April 2011 - Football Wiretap

Saturday, Goodell Shared Beers Before Lockout
Jeff Saturday met with Roger Goodell at a restaurant to discuss the future of the NFL on the eve of the lockout.

NFL.com

Ochocinco Ineffective In MLS Scrimmage
Chad Ochocinco hadn't played in an organized soccer game since 10th grade.

Associated Press

Dez Bryant Sued Over $246K Jewelry Tab
Dez Bryant purchased jewelry on four different days from the New York-based company last year.

Calvin Watkins/ESPN.com

Retirees Sue NFL, Hope To Join Antitrust Suit
Retired NFL players will lose their benefits if the lockout lingers into 2012.

ESPN.com

Bud Adams 'Guarantees' Football In 2011
The NFL's owners continue to paint a positive picture about the upcoming season.

Associated Press

No NFLPA Event On April 28
The NFLPA won't stage a competing event on the night of the NFL Draft in late April.

ESPN.com

Fred Taylor Unsure About Retirement
Fred Taylor is a veteran of 13 NFL seasons.

NFL.com

Alabama DT Dareus To Visit Seven Teams
Marcell Dareus will sit down with the 49ers, Bills, Broncos, Browns, Panthers, Redskins and Titans.

NFL.com

Dolphins Organizing Player Workouts
Agents are trying to keep many players from participating in these types of workouts because injuries won't be covered under their NFL contracts.

NFL.com

Talib 'Person Of Interest' In Shooting
Aqib Talib was involved in an altercation between his sister, his sister's boyfriend and his mother.

Pro Football Weekly

Chris Ivory Working His Way Back
Chris Ivory averaged 5.2 yards per carry last season, but was limited to 716 yards on 137 carries.

Times-Picayune

Money Won't Be An Issue In Fitzgerald's Next Contract
Larry Fitzgerald's contract ends after the 2011 season.

ArizonaCardinals.com

Texans Need Cornerback, Linebacker
Gary Kubiak has talked a lot about improving Houston's defense.

Houston Chronicle

Mallet To Meet With Bengals, Dolphins
Ryan Mallet threw for 3,869 yards, 32 touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season for Arkansas.

James Walker/ESPN.com

Payton Feels Bush Could Return To Saints
Reggie Bush would have to take a significant pay cut to remain with New Orleans.

Pro Football Weekly

49ers May Be Interested In Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson played for Jim Harbaugh in college.

Pro Football Weekly

Maybin's Future In Buffalo Appears Cloudy
Aaron Maybin has zero sacks in two seasons with the Bills.

National Football Post

Patriots Shopping 28th Pick
New England has three picks among the first 33 selections.

Pro Football Weekly

Cardinals Hoping Faneca Decides To Return
If Alan Faneca decides to retire, Arizona will need to look for a replacement.

National Football Post

Scout: Peterson Is 'Definitely' Good Enough To Be Taken First
Patrick Peterson is being discussed as a potential first pick by a number of football insiders.

National Football Post

Will Packers Use 32nd Pick?
The final pick of the first round has been traded three times in the last nine years.

Pro Football Weekly

Browns Looking At McCoy As Starter
Cleveland's front office heavily favors Colt McCoy as the team's starting quarterback.

National Football Post

Patriots Add Jim Morris To Hall Of Fame
He's the first inductee to be selected by a newly-formed senior selection committee.

Pro Football Talk

Chiefs Need Receiver Alongside Bowe
Kansas City may use a high pick to draft a wide receiver.

National Football Post

Jaguars To Consider Ryan Kerrigan
The Jaguars have the 16th overall pick.

Florida Times-Union

Broncos Remain Unlikely To Deal Second Pick
The NFL's labor unrest makes it especially hard for Denver to deal the No. 2 pick.

Denver Post

49ers Have League-High 12 Selections
Conversely, Detroit has just five picks.

Mike Reiss/ESPN.com

Will Redskins Pass On Ingram At No. 10?
Washington doesn't have a pick in the third or fourth round.

Mike Reiss/ESPN.com

Rivera: Why Can't You Draft A Cornerback First?
Some believe that Patrick Patterson is best prospect available in the NFL Draft.

National Football Post

Broncos Pleased With Elway's Knowledge
John Elway came prepared for his job as Denver's executive vice president.

NFL.com