April 2012 - Football Wiretap

Patriots Arrive In Indianapolis After Send-Off
An estimated 25,000 fans flooded Foxborough late Sunday morning.

Tom Lakin/ESPN.com

Eagles, Jackson Making Little Progress Towards Deal
The Eagles and DeSean Jackson aren't close when it comes to assessing the wide receiver's value.

NFL.com

Crennel Intends To Serve As D-Coordinator As Well
The Chiefs have promoted Romeo Crennel to head coach, but he intends to remain serving as defensive coordinator as well.

NFL.com

Wayne In The Dark About Future In Indianapolis
Reggie Wayne has kept his distance from the Colts during an offseason that has been filled with drama.

NFL.com

Rolle Skeptical Of Patriots' Praise Leading To Super Bowl
Antrel Rolle says the Patriots have established a pattern of praising everyone before and after games.

NFL.com

Lions Unsure If Best Will Be Able To Play Again
After his 2011 season was cut short because of a concussion, the Lions have doubts as to whether Jahvid Best will be able to play again.

NFL.com

Colts Expected To Name Butler New D-Coordinator
The Colts could have two coordinators that were taken from the Pittsburgh staff.

Pro Football Talk

Pat Hill Will Lead Atlanta's O-Line
Former Fresno State coach Pat Hill has become the new offensive line coach of the Falcons.

Associated Press

Irsay Denies Decision Has Been Made Regarding Peyton
It was reported on Saturday that the Colts had already decided to part ways with Peyton Manning.

ESPN.com

Bears Select Phil Emery As GM
The Bears have reached an agreement with Phil Emery to become the team's fifth GM in franchise history.

Press Release

49ers' Aldon Smith Charged With DUI In Miami
49ers LB Aldon Smith was charged Saturday with driving under the influence in Miami Beach.

ESPN.com

Corey Webster Feels He's 'Second To Nobody'
Corey Webster believes he is the best cornerback in the NFL and doesn't believe Wes Welker represents much of a challenge.

NFL.com

Report: Colts Made Decision On Manning 'Weeks Ago'
The Colts appear to have already decided to move on from Peyton Manning.

Jason La Canfora/NFL.com

Bruce Arians Agrees To Become OC For Colts
He is reportedly flying to Indianapolis on Monday to review and sign his contract.

Adam Schefter/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Cowboys Looking For Veteran Backup To Replace Kitna
Jon Kitna has retired, leaving the Cowboys without an experienced quarterback behind Tony Romo.

San Antonio Express-News

Rex Ryan Upset With How He Managed Locker Room
Rex Ryan says he and Mark Sanchez are "going to be together for a long time."

Pro Football Talk

Ochocinco Leaning On Moss, Owens For Support
Chad Ochocinco has reached the Super Bowl for the first time in his career, but the Patriots may not even activate him.

Pro Football Talk

Giants Hoping To Expose Edelman On Defense
The Patriots have been using Julian Edelman, a wide receiver-turned-cornerback on defense, something that hasn't gotten lost on the Giants.

NFL.com

Marshall Trying To Recruit Flynn To Miami
Matt Flynn has served as the backup to Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, but is set to hit the open market.

NFL.com

Cameron Surprised Ravens Brought Him Back
Cam Cameron told some co-workers following the AFC title game that he didn't expect to be brought back.

Baltimore Sun

St. Louis Says London Games Violate Rams' Lease
The team's lease reportedly requires them to play all their home games at the Edward James Dome.

Associated Press

Giants Being Careful With Injured Players
The Giants are trying to heal all their wounds leading up to next weekend's Super Bowl.

Ohm Youngmisuk/ESPN.com

Peyton, Irsay Talk, Seek To 'Dispel Misperception'
Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay insist that their relationship is fine despite a week of back-and-forth comments in the media.

Associated Press

Broncos Hire Jack Del Rio As DC
The Broncos have agreed to terms with Jack Del Rio to become the team's new defensive coordinator.

ESPN.com

Ravens' Cameron Will Return As O-Coordinator
It was announced on Friday that Cam Cameron will return as the offensive coordinator of the Ravens next season.

NFL.com

Birk Weighing Retirement, Return To Ravens
Matt Birk hasn't decided whether or not he will retire this offseason or return for a 15th NFL season as a member of the Ravens.

Pro Football Talk

Pees Will Lead Baltimore's Defense
Dean Pees fills the void created when Chuck Pagano departed to become coach of the Colts.

Associated Press

Gronkowski Will Play Through High Ankle Sprain
Rob Gronkowski didn't practice Thursday or Friday.

ESPN.com

Goodell: Recession Helped NFL Build Fan Base
Roger Goodell believes the recession has helped build television audiences for NFL games.

Associated Press

Winslow Wanted Buccaneers To Hire Chudzinski
Kellen Winslow was disappointed the Buccaneers didn't name Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski its new coach.

NFL.com