April 2009 - Football Wiretap

George: I Would Have Led Vikings To Title
Jeff George, who hasn't thrown a pass in the NFL in eight years, believes that he could have led the Vikings to a Super Bowl title.

Pioneer Press

Fisher: Young Has To Earn Starting Job Back
Titans coach Jeff Fisher says that quarterback Vince Young will have to earn his starting job back from Kerry Collins.

ESPN

Well-Traveled Coach Lou Saban Dies At 87
Lou Saban, who coached O.J. Simpson in the NFL during a well-traveled career that spanned five decades, died Sunday at age of 87.

ESPN

Chiefs Draft Choice Will Depend On Lions
The Chiefs are hoping that the Lions will take quarterback Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick, allowing them to have their pick of defensive players.

Kansas City Star

Will Ocho Cinco Attend Offseason Workouts?
The Bengals are unsure whether wide receiver Chad Ocho Cinco will report to the team's offseason conditioning program.

Cincinnati Enquirer

WR Nicks Works Out For Dolphins
North Carolina wide receiver Hakeem Nicks reportedly worked out for Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano and executive Bill Parcells on Saturday morning.

Palm Beach Post

Owens Briefly Returns To Buffalo
Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens returned to Buffalo for the first time since signing with the club on March 7th for a brief visit this weekend.

WIVB

McNair: Texans Are Tired Of Missing Playoffs
Texans owner Robert McNair admitted in an interview conducted by the team's website that he's tired of watching his club miss the postseason.

Texans.com

LB Cushing A Perfect Fit For Patriots?
Many feel as though USC linebacker Brian Cushing is a perfect fit for the Patriots because of his versatility.

Providence Journal

Source: Raji Has Several Visits Upcoming
Boston College defensive tackle B.J. Raji has multiple visits upcoming, according to a source.

Pro Football Talk

Weaver Admits Philadelphia Was 'Secondary' Choice
Fullback Leonard Weaver, who recently signed a one-year deal with the Eagles, has admitted that the team wasn't his first choice.

Courier-Journal

Ryan May Take Jets Upstate For Camp
The Jets could be hitting the road this summer for Rex Ryan's first training camp as coach.

ESPN

Kiper's Criticism Motivating Dolphin Receivers
ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. has dismissed Miami's receiving crops, which hasn't changed since the 2008 season.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Zach Thomas: Same Dallas Officer Mistreated My Wife
Linebacker Zach Thomas says that the same Dallas police officer that mistreated Texans running back Ryan Moats, disrespected his wife.

Dallas Morning News

Source: OSU's Wells To Visit Several Teams
Ohio State running back Chris "Beanie" Wells is scheduled to meet with multiple NFL teams in the coming weeks, according to a source.

Pro Football Talk

Rob Myers Drawing Comparisons To Cooley
Utah State tight end Rob Myers has been drawing comparisons to Washington's Chris Cooley.

NFL.com

Officer Apologizes To Texans' Moats For Incident
A Dallas police officer who drew his gun after pulling over Texans running back Ryan Moats, who was rushing to a hospital to see his dying mother-in-law, apologized Friday.

NFL.com

Saints Agree To Contract With DT Coleman
New Orleans has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defensive tackle Rod Coleman.

Yahoo!

Chiefs' Johnson Gets Two Years Probation
Kansas City running back Larry Johnson was sentenced to two years probation on Friday after pleading guilty to two counts of disturbing the peace for separate incidents involving women at nightclubs i

Yahoo!

Patriots Plan To Workout Safety Prospects
With Rodney Harrison's status unclear, the Patriots plan to host three promising safety prospects on predraft visits to Gillette Stadium.

Boston Globe

No Extension Talk Between Cowboys, Phillips
There have not been any discussions between the Cowboys and coach Wade Phillips regarding a contract extension.

NFL.com

New Orleans Seeks 2013 Super Bowl
The Saints and the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation have submitted a bid to host the 2013 Super Bowl.

ESPN

Owens Accuses Jones Of Reneging On Contract
Terrell Owens claims that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reneged on a personal commitment to keep him under contract.

Globe And Mail

OT Marvel Smith Agrees To Deal With 49ers
Free agent OT Marvel Smith has agreed on a multiyear deal with the 49ers, according to an ESPN report.

ESPN

Chiefs Show Interest In LB Aaron Curry
The Chiefs, who have the third overall pick in next month's NFL Draft, have scheduled a private workout with Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry for the end of next week.

NFL.com

Phillips: Cowboys Will Use 3-RB Attack
Cowboys coach Wade Phillips believes that the running game will be a big factor for the team next season, and plans to use a three-back system.

Dallas Morning News

Falcons Will Release Vick If They Can't Trade Him
Falcons owner Arthur Blank has been adamant that Michael Vick will not play another game for the franchise, which could become a problem if they can't find a trade suitor.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Clemens: Cutler Rumors Are 'Distracting'
Jets quarterback Kellen Clemens admitted on Thursday that trade rumors linking Jay Cutler to the team have been "distracting."

Star-Ledger

Titans Remain Interested In Holt
Torry Holt visited the Jaguars on Thursday, but the Titans remain interested in the free-agent wide receiver.

Nashville City Paper

Jets' Leon Washington Wants More Money
Jets running back Leon Washington, entering the final year of his contract, is seeking a lucrative, long-term extension.

New York Daily News