Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Thigpen Wants A Chance To Start For Chiefs
Chiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen isn't OK with his demotion to backup quarterback after the acquistion of Matt Cassel, and hopes he'll get a chance to start.

Kansas City Star

Vince Young Vows To Avoid 'Hoopla'
Titans quarterback Vince Young says that he is content to play behind Kerry Collins and vows not "get into the hoopla any more."

ESPN

WR Prospect Byrd Hospitalized After Accident
LSU receiver Demetrius Byrd is reportedly in the intensive care unit of a Miami hospital following a serious automobile accident Sunday.

ESPN

Lions' New Logo Has Fangs, Mane
The Lions have unveiled a their new logo, complete with fangs and a full mane.

Detroit News

Haley: Chiefs Are 'Starting At Ground Zero'
Chiefs head coach Todd Haley had his players go through their first on-field workouts without names on the back of jerseys or logos on their helmets, according to the Associated Press.

NFL.com

Giants' Reese: You Never Know What Could Happen
With Braylon Edwards on the market and 10 draft picks to play with, Giants general manager Jerry Reese has admitted that a lot could happen.

New York Daily News

Girlfriend Of Edgerrin James Passes Away
The girlfriend of Edgerrin James, and mother of his four children, died of leukemia on Tuesday, according to the Naples News.

Naples News

Peters Says He's Ready For Philadelphia
Left tackle Jason Peters, who was traded from Buffalo to Philadelphia on Friday afternoon, says that he's ready to fill Tra Thomas' shoes for the Eagles.

ESPN

Jets Looking At Freeman And Sanchez?
The Jets have drafted fifteen quarterbacks since 1976, and figure to take a sixteenth next weekend.

New York Daily News

Strahan To Boldin: Keep Quiet
Michael Strahan has some advice for Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin: stop complaining.

SI.com

Reid: 'Peters Is The Best Tackle In Football'
Eagles coach Andy Reid, who acquired tackle Jason Peters in a trade with the Bills on Friday, says that his newest player is the best at his position.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Source: Gonzalez Skips Chiefs' Practice
Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez didn't show up for the team's first minicamp practice on Saturday, according to the Kansas City Star.

NFL.com

Boldin: Situation 'Is Out Of My Hands'
Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin has asked to be traded away, but says that he has no control over his situation.

NFL.com

NFL Changes Jets-Titans Start Time
The NFL has moved up the start time for the Jets' home game against the Titans on September 27 after the team complained about having to play home games on consecutive Jewish holidays.

Yahoo!

All Restricted FAs Stay Put For First Time
Not a single restricted free agent changed teams before Friday's deadline for the first time since the NFL implemented its current system in 1993.

ESPN

Vikes' Robison Has Olympics In Sights
After taking two years off, Vikings defensive end Brian Robison returned to the shot-put arena Friday in a bid to round into Olympic form, according to ESPN.

ESPN

Madden Won't Join Oakland Front Office
John Madden, who has been linked to a possible position in the Raiders' front office, has already ruled himself out of such a role.

San Francisco Chronicle

Eagles Quickly Extend LT Jason Peters
Shortly after acquiring left tackle Jason Peters from the Bills, the Eagles rewarded him with the contract extension he's been coveting.

NFL.com

Plummer Takes Job As High School Coach
Former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer has taken a job as a high school football coach in Idaho.

ESPN

Agent: Vick Won't Be A Reality Star
Joel Segal, who represents Michael Vick, says that the suspended quarterback won't be the star of a reality television show.

NFL.com

Will NBC Try To Replace Bettis With Favre?
Cris Collinsworth will replace John Madden alongside Al Michaels in the Sunday night broadcast booth, which will kick off a number of changes in the studio.

Miami Herald

Could Madden Return To Raiders?
John Madden, who retired from broadcasting after thirty years in the booth, could be an interesting candidate to join Oakland's front office.

San Francisco Chronicle

Tiger Wouldn't Give Peyton Shots On Course
Colts quarterback Peyton Manning recently took the golf course with Tiger Woods, who wouldn't give the Pro Bowler extra shots.

Indianapolis Star

Clemens Ahead Of Ratliff In New York
Kellen Clemens is starting to separate himself from Brett Ratliff in the race to become the starting quarterback for the Jets.

Star-Ledger

Agent: Johnson Will Take Part In Chiefs Minicamp
Chiefs running back Larry Johnson will take part in the team's voluntary minicamp, from Friday to Sunday, according to agent Peter Schaffer.

ESPN

Steelers Release Gary Russell
The Steelers have released running back Gary Russell, who scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Turner: Merriman Is Coming Along
Chargers coach Norv Turner commented on linebacker Shawne Merriman this week in an interview with XTRA San Diego.

Sports Radio Interviews

Culpepper Will Begin Season As Lions' QB
Daunte Culpepper will begin the season as the starting quarterback for the Lions.

MLive.com

Hurney Expects Peppers To Make For Panthers
Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said that he still expects defensive end Julius Peppers to play for the team next season.

Carolina Growl

Michael Vick Begins Shopping Reality Show
Incarcerated former NFL quarterback Michael Vick has begun shopping a reality show to producers that would follow him starting July 20, the day of his scheduled release from federal custody.

Hollywood Reporter