April 2012 - Football Wiretap

Vilma To File Injunction Of Year-Long Ban
If commissioner Roger Goodell doesn't overturn his suspension, Jonathan Vilma will file an injunction of his year-long ban.

ESPN.com

Kelly: Fitzpatrick Has To Play Better
According to Jim Kelly, no one on the Bills will gain more from a formidable Buffalo defense than Ryan Fitzpatrick.

NFL.com

Manning Sparks Denver Stadium Renovations
The Broncos are planning to convert two 32-person party suites into six to eight mini suites, which would be sold on a seasonal basis for $60,000.

NFL.com

Berman To Call Week 1 Of MNF
ESPN has confirmed that Chris Berman will call his first NFL regular season game as a play-by-play announcer.

NFL.com

Ward: Players Gave Goodell Too Much Power
Hines Ward says the NFL players have the new CBA to blame for Roger Goodell being in charge of player discipline.

USA Today

Urlacher Plans To Play Another 2-3 Years
Brian Urlacher says that his injured left knee feels good and he plans to be on the practice field when training camp opens July 26.

Jeff Dickerson/ESPN.com

Montana Gets OK For Hotel Near 49ers Stadium
Santa Clara officials have given the go-ahead for the city to begin negotiations with Joe Montana for a hotel and entertainment complex across from the 49ers new stadium.

Associated Press

Brees Vows Not To Skip Season Despite Dispute
As we have heard for months, Drew Brees said Tuesday he's "confident" a long-term contract will be worked out with the team.

NFL.com

Strahan: Umenyiora Was Robbed By Giants
Michael Strahan believes Osi Umenyiora allowed the Giants to walk all over him when he signed a one-year, $6 million deal.

NFL.com

Rice: Flacco Outdid Brady In Title Game
Ray Rice had high praise for how Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco performed in the playoffs this past season.

NFL.com

Favre: Romo More Like Me Than Any NFL QB
In a recent interview, Brett Favre was asked to compare himself to current quarterbacks in the NFL.

Dallas Morning News

Report: NFLPA Has Asked NFL To Investigate Talks With Brees
The NFLPA has sent a letter to the NFL asking the league to investigate whether the Saints have been negotiating in good faith with Drew Brees.

The Times-Picayune

Cassel Discusses High Expectations In Kansas City
Matt Cassel believes that the Chiefs should have high expectations despite a last-place finish and coaching change in 2011.

Pro Football Talk

Jamal Anderson Charged With DUI
Jamal Anderson is facing a charge of driving under the influence after an officer pulled him over just northeast of Atlanta.

Associated Press

Briggs: Bears May Be Best Team He's Been On
Lance Briggs expects big things in Chicago this season.

Associated Press

Frazier: Peterson Could Be Ready For Opener
Adrian Peterson is recovering from a serious knee injury.

NFL.com

Hawk Could Lose Playing Time To D.J. Smith
Entering the 2012 season, second-year linebacker D.J. Smith could challenge A.J. Hawk for playing time.

NFL.com

Jones-Drew Out To Surpass Smith's All-Time Mark
Maurice Jones-Drew is still looking for a long-term contract from the Jaguars, but that hasn't kept him to setting some lofty goals.

NFL.com

Aaron Berry Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI
Lions cornerback Aaron Berry was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence.

NFL.com

Irvin: LeBron's Title Has Put 'Noose' Around Romo's Neck
Now that LeBron James has won a championship, Tony Romo has more pressure than ever, according to Michael Irvin.

Dallas Morning News

Harrison: I Could Play 20 Years In Today's NFL
Rodney Harrison played 15 seasons in the NFL, but says that his career would have lasted longer if he played under today's rules.

NESN.com

Vick's Advice To Rookies: 'Be Accountable'
Michael Vick offered words of wisdom to his new peers on Monday at the NFL's Rookie Symposium.

ESPN.com

Brees Remains Confident Deal Will Get Done
Drew Brees doesn't seem overly concerned about his looming deadline to land a long-term contract with the Saints.

ESPN.com

Tomlinson: I'll Take HOF Over Super Bowl
LaDainian Tomlinson appears headed for Canton, but he never won a Super Bowl title.

NFL.com

Ochocinco Pledges To Be 'A Problem' For Goodell This Year
Chad Ochocinco warned NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday that he plans to be an issue this season.

NFL.com

Poll: Conservative Denver Fans Prefer Tebow
The Broncos will feature Peyton Manning at quarterback this

NFL.com

Newton Turns Down No. 2 Jersey
Cam Newton could have changed to No. 2 this season because Jimmy Clausen changed to No. 7.

NFL.com

Alphonso Smith Doesn't Care About Trade Talk
Alphonso Smith doesn't care if the Lions are trying to trade him and says he won't care until they actually the pull the trigger on a deal.

Pro Football Talk

Scobee Hasn't Heard From Jaguars In Months
Jacksonville general manager Gene Smith said last week that there have been no talks recently.

Pro Football Talk

Feds: Robert Griffin III Target Of Extortion
A former Baylor athlete is facing a federal extortion charge for threatening to release "derogatory information" about Robert Griffin III unless he was paid.

Associated Press