May 2008 - Football Wiretap

Phillips And Garrett Will Definitely Be Back Next Season
Whether they make the playoffs or not, Jerry Jones says Wade Phillips will remain the Cowboys head coach.

ESPN

Brady Proposes To Gisele On X-Mas Eve
Tom Brady proposed to girlfriend Gisele Bundchen on a private jet on Christmas Eve, and she said yes.

TMZ

JaMarcus Russell Is Starting To 'Get It'
Many around the league believe that Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell is starting to settle into his role as an NFL starter.

Yahoo!

Ex-Dolphin Feely Would Love To Kick Miami Out Of First Place
Veteran kicker Jay Feely, who was cut by the Dolphins in training camp, would love to help knock the team out of first place.

Yahoo!

Saints List Vilma As Top Priority
Middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma is expected to be a top priority of the Saints this coming offseason.

Times-Picayune

Eagles' Jackson Has Multiple Injuries
Eagles' wide receiver DeSean Jackson has reportedly been dealing with another injury, in addition to his bruised ribs.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Raheem Morris To Replace Kiffin At Tampa Bay
Secondary coach Raheem Morris will take over as defensive coordinator of the Buccaneers in 2009.

ESPN

Singletary Will Fire Mike Martz
Under Mike Singletary next season, defensive coordinator Greg Manusky would be retained by the 49ers. Offensive coordinator Mike Martz would not.

Sacramento Bee

Even With Andrews Hurt, Bengals Won't Franchise Houshmandzadeh
T.J. Houshmandzadeh will be a free agent, but a league source has indicated that the Bengals will choose not to do franchise him.

Adam Schefter/NFL.com

Dallas Signs RT Marc Colombo To $22M Contract
On Wednesday the Cowboys finally signed right tackle Marc Colombo to a four-year contract worth $22 million, which includes up to $11.5 million guaranteed.

Dallas Morning News

Holmgren Gets More Definite On Plans
Mike Holmgren is clear he won't coach in 2009, but he may return in 2010.

Seattle PI

Romo Back At Practice: I Feel Like $100
Tony Romo, who had a sick day Wednesday, has reported to Valley Ranch and will practice Thursday.

Dallas Morning News

Niners Set On Singletary
49ers' officials plan on removing the interim label from fan favorite Mike Singletary and offering him a multi-year contract, according to a source close to the situation.

Sacramento Bee

Falcons Could Get Billion Dollar Stadium
Falcons' owner Arthur Blank has said he wants a new stadium when the bonds sold to build the Dome are paid off, probably around 2015 to 2020.

Atlana Journal-Constitution

Owens Wants Dallas To 'Unleash' Roy Williams
Terrell Owens wants the Cowboys to get fellow wide receiver Roy Williams more involved in the team's offense.

Yahoo!

McNabb: 'I Think I've Played Great'
Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb was asked to evaluate his season on Wednesday, just days after the team's offense failed miserably against the Redskins in a must-win game.

Yahoo!

Jets Have No Comment On Mangini's Status
Jets' owner Woody Johnson has declined multiple interview requests to discuss the future of head coach Eric Mangini, opting to wait until after the season.

Yahoo!

Holmgren Will Sit Out 2009, End Of Story
Seahawks' coach Mike Holmgren has reiterated that he will sit out the 2009 season, no matter what rumors may or may not claim.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Favre Hints That Sunday Could Be His Final Game
The Jets admitted for the first time on Wednesday that they want Brett Favre back in 2009, but the quarterback is questioning his health and has hinted that injuries could force retirement.

New York Daily News

Rams Hire New GM
Billy Devaney was promoted to general manager of the St. Louis Rams on Wednesday.

ESPN

Snow Angels Offend NFL?
Wes Welker made a "snow angel" in the team's 47-7 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday and was subsequently fined $10,000 by the NFL.

Boston Globe

Rodgers May Need Surgery
Aaron Rodgers said having offseason surgery on his right shoulder is a possibility.

ESPN

Donovan Wants New Contract From Eagles
Donovan McNabb would rather get a new contract than play for a team other than the Eagles.

ESPN

Singletary Meets With Niners Brass, Decision Next Week?
Mike Singletary wowed the 49ers leadership with his plan for the future, which could include quarterback Shaun Hill.

ESPN

Flacco's Play Earns $3M Bonus
Ravens' quarterback Joe Flacco recently earned $3 million in bonuses based on his first-year performance with the team.

ESPN

Cassel Wants To Be Back, But Is Realistic
Matt Cassel wants to return to the Patriots next season, but he isn't sure of how things will play out in New England.

ESPN

With Season On The Line, Romo Misses Practice
Tony Romo missed practice Wednesday, just days before the Cowboys will play the rival Eagles for a chance to make the playoffs.

ESPN

Magic Formula For Success? 35 Or Fewer Starters In A Season
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, each of the NFL's 10 teams that have used 35 starters or fewer has a winning record.

ESPN

Favre Talking About Health Of Shoulder
Brett Favre is unsure whether he will be a member of the New York Jets in 2009.

ESPN

Edwards: Chiefs Will Compete Next Season
Kansas City coach Herm Edwards believes that his young team has a chance to compete in 2009.

NFL.com