The release of Nick Mangold by the Jets over the weekend signaled that the great rebuild of 2017 is on. If the Jets wanted to patch things together for another season of chasing 8-10 wins, they probably would have tried to bring Mangold back at a reduced rate.
Category: NFL Players
NFL teams get jump start on franchise tags
In this Nov. 20, 2016, file photo, Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones, left, hits Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford as he tries to pass during the second half of an NFL football game, in Minneapolis. The Cardinals have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on outside linebacker Chandler Jones after failing to reach a long-term deal with the player.
AP source: Giants tell Pierre-Paul he is franchise player
… yards for a touchdown. He missed the final four regular-season games and a playoff matchup against Green Bay with a sports hernia. Pierre-Paul missed the opening half of the 2015 season because of a severe hand injury sustained in a fireworks …
Kansas City Chiefs sign Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif to five-year extension
Kansas City Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, right, looks on during the NFL football training camp, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in St. Joseph, Mo. The Chiefs are reportedly close to rewarding Canadian offensive lineman Duvernay-Tardif.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Dougal Brownlie/The St. Joseph News-Press via AP It’s been a meteoric rise for the 25-year-old native of Mont-St-Hilaire, Que.
Report: Chiefs “working” to make Eric Berry the NFL’s highest-paid safety
The Chiefs are trying to finalize a deal with safety Eric Berry that would make Berry the NFL’s highest-paid safety, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday. Getting that deal done soon would not only keep Berry off the market but would give the Chiefs the chance to use their franchise tag on nose tackle Dontari Poe instead of using it on Berry.
Browns release veteran WR Andrew Hawkins
The team cut ties with the veteran wide receiver on Monday, terminating his contract after three seasons and leaving the Browns without one of their most respected players. Hawkins, who signed with Cleveland as a free agent in 2014 after three years with Cincinnati, released a video in which he thanked Cleveland’s fans and owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam, and wished his teammates well.
Century Links 2/27: Preparing for Free Agency, and other Seahawks News
NESN.com Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has a game-worn Tom Brady jersey. And no, it’s not THAT jersey, so feel cross him off the list of suspects.
The Little Things: Week 1
Preseason is half a year away, but at least something is kicking off this morning: a new offseason column. Think of “Little Things” as a weekly methodical stroll through the weird, maddening, exhilarating, maddening again, and full-circle-back-to-weird-again season of your 2016 Seattle Seahawks.
Oklahoma’s Joe Mixon on punching woman: ‘That’s not me.’ NFL teams will have to decide.
The surveillance camera footage shows Mixon, then a powerful teen-aged football player, unleash a ferocious punch, sending a young woman to the ground, shattering her face. That’s what Mixon did.
Baltimore Ravensa Elam arrested on multiple drug charges in Miami
Elam, 25, was booked at 3:45 a.m. at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami on charges of possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to sell or deliver, and possession of a controlled substance. He also was charged with reckless driving.
Baltimore Ravensa Elam arrested on multiple drug charges in Miami
Elam, 25, was booked at 3:45 a.m. at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami on charges of possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to sell or deliver, and possession of a controlled substance. He also was charged with reckless driving.
Winning battles near the goal lines is a focus for Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to improve their play both offensively and defensively when they are near the goal lines during the 2017 NFL season. Last season was a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings.
Eye surgery coming in April for Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer will need some more work done on his eye, and is planning on getting the procedure done in April of 2017. It is a strange thing when a coach misses a game during the NFL season, but that was the case when Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer had to undergo emergency eye surgery during the 2016 NFL season.
Jay Cutler, Alshon Jeffery face uncertain futures as NFL offseason heats up
Indianapolis will again become the NFL ‘s hub this week, playing host to the annual scouting combine. As always, much of the TV spotlight and outside hype will center around the 330 draft-eligible invitees who will partake in on-field testing, medical examinations and interview sessions.
Cleveland Browns: Breaking down the potential pursuit of Kirk Cousins
Oct 2, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins prepares to throw the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at FedEx Field. Washington Redskins wins 31 – 20. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports The Cleveland Browns are looking for a quarterback, and Kirk Cousins could be an option if the Browns want to commit to a long-term option.
Sunday Morning Bobblehead Thread
I was going to go with a completely different blurb before the Sunday show guest list, but I found out late last night that Chez Pazienza, of Deux Ex Malcontent , The Daily Banter and The Bob and Chez Show podcast, passed away at the much, much too young age of 47. He leaves behind two daughters, a fiancee and thousands of fans of his writing and podcasting. I’m frankly more than a little tired of us losing good guys while these craptastic schmucks just keep on going like the Energizer Bunny.
Should the Browns trade the No. 1 pick for Jimmy Garoppolo instead of drafting a QB? Hey, Mary Kay
Hey, Mary Kay: I hear all this talk about drafting a quarterback, and the Patriots wanting at least a 1st and 4th for Jimmy Garoppolo. So here’s my question.
Jerry Jones: No decision has been made regarding Tony Romo
The Cowboys celebrated on Saturday night the 25th anniversary of their 1992 Super Bowl championship team. Looming over the franchise continues to be the immediate future of the best quarterback in franchise history to not win a Super Bowl.
Seahawks: Re-thinking the plan at strong side linebacker
The Seattle Seahawks need to re-think their plan at strong side linebacker, and finally draft a versatile placement for Bruce Irvin. A year ago the Seattle Seahawks let Bruce Irvin leave for the Raiders and made no effort to replace him.
Sanu kind of blames Falcons’ Super Bowl choke on long halftime
… But New England stormed back for 28 consecutive points to pull perhaps the most notable rally in professional sports history in the comeback. More of a reason was that the Falcons’ defense wore out in the second half from being on the field for 93 …
ESPN Predicts Melvin Ingram’s Contract Terms
ESPN insider’s John Clayton this week released his projected contract terms for the top 25 NFL free agents. His 10th ranked free agent was Los Angeles Chargers edge defender Melvin Ingram , and Clayton’s prediction should make any fan hoping that the Chargers retain their #2 pass rusher happy.
Perez: Democrats are in ‘crisis of confidence’
Democrats on Saturday neared the end of a long, competitive battle to choose a new national party chairman who will attempt to turn widespread opposition to President Donald Trump into more election victories. One of the leading candidates, former Labor Secretary Tom Perez, told Democratic National Committee members the party is facing a “crisis of confidence” and a “crisis of relevance” after losing about 1,000 elected posts from Capitol Hill to state legislatures during the last decade, in addition to Hillary Clinton’s presidential election loss.
Perez, Ellison at finish line of Dem chair race
The race for a new Democratic chairman narrowed to two candidates, a former Cabinet member and a liberal Minnesota congressman, both of them promising to rebuild a reeling party and fight Republican President Donald Trump. Tom Perez, labour secretary under former President Barack Obama, told Democratic National Committee members the party is facing a “crisis of confidence” and a “crisis of relevance” after losing about 1,000 elected posts from Capitol Hill to state legislatures during the last decade, in addition to Hillary Clinton’s presidential election loss in November.
Why the Texans have to trade for Jimmy Garoppolo
As the offseason continues to roll along, I’ve become more and more convinced that the Texans need to trade for New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. First of all, I’m having a hard time with the fact that the Texans are willing to draft a quarterback-possibly in the first round-instead of trading for Garoppolo.
Mailbag, 2/25: Franchise tag, roster cuts, Eli’s deal, more
This might be a first for our Big Blue View Mailbag, as all of this week’s questions came in via e-mail. Let’s get right to it.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) announces South Africa’s test squad against New Zealand
Cricket South Africa today named two uncapped players, Heinrich Klaasen and Theunis de Bruyn , in the Standard Bank Proteas Test squad for the three-match series against New Zealand starting next month. Morne Morkel returns to the squad after missing the recent Test series against Sri Lanka, while there is also place for fellow fast bowler Chris Morris, who was injured for a large part of last year after making his debut against England.
NFL compensates Seahawks with two extra third-round picks in 2017 draft
Last offseason, the Seattle Seahawks lost defensive starters Bruce Irvin and Brandon Mebane to former AFC West rivals Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers in free agency, as well as starting left tackle Russell Okung to another AFC West foe, the Denver Broncos , and right guard J.R. Sweezy to expansion rivals the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . The Seahawks signed a few minor free agents themselves, but overall the contractual balance didn’t offset those moves and so now the NFL grants Seattle two relatively high compensatory draft picks in 2017.
Kansas City Chiefs sign C.J. Spiller
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed veteran running back C.J. Spiller . The free agent had 18 yards on just six carries last season for the New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks .
New England Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski: ‘No doubt’ he will be ready for 2017
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says there is “no doubt” he will be ready for the start of the 2017 season despite undergoing the third back surgery of his career. “Yes, for sure,” Gronkowski told Cari Champion on ESPN when asked if he expects to play in Week 1. “No doubt.”
What Bears rookies said at Combine
With the NFL Combine looming, we take a look back at what top Bears rookies Jordan Howard, Cody Whitehair and Leonard Floyd had to say at last year’s event. were all voted to the NFL All-Rookie Team in 2016 after being selected by the Bears in the draft.
New York Giants: Defensive Ends To Consider In Free Agency
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is pressure on a pass attempt by New England Patriots defensive end Jabaal Sheard in the third quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports The New York Giants have a void to fill at defensive end.
Vikings G.M. has taken a long look at how he’s acquired linemen
The Vikings have skill position problems, sure. But last year was also enough of a mess that General Manager Rick Spielman is thinking about changing the way he evaluates other positions.
Sean Payton Focused on Teaching
In the offseason, you don’t hear much from Saints’ Head Coach Sean Payton. So when he speaks, everything he says is dissected and parsed.
After a couple visits, Penn State feels ‘like home’ for four-star recruit Isheem Young
Isheem Young, of Imhotep Charter, runs the ball in for a touchdown during their PIAA Class 4A state championship game against Cathedral Prep at Hershey Park Stadium, Dec. 8, 2016. , linebacker Jake Cooper , linebacker Joe DuMond , defensive end Shareef Miller and cornerback John Reid all have ties to Philadelphia schools.
Would Alex Smith benefit from another quarterback coming in?
Jan 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC quarterback Alex Smith of the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the game at Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith is being seen as a possible hindrance to the team’s postseason hopes.
Trade options for Cutler
Since there is not much to build on in this case I had to make up a few weird trades but who knows, right? Both injury prone and aging and though Romo is older and his injuries are worse he is a better qb. you can add a 6th/7th rounder to close it but basically it’s a 1 on 1 trade.
Trade options for Cutler
Since there is not much to build on in this case I had to make up a few weird trades but who knows, right? Both injury prone and aging and though Romo is older and his injuries are worse he is a better qb. you can add a 6th/7th rounder to close it but basically it’s a 1 on 1 trade.
Nick Folk Released by New York Jets
The New York Jets released kicker Nick Folk on Thursday after seven years with the organization, per Eric Allen of the team’s official site. “It’s a sad day, but that’s the business side of things,” Folk said.
Alterraun Verner Released by Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released cornerback Alterraun Verner after three years with the organization, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times confirmed the news, noting the cornerback was set to make $6.5 million in 2017.
Lions sign offensive tackle Pierce Burton
The 6-foot-6, 305-pound Burton was on the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad last year. The former Mississippi standout was on practice squads in 2015 with the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers. He was an undrafted rookie free agent in 2014 with the Minnesota Vikings.