Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

McDaniels: Cutler Is Our Quarterback
Broncos coach Josh McDaniels sat down with the NFL Network on Monday and insisted that Jay Cutler is the team's quarterback.

NFL.com

Aikman: Stafford Is 'Excited' About Detroit
Troy Aikman said on Sunday that Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford is "genuinely excited" about the possibilty of playing for the Lions.

Detroit Free Press

T.O. Skips Start Of Bills' Conditioning Program
Terrell Owens missed the start of Buffalo's 12-week voluntary conditioning program Monday, but is expected to attend at least part of the event.

ESPN

Source: L.T. Saves Chargers $2.25M In Salary Cap Room
Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson on Monday restructured the final three years of his contract, saving the club $2.25M in salary cap room.

ESPN

Report: Jaguars, Sanchez Meet
USC quarterback Mark Sanchez reportedly had a scheduled meeting with the Jaguars on Sunday night.

Jacksonville News

Steelers Could Acquire Extra Picks
The Steelers will find out on Monday how many additional draft picks they will receive this year.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Reese: Giants Will Welcome Burress Back
Giants general manager Jerry Reese is now saying that the team will welcome wide receiver Plaxico Burress back in 2009.

New York Daily News

Lions Have Started Talks With No. 1 Pick
The talks are only preliminary and the player has yet to be identified, but the Lions are in the process of negotiating a contract with the first overall pick in next month's draft.

MLive.com

Should Cutler Fire Bus Cook?
Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post is suggesting that Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler should fire agent Bus Cook.

Denver Post

Stallworth's Blood Test Still Unreleased
Authorities in Miami Beach have yet to release the blood test results of Browns receiver Donte Stallworth, who allegedly fatally struck a pedestrian a week ago.

NFL.com

Quinn Doesn't Let Trade Talks Bother Him
Browns quarterback Brady Quinn is doing his best to ignore the trade rumors have are currently surrounding him.

ESPN

Jon Runyan Discusses McNabb's Situation
ESPN.com's Matt Mosley talked with Jon Runyan over the weekend, and discussed Donovan McNabb's situation in Philadelphia.

Philly Blurbs

Deuce Says He'll Definitely Play Again
Deuce McAllister said recently that he definitely plans to play football again.

Clarion Ledger

Will NFL Add A Hines Ward Rule?
The NFL could add a rule to eliminate a blindside block to the head of a defender, which could come to be known as the Hines Ward Rule.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sparano's Goal: Return To Playoffs
Dolphins coach Tony Sparano set the bar high for this team in January, publicly announcing his goal of returning to the postseason.

Miami Herald

Goodell Won't Get Involved With Cutler Mess
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Saturday night that he doesn't plan to get involved in the mess between Jay Cutler and the Broncos.

Denver Post

Ramsey Deciding Between Patriots And Titans
Former Broncos backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey is reportedly trying to decide whether to sign with the Patriots or Titans.

Denver Post

Lions To Retire No. 93 Of Corey Smith
The Lions will retire No. 93 for the 2009 season in memory of defensive lineman Corey Smith, who disappeared when a boat capsized off the Florida coast.

NFL.com

T.O. Isn't Good In Cold Weather?
Terrell Owens, who signed a one-year deal with the Bills earlier this offseason, doesn't have a history of strong play in cold weather.

ESPN

Jones Unlikely To Get New Deal From Jets
Thomas Jones isn't likely to get a new contract from the Jets after his first-ever Pro Bowl appearance in 2008.

Pro Football Weekly

49ers' Hill Not Bothered By Courting Of Warner
San Francisco quarterback Shaun Hill said on Friday that he wasn't bothered by the team's courting of Kurt Warner last month.

Monterey Herald

Elway: Cutler, Broncos Rift Is 'Unfortunate'
John Elway is saddened by the current feud between quarterback Jay Cutler and the legend's former team, the Denver Broncos.

ESPN

Belichick Skipping NFL Owner's Meetings
Because of all the shuffling in New England's front office, coach Bill Belichick will miss the NFL Owner's meetings as he scouts for the team.

NBC Sports

Reid: Eagles Can Win Without Dawkins
Eagles coach Andy Reid believes that his team can still win football games without safety Brian Dawkins, who signed with the Broncos last month.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Police: Ex-QB, Fugitive Komlo Killed In Crash
A former NFL quarterback who failed to show for sentencing on drunken driving charges nearly four years ago was killed in a car crash in Greece, according to authorities.

ESPN

Source: Rift Between Rogers, Mangini Unsolved
The internal rift between defensive tackle Shaun Rogers and new Browns coach Eric Mangini reportedly remains unresolved.

ESPN

Reid Defends Philly's Wide Receivers
Eagles coach Andy Reid defended the team's stable of wide receivers in an interview with the Philadelphia Daily News on Friday morning.

Philadelphia Daily News

Belichick: Talk That He Helped Pioli Is 'Ludicrous'
Patriots coach Bill Belichick can't believe rumors that he gave Kansas City general manager Scott Pioli a deal in the Matt Cassel trade last month.

Boston Globe

Broncos Hoping Cutler Will Cool Off?
The Broncos and coach Josh McDaniels are hoping that quarterback Jay Cutler approaches them to work out their disagreements.

Denver Post

NFL Won't Change Overtime Rules
NFL competition committee co-chairman Rich McKay said on a national conference call Wednesday that the league will not change it's overtime rules.

ESPN