March 2013 - Football Wiretap

Steelers Likely To Use Mid-Round Pick On Running Back
The Steelers have Jonathan Dwyer, Isaac Redman and Baron Batch on their depth chart at running back.

Ed Bouchette/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Raiders To Draft BPA At No. 3, Fill Needs In Later Rounds
The Raiders are seeking difference-makers above all else.

Jerry McDonald/Oakland Tribune

Jarvis Jones Hearing Jets' Buzz
Jarvis Jones is projected as going No. 15 overall and selected by the Saints in RealGM's final mock draft.

Darin Gantt/Pro Football Talk

Dolphins, Chiefs Resume Branden Albert Talks
Branden Albert would likely agree to a long-term deal as a condition of the trade.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Quentin Groves Arrested On Solicitation Charge
Quentin Groves responded to a sex-for-hire ad and requested "full service'' according to the report.

Mary Kay Cabot/Plain Dealer

Vast Majority Of Defensive Pro Bowlers Drafted In First Two Rounds
There have been 36 defensive players to be named to at least one Pro Bowl that have come into the NFL since 2006.

Jeff Duncan/Times-Picayune

Revis Feels Jets Weren't Truthful About Future With Franchise
The Jets never discussed an extension with Darrelle Revis.

ESPN

Charlotte Approves $87.5M Contribution To Renovate Stadium
Some speakers at the meeting had called the deal a form of corporate welfare and that the Panthers had the money to make the improvements without taxpayer money.

ESPN

Andre Brown Signs $2.02M Tender With Giants
Andre Brown rushed for 385 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games.

Ohm Youngmisuk/ESPN

Schefter: Journalistic Scorecard On Twitter 'Absurd'
Adam Schefter compared working for ESPN to playing for the Yankees in terms of increased scrutiny from the public.

Ed Sherman/Sherman Report

Rivers Intensely Studying New Chargers' Offense
Philip Rivers has begun intensive studying of the Chargers' new offensive system.

Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune

Lions Looking For Stretch Receiver In Draft
The Lions spent a second rounder on Titus Young in 2011 and a third on Derrick Williams in 2009.

Dave Birkett/Detroit Free-Press

Aaron Rodgers' Brother Jordan Could Be Late Round Pick
Jordan Rodgers is smaller than Aaron Rodgers, which is likely the most noticeable difference between the two.

Pete Dougherty/Green Bay Press-Gazette

Steelers Considering Drafting Quarterback
The quarterback the Steelers would target is likely Tyler Bray.

Gerry Dulac/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Source: Revis Would Have Accepted Same Deal From Jets
Darrelle Revis would have accepted the same $96 million deal from the Jets.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Revis Traded To Buccaneers, Signs $96M Deal
The Jets agreed to trade Darrelle Revis to the Buccaneers for the 13th overall pick this season and a conditional pick next season.

Adam Schefter, Rich Cimini/ESPN

Andre Johnson Hopes Texans Draft Receiver In First Round
Andre Johnson does realize that it is rare for wide receivers to make an instant impact.

John McClain/Houston Chronicle

Vikings Like Depth Of Draft With Two Late First Round Picks
The Vikings own the 23rd and 25th overall picks.

Sid Hartman/Star Tribune

Patriots Have Had Poor Draft Record At WR Since 2002
The Patriots have drafted eight receivers following their selections of Deion Branch and David Givens in 2002.

Greg A Bedard/Boston Globe

Al Michaels Arrested On DUI In Santa Monica
Al Michaels spent a little more than five hours in the Santa Monica City Jail.

CNN

Buccaneers Agree To Trade With Jets For Revis
Darrelle Revis will meet with the Buccaneers to take a physical and negotiate a new contract.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Elway Planning To Remain With Broncos In Long-Term
John Elway is entering his third season as the Broncos' top decision-maker.

Bill Williamson/ESPN

NFL Produces Nearly 500k Mock Schedules Before Deciding
The NFL schedule is constructed over 10 weeks and involves nearly 500,000 mock drafts that juggle the requests of 32 teams and five networks.

Clark Judge/CBS Sports

McFadden Optimistic About New Raiders' Offense
Darren McFadden rushed for a career low 3.3 yards per carry last season.

Contra Costa Times

Chris Ivory Signs With Saints, May Still End Up With Jets
Chris Ivory has signed his one-year, $2.023 million tender with the Saints.

NFL.com

James Harrison Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Bengals
James Harrison turn 35 this May.

ESPN

Sanchez Accuses Jets Of Inviting Tebow Drama With ESPN Invasion
Mark Sanchez holds the Jets responsible for inviting drama surrounding the presence of Tim Tebow.

Brian Costello/New York Post

Motorcycle Parts Company Challenging RG3 Trademark Filing
A motorcycle suspension party company called Research Group 3 has long been identified by its initials of RG3.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Number Of Nationally Televised Games Per NFL Team
The NFL released its schedule on Thursday, with seven teams appearing in five nationally televised games.

RealGM Staff Report

Haslam's Travel Center Company Accused Of Fraud By Feds
Flying J is the nation's largest chain of truck stops and travel centers

John Caniglia/Cleveland Plain Dealer