested in Ellis largely because of his tendency to openly speak his mind. It's not the "Patriot Way", Tucker said, making the reference to GM Scott Pioli. ...
Horse Tracks 6/11/09
The Mile High Report —
... Harris answers some questions about Brett Favre and Jay Cutler.
CSG - Broncos rookies learning to be professionals Frank Schwab on the BDawk and Quinn pressers.
SB - 49ers allowed to take chances under new regime Apparently they don't miss Mike Nolan in San Fran. Dre' Bly is eager to show Nolan what he's got in the first preseason game. PRESEASON.
SI - DeSean Jackson, Eddie Royal have big success as small rookies Ross Tucker looks at the recent success of small wide receivers like 19. ...
Chiefs' Thigpen: 'Some Players Took Advantage of the Freedom Herm Edwards Gave Us'
Arrowhead Pride —
... told Bryan McGovern and Ross Tucker that he felt some players took advantage of this. I was listening to the show but here's ...
Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 6/11/09
Pats Pulpit —
... Top 99 players for 2009. Rothlisberger 3rd, Brady 2nd, Manning 1st.
NFL.com Top Ten clutch quarterbacks in NFL history. Here is the video showing Tom Brady at number 3. Peyton left out.
Neil Best (Newsday) ESPN officially hires Adam Schefter from NFL Network.
Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) There's more than one way to skin a wildcat. Prisco hates this gimmick.
Ross Tucker (SI) Small wonder: Success of rookie wide receivers trending ...
Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Haye In The Shade Edition
Music City Miracles —
... start until minicamps in a month, but Gary Estwick has an early look at the potential applicants. I better not see Cortland Finnegan or Michael Griffin back there either.
Here are some good notes, including one on Jovan Haye learning new techniques.
Peter King chimes in on the VY-Collins mentor/mentee relationship again in his mail bag column.
Ross Tucker talks with current players, all of whom are ...
Horse Tracks 7/3/09 - What is Jamie Dukes' problem?
The Mile High Report —
... This is a fair one. Ross Tucker counts Denver's offseason among the worst; it was a rough one no matter how you look at it. But at least Tucker realizes some good things happened for the Broncos, too. For the Protectors of All Things Negative, this is how it's done. ...
Summer stagnation: Random Ramsdom, 7/7
Turf Show Times —
... From Ross Tucker at SI.com, comes a wag of the finger for pro football players who get themselves into trouble. You'd be hard pressed to find a more committed existentialist than myself, but it's not as simple as telling guys to stay out of trouble. Changing the culture that creates some of the headline grabbing behavior requires more than three days of stern lectures. ...
How Jason Smith spent his summer vacation: Random Ramsdom, 7/8
Turf Show Times —
... on this dead horse.
If you're in Waco next week, you might head over to the Chamber of Commerce which is throwing a send-off party for Baylor OT and Rams first round draft pick Jason Smith.
Speaking of Smith, Mike Tomlin's talk at the rookie symposium about winning the Super Bowl had more of an effect on Smith the rest of the scared straight talk...and he won't be strung out on cocaine anytime soon. That's good news for Rams fans.
More Smith...Ross Tucker at SI.com speculates that part of the reason for the ...
Tales of Mythology III
The Mile High Report —
... Consider this question answered by Ross Tucker of SI.com. Tucker is a former NFL player:
Could you comment on the issues that a 'mobile' QB creates for an offensive line in pass protection? I have noticed that ...
Offense continues to impress at Bills' first night practice
Buffalo Rumblings —
... It was a star-studded night in Pittsford, with Peter King and Ross Tucker of Sports Illustrated on hand to take in camp. (Both were impressed with the atmosphere; good on you, Bills fans.) Scott Pitoniak was in attendance as well. Under the bright lights in front of big names, the Bills put together another solid showing, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. Our notes, courtesy of Matt, are after the jump. ...
Training Camp Twitter: 8/13
Windy City Gridiron —
As before, I'm following (football-wise anyway): Brad Biggs, Jeff Dickerson, Greg Olsen, Matt Forte, Vaughn McClure, David Haugh, Fontel Mines, Dez Clark, Tommie Harris, WindyCG, Peter King, Ross Tucker, Adam Schefter and ChicagoBears.com. All links *should* open in a new window!
Be advised: Anyone calling themselves Jay Cutler is a lying liar. (Helmet tip: Roger_Ledger!)
Today's practice doesn't start til 3, and Peter King is in the house so lots of ...
New England Patriots PreSeason Watch - Offensive Line
Pats Pulpit —
... Prior to training camp, I had our veteran starters, Matt Light - LT, Logan Mankins - LG, Dan Koppen - C, Stephen Neal - RG, and Nick Kaczur - RT, as starters this year along with most of our backups sticking it out.
The update after the jump.
Ex-Patriot lineman turned columnist, Ross Tucker, talks about the 2 C's in the Offensive Line: Chemistry and Continuity. Get like minded individuals together and keep them together. Our trench warriors have been together for quite awhile, and that is one of ...
New England Patriots Links 10/22/09 - Brandon Tate Ready and Willing
Pats Pulpit —
... ready to cheer on New England.
Jeffrey Marcus (NY Times) For Glazers, winning in one football is not as easy as winning in the other.
Peter Schrager (Fox Sports) Week 7 Cheat Sheet: NFL picks and predictions. Pats over Bucs 37-14
Aaron Wilson (Nat'l Football Post) Seymour didn't like how trade to Raiders was handled.
Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) NFL facing an international crisis.
Ross Tucker (SI) Too many 'victory Mondays' lead to losing ...
Tennessee Titans Morning Links: Bring Out Your Jersey Jokes Edition
Music City Miracles —
... 3rd Congressional District... wow. So if you're a congressman from New Jersey are your main priorities the supply of Ed Hardy shirts for future generations and tax breaks on Axe Body Spray? That would make you a god in New Jersey, I'd say.
The Titans picked-up the Colbert award from Football Outsiders for the option call on the goal line. Does anyone know if that's a good or bad thing?
Ross Tucker at SI.com lumps Jeff Fisher in with other coaches he says are on ...
Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 11/18
Buffalo Rumblings —
... Plenty of audio clips from John Clayton, Tim Graham, Andre Reed and Ross Tucker all reacting to DJ's firing on WGR's homepage. Click on the "Audio Vault" links on the left-hand side to listen. ...
Game Day Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills Links, 11/29
Buffalo Rumblings —
... I'm puttin up my tree rite now: http://tweetphoto.com/5516897
Thurman Thomas @DarrylTalley ur a hall of famer in my book, I love you and ur family
Lydell Sargent Mannn Tim Tebow has hearttt bro!!! Heart, Passion, Swag!! I can respect it....
ESPN's Adam Schefter Q: What do you think the chances of terrell owens staying in buffalo? A: Far less than chances he'd ever play there.
Former Bill Ross Tucker Love the fake QB sneak by ND. We did that in Buffalo ...
