April 2009 - Football Wiretap

X-Rays Negative On Roy Williams After Hit
X-rays did not reveal a broken bone in Roy Williams' shoulder or collarbone, two sources told Todd Archer.

Dallas Morning News

Simeon Rice Attempting Comeback In UFL
The New York Sentinels announced Thursday that they had signed 35-year-old defensive end Simeon Rice.

SI.com

Bo Jackson: Don't Be Sorry For Me
During a College Football Hall of Fame luncheon on Thursday, Bo Jackson told an audience of 300 that he wouldn't change anything about his career.

ESPN

USC Going With Freshman Quarterback As Starter
Pete Carroll announced on Thursday that freshman Matt Barkley was the Trojans' starting quarterback.

Los Angeles Times

Payton: Raiders Are Much Improved From Last Year
The Raiders and Saints will meet in Oakland this Saturday in the preseason and head coach Sean Payton believes it will be a big test for his club.

RealGM Staff Report

Atlantans Craving Eagles' Vick Jerseys
Michael Vick's Eagles' jersey is a fast selling item in Atlanta.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Ravens, Jets Circle Around Philly's Surplus Of Receivers
The Ravens and Jets are both interested in acquiring a receiver from the Eagles, who have a surplus of options.

Philadelphia Daily News

Raiders Sign CB Michael Hawkins
Michael Hawkins played for Green Bay in 2005 and Cleveland in 2006.

Oakland Tribune

Mike Bell Plays Way Into Saints RB Rotation
Mike Bell was so impressive in Saturday's preseason game that the Saints now appear eager to use a three running back rotation.

Times-Picayune

News Of 'Issue' In Vikings Locker Room Is News To Them
Inside the locker room, the Vikings stand behind Brett Favre.

Pioneer Press

Jags Make Offer For Tyler Thigpen
The Jaguars have offered a fifth-round pick to Kansas City for quarterback Tyler Thigpen.

Times-Union

Report: Police To Interview Raiders Head Coach
Tom Cable will soon be interviewed about an alleged altercation with assistant Randy Hanson.

AP

How Individual Stat Leaders Affect Team Success
Teams that possess a league-leading rusher have won roughly 70% of the time over the last seven years.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Pro-Vick March Planned In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP is planning a massive demonstration to support Michael Vick at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday.

ESPN

Bucs' Morris: Trade Talk Is Just Business
Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris says that talk of the team trading a quarterback is just business as usual.

Tampa Tribune

Ruling On Cowboys' Scoreboard Coming Soon
A ruling is expected to come soon on the controversial scoreboard that hangs at midfield at the new Cowboys Stadium.

ESPN

Several Backup Quarterbacks Could Be Dealt
Roster cuts are coming in the NFL next week, which means that we should see can increase in trades.

ESPN

Source: Simms Could Miss 2-4 Weeks
Kyle Orton could be the starting quarterback for the Broncos by default.

ESPN

Burress Hoping To Return After Prison Term
Plaxico Burress is planning to return to the NFL after he serves a two-year prison sentence on weapons charges.

Yahoo! Sports

Sanchez Named Jets Starting Quarterback
The Jets have named rookie Mark Sanchez their starting quarterback.

Twitter (Adam Schefter)

Washington, Jets Still At Odds Over Extension
The Jets and running back Leon Washington are still at odds over a long-term contract.

New York Daily News

Bowe Back In Kansas City's Starting Lineup
The Chiefs have put receiver Dwyane Bowe back in their starting lineup.

Kansas City Star

McDaniels: Marshall Fully Participates In Practice
Brandon Marshall was fully involved in Denver's practice on Tuesday, according to coach Josh McDaniels.

ESPN

Scott: Rex Ryan Was Always 'Head Coach' Of Ravens
Bart Scott, who left the Ravens for the Jets this offseason, knocked Baltimore coach John Harbaugh recently.

Carroll County Times

Giants Unhappy With David Carr
The Giants aren't pleased with how backup quarterback David Carr has looked this summer.

New York Post

Jaguars Giving Wilford Chance As TE
The Jaguars have re-signed Ernest Wilford and are giving him a chance to make the team as a tight end.

ESPN

Source: Broncos, Pats Swing Another Deal
Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has acquired another one of his former players from the Patriots.

ESPN

Brady Isn't Focused On Contract Situation
Tom Brady has two years left on his contract, but isn't overly concerned with his status.

ESPN

Eagles Meet With Animal Groups
Tom Hickey, the leader of an animal rights group, wants the Eagles to match Michael Vick's salary in donations to local dog shelters and other organizations that protect dogs.

ESPN

Risdon's NFL Season Previews, Version 2.0
RealGM's senior football analyst Jeff Risdon tackles both New York teams, along with the Eagles, Falcons, JaMarcus Russell and the Raiders and five more teams.

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