April 2012 - Football Wiretap
Giants DT Bernard Recommends Vick Get Rid Of Ball Quicker
Michael Vick has been sacked nine times and has been hit 28 times overall through the first three weeks of 2012.
Chargers Give Ryan Mathews Warning On Fumble Issue
Ryan Mathews is averaging a fumble every 42.5 times he touches the ball, losing a fumble every 78 touches.
Rodgers' Depth Of Throw Down Significantly
Aaron Rodgers has been sacked in 12.2% of his attempts, which is nearly double his average in 2010 and 2011.
Winslow Granted Release From Patriots
Kellen Winslow was signed to help fill in for the injured Aaron Hernandez.
2013 NFL Mock Draft, Version 1.0
Barkevious Mingo, Jonathan Hankins and Jarvis Jones are the top-3 prospects, while we like Geno Smith over Matt Barkley at quarterback.
Explaining Why Gronkowski's Production Has Decreased
Rob Gronkowski's season averages are down across the board so far in 2012, with nearly one less reception and 30 fewer yards per game.
Devin McCourty Likely To Remain At CB Due To Lack Of Patriots' Depth
don't have quality depth at cornerback behind McCourty as he continues to be one of the top corners with Kyle Arrington.
49ers Still Not Going Deep Despite Additions Of Moss, Manningham
Of Alex Smith’s 92 pass attempts, only four have traveled 20 yards or more downfield to a wide receiver.
Steelers Run Game Off To Worst Start Since 1950
The Steelers running game is off to its worst start in 62 years, with 195 yards rushing and a 2.64-yards-per-carry average.
Owner: Monday Night Controversy Reshaped Everything On Officials
The impetus for the NFL and its officials to accelerate negotiations was the controversial conclusion to Monday's game between the Seahawks and Packers.
Average NFL Referee Salary To Increase From $149k To $205k By 2019
The NFL will have the right to hire full-time officials beginning in 2013.
Rodgers Calls NFL Statement On Game 'Bogus Report'
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are trying to move on from their controversial Week 3 loss.
ESPN To Air 'Character Study' Of Vilma, Gregg Williams
Whether the conclusions about Jonathan Vilma and Gregg Williams would be positive or negative are unknown.
NFL, Officials Finalize Deal; Real Refs Set For Thursday Game
The NFL's regular officials will work Thursday's game between the Ravens and Browns.
Malcom Floyd Signs Three-Year Extension With Chargers
Floyd signed a two-year deal with the team shortly after the NFL Lockout ended last season.
Raiders' GM McKenzie Continues To Turn Over Former Al Davis Picks
Reggie McKenzie has parted ways with six players selected by the team from 2005 through 2011.
Cardinals Sign Korey Hall
Korey Hall has been added to the active roster of the Cardinals.
Raiders Sign Andre Carter
Andre Carter has signed with the Raiders to improve the team's pass rush.
Giants To Start Bradshaw At RB Over Andre Brown
Andre Brown has rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries since Ahmad Bradshaw's neck injury.
Jets Will Use Joe McKnight At Cornerback
Joe McKnight played defensive back in high school before USC's Pete Carroll's made him a full-time running back.
Bill Belichick Fined $50k For Contact With Official
Bill Belichick has been fined $50,000 for making contact with an official.
NFL, Officials Reach Agreement In Principle
The NFL and its referees are working on returning to the field in time for Week 4.
Greg Camarillo Released By Saints
Greg Camarillo didn't record a catch in the two games in which he was active.
Raiders Sign Vic So'oto To Improve Pass Rush
Vic So’oto played in seven games with the Green Bay Packers last season after signing as a non-drafted free agent out of BYU.
Roethlisberger Still Talks To Former OC Arians Weekly
Ben Roethlisberger insists that he has no issue with offensive coordinator Todd Haley.
Lloyd Has Already Been Targeted More Than Chad Johnson In 2011
Tom Brady has already targeted Brandon Lloyd more times in 2012 despite only playing three games than he did all of 2011 with Chad Johnson.
NFL Has Saved $3.5M To Date Using Replacement Officials
The NFL and NFLRA have reached at least a partial compromise on 21 full-time officials in the developmental program.
Reggie Bush Calls Revis Injury 'Hot Sauce' Karma
Reggie Bush expressed his displeasure with pre and postgame comments made by the New York Jets in regards to the season-ending injury to Darrelle Revis.
NFL Owners Firm In Opposition To Compromise With Officials
The NFL and its owners are firm in their opposition to any further compromises in their negotiations with its locked out officials.
Ryan Grant Agrees To Sign With Redskins
Ryan Grant has agreed to sign with the Redskins.