NFL: Saints beat Vikings 14-9 in season opener The Saints brought the heat at Favre and once again he couldn’t handle it as the Saints defeated the Vikings in the long awaited rematch. Drew Brees looked sharp in the opener completing 27 of 36 passes for 237 yards, and 1 touchdown. Although the Saints passed…
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NFL: Vikings vs Saints Season Opener Predictions
NFL: Vikings vs Saints Season Opener Predictions The long awaited rematch is finally here. The Vikings will look to revenge there loss to the Saints in the NFC Championship game tonight for the Season Opener on NBC. Many things to look forward to for this game. The return of Favre, first look at the defending…
NFL: San Francisco 49ers Offseason Transactions, News, and Rumors
NFL: San Francisco 49ers Transactions, News, and Rumors New Additions Signed RB Brian Westbrook (1 year, 1.25 million) Signed QB David Carr (2 years, 6.175 million) Signed LB Travis Laboy (1 year, 1.6 million) Signed QB Troy Smith (1 year, TBA) T Alex Boone (reserve/future contract) Cuts QB Nate Davis QB Jarrett Brown RB Michael…
NFL: Vikings acquire Greg Camarillo from the Dolphins
NFL: Vikings acquire Greg Camarillo from the Dolphins With news of Sidney Rice getting surgery on his hip, the Vikings went out and traded for Greg Camarillo. Camarillo is a favorite among Dolphins fans for his notable touchdown in overtime to beat the Ravens for there first win in the 2007 season. Last season Camarillo had…
NFL: Preseason Team by Team Observations – Broncos
NFL: Preseason Team by Team Observations – Broncos Broncos (2nd Preseason Game verse the Detroit Lions) QB – Kyle Orton played really good, and overall has had a solid preseason. Orton went 16-22 with 177 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. His interception was his only blemish of the day. Orton will be the…
NFL: Preseason Team by Team Observations – Bills
NFL: Preseason Team by Team Observations – Bills Bills (The 2nd preseason game verse the Colts) -QB Trent Edwards played solid and seems like he is easing into the starting quarterback role once again. Edwards was 5-8 with 93 passing yards, and 1 touchdown. Edwards on his touchdown made a perfect pass to Evans for…
NFL: Guess Who’s Back….Brett Favre, News, and Rumors
NFL: Guess Who’s Back….Brett Favre, News, and Rumors Brett Favre is back at it again for his 20th NFL season. After another long awaited Brett Favre saga, Favre is committed to another run at the Super Bowl with the Minnesota Vikings. Favre has played 309 straight games and now counting. Three of Favre’s closest Vikings…
NFL: Preseason Team by Team Observations – Bengals
NFL: Preseason Team by Team Observations – Bengals Bengals (Bengals 2nd game observation) -WR Jordan Shipley looked sharp in a win over the Bengals. Shipley caught 5 balls for 50 yards. He also looked good on the punt return where he gained 21 yards. With word of WR Antonio Bryant possibly being cut, Shipley could…
NFL: Preseason Team by Team Observations – Bears
NFL: Preseason Team by Team Observation Bears -QB Caleb Hanie had a pretty good game. Hanie also left the game with a shoulder injury that shouldn’t sideline for too long. He had 1 mistake in the game with the interceptions but other than that he was 10-17, had 148 passing yards, and a touchdown. -QB…
NFL: Westbrook signs with the 49ers, News, and Rumors
NFL: Westbrook signs with the 49ers, News, and Rumors RB Brian Westbrook signs with the San Francisco 49ers (1 year, 1.25M) This is a good signing for the 49ers. They just lost their backup running back Glen Coffee due to a surprising and unexpected retirement. Which leaves them with rookie Anthony Dixon, and Michael Robinson…
NFL: Preseason Team by Team Observations – 49ers
NFL: Preseason Team by Team Observation 49ers – RB Anthony Dixon might have catapulted himself to the backup running back role with his first week preseason preformance. Dixon who was drafted in the 6th round is competing with Michael Robinson to be the 2nd string running back. Dixon had 21 carries, 103 rushing yards, and…
NFL: Shawne Merriman signs tender, News, and Rumors
NFL: Shawne Merriman signs tender, News, and Rumors The San Diego Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman ended his holdout and signed his 1 year, $3, 269 million tender. Merriman missed 2 weeks of training camp from being displeased with his status on the team. The San Francisco 49ers RB Glen Coffee retires from the NFL just…