April 2010 - Football Wiretap

Eric Smith Fined $7,500 For Hit On Defenseless Welker
Eric Smith has been fined $7,500 for unnecessarily striking a defenseless receiver.

NFL.com

Raiders To Let Bush Make 2010 Debut
Michael Bush will likely make his 2010 debut for the Raiders on Sunday, just a few weeks after undergoing surgery on his hand.

Oakland Tribune

Willis Defended Alex Smith From Singletary's Criticism
The 49ers suffered an embarrassing loss in Week 1 against Seattle.

San Francisco Chronicle

Brees' Wife Promises To Keep Quiet If She Goes Into Labor During Game
Brittany Brees is due to deliver a son on Oct. 18, one day after the Saints play against Tampa Bay.

New york Times

Cowher Admits To Missing Coaching
Bill Cowher doesn't regret stepping down as head coach of the Steelers, but he admits to missing coaching.

Tribune-Review

49ers' Offensive Line Finding Success With Swagger, Toughness
Frank Gore went from rushing for 38 yards in Week 1 against the Seahawks to gaining 112 yards against New Orleans.

San Francisco Chronicle

Dolphins Sign Jets OT Patrick Brown Off Waivers
The Dolphins claimed offensive tackle Patrick Brown off waivers from the Jets on Friday.

Miami Herald

McClain Fined $5,000 For Body Slam On Amendola
Rolando McClain was fined $5,000 by the NFL for a body slam of St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola.

Post-Dispatch

Beanie Wells Had Secret Surgery In Preseason
Beanie Wells had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee after he was injured in the team's final preseason game.

NFL.com

Jones: Phillips' Job Not In Jeopardy
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Friday that coach Wade Phillips' job is not in any jeopardy.

ESPN.com

California Produces Most NFL Players In Nation
California, Texas and Florida each have at least 177 players.

Los Angeles Times

Raiders Ask Campbell Not To Speak To Media
Jason Campbell politely declined to be interviewed when approached inside Oakland's locker room on Thursday.

San Francisco Chronicle

Aromashodu Doesn't Want To Play Slot Receiver
Earl Bennett took Devin Aromashodu's spot in Chicago's lineup against the Cowboys.

Chicago Sun-Times

Snelling May Steal Some Of Turner's Carries
With Michael Turner dealing with a groin injury, the Falcons may limit his carries.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Steven Jackson Claims Knee Is Fine
Steven Jackson was limited in practice Thursday for the St. Louis Rams as he rested a tender knee.

Post-Dispatch

Jaws Sees No Difference In Favre's Ability Compared To 2010
Brett Favre and the Vikings are 0-2.

Pioneer Press

Pac-10 Could Host Title Game At Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle and Glendale, Ariz., are among sites being discussed as Pac-10 title game locations.

ESPN

Haley Declines To Answer Davis' Guarantee
Vernon Davis guaranteed a victory for the 49ers on Wednesday, but Kansas City coach Todd Haley declined to respond.

Kansas City Star

BYU, West Virginia To Meet At FedEx Field In 2016
BYU and West Virginia are scheduled to meet at FedEx Field, home of the Washington Redskins, on Sept. 24, 2016.

Deseret News

McFadden Still Eager To Prove Himself
Darren McFadden has 240 yards rushing during the first two weeks of the season.

Mercury News

Bears Focused On Containing Clay Matthews
Clay Matthews has been dominant during the first two weeks.

ChicagoBears.com

Browns Interested In Kevin Kolb
The Browns are reportedly interested in Kevin Kolb, who is now backing up Michael Vick for the Eagles.

Statesman

Bills Tired Of Opponents Laughing
Buffalo safety Donte Whitner is tired of his team's play, which has led to opposing teams laughing on the field.

NFL.com

Chargers To Start Tolbert Over Injured Mathews
The San Diego Chargers are operating as if Mike Tolbert will start against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

NFL.com

Benson Questions Cincinnati's Lack Of Running Game
Cedric Benson wondered aloud about how the Bengals have gone away from the running game early in 2010.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Risdon's Week 3 Picks
Jay Cutler and the Bears will battle Clay Matthews and the Packers in what may be Week 3's best game.

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

Stafford Unable To Untie Shoes
Matt Stafford is rehabbing his injured right shoulder, but progress has been slow.

Detroit News

Raiders To Start Gradowski Over Campbell
After just two starts with the Raiders, Jason Campbell has been benched in favor of Bruce Gradowski.

NFL.com

Tanard Jackson Suspended For At Least One Year
Tanard Jackson won't be eligible for reinstatement until September 22, 2011.

NFL.com

Revis To Sit Against Dolphins
Darrelle Revis will not play for the Jets on Sunday against the Dolphins.

New York Post