Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Tice Could Be A Head Coach In UFL?
Ex-Vikings' coach Mike Tice is being mentioned as a prospect for the upstart United Football League.

Pioneer Press

Orton Leading The Race In Chicago
Kyle Orton appears to be leading the race to be named the starting quarterback of the Bears as the 2008 season draws near.

The Chicago Sun Times

O'Sullivan Looks Strong As 49ers' Starter
J.T. O'Sullivan looked good as the 49ers' quarterback on Saturday night, throwing a 59-yard touchdown pass in the team's win over the Packers.

The Lompo Record

Broncos' Marshall Appeals Suspension
Broncos' wide receiver Brandon Marshall formally appealed his three-game suspension Thursday to the Commissioner Roger Goodell.

The Denver Post

Esiason: Favre Will Get 'Rude Awakening' in New York
Former Jets' quarterback Boomer Esiason believes that Brett Favre will receive a 'rude awakening' in New York.

Bloomberg

Pack's Favre Deal Included Souvenirs, Blog
Green Bay's proposed $20 million marketing deal for Brett Favre included a merchandise line, autographs, personal appearances and a blog.

ESPN

Horn Wants To Join Eagles Or Cowboys
Falcons' wide receiver Joe Horn wants to play for either the Eagles or Cowboys.

Pro Football Talk

Rodgers Bothered By Personal Attacks
Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers is bothered by the personal attacks he has received from a number of Green Bay fans.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Muhammad: Chicago 'Is Where WR Go To Die'
Former Bears wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad, who signed with the Panthers this offseason, recently knocked his former team.

About.com

O'Sullivan Leading Race To Start For 49ers
J.T. O'Sullivan is the early favorite to be named the starting quarterback for the 49ers.

The Mercury News

Favre's Throwing Arm Is 'Fatigued'
Brett Favre said that his right arm felt fatigued, but not sore, after his fifth practice with the Jets.

Newsday

Bart Scott Will Still Be Looking For Hines Ward?
Bart Scott of the Ravens still has hard feelings for Hines Ward.

Tribune-Review

Burress Practices In Pads For First Time
Giants receiver Plaxico Burress practiced in pads with the team for the first time since training camp opened last month.

ESPN

Pats' Mayo Already A Film Junkie
Jerod Mayo has been spotted in the linebacker?s room at Gillette Stadium in the early hours of the morning studying tape.

Boston Herald

Romo Still Calling Carrie Underwood?
Carrie Underwood told Allure magazine that former boyfriend Tony Romo still occasionally calls him even though he is dating Jessica Simpson.

FoxNews

Dolphins Release K Feely
The Miami Dolphins on Tuesday released veteran kicker Jay Feely.

AP

Report: Springsteen Will Play At SB XLIII
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will reportedly play during the halftime show at Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1 in Tampa.

The New York Post

Pennington Won't Be Handed Job
Newly signed Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington will not be handed the starting job.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Marinelli: No Favorites Among Lions' RBs
Lions coach Rod Marinelli does not have any early favorites among the teams stable of running backs.

The Detroit News

Favre Will Start Against Redskins
Brett Favre will start for the Jets in their preseason game against the Redskins next Saturday.

ESPN

Steelers To Look At Leftwich
After losing backup QB Charlie Batch to an injury Friday night, the Steelers are planning to work out Byron Leftwich on Saturday.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rodgers: I'm Still Following A Legacy
Aaron Rodgers doesn't think that his job as the starting quarterback of the Packers has gotten any easier with Brett Favre in New York.

NFL.com

Favre Admits Vikings Were His First Choice
Newly acquired Jets quarterback Brett Favre has admitted that he initially preferred to play for the Vikings.

The Los Angeles Times

Redman To Start For Falcons On Saturday
Chris Redman will start for the Falcons on Saturday against the Jaguars.

The Florida Times-Union

New Deal Could Come Soon For Westbrook
There have been indications that the Eagles are close to completing a new deal with running back Brian Westbrook.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Delhomme: Smith-Lucas Fight Won't Slow Panthers
Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme doesn't believe that the fight between Steve Smith and Ken Lucas will slow the Panthers this season.

ESPN

49ers' Davis Expects To Be Among Elite
49ers' tight end Vernon Davis expects to be among the league's elite this season.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Pennington A Fit With Vikings Or Chiefs?
Recently-released quarterback Chad Pennington could fit in well with the Vikings or Chiefs.

The New York Daily News

Thomas Eager To Put Concussions Behind Him
Cowboys linebacker Zach Thomas is eager to put his history of concussions behind him.

ESPN

Jets Release Pennington
The New York Jets released Chad Pennington on Thursday, with Minnesota and Miami as possible destinations for the injury-plagued QB.

AP