May 2008 - Football Wiretap

McNabb: 'We Are All Playing For Something'
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb knows that a majority of teams are playing for something this weekend, and realizes that this could be his final game with the team.

Daily Local News

DeAngelo Hall, 'Skins In Preliminary Talks
The Redskins have reportedly engaged in preliminary talks with potential free agent cornerback DeAngelo Hall about signing him to a long-term contract.

Washington Post

Report: Burress Had Two Guns In House
FOX 5 News on Tuesday is reporting that Giants' WR Plaxico Buress had two more guns that authorities recovered at his home.

FOX 5 News

Romo, Simpson Trying To Have Baby?
Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo and longtime girlfriend Jessica Simpson are reportedly "actively trying" to have a child.

Perez Hilton

95 Percent Of Rams Want Haslett Back In 2009
A veteran member of the Rams estimated that 95 percent of the team wants Jim Haslett back as the team's coach in 2009.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Source: Browns 'Odds-On' Choice To Land Cowher
NFL sources claims that the Browns remain the "odds-on" favorite to land former Steelers' coach Bill Cowher.

Newsday

Will Buccaneers Re-Sign Antonio Bryant?
Buccaneers' wide receiver Antonio Bryant has made a strong case for the team to re-sign him with his current contract expiring at the conclusion of the season.

St. Petersburg Times

Steelers' Tomlin Angry At Santa Claus?
Steelers' coach Mike Tomlin was reportedly not amused during a visit by Santa Claus to his weekly news conference on Tuesday.

ESPN

Jets' Ellis Fined $10K For Throwing Snow At Fans
Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis has been fined $10,000 by the NFL for throwing snow at fans following the team's loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

ESPN

Jags' Personnel Chief Resigns
Jacksonville Jaguars personnel chief James "Shack" Harris resigned Tuesday.

ESPN

49ers Growing Mustaches In Tribute
Members of the 49ers are growing mustaches in a throwback tribute to the team's history.

ESPN

Cerrato: Zorn To Return In 2009
Jim Zorn will return as the coach of the Redskins in 2009, according to team executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato.

ESPN

Broncos: Young, Pope Out For Season
The Broncos added two more running backs to their lengthy injured reserve on Monday.

Denver Post

Burress Was Driving Without Insurance Before May Crash
Giants' receiver Plaxico Burress could be in more trouble if reports are true that he was driving without insurance prior to a crash in May.

New York Daily News

McNabb: 'We Still Have To Win'
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb claims that it doesn't matter what the rest of the teams in the NFC playoff race do, they still have to win.

News Journal

NFL Appeals Order That Blocked 5 Suspensions
The NFL reportedly wants an appeals court to reconsider a federal judge's order that blocked the suspensions of five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy.

ESPN

MNF: Bears Beat Packers To Stay Alive
The Bears defeated the Packers 20-17 in OT on Monday night to stay alive in the playoff hunt.

AP

Brady Quinn Punched In Face By Teammate
On Monday, coach Romeo Crennel had to address a physical altercation that took place last week between quarterback Brady Quinn and defensive end Shaun Smith.

FoxSports

Economy, Favre Doom Packers' Merchandise Sales
The loss of Brett Fave and the condition of the nation's economy have crippled Green Bay's merchandising sales this season.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Columnist: Joke With Marinelli Failed
Rob Parker of the Detroit News on Monday explained his position regarding a controversial question asked to Lions' coach Rod Marinelli.

ESPN

Fisher OK With White's Terrible Towel Stomp
Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher is okay with LenDale White and Keith Bulluck stomping on the Steelers' signature symbol, the Terrible Towel on Sunday.

ESPN

Sources: Zygmunt Out In St. Louis
Jay Zygmunt and the Rams have reportedly come to mutual agreement that he will step away as the team's president and general manager, effective immediately.

ESPN

Vernon's Brother Vontae Will Declare For 2009 Draft
Vontae Davis, a cornerback for Illinois, will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2009 NFL draft.

ESPN

Pennington: My Wife And I Circled Week 17 Midseason
The Dolphins and Jets will meet on Sunday with the AFC Division on the line and the game will have special meaning for Chad Pennington, who was traded to Miami shortly before the season began.

SI.com

Browns Fighting Amongst Themselves?
Pro Football Talk has reported that there may be some infighting going on in Cleveland between several members of the Browns.

Pro Football Talk

Eagles' Jackson: 'I Should Have Had Both Of Them'
Eagles' rookie receiver DeSean Jackson dropped two catchable balls on Sunday against the Redskins that ended up costing Philadelphia the game and possibly a playoff berth.

News Journal

Broncos Start, Lose Sixth Running Back
P.J. Pope made his first career start for the Broncos on Sunday, making him the sixth running back to start for the team this season.

Longmost Times-Call

NFL Moves AFC West
The Chargers and Broncos will play for the AFC West title on Sunday night, thanks to a flex schedule decision by the NFL.

NFL.com

Lions Look To Orlovsky In Week 17
The Lions will start Dan Orlovsky at quarterback this coming weekend against the Packers as they look to avoid becoming the NFL's first 0-16 team.

Detroit News

Reporter's Question To Marinelli Drawing Controversy
Rod Marinelli was asked if he wished his 'daughter would have married a better defensive coordinator.'

Detroit Free-Press