Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

What Happened Last Time A.P. Played At Solider Field?
The last time Vikings running back Adrian Peterson battled the Bears at Solider Field he ran wild for 224 yards on twenty carries.

Chicago Sun-Times

Report: Urlacher Fined $20K For Ref Comments
Bears' linebacker Brian Urlacher has reportedly been fined $20,000 for abusive conduct toward a game official.

ESPN

Winslow Practices, Still Mum On Illness
Cleveland tight end Kellen Winslow practiced with the team on Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington but still hasn't discussed his mysterious illness.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Kitna: 'If They Want To Release Me, So Be It'
Lions quarterback Jon Kitna appears to have accepted his fate with the team and seems indifferent about the possibility of being released.

Detroit Free Press

Berrian Expects To Receive Boos In Chicago
Vikings receiver Bernard Berrian expects to receive boos this Sunday when he returns to Chicago for the first time since leaving via free agency this spring.

Courier News

Seattle QB Wallace To Start Against Bucs
Seahawks' quarterback Seneca Wallace is expected to start at quarterback this Sunday against the Buccaneers.

ESPN

Rookie Sweed Expected To Debut For Steelers
Injuries appear to have opened the door for Pittsburgh rookie receiver Limas Sweed to debut this Sunday against the Bengals.

NFL.com

Jerry: Romo 'Very Likely' To Play Sunday
Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones claims that it is "very likely" that quarterback Tony Romo will play against the Rams this Sunday.

Dallas Morning-News

Cable Looks To Improve Oakland's WRs
Raiders' head coach Tom Cable wants to see more production from his wide receivers this season.

San Francisco Chronicle

Are The Chargers Becoming A Pass-Oriented Team?
The Chargers have fourteen pass touchdowns, against just four rushing scores this season. That ratio, 3.5-to-1, is the greatest disparity since LaDainian Tomlinson arrived in 2001.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Jets' Smith: NFL Scapegoated Me For Boldin Hit
Jets' safety Eric Smith believes that the NFL has used him as the poster child for a crackdown on helmet-to-helmet hits.

New York Post

Pacman Checks Into Rehab
Adam Jones, the Cowboys' cornerback who is now suspended, will begin alcohol treatment today at an undisclosed location in the Dallas area, according to a source.

Dallas Morning News

Kitna: Lions Used Injury As Excuse To Replace Him
Jon Kitna said Wednesday the Lions wanted to replace him as their starting quarterback and used his back injury as a reason to make the change.

Detroit Free-Press

Favre Unsure About 2009
Brett Favre has enjoyed playing for the Jets but hasn't begun to consider whether or not he will play in 2009.

New York Daily News

Sources: Bills Nearly Landed Gonzalez
The Bills reportedly had an offer on the trade for Chiefs' tight end Tony Gonzalez, but Kansas City opted against trading him.

Buffalo News

Titans Consider Donning Oilers Jerseys For '09 Game
The Titans are considering the idea of donning retro Oilers' jerseys for a game next season.

Titans Radio

Goodell Says Spring Game Under Consideration
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that the league is considering the idea of a spring game or scrimmage.

ESPN

Chad, Housh: Palmer Shouldn't Rush Back
Bengals' receivers Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh don't think that quarterback Carson Palmer should rush back to the field as he battles an elbow injury.

ESPN

Gonzalez: Chiefs Asked For Too Much
Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez believes that the team asked for too much when looking to trade him prior to Tuesday's deadline.

ESPN

Tony Gonzalez: Make Me A Giant
Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez has asked to be traded, and specifically mentioned the defending-champion Giants as a desired destination.

New York Daily News

Cowboys Turn To NFL's Oldest Starting QB
In the wake of Tony Romo's pinkie injury, the Cowboys will turn to Brad Johnson, 40, to start at quarterback over the next four weeks.

Dallas Morning News

Gruden Names Garcia Tampa Bay's Starter
Buccaneers' Coach Jon Gruden has named Jeff Garcia the team's starting quarterback this week against the Seahawks.

NFL.com

Cowboys' Ellis: 'I'm Just Disappointed In This Organization'
Greg Ellis claims that he is very disappointed in the Cowboys' organization this season.

Dallas Morning News

Portis: Zorn Didn't Have Redskins Ready
Redskins' running back Clinton Portis doesn't believe that Coach Jim Zorn had the team ready for their game against the Rams on Sunday.

Washington Post

Lions Mum On Quarterback Situation After Near-Win
Lions' Coach Rod Marinelli refused to comment on Jon Kitna's injured back and the team's quarterback situation on Monday citing the absence of their trainer.

ESPN

Cincinnati's Lewis Thinking Of Benching Perry
Bengals' Coach Marvin Lewis could be thinking about benching running back Chris Perry in favor of Cedric Benson or Kenny Watson.

Dayton Daily News

Sources: 6 Wins Key For Rams' Haslett
Six wins will be key for Rams' Coach Jim Haslett this season, but it won't necessarily ensure his return to the sideline in 2009.

ESPN

Without Kiffin, Raiders Still Lose
The Raiders lost their first game under Coach Tom Cable on Sunday, falling 34-3 to the Saints at the Superdome in New Orleans.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Pacman Apologized To Cowboys During Practice
Cowboys' cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones reportedly apologized to his teammates during practice on Friday.

ESPN

Giants Interested In Gonzalez?
The defending-champion New York Giants are reportedly interested in Kansas City Chief's tight end Tony Gonzalez.

NFL.com