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Suit Claims Aaron Hernandez Shot Man In February

Aaron Hernandez has been served with a civil lawsuit alleging he shot a man in the face in Februrary.

Alexander S. Bradley was shot by Hernandez after the two argued when leaving a Miami nightclub in February. Bradley has been a friend of Hernandez for several yeras.

Hernandez was questioned by police on Tuesday regarding an apparent unrelated homicide near his home.

Via ESPN


Mangold: Jets' Players Want Mark Sanchez To Win QB Job

Mark Sanchez will be battling with Geno Smith for the job of starting quarterback for the New York Jets.

Nick Mangold believes the Jets' locker room is pulling for Sanchez.

“I believe so,” said Mangold. “I haven’t walked around with a pen and paper and taken a poll, but from the feeling I get, the locker room wants to win. Whoever gives us the best chance to do that, we want out there -- and at this point, Mark gives us that best chance.”

Sanchez reportedly had a good showing in last week's training camp.

“I think Mark is a fantastic quarterback for us, and I think he can do some good things,” Mangold said. “He showed some good flashes in the spring, getting [new offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg’s] system down and commanding the offense way that he should be. We’ll see how training camp plays out, but either way, the competition will make him a better player.”

Via Bart Hubbuch/New York Post


Bears Hire Mitchell Tanney As Director Of Analytics

The Chicago Bears have hired Mitchell Tanney as director of analytics.

Tanney will help advance the team’s analytical capabilities by developing additional techniques to identify, extract and analyze data to support decisions throughout the football operations department. His two primary research areas to enhance the Bears analytical capacities will be in player evaluation concepts and game situation principles.

Tanney has been manager of football products and manager of sports analytics for STATS LLC for the past two years, helping create and manage many of the company’s advanced football statistics for NFL and collegiate football analysis.

Via RealGM Staff Report



Sam Bradford 'Thousand Years Ahead' Of Last Year

St. Louis Rams' offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said Sam Bradford is "a thousand years" ahead of where he was one year ago.

"The day Sam walked back into the building [this offseason] we started making adjustments," Schottenheimer said. "We are a thousand years ahead of where we were last year."

The Rams hope that the new pieces around Bradford will help him finally reach his full potential as an NFL quarterback.

Bradford had an 82.6 passer rating last season.

Via Mike Sando/ESPN


49ers Sign Greg Roman To Two-Year Extension

Greg Roman has signed a two-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers, taking him through the 2015 season.

Roman was a candidate for several head coaching positions, but the 49ers' Super Bowl run surely played a part in his ability to be fully considered.

The 49ers had Roman on a team-friendly contract signed in 2011 due to his relative inexperience. His new deal does not prohibit Roman from interviewing for head coaching positions.

Via Will Brinson/CBS Sports


Justin Smith Signs Two-Year Extension With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have signed Justin Smith to a two-year extension.

"Justin's All-Pro contributions on the field, as well as his leadership on and off the field, are integral to our success," general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement.

Smith signed a six-year, $45 million contract in 2008 and has been incredibly productive for the 49ers.

"You really can't forecast anything out past the year you're in," Smith said. "So I'm thinking about 2013, and 2013 only."

Via Matt Maiocco/Comcast


Aaron Hernandez Questioned By Police In Possible Homicide

Aaron Hernandez is being questioned by police investigating a possible homicide in the Boston area.

Hernandez is not believed to be a murder suspect, according to a source, but a vehicle was rented in his name. The vehicle is a key piece of evidence in the investigation.

A jogger found the body of a 27-year-old Boston man on Monday in an North Attleboro clearing, less than a mile from Hernandez's home.

Via Pete Thamel, Greg Bedard/Sports Illustrated


Ronnie Hillman Hoping To Be Broncos' Featured Running Back

Ronnie Hillman is hoping to become the featured running back of the Denver Broncos this season.

Montee Ball also figures to play a large role in the Broncos' offense.

The Broncos released Willis McGahee last week.

Via Marcas Grant/NFL.com


Report: David Beckham Turned Down Placekicker Tryout Offer

David Beckham was offered a tryout to become a placekicker by an unnamed NFL team prior to his move to Paris Saint Germain.

Beckham retired from soccer in May.

“It was obvious too that if Becks took up the offer then any NFL franchise would be interested as his international appeal would generate billions in PR and commercial opportunities," said a source.

Beckham declined the invitation but the source said he could change his mind in the coming months.

Via Chris Bucktin/Mirror


Eagles Hope Super Bowl Bid Will Follow Stadium Renovations

The Philadelphia Eagles are hopeful that their $125 million renovation to Lincoln Financial Field will help in their bid to host a Super Bowl.

Jeffrey Lurie first floated the idea in March.

"That wasn't the intention, but certainly when I'm on the Super Bowl committee, when you're bidding on a Super Bowl, the committee looks very closely at your stadium and your city and what you can host," Lurie said. "Philadelphia would be a great place."

The next four Super Bowls will be played in recently improved or brand new stadiums.

Via Zach Berman/Philadelphia Inquirer