Misc Rumor - Football Wiretap

Dolphins Could Start Rookie Receiver
Dolphins rookie wide receiver Brian Hartline has been very impressive thus far.

Miami Herald

Pats Give Chung Chance To Field Punts
The Patriots allowed rookie Patrick Chung to field punts for their entire game on Friday.

Boston Herald

Brady Leaves With Sore Shoulder
Tom Brady left New England's preseason game against Washington on Friday night with a sore shoulder.

ESPN

Edwards: Browns Buying Into Mangini's System
Braylon Edwards believes that the Browns are starting to buy into new coach Eric Mangini's system.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

LJ: Chiefs Could Have Gotten Rid Of Me
Larry Johnson says that the Chiefs would have gotten rid of him if they really wanted to this past offseason.

Kansas City Star

Another Claim That Crabtree Could Sit Out
Eric Davis says that rookie Michael Crabtree could sit out the 2009 season.

San Francisco Chronicle

Vick May Not Play In Preseason Finale
The Eagles haven't decided if Michael Vick will play in their final preseason game.

Philadelphia Daily News

Schwartz: Detroit's QB Competition Is 'Wide Open'
Lions coach Jim Schwartz has yet to decide who will start at quarterback for the team this season.

ESPN

NFL Sets Rules For Video-Board Plays
The NFL has again approved the controversial video board hanging from the new Cowboys Stadium.

ESPN

Cutler Expects Poor Reception In Denver
Jay Cutler doesn't expect to receive a warm reception when he returns to Denver.

Denver Post

Jimmy Johnson: Don't Move Cowboys Video Boards
Jimmy Johnson doesn't want to see the Cowboys move their controversial video boards.

ESPN

Hester To Return Punts Sunday
Devin Hester is ready to field punts for the Bears again.

ESPN

Teammate: Sanchez Doesn't Have To Do It Himself
Mark Sanchez's teammates are ready to back the rookie quarterback.

ESPN

Leftwich Creates Separation In Bucs' Loss
Byron Leftwich is hoping to become the Buccaneers starting quarterback after outplaying Luke McCown on Thursday night.

ESPN

Brandon Marshall Admits 'Error In Judgment'
Brandon Marshall admitted to ESPN on Thursday that he mishandled his frustration with the Broncos.

ESPN

McNabb: Vick Disrupted Eagles Offense
Donovan McNabb felt that attempting to use Michael Vick on Thursday night disrupted Philadelphia's offense.

Philadelphia Inquirer

How Individual Stat Leaders Affect Team Success
Teams that possess a league-leading rusher have won roughly 70% of the time over the last seven years.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Pro-Vick March Planned In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP is planning a massive demonstration to support Michael Vick at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday.

ESPN

Ruling On Cowboys' Scoreboard Coming Soon
A ruling is expected to come soon on the controversial scoreboard that hangs at midfield at the new Cowboys Stadium.

ESPN

Source: Simms Could Miss 2-4 Weeks
Kyle Orton could be the starting quarterback for the Broncos by default.

ESPN

Burress Hoping To Return After Prison Term
Plaxico Burress is planning to return to the NFL after he serves a two-year prison sentence on weapons charges.

Yahoo! Sports

Sanchez Named Jets Starting Quarterback
The Jets have named rookie Mark Sanchez their starting quarterback.

Twitter (Adam Schefter)

Washington, Jets Still At Odds Over Extension
The Jets and running back Leon Washington are still at odds over a long-term contract.

New York Daily News

Bowe Back In Kansas City's Starting Lineup
The Chiefs have put receiver Dwyane Bowe back in their starting lineup.

Kansas City Star

McDaniels: Marshall Fully Participates In Practice
Brandon Marshall was fully involved in Denver's practice on Tuesday, according to coach Josh McDaniels.

ESPN

Scott: Rex Ryan Was Always 'Head Coach' Of Ravens
Bart Scott, who left the Ravens for the Jets this offseason, knocked Baltimore coach John Harbaugh recently.

Carroll County Times

Giants Unhappy With David Carr
The Giants aren't pleased with how backup quarterback David Carr has looked this summer.

New York Post

Jaguars Giving Wilford Chance As TE
The Jaguars have re-signed Ernest Wilford and are giving him a chance to make the team as a tight end.

ESPN

Brady Isn't Focused On Contract Situation
Tom Brady has two years left on his contract, but isn't overly concerned with his status.

ESPN

Eagles Meet With Animal Groups
Tom Hickey, the leader of an animal rights group, wants the Eagles to match Michael Vick's salary in donations to local dog shelters and other organizations that protect dogs.

ESPN