Admin | May 19, 2012
The debate over Patriots WR Wes Welker’s future is raging. He signed his franchise tender, but then spoke out about how poorly the negotiations are going. Few don’t believe Welker is worth big money for his production now. But it’s when you get a little bit into the future when it gets dicey. Welker is, [...]
Admin | May 15, 2012
I arrived in Owings Mills, Md., with a simple goal for my impending story. Understand why the Ravens select the players they do in the draft. I came away with a lot more than that. After an insightful conversation with ultra-respected GM Ozzie Newsome, I think I get it. I think I understand why they [...]
Admin | May 14, 2012
Well, check off another first. On Friday, I made my first visit to St. Louis and the Rams facility. Yesterday, the scene was Owings Mills, Md., where the Ravens practice. If you haven’t seen the castle, it’s a sight to behold. It would be tough for me to imagine a more scenic spot to hold [...]
Admin | May 14, 2012
The Ravens just finished up a session of rookie mini-camp here in scenic Owings Mills, Md., and a big topic of conversation was Courtney Upshaw. The second-rounder from Alabama, the Ravens highest draft pick, will be expected to come in and compete. That was the deal anyway. NFL.com Blogs
Admin | May 13, 2012
Before I jump in the car and drive to Owings Mills for Ravens rookie mini-camp, I just wanted to mention one thing that stuck in my mind from my trip to St. Louis on Friday. It was, by all accounts, a successful experience for the participants. But what does that mean? Basically, that they only [...]
Admin | May 8, 2012
It’s the 10th anniversary of Allen Iverson‘s famed “practice” rant (you can grab a transcript right here). The only thing equivalent in the NFL is Jim Mora’s “Playoffs?, You’re talking about playoffs?” outburst (followed closely by Dennis Green’s “Crown ‘em). With that in mind, we try to delve into the minds of Iverson and Mora [...]
Admin | May 6, 2012
On Friday at rookie minicamp, Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan made his first appearance before reporters in a while. And while he said some things about his defense, the conversation turned more personal at the end. NFL.com Blogs
Admin | May 5, 2012
Happy Cinco de Mayo everybody! we’ve compiled a video of Victor Cruz‘s best moves to keep you from embarrassing yourself on the dance floor. NFL.com Blogs
Admin | May 4, 2012
The first practice of rookie minicamp for the Cowboys ended, and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan ambled off the field. He stopped to chat with reporters for the first time since the draft, and he made a point of saying he wouldn’t make any outrageous proclamations. Then, in his first few sentences in front of microphones, [...]
Admin | May 4, 2012
Jason Smith and Elliot Harrison try to make sense of the Junior Seau tragedy, discuss the impact of Terrell Suggs‘ injury and the Saints’ players bounty punishments. Plus, the guys disagree on player ranked between 81 and 90 on “The Top 100: Players of 2012″. NFL.com Blogs