Interesting Football News Items That Do Not Warrant Their Own Thread

[YanksFan1992]

NBC has hired Dan Patrick to join the cast of Football Night In America.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...ick-olbermann/

[OxDiesel]

I like this -- I've always enjoyed Dan Patrick. Of course, we wouldn't have idiots like Stuart Scott, John Anderson and the broadcaster formerly known as Linda Cohn if it wasn't for him. Nobody has been as good as Patrick since he left, although Scott Van Pelt is close.

SportsCenter has been sorely lacking in the chemistry department since Olbermann and Patrick split. I like putting them back together.

[philleotardo]

SportsCenter has been sorely lacking in the chemistry department since Olbermann and Patrick split. I like putting them back together.

I agree- but minus Olbermann, Patrick has been kind of a less-substance, name-dropper (i.e. "I was golfing w/ MJ yesterday....").

[NYYFAN]

Please don't turn the NFL area into another mega thread area...

[YanksFan1992]

Please don't turn the NFL area into another mega thread area...

I'm not trying to, but this type of thread worked well in Around The Majors so I though it could be useful here to.

With all the random news I post, most of you probably wouldn't appreciate it if I made a new thread each time.

[keg411]

I agree- but minus Olbermann, Patrick has been kind of a less-substance, name-dropper (i.e. "I was golfing w/ MJ yesterday....").

Olbermann is likely the reason that Patrick was invited to join the cast in the first place.

[YanksFan1992]

Matt Jones has been charged with felony drug possession.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...nd-coke-jones/

[cupcollector99]

Should we start the NFL Police Blotter thread?

[YanksFan1992]

Reportedly, free agent RB Travis Henry failed another drug test.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=117945

[YanksFan1992]

Peyton Manning underwent knee surgery and will be out for 4-6 weeks.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=118025

[Big_E]

Should we start the NFL Police Blotter thread?

I dunno...that could challenge "The Longest Thread Ever?" thread...

[IndyYankeesFan]

Peyton Manning underwent knee surgery and will be out for 4-6 weeks.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=118025

Hopefully, he will be ready to go game 1.

[YanksFan1992]

The Bears have signed running back Kevin Jones to a 1 year deal.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=118041

[YanksFan1992]

Baltimore has signed QB Joe Flacco to a 5 year deal.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...or-five-years/

[philleotardo]

Philip Daniels out (Was.) , possibly for season. Jason Taylor rumors initiated.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/traini...ory?id=3497248

[161 and River Ave.]

Philip Daniels out (Was.) , possibly for season. Jason Taylor rumors initiated.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/traini...ory?id=3497248

I love Snyder. That team has no depth.

[YanksFan1992]

Philip Daniels out (Was.) , possibly for season. Jason Taylor rumors initiated.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/traini...ory?id=3497248

Two more Redskins were hurt as well (Smoot and another d-lineman).

[YanksFan1992]

Apparently Terrell Owens is a "hero."

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/07/21/to-the-hero/

[YanksFan1992]

I'm sure many of you have heard about the latest developments involving Caleb Campbell.

However, it has now been decided that although he can't play for the Lions, Campbell will stay in the US and coach football at West Point.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...at-west-point/

[YanksFan1992]

WR Rod Smith has retired.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...smith-retires/

[YanksFan1992]

The Bears have named rookie Matt Forte their starting RB.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=119277

[YanksFan1992]

Brian Westbrook has signed a contract extension with the Eagles.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...agree-to-deal/

[YanksFan1992]

The Texans have waived RB Mike Bell.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...ive-mike-bell/

[YanksFan1992]

Steelers back-up QB Charlie Batch is likely done for the year.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=119577

[YanksFan1992]

Cardinals to name Kurt Warner starting QB.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3551359

Charger Shawne Merriman has two torn ligaments in his knee.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3550426

[YanksFan1992]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

-Shawne Merriman's career could be in jeopardy
-Atlanta has named Matt Ryan their starting QB
-Atlanta has signed TE Marcus Pollard

[YanksFan1992]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

-Baltimore has acquired Marques Douglas
-Jacksonville has signed Derrick Harvey to a 5 year deal
-Kansas City has released K Jay Feely
-Kyle Boller might be forced to undergo season-ending surgery

[YanksFan1992]

Shawne Merriman has taken a huge risk and decided to forgo surgery, and will play with his knee injury.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3556123

[RhodyYanksFan]

Shawne Merriman has taken a huge risk and decided to forgo surgery, and will play with his knee injury.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3556123

Yikes. Mike Wilbon has put this perfectly. He's not going to get any sympathy from the Chargers for doing this. They can cut him like nothing. "Thanks for risking your career, but we're gonna pass on you now. Good l uck."

[YanksFan1992]

Jeff Saturday is out for 6 weeks.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=121044

[YanksFan1992]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

-Brandon Marshall has had his suspension reduced to one game.
-Apparently, Chad "Johnson" has changed his last name to "Ocho Cinco."

[Panamaniac42]

Wow he really did change his name to Chad Ocho Cinco...I thought the article I read was a joke. Hate to say it but I love it.

[YanksFan1992]

Wow he really did change his name to Chad Ocho Cinco...I thought the article I read was a joke. Hate to say it but I love it.

I'm not 100 percent sure it's true, but if it is I feel bad for his eventual kids (I assume he currently doesn't have any).

Can you imagine his teachers taking attendance? Smith, Joe. Davis, Rob. Ocho Cinco, Michael.

[YanksFan1992]

-QB Josh McCown has been traded to Carolina.
-Viking Bryant McKinnie has been suspended for four games.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=121184

[Hobbes40]

I'm not 100 percent sure it's true, but if it is I feel bad for his eventual kids (I assume he currently doesn't have any).

Can you imagine his teachers taking attendance? Smith, Joe. Davis, Rob. Ocho Cinco, Michael.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Johnson

[YanksFan1992]

Some news so far today:

-Cleveland has cut WR Travis Wilson
-Houston has cut LB Roosevelt Colvin
-Pittsburgh has placed QB Charlie Batch on IR
-Pats RB Kevin Faulk has been suspended for 1 game
-Cincinnati has cut RB Rudi Johnson
-Former Jaguar Jimmy Smith has been arrested and charged with DUI.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

[YanksFan1992]

Some more news:

-The 49ers have cut WR Ashley Lelie
-Jaguars RB Fred Taylor was arrested this morning, and charged with disorderly conduct
-Kurt Warner has been named Cardinals starting QB
-Tampa Bay cut QB Chris Simms
-The Falcons cut QB Joey Harrington and TE Marcus Pollard
-The Packers cut RB Vernand Morency
-The Seahawks cut DT Larry Triplett

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

[YanksFan1992]

San Francisco has claimed LB Ahmad Brooks.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...-ahmad-brooks/

[YanksFan1992]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

-Baltimore has named Joe Flacco their starting QB for week 1.

-Detroit has signed RB Rudi Johnson and cut RB Tatum Bell.

-Oakland has signed WR Ashley Lelie

[161 and River Ave.]

Something everyone should add to their favorites.

NFL TV Distribution Maps for 2008

http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/

[Dannman103]

Something everyone should add to their favorites.

NFL TV Distribution Maps for 2008

http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/

Thank you for posting that.

[YanksFan1992]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

-Atlanta has acquired CB Dominique Foxworth from Denver for a conditional draft pick.

-Apparently Tatum Bell tried to steal Rudi Johnson's bags in Detroit.

[YanksFan1992]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

Houston has signed CB Eugene Wilson.

[Snatch Catch]

Brandon Marshall says he's sticking with the nickname "The Beast" for now, and that he intends to have 140 catches in his 15 games this season. Awesome.

[mentalgidget]

Chad Ocho Cinco is now official with the league

http://www.bengals.com/team/Roster.asp


hilarious

[YanksFan1992]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

QB Daunte Culpepper has retired.

[YanksFan1992]

49ers QB Alex Smith could be done for the year.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=122104

[RYMASTER or Ryan_Yankees]

49ers QB Alex Smith could be done for the year.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=122104

Interestingly enough, the San Francisco 49ers are done for the year.

[YanksFan1992]

Brodie Croyle is out for 2-3 weeks.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Hea...=NFL&hl=122297

[keg411]

Interestingly enough, the San Francisco 49ers are done for the year.

Does this mean Arizona and Kurt Warner are actually going to win that division????? I've been thinking AZ was going to break out -- and now I'm starting to REALLY think that they are.