Otis Wilson remembered the long days on the golf course with Dave Duerson. It wasnt necessarily that they were spraying shots all over the place. It was that his old teammate always had something on his mind, particularly his children. “Dave was just so proud of you guys,” Wilson said during his eulogy Saturday, looking [...]
Posted on February 28th, 2011 by admin
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the leagues top labor negotiator used this weeks annual scouting combine to update owners on the collective bargaining negotiations. In an e-mail to the Associated Press, league spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed Saturday that Goodell and Jeff Pash met Friday with the owners labor committee at the Colts team complex. Colts [...]
Posted on February 27th, 2011 by admin
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford said during Super Bowl week he was eager to get to St. Louis to meet with new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to begin easing the transition to the second new offense hell have to learn in two years. Bradford also talked about getting his teammates together to work on [...]
Posted on February 27th, 2011 by admin
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The chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee is urging NFL owners to open their financial books to the players union, arguing that will help resolve a labor dispute that is threatening next seasons games. “Reluctantly, I have come to the conclusion that the only way to sort out this stalemate is for the owners and [...]
Posted on February 26th, 2011 by admin
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Four prominent agents stood side-by-side Friday in a show of solidarity with the NFL Players Association at the leagues annual scouting combine. NFL labor talks Blog Mike Freeman Bottom line: A lockout is coming to the NFL, barring a last-second miracle. The union knows it. The league knows it. Read More >> When it comes, [...]
Posted on February 26th, 2011 by admin
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Just as many expected would happen all along, labor negotiations between the NFL and the and possibly beyond. In the first real indication of what has been going on behind closed doors, the federal mediator overseeing talks said Thursday the two sides made “some progress” during more than 40 hours spread over seven consecutive days [...]
Posted on February 25th, 2011 by admin
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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was sentenced on Thursday to probation and 200 hours of community service under a plea deal for his role in a 2007 strip club melee in Las Vegas. Clark County courts spokeswoman Mary Ann Price said Jones received a suspended sentence and was also ordered to receive anger management [...]
Posted on February 25th, 2011 by admin
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Linebacker LaMarr Woodley has signed Pittsburghs one-year franchise tender offer, the Steelers announced on Wednesday. Related links Katzowitz: Woodleys signing doesnt mean much Eye on Football: Franchise Tag Tracker In the final season of his rookie contract, Woodley, 26, made $550,000. But next season, hell stand to make more than $10 million because of the [...]
Posted on February 24th, 2011 by admin
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NFL Players Association executive committee members Brian Dawkins, Jeff Saturday, Mike Vrabel and Brian Waters participated in labor negotiations Wednesday, the sixth consecutive day of federally mediated talks between the league and union. Denver Broncos safety Dawkins, Indianapolis Colts center Saturday, and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Vrabel and guard Waters, along with former player Sean [...]
Posted on February 24th, 2011 by admin
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Free agent safety O.J. Atogwe has paid a visit to the Washington Redskins as he seeks a new team following his release by the St. Louis Rams. Atogwe arrived Tuesday to meet with Redskins coaches, who are looking to upgrade the free safety position. Atogwe was cut Friday after six seasons with the Rams. He [...]
Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by admin
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