May 2009 - Football Wiretap

Stabler: Al Davis Is Just As Sharp As Always
Raiders legend Ken Stabler doesn't feel as though owner Al Davis is slipping.

Marin Independent Journal

Packers S Collins Shows Up At Minicamp
Packers safety Nick Collins showed up for the team's mandatory minicamp on Monday.

ESPN

Glover Retires After Thirteen NFL Seasons
Defensive tackle La'Roi Glover has decided to retire after thirteen seasons in the NFL.

ESPN

Cook: Favre Has No Contract
Agent Bus Cook says reports that Brett Favre already has a contract with the Vikings are untrue.

Pioneer Press

Browns Never Got Solid Offer For Edwards
Braylon Edwards is expected to remain with the Browns.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Winslow Living Up To Hype In Tampa
The Buccaneers spent a lot to get tight end Kellen Winslow, and they are reaping early dividends.

St. Petersburg Times

Quarterback Battle Still Undecided In San Francisco
The 49ers will decide between Shaun Hill and Alex Smith at quarterback after seeing each in preseason action.

San Francisco Chronicle

Cincy's Johnson Taking Snaps At Three Positions
Bengals third-round pick Michael Johnson has taken snaps at defensive end, defensive tackle and outside linebacker during the team's minicamp.

Dayton Daily News

Bengals Expecting Smith To Holdout
The Bengals are anticipating a long holdout from first-round draft pick Andre Smith.

Dayton Daily News

Vikings May Have Already Signed Favre
A credible source wouldn't deny a rumor that the Vikings have already signed Brett Favre.

Pro Football Talk

Warrick Playing For The Love Of Game
Former NFL receiver Peter Warrick is playing for the Bloomington Extreme of the Indoor Football League.

Chicago Tribune

Dolphins Thrilled To Have Vontae Davis
The Dolphins were looking to improve their pass defense this season, and were thrilled to use their first-round pick on Vontae Davis.

Boston Globe

Young Hears Boos At Softball Game
Titans quarterback Vince Young heard some boos while playing in coach Jeff Fisher's charity softball game this weekend.

Tennessean

Mangini Being Secretive In Cleveland
Browns coach Eric Mangini has been extremely secretive to the press, similar to his mentor Bill Belichick.

Beacon Journal

Chiefs Lose A Combined 340 Pounds
The Chiefs have lost a combined 340 pounds this year thanks to the instruction of new head coach Todd Haley.

Los Angeles Times

Kearse Playing For Pride In Tennessee
Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse, in his second go-around with the team, is playing for pride.

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Economy Doesn't Keep Packers From Profit
The Packers turned a $20.1 million operating profit last year despite the country's struggling economy.

ESPN

Hightower Expected To Start Over Wells For Arizona
Darren Urban of Cardinals.com expects Tim Hightower to start over Beanie Wells at running back in Arizona this season.

Cardinals.com

Coughlin Uses Lakers To Motivate Giants
Giants coach Tom Coughlin is using the Lakers' recent NBA title win to motivate his players.

NFL.com

Maualuga, Rivers Reunited In Cincinnati
USC linebackers Keith Rivers and Rey Maualuga have been reunited in Cincinnati.

NFL.com

Chiefs Adjusting To Haley's Fiery Style
The Chiefs are adjusting to new head coach Todd Haley's fiery style.

NFL.com

Bengals Sign Scott, Waive 4 Players
The Bengals have signed sixth-round pick Bernard Scott and waived four players.

ESPN

Coles Happy With Role In Cincinnati
Laveranues Coles is thrilled with his supporting role in Cincinnati.

NFL.com

Steelers Sign Rookie Tight End
The Steelers have signed rookie tight end David Johnson to a three-year contract.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Childress: Favre Is 'Pain-Free'
Vikings head coach Brad Childress proclaimed on Friday that Brett Favre is "pain-free right now."

Pioneer Press

Jim Brown Suggests Marijuana Involved In Stallworth Accident
Jim Brown suggested on Friday that Donte Stallworth was smoking marijuana when he stuck and killed a pedestrian.

Pro Football Talk

LenDale White Down To 234 Pounds
Titans running back LenDale White announced proudly this week that he is down to 234 pounds.

Nashville City Paper

Orton: I Don't Listen To Critics
Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton shrugs off criticism that he doesn't have an NFL-caliber arm.

Sports Radio Interviews

Ryan: Cleveland Defense Will Attack
Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan believes that Cleveland's defense will be exciting this season.

ClevelandBrowns.com

Chargers Sign Brandon Hughes
The Chargers have made their first signing from the 2009 draft class, inking fifth-round selection Brandon Hughes to a four-year deal.

RealGM Staff Report