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Bengals WR Chad Johnson will NEVER EVER dawn a Buccaneers Jersey
Published 3/20/2008 by JScott <info@bucem.com> at Buc 'Em: Front Page Posts
... about the money. This is a business. You play this game for a reason, because it's about the money. We fill those stands for those owners because it's about the money. Coaches want to win because you get new deals because it's about the money. Players want to play at a very high level because you get money. ... Chad continues to play at a very high level, so he can get that money. But right now in this situation, I don't want any money from where I am. That's not what I asked for." - Pro Football Talk ...

Bryant on board
Published 3/20/2008 at Projo Pats Blog
According to profootballtalk.com, the Patriots have signed free agent cornerback Fernando Bryant to a one-year deal. Bryant, a nine-year veteran, apparently also had an offer on the table from Denver but decided to join New England. A Georgia native, he spent the last four seasons with the Lions, after playing for Jacksonville for the first five years of his career. The Jaguars chose Bryant (5-foot-10, 175 pounds) 26th overall out of Alabama in 1999. Heavily involved in community work, Bryant played in all 16 games last season, with 69 tackles, two ...

Raiders Want Dilfer?
Published 3/24/2008 by Bam at NFL RUMORS
... 12 interceptions and a 55.1 passer rating before being lost for the season with a concussion. If he were to sign with Oakland, Dilfer would serve as a backup and mentor to JaMarcus Russell, who is expected to become the starter in 2008 after being the first pick in the 2007 NFL draft. The Raiders also have Andrew Walter on the roster, and it is possible that Daunte Culpepper will re-sign with Oakland. Source: Fresno BeeProfootballtalk.com ...

Here’s A Juicy Rumor: Sprint’s Simply Everything Plan Will Save You A Bundle!
Published 3/25/2008 by Big Daddy Drew at Kissing Suzy Kolber
... agent (because that’s interesting!), or telling you that Terry Bradshaw is dead, or pointing that that free agent contract you read about wasn’t quite as lucrative as originally reported, or re-reporting what Adam Schefter just said, or thinking of creative nicknames for reporters we don’t like (like Len Pastabelly, because he’s fat and Italian, and therefore must eat lots of pasta!), or posting YouTubes of PFTV from UHF Channel 61’s main shanty right in the heart of Morgantown, we at PFT like to talk. ...

Felix Jones visiting the Dallas Cowboys
Published 3/26/2008 by Dave Halprin (Grizz) <info@bloggingtheboys.com> at Blogging The Boys: Front Page Posts
... Yup, it’s a flyer for a party here in Atlanta this weekend that promises to make it rain and includes an appearance by the girls of Club Blaze and by the Pacman. Club Blaze is a strip club here in Atlanta. Yours truly was thinking about attending the party and giving you guys the lowdown on the scene. Alas, Pro Football Talk called the number on the flyer and was told the party is canceled. Seriously though, I don’t know what Pacman’s intentions were in regards to this party but this is exactly the kind of thing he needs to avoid to have any chance at a ...

Jerry Jones still thinking about landing a vet WR
Published 4/1/2008 by Dave Halprin (Grizz) <info@bloggingtheboys.com> at Blogging The Boys: Front Page Posts
... PFT.com is posting that other teams have joined the party in terms of courting Pacman. But so far, no one has been able to accurately identify another team and this all appears to be based on a comment by Goodell that some teams have inquired about Pacman’s official status. Calling the league office for clarification is one thing; actively engaging the Titans in trade talks is another. So far, the Cowboys seem to be the only ones actively engaged in trade talks. Dallas is essentially bidding against itself and I’m glad to see Jerry has slowed his roll on this one, ...

You're Now Getting Your Football Information From the WWE
Published 4/9/2008 by Tom Mantzouranis at FanHouse
... watched professional wrestling people were still using the floppy discs that actually flopped. Reggie Bush was also at WM24 and was hanging around Snoop Dogg's trailer most of the afternoon on Sunday. My sources tell me that the New York Giants are going to trade outstanding TE Jeremy Shockey to Bush's Saints, prior to the NFL draft. Shockey is an Oklahoma kid from Ada who told me last week he was looking forward to playing for the Saints. Mike Florio has nothing on good ol' J.R. Actually, Florio might actually be ...

Redskins scheduled to meet with WR Malcolm Kelly
Published 4/9/2008 by Skin Patrol <info@hogshaven.com> at Hogs Haven: Front Page Posts
... downards? 21>20>19...) to acquire Kelly. I should note that what I've just said is total and absolute speculation and not at all an attempt on my part to spark rumors. As likely as their intent to move down in the draft is simply a team doing its proper due diligence on a player that could conceivably fall to them. If you really want insight into the team's drafting intents, don't take my word for it. Just go read it directly from Vinny Cerrato's mouth (hat tip PFT). Some quotes of note: ...

Four!
Published 4/17/2008 at Da Bears Blog
... Devin Hester is mulling a five-year deal from the Bears, according to PFT. Take a look at that link as it breaks down nicely the labor disaster that is approaching for the NFL. Here's hoping this deal gets done before the season starts. ...

Devin Hester's Contract Situation
Published 4/17/2008 by WCG <info@windycitygridiron.com> at Windy City Gridiron: Front Page Posts
Instead of me struggling to explain the salary cap and contract issues, I am just going to post the post and let you take it for what it is. ...

Pro Football Talk Comes Up With a Pretty Good Idea For the Vikings
Published 4/19/2008 by Gonzo <info@dailynorseman.com> at Daily Norseman: Front Page Posts
From their Rumor Mill tidbit about the ongoing discussions between the Vikings and the Chiefs concerning Jared Allen: The Minneapolis Star Tribune suggests that the Vikes would have to give up at a minimum first-round pick and a third-round pick in 2008.  Charley Water ...

Competition For Jordy Nelson
Published 4/25/2008 by primetime 07 at Arrowhead Pride: Front Page Posts
... for Chiefs fans.  It's been well documented here how we feel about him.  It doesn't seem as if the Chiefs are willing to spend a 2nd rounder on him but with the addition of two more 3rd round picks, it's possible we could snag him either via trading up or taking him at the top of the 3rd.  That is, unless, the Redskins get him first. Are we ready to roll the dice and hope he falls to the 3rd round or are the Redskins going to get him in the 2nd? Hat tip to PFT ...

Schefter: Falcons Will Take Ryan
Published 4/26/2008 by JJ Cooper at FanHouse
Filed under: Falcons, NFC South, NFL Draft, AtlantaOn the heels of ESPN's report that the Rams will take defensive end Chris Long, Adam Schefter of the NFL Network is reporting that the Falcons are going to select Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan. With the way things are going, we might not need to watch the first round--it may all be reported before the draft even begins. The decision to take Ryan is a somewhat puzzling one. One of the main reasons most reporters cite for the Falcons to take Ryan is that he ...

Report: Marvin Harrison Investigated in Shooting Outside Bar
Published 5/2/2008 by Ryan Wilson at Football Outsiders
... was just a means of attaining a lifelong dream of owning a bar and recklessly wielding fancy weapons. If so, you have to admire him for not letting fiscal concerns get in the way of his dream. :: Calidore — 5/2/2008 @ 6:03 pm This is a guy who was sued 3 years ago for choking a kid at the pro bowl. Please don’t compare him to Warrick Dunn. :: Truman — 5/2/2008 @ 6:12 pm PFT is all over this. They have two stories dug up of past violence involving Marvin. Not good. :: tylerdolphin — 5/2/2008 @ 6:12 pm Why all the surprise about this? From some of your ...

Cedric Benson Not Likely To Be Cut
Published 5/11/2008 by WCG at Windy City Gridiron: Front Page Posts
... PFT has called out Bears GM Jerry Angelo concerning his approach to the Cedric Benson situation. Angelo said: “The thing that I am most disappointed in is the fact that he put himself in a position to be the victim,” Angelo said Saturday night, per the Daily Herald.   PFT says: But that doesn’t make much sense: If Angelo thinks Benson is telling the truth, and he was just a law-abiding citizen enjoying an evening on his boat when the police ...

Pacman Jones doesn't have the $20,000 he owes Caesars Palace
Published 5/23/2008 at Shutdown Corner
... $20,000 is indeed next to nothing to a casino, but apparently not to Pacman Jones. Seriously, the guy doesn't have $20,000? He was the 6th overall draft pick in 2005. Pac used to make $20,000 in about four plays. I'd ask where all that money went, but I think we all know the answer. I think the lesson to be learned here for all of our younger readers is that kids, you do not make it rain with $100 bills. Use singles. Quarters, if you have to. Gracias, Pro Football Talk.

Ray Edwards (Who?) Takes Aim at Strahan
Published 5/25/2008 by JJ Cooper at FanHouse
... from Tarvaris Jackson aiming at Tom Brady's single-season touchdown record. It's nice to have goals, but it's also nice to make them at least a little bit realistic. If Edwards can play the run well and pick up eight sacks this year, the Vikings will be thrilled. Saying you plan on getting 23 sacks this year (almost 1.5 a game) when you've only reach that pace once in your first 27 games just makes it appear that you have an unrealistic view of your self. Hat Tip: Pro Football Talk   Permalink | Email this ...

Kellen Davis Signs
Published 5/30/2008 by WCG at Windy City Gridiron: Front Page Posts
... PFT is reporting the the Bears have reached a deal with 5th round pick, Kellen Davis.  The tight end out of Michigan reportedly scored a 4 year deal. ...

Javon Walker's Absurd Account Proves He Is Perfect For Raiders
Published 6/18/2008 by TheSportsGuru at The Mile High Report
... Come on, Javon.  That's the best you can come up with?  Better yet, another fine website when it comes to credibility, ProFootballTalk, picked up the story and reported it as well.  Somehow, PFT has become a "source" to MSM sites, because a few minutes later I hear Colin Cowherd talking about it on ESPNRadio.  A story as ridiculous as that has gone pretty far up the MSM ladder if you ask me, especially after several witnesses have placed Walker at a nightclub near the location his crumpled body was found. ...

Jones’ Dad Says Drugs Did Not Belong to Matt
Published 14 days ago by Tim Hammer at SPORTSbyBROOKS
This morning we learn from PRO FOOTBALL TALK that Steve Jones , the father of Jacksonville Jaguar wide receiver Matt Jones has issued a statement to an Arkansas TV station regarding his son’s arrest for felony possession of cocaine on Thursday. ...