April 2012 - Football Wiretap

Reid Considering Change At Quarterback
Michael Vick could be benched in favor of Nick Foles to jumpstart the 3-4 Eagles.

ESPN

NFL Kickers Making Substantial Jump In Distance, Accuracy
Field goal accuracy has increased five percent since last season.

Alan Robinson/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Alex Smith's Injured Finger Progresses With Extra Rest
Jim Harbaugh is seeing a difference in Alex Smith's throwing in practice.

Eric Branch/San Francisco Chronicle

Frank Gore's Ribs Feeling Much Improved
Frank Gore was a full participant in practice this week.

Eric Branch/San Francisco Chronicle

2013 NFL Mock Draft, Version 2.0
Geno Smith, Sam Montgomery, Jonathan Hankins, Barkevious Mingo and Star Lotulelei headline our latest mock, which also includes the second round.

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

Patriots Improve Pass Protection For Brady
Josh McDaniels has made the adjustment of keeping more blockers in on passing downs, including Rob Gronkowski.

James Walker/ESPN

Browns Significantly Better Against Pass With Joe Haden
The Browns allowed quarterbacks to complete 66.4 percent of their passes during Joe Haden's four-game suspension.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Brandon Myers On Pace For Best Raiders' TE Season Since 1986
Brandon Myers has 28 catches on the season.

Bill Williamson/ESPN

DeMarco Murray Won't Play For Cowboys Against Giants
DeMarco Murray rushed for 131 yards in Week 1 against the Giants.

David Moore/Dallas Morning News

Giants On Three-Game 3-Takeaway Streak
The Giants have forced at least three turnovers in their past three games.

Dan Graziano/ESPN

Vikings To Keep Ponder As Starting QB
The Vikings will keep Christian Ponder as their starting quarterback.

Pioneer Press

Sources: Rivera Won't Return Without Turnaround
The Panthers currently have a 1-5 record and Ron Rivera is unlikely to be retained without a turnaround.

Michael Lombardi/NFL.com

Panthers To Abandon Running Back Rotation
The Panthers have invested a combined $79.5 million in their tandem of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart.

CBS Sports

Belichick Not Seeing Increased In Trade Talks With Extended Deadline
NFL teams rarely make significant in-season trades.

Greg A. Bedard/Boston Globe

Aaron Hernandez Out For Week 8 In London
Aaron Hernandez didn't travel with the Patriots to London for their Week 8 game against the Rams.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Martin, Buccaneers Beat Vikings 36-17 (+4.9 TC, +20 TRC)
The Buccaneers had a +4.9 advantage in The Trench Counter, winning the turnover battle 3-0, while recording seven more first downs despite being outgained by one-yard per play.

RealGM Staff Report

Greg Jennings To Undergo Surgery
The surgery is expected to force Greg Jennings to miss approximately three weeks.

ESPN

Chris Johnson, Vick, Sanchez Rated As NFL's Worst Contracts
Chris Johnson, who signed a six-year, $80.96 million contract, ranks first ahead of Michael Vick, Mark Sanchez, Kevin Kolb and Matt Cassel.

John Clayton/ESPN

Tyrann Mathieu Arrested On Drug Charge
Tyrann Mathieu was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2011.

Robb Hays/WAFB

Pierre Garcon Has Torn Ligament On Right Foot
Pierre Garcon visited a foot specialist Wednesday.

AP

Risdon's NFL Picks & Analysis For Week 8
Predicting Eagles/Falcons, Redskins/Steelers, Giants/Cowboys, 49ers/Cardinals, a potential upset in London and more.

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

Ravens, Oher Begin Extension Talks
Michael Oher is signed to his original five-year rookie deal worth $12.799 million, which included $7.82 million in guaranteed money.

Aaron Wilson/Baltimore Sun

Trent Richardson Wants To Keep Playing Despite Rib Injury
Some believe Trent Richardson should sit this week in order to give himself two full weeks since the Browns have a bye next week.

Nate Ulrich/Akron Beacon Journal

Lions Sign Brian Robiskie
Brian Robiskie was cut by the Jaguars last month.

CBS Sports

Tebow Voted Most 'Overrated' NFL Player
Players have voted Tim Tebow the most overrated player in the NFL, based on a SI poll.

ESPN.com

Greg Jennings To Visit Groin Specialist
Greg Jennings has missed four games with his injury, but the Packers have a 3-1 record in those games.

Jason Wilde/ESPN

Steelers To Wear 1934 Throwbacks Against Ravens In November
The Steelers will wear their 1934 throwbacks when they play the Ravens on Nov. 18.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Cowboys Lose Sean Lee For Remainder Of Season
Sean Lee makes the calls for the Cowboys on defense and leads in tackles with 58, which is 26 more than the next leading tackler.

David Moore, Rainer Sabin/Dallas Morning News

Longoria Breaks Up With Sanchez
Mark Sanchez has reportedly been dumped by Eva Longoria after four months of dating.

New York Post

Victor Cruz Seeks New Contract From Giants
Victor Cruz is making just $540,000 this season.

Paul Schwartz/New York Post