May 2009 - Football Wiretap

Smith Thinks 49ers Will Still Give Him A Shot
Alex Smith has lost the starting quarterback job in San Francisco to Shaun Hill, but he remains optimistic that he'll get a chance to prove himself this season.

Sacramento Bee

Oakland Brings Back Napoleon Harris Four Years Later
Napoleon Harris was once dealt for Randy Moss.

Oakland Tribune

Bears Perfecting Cutler's Scramble Rules
The Chicago offensive line has been greatly impressed with Jay Cutler's ability to make plays outside of the pocket.

Daily Herald

Seahawks Cut Ties With T.J. Duckett
The Seahawks have dumped T.J. Duckett.

Pro Football Talk

Players Still Support Jackson As Vikings Starter
Many Vikings still believe Tarvaris Jackson gives them the best chance to win.

Twitter (Adam Schefter)

Jets No Closer To Naming Starter
The Jets had hoped to name a starting quarterback following Monday's preseason game against the Ravens, but coach Rex Ryan still hasn't decided.

New York Daily News

49ers Name Hill Starting Quarterback
The 49ers have named Shaun Hill their starting quarterback heading into the 2009 season.

ESPN

Burress: Club Security Was Aware I Had Gun
Plaxico Burress says that club security at a New York nightclub knew he had a gun the night he mistakenly shot himself in the leg.

ESPN

Rivers Gets 6-Year, $92M Deal
The Chargers have given Philip Rivers a new contract.

ESPN

Edge Agrees To Terms With Seahawks
The Seahawks have agreed to terms with running back Edgerrin James on a one-year, $2 million deal.

Pro Football Talk

Dolphins Trade Ndukwe, Alleman To Chiefs
The Dolphins have traded offensive linemen Ikechuku Ndukwe and Andy Alleman to the Chiefs.

Miami Herald

Jets Still Looking For Help At Receiver
The Jets have had chances to land a top-flight wide receiver, but are still looking with just three weeks to go before the season starts.

ESPN

Culpepper, Stafford Still Battling For Job
Quarterbacks Daunte Culpepper and Matthew Stafford are still battling it out in Detroit.

Detroit News

Dungy: Vick Drinking Was Out Of Line
Tony Dungy isn't happy with Michael Vick's decision to drink in public.

ESPN

Childress Optimistic On Favre's Health 'Barring Car Accident'
Brad Childress is optimistic Brett Favre can remain healthy throughout the 2009 season.

SI.com

Colts Wanted Hanging Videoboards Too
The Indianapolis Colts wanted to hang videoboards on Lucas Oil Stadium, but realized they couldn't when it was tested.

SI.com

Coughlin Thinks Giants Are 'Over-Hyped'
Giants coach Tom Coughlin is upset with the media for "over-hyping" his team.

New York Daily News

Cable Names Russell Oakland's Starter
Raiders coach Tom Cable named JaMarcus Russell as the team's starting quarterback on Sunday.

NFL.com

Vikings Don't Want To Overwork Favre
The Vikings want Brett Favre to develop chemistry with his receivers, but don't want to overwork the quarterback in the process.

Star Tribune

Morris Puts Quarterback Battle In 'Overtime'
Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris didn't name a starting quarterback on Sunday as originally planned.

ESPN

Gaffney Becoming Orton's Favorite Target
Jabar Gaffney has become Denver quarterback Kyle Orton's favorite target recently.

ESPN

Ravens Rookie Arrested As Cell Phone Is Mistaken For Gun
Ravens undrafted rookie linebacker Tony Fein was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer on Sunday.

ESPN

Eagles Respond To Vick Alcohol Report
The Eagles have responded to an internet report that Michael Vick has violated the terms of his reinstatement by drinking.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Jackson Ups Trade Value With Performance
Tarvaris Jackson had a perfect passer rating in Friday's preseason game against the Chiefs.

Star Tribune

Bengals Being 'Cautious' With Palmer
Carson Palmer did some light tossing with the Bengals on Sunday, but did not practice with the team.

ESPN

Source: Vick To Appear In Court Thursday
Michael Vick will appear in bankruptcy court in Newport News, Va. on Thursday morning.

ESPN

Has Vick Already Violated Terms Of Reinstatement?
Michael Vick may have already violated the terms of his reinstatement into the NFL by drinking alcohol.

Pro Football Talk

Changing Video Screen Would Cost Cowboys $2M
If the Cowboys are going to alter the video screen hanging from the middle of their new stadium, a source claims it'll cost them $2 million.

ESPN

Reid Keeping Options Open With Vick
Andy Reid isn't going to unveil all the offensive plans the Eagles have involving Michael Vick during the preseason.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Leftwich Likely To Be Named Starter This Week
The Buccaneers are sticking with their plan to name a starting quarterback this week.

St. Petersburg Times