May 2011 - Football Wiretap

Report: Notre Dame To Pay Weis Through 2015
Notre Dame will continue to make annual payments to former coach Charlie Weis through 2015.

ESPN.com

Scott Wants Sanchez To 'Take That Next Step'
Bart Scott is ready to see Mark Sanchez make the jump to the upper echelon of quarterbacks in this league.

NFL.com

Despite Lockout, Saints Sell Out Season Tickets
The Saints have sold out the Superdome for the sixth straight season.

NFL.com

Garrard Welcomes Competition With Gabbert
Jacksonville drafted Blaine Gabbert with the 10th overall pick in last month's NFL Draft.

Florida Times-Union

Hasselbeck A Fit For Vikings?
Matt Hasselbeck's future is uncertain in Seattle and Minnesota might need a veteran quarterback.

Pioneer Press

Brian Price Recovering From Pelvic Fracture
Buccaneers defensive tackle Brian Price lost most of his rookie season.

St. Petersburg Times

Lewis: Crime Will Rise If Season Lost
The current lockout is now the longest work stoppage in NFL history.

ESPN.com

Qualcomm Stadium Needs $80M In Repairs
Chargers spokesman Mark Fabiani believes the city of San Diego has some tough decisions to make.

NFL.com

English Requires Second Surgery On Foot
Larry English was San Diego's first-round pick in 2009.

NFL.com

Welker Not Worried About Contract Situation
Wes Welker is in the final year of his contract.

NFL.com

Williams Is '50-50' On Return To Vikings
Pat Williams doesn't trust all of the people in Minnesota's front office.

NFL.com

Lions Turn Down HBO's 'Hard Knocks'
The Broncos, Buccaneers and Lions have all turned down the chance to be featured on the HBO reality series.

Detroit Free-Press

Browns 'Won't Pursue' Kolb
Michael Lombardi of The NFL Network kick-started rumors that the Eagles could deal Kevin Kolb to the Browns.

CBS Sports

Welker, Brady Trying To Schedule Workouts
Tom Brady and Wes Welker are working out on opposite coasts.

Mike Reiss/ESPN.com

Glen Coffee: NFL 'Ruins Lives'
Former 49ers running back Glen Coffee abruptly walked away from his NFL career in August.

NFL.com

Cleveland A Potential Destination For Kolb?
The Browns have a number of draft picks available to use in a trade for Kevin Kolb.

NFL.com

Dolphins Reduce Salaries Of GM, Coaches
Miami is one of many teams preparing financially for the extended lockout.

NFL.com

Darrelle Revis: Lockout Isn't 'Scary'
Darrelle Revis says he's not frustrated because "guys feel this lockout is going to be done soon."

Rich Cimini/ESPN.com

Welker: Patriots Are Discussing Workouts
Nothing is set in stone, but New England's players are discussing the possibility of workouts during the lockout.

Boston Herald

Falcons Don't Slam Door On 'Hard Knocks'
The Falcons turned down a chance to be featured on the HBO program back in 2009.

NFL.com

Newton: Wearing No. 2 'Not A Big Deal To Me'
Jimmy Clausen currently wears No. 2 for the Panthers.

NFL.com

Bills Rookie Jasper Has Dropped 73 Pounds
Bills rookie defensive tackle Michael Jasper has lost 73 pounds since leaving Middle Tennessee State.

NFL.com

Scott: It's Super Bowl-Or-Bust For Jets
Bart Scott believes the Jets will be considered a "joke" if they don't break through a win the Super Bowl.

NFL.com

Henne Working Hard To Be Miami's Starter
Chad Henne's future in Miami isn't certain, but he wants to make sure he remains with the Dolphins.

NFL.com

Romo To Marry Candice Crawford Next Weekend
A number of Cowboys executives will attend Tony Romo's wedding.

Dallas Morning News

Diehl Doesn't Expect Burress Back With Giants
Giants left tackle David Diehl doesn't believe that wide receiver Plaxico Burress will return to the team.

NFL.com

Ray Edwards Wins In Boxing Debut
Ray Edwards was reportedly guaranteed $5,000 plus 50 percent of the gate proceeds for the fight.

ESPN.com

Ingram Believes There's Room For Bush To Stick With Saints
Mark Ingram and Reggie Bush have spoken about being teammates in New Orleans.

NFL.com

Newton Not Caught Up In Being Carolina's Starter
Cam Newton appears headed for a battle with Jimmy Clausen whenever training camp begins.

NFL.com

Rypien: McNabb Is 'The Perfect Guy For The Job'
Super Bowl XXVI MVP Mark Rypien doesn't think the Redskins need to get rid of Donovan McNabb.

NFL.com