April 2009 - Football Wiretap

Bucs Hire Jeff Jagodzinski To Run Offense
The Bucs on Thursday hired Jeff Jagodzinski to be their offensive coordinator.

AP

New Jaguars' GM Has As Much Power As Parcells
General Manager Gene Smith has the power to make all of the personnel moves.

Times-Union

Millen Believes Detroit Owes Him $12M
Since he was fired last September, Matt Millen has not been paid by the Lions, and he believes he's still owed $12 million on the remaining two-plus years of his contract.

MLive

Dallas Police Give Up On Irvin Case
Dallas police have suspended their investigation of former Cowboys' receiver Michael Irvin's report that a man flashed a gun at him at a stoplight.

Star-Telegram

Pro Bowl Could Be Blacked Out In Hawaii
The Pro Bowl could be blacked out due to soft ticket sales.

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Brees: New DC Will Improve Offense Too
Drew Brees is excited about the Saints' hiring of new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.

Times-Picayune

Pennington Has No Plans To Talk Extension
Chad Pennington, whose contract expires following next season, said he has no plans to re-negotiate an extension.

Sun-Sentinel

Holmes Admits To Dealing Drugs When Young
Santonio Holmes, growing up in south Florida, spent a year selling drugs on a street corner in his small hometown.

ESPN

Jason Taylor Could End Up Back In Miami?
The Redskins will approach Jason Taylor about reducing his $8.5 million salary, according to sources.

Washington Post

Niners Finally Hire Offensive Coordinator
The 49ers hired Jimmy Raye as their offensive coordinator, league sources said Wednesday night.

NFL.com

Raiders Expected To Keep Cable
The Raiders are expected to hire Tom Cable as their coach, league sources said.

NFL.com

Consensus 2009 NFL Mock Draft
We have gathered eight of the most respected mock drafts out there to generate a consensus as we approach the 2009 NFL Draft.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Mariucci: Millen 'Simply Didn't Have The Experience'
Former Lions coach Steve Mariucci discussed his time with the team on Tuesday, and hinted that Matt Millen didn't have the experience needed to lead the team.

Detroit Free Press

Arizona's Haley Tip-Toes Around K.C. Rumors
Cardinals' offensive coordinator Todd Haley talked about his desire to become a head coach in the NFL on Tuesday, and was very aware of rumors that he could end up in Kansas City.

Kansas City Star

Cowboys Might Fine TE Bennett For Rap Video
Tight end Martellus Bennett could be disciplined and/or fined by the Cowboys or a profanity-laced YouTube video he put out earlier this week.

Star-Telegram

Toomer Hints He Won't Return To Giants
Amani Toomer spoke about his pending free agency for the first time on Wednesday, and it appears unlikely that he'll return to the Giants.

New York Daily News

Report: LeBeau To Return In '09
Pittsburgh defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau will reportedly return to the team for the 2009 season.

ESPN

Tomlinson Hints He Might Restructure Contract
In an interview with Chris Myers of FOX Sports on Tuesday, San Diego running back LaDainian Tomlinson hinted that he might restructure his contract to stay with the Chargers.

Pro Football Talk

Simeon Rice Calls Gruden 'A Scumbag'
Former Buccaneers' defensive end Simeon Rice called former coach Jon Gruden a 'scumbag' in an interview with Sirius NFL Radio on Tuesday.

Yahoo!

Steelers: 'Tomlin Wasn't A Rooney Rule Candidate'
Steelers' owner Dan Rooney pointed out to the media on Tuesday that current coach Mike Tomlin wasn't a Rooney Rule candidate.

Yahoo!

What Would Cassel Be Worth In A Trade?
With Tom Brady now expected to be ready for the start of the 2009 season, speculation has increased that the Patriots might look to place quarterback Matt Cassel on the block.

Yahoo!

LT Acknowledges Conversation With GM Smith
Chargers' running back LaDainian Tomlinson spoke on the NFL Network about a recent conversation he had with A.J. Smith about comments made by the general manager in the press.

NFL.com

Source: Brady Will Be Ready For Opener
The Boston Globe has reported that quarterback Tom Brady expects to be ready to play in the team's season opener this coming September.

ESPN

Sources: 'Paramaters' Of Haynesworth Deal Discussed
Titans' GM Mike Reinfeldt and the agent for Albert Haynesworth reportedly spoke last Thursday, and "paramaters have been discussed" on a contract extension for the defensive tackle.

Nashville City Paper

Niners Getting Closer On Offensive Coordinator
Ravens' QB's coach Hue Jackson is visiting with 49ers' coach Mike Singletary for the second time in five days on Tuesday.

Press-Democrat

Giants' Pierce: Plax Will Be Back
Giants' linebacker Antonio Pierce believes that embattled wide receiver Plaxico Burress will return to the team next season.

ESPN

Fans Buy 70,000 Tickets To 2009 Game In London
The first 70,000 tickets for the NFL's third regular-season game in London are gone, with 20,000 sold in seven minutes.

NFL.com

Chargers Don't Believe Cromartie Played With Broken Hip?
Chargers' cornerback Antonio Cromartie revealed after the season that he played with a broken hip, but some close to the team don't believe his story.

Pro Football Weekly

Dolphins Aren't Expected To Franchise Crowder
Channing Crowder will be a free agent this offseason unless the Dolphins sign him to an extension to place their franchise tag on the linebacker.

Pro Football Talk

Agent: Warner Will Listen To Offers
Agent Mark Bartelstein says that quarterback Kurt Warner will look into all his options in free agency this offseason.

Chicago Tribune