May 2009 - Football Wiretap

Stafford Will Compete For Lions' Starting Job
Matthew Stafford, the first overall pick in this weekend's NFL Draft, will complete for the Lions starting quarterback job.

Detroit News

2009 NFL Draft Recap
It took nearly 28 hours, but the 2009 NFL Draft is over. The Lions took Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick, while the Chiefs made kicker Ryan Succop 'Mr. Irrelevant' with the 256th pick.

RealGM Staff Report

Could Eagles Deal For Denver's Scheffler?
The Eagles could use a third-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft to pry tight end Tony Scheffler away from the Broncos.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Reese Comments On Giants' WR Situation
The Giants drafted two wide receivers in this weekend's first three rounds, opting not to make a strong play for Cleveland's Braylon Edwards.

NFL.com

Bears Offered Second-Rounder For Boldin
Bears general manager Jerry Angelo offered the Cardinals a second round pick on Saturday in exchange for receiver Anquan Boldin.

NFL.com

University Of Miami's Draft Streaks End
The University of Miami saw their impressive draft streak end this weekend when a Hurricane wasn't taken until the sixth round.

NFL.com

Jets Trade Up Again, Take Greene With 65th Pick
The Jets traded up to the first pick in the third round on Sunday, drafting Iowa running back Shonn Greene.

NFL.com

Dungy Plans Visit To Imprisoned Vick
Former Colts coach Tony Dungy says that he plans to visit imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick on May 5.

ESPN

Eagles Acquire CB Hobbs From Patriots
The Eagles acquired veteran cornerback Ellis Hobbs from the Patriots on Sunday for two fifth-round draft picks.

ESPN

Dolphins: Ronnie Brown Isn't Going Anywhere
Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland insisted on Saturday night that the team is not shopping running Ronnie Brown.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Britton: Teams Will Pay For Passing On Me
Offensive tackle Eben Britton was projected by many to be a first rounder, and was "ticked off" when he slipped into the second round.

Orlando Sentinel

Rams Tried To Move Up, Still Get Laurinaitis
The Rams tried hard to move into the latter portion of the first round so they could take Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis, but he was still there for them at the 35th pick.

Star Tribune

Sanchez: I'm Excited To Be A Jet
USC quarterback Mark Sanchez was coveted by a number of teams heading into the first round of this year's NFL Draft, and the Jets ultimately ended up trading up to the fifth pick to grab him.

New York Times

Bengals: No 'Hesitation' In Taking Andre Smith
Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said the team felt no hesitation when they had the chance to take Alabama offensive tackle Andre Smith with the 6th overall pick.

Cincinnati News

Maclin Will Play Right Away For Eagles
The Eagles were very happy to see Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin on the board when they traded up for the 19th pick, and he'll get the chance to play right away.

Courier Post

Seahawks Pull Tag Off LB Leroy Hill
After drafting linebacker Aaron Curry with the fourth overall pick, the Seahawks pulled their franchise tag off free agent Leroy Hill.

ESPN

Tracking Day Two Live!
The second day of the NFL Draft is underway. Track the picks here to see if any of the late-round selections have the potential to be the next Tom Brady.

RealGM Staff Report

Redskins Had Orakpo In Their Top Five
The Redskins selected Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo with the 13th overall pick in Saturday's draft, and were very happy that he was available.

RealGM Staff Report

Tampa Bay Trades Up To Take Freeman
The Buccaneers, who entered the day with the 19th pick, traded up to the 17th to grab Kansas St. quarterback Josh Freeman.

NFL.com

Fitzgerald Doesn't Think Boldin Wants To Go
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald doesn't believe that teammate Anquan Boldin truly wants to leave the club.

NFL.com

Goodell Sees 'Merit' In Expanded Season
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell could see the Super Bowl played in mid-February, should the NFL expand it's regular season.

ESPN

Report: Cassel, Chiefs Agree On Six-Year Deal
The Chiefs have agreed to terms on a six-year contract worth roughly $36 million in guaranteed money with quarterback Matt Cassel, according to the NFL Network.

NFL.com

Jets Trade For 5th Pick, Take Sanchez
The Browns traded the fifth overall pick to the Jets on Saturday afternoon, and New York used the pick to take USC quarterback Mark Sanchez.

NFL.com

Steelers Sign Ward To $22M Extension
Hines Ward agreed and signed a four-year, $22 million contract extension with the Steelers.

ESPN

RealGM's Day One Draft Recap
The first two rounds of the NFL Draft are complete after roughly six hours, and believe it or not, Mark Sanchez will be playing in New York this fall.

RealGM Staff Report

Redskins: 2010 First-Round Pick Not On Block
Redskins owner Daniel Snyder says that the team's first round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft is not on the market.

NFL.com

Gonzalez: I'm In Atlanta To Win A Super Bowl
Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez told the press on Friday that he's ready to win a Super Bowl with his new team.

ESPN

Bengals Will Deal Ocho Cinco For Right Offer
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis has said that the team won't trade wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, but reports indicate that they could for the right price.

Dayton Daily News

Report: Rams Buy Sanchez A Plane Ticket
Steve Wyche of NFL.com is reporting that the Rams have purchased USC quarterback Mark Sanchez a plane ticket to fly into St. Louis on Sunday.

NFL.com

Despite Rumors, Boldin Staying With Cards?
The Cardinals decision to listen to offers about Anquan Boldin has led to more rumors than actual inquires.

Arizona Republic