April 2010 - Football Wiretap

FOX's Carlson: Vick 'Should Have Been Executed'
Tucker Carlson was guest hosting for Sean Hannity's show Tuesday night on Fox News Channel when he made the remarks.

ESPN

Source: 49ers To Contact Parcells About Baalke
Jed York wants to pick the brain of Bill Parcells about Trent Baalke and the direction of the 49ers.

ESPN

Eagles Unsure If Vick Will Face Cowboys
Michael Vick sustained a quad contusion on Philadelphia's first play against Minnesota on Tuesday night.

ESPN

Garrard Will Miss Jaguars' Important Finale
David Garrard will miss Jacksonville's season finale and would likely miss a first-round playoff game if the team qualified.

ESPN

Favre Fined $50K For Not Cooperating With Investigation
The league's investigation began in October and the fine was announced Wednesday.

ESPN

Dolphins Waive Curtis, Sign Two Players
Kevin Curtis had one catch and one rush for a total of 12 yards with Miami.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

If Healthy, Favre Will Start Finale
Leslie Frazier will start Brett Favre if he's physically able to play.

Star Tribune

MRI Reveals No Damage To Bush's Collarbone
Reggie Bush sustained a sprained sternoclavicular joint on Monday night.

NFL.com

49ers Confirm Meeting With Softli
The 49ers plan to meet with GM candidates throughout the week.

NFL.com

'MNF' Has Best-Rated Season In Five Years
The 'Monday Night Football' finale between the Saints and Falcons was the most-watched show of the year.

ESPN

Reid Calls Loss To Vikings 'Embarrassing'
The Eagles are locked into the third seed with one game left.

ESPN

Brady, Vick To Start Pro Bowl
Tom Brady and Michael Vick have 10 Pro Bowl appearances between them.

ESPN

Smith Explains Decision To Punt To Saints
The Falcons punted to the Saints trailing by three with just over two minutes left in regulation on Monday night.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Bears Sign Mannelly, Toeaina To Extensions
Chicago has locked up long snapper Patrick Mannelly and defensive tackle Matt Toeaina.

Chicago Tribune

Chiefs Plan To Play Starters Against Raiders
The Chiefs can clinch the AFC's No. 3 seed with a win over Oakland.

NFL.com

Giants Finally Able To Leave Wisconsin
The Giants need to beat the Redskins in Week 17 to have a chance to make the playoffs.

ESPN

Players Support Mangini's Return In 2011
Shelden Brown and Lawrence Vickers hope Eric Mangini stays on as Cleveland's head coach.

ESPN

Flacco, Sanchez Could Earn Playoff Bonuses
Mark Sanchez and Joe Flacco have incentives in their contracts that will pay them significant money based on playoff wins.

ESPN

Union: Players, Owners Have Sense Of Urgency In Talks
The current collective bargaining agreement expires in a little more than two months.

ESPN

McNabb Defends Agent's Tough Talk
Donovan McNabb has no problem with his agent's comments, but he says they were made independently.

ESPN

Sanchez May Start In Season Finale
The Jets would love to increase their win total to 11 games.

New York Times

Cowher: No Wish List Exists
Bill Cowher says that he has too much respect for the profession to compile a list of desired jobs.

New York Post

Seahawks Likely To Start Whitehurst Against Rams
The Seahawks will play the Rams for the NFC West title on Sunday night.

NFL.com

Turner, Smith Will Return To Chargers
Norv Turner and A.J. Smith will return to the Chargers despite the team's disappointing season.

NFL.com

Belichick Mum On Whether Brady Will Play
The Patriots have already clinched the AFC's No. 1 seed.

ESPN

Fans Planning 'Fire Kubiak' Rally
A pair of Texans fans are planning a rally for Sunday to make the point that coach Gary Kubiak should be fired.

ESPN

Saints Clinch Berth, No. 1 Seed Still Possible
The Saints are still in play for the NFC's No. 1 seed after defeating the Falcons on Monday night.

ESPN

Reid: Two Games In Five Days Won't Be A Problem
The Eagles can still earn a first-round bye if they win out and the Bears lose to the Packers.

Yahoo! Sports

Obama Commends Eagles For Giving Vick Second Chance
Barack Obama has commended the Eagles for giving quarterback Michael Vick a second chance after his release from prison.

Yahoo! Sports

Brady: Winning MVP 'Doesn't Make A Lot Of Sense'
Tom Brady values a Super Bowl ring much more than any individual award.

NFL.com