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Max Starks hasn’t heard from the Steelers
May 19th
Veteran offensive lineman Max Starks, who tore an ACL during the Steelers’ playoff loss to the Broncos, is a free agent. And he has heard nothing from the only team with which he ever has played. Or, presumably, any other team. As to the Steelers, Starks isn’t expecting the phone to ring. Mike Adams, Jonathan…
Ed Reed has leverage, and there’s nothing wrong with using it
May 19th
Ravens safety Ed Reed has shown some Favrian tendencies over the past few years, musing about retiring and then continuing to play. This year, Reed initially said he would be back. But then indicated emerged he’d like a new contract. And then, after linebacker Terrell Suggs suffered a partially torn Achilles tendon, Reed became coy…
Rams aim for the NFL’s all-time sack record
May 19th
In 1984, Jeff Fisher played for the Chicago Bears team that set the NFL’s all-time record with 72 sacks in a season. Now Fisher wants to coach the team that breaks that record. Fisher has been telling the defense that he wants at least 73 sacks this year, according to comments that defensive end Robert…
Nnamdi Asomugha says Eagles learned it takes time to build a team
May 19th
Although it was Vince Young who gave last year’s Eagles the “Dream Team” moniker, it was Nnamdi Asomugha more than anyone else who epitomized the way the Eagles tried to build a talented roster through free agency a year ago: Asomugha was free agency’s biggest prize in 2011, and when he chose Philadelphia, that’s when…
Pilar Sanders claims Deion choked her during April 23 incident
May 19th
Last month, something happened at the home where Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders and his estranged wife had been living, in separate areas of the oversized home. Pilar Sanders was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault. Deion Sanders eventually was cited for misdemeanor assault. A witness claimed that Deion was the aggressor but that…
Nike jersey sale data is misleading
May 18th
Nike unveiled its new line of NFL gear on April 3. On April 27, the Nike NFL jerseys became available for purchase. According to Allen Brettman of the Oregonian, sales were 100 percent higher than last year during the first week of availability. For the second week, sales were 150 percent higher than last year.…
Driver explains his “Packer for life” comment
May 18th
Packers receiver Donal Driver created a bit of a stir on Thursday, in the hours before Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma dropped a legal bombshell on the league office. Driver said on Twitter that he’ll be a “Packer for life,” prompting speculation that he has a new contract, along with speculation that the Packers had terminated…
Indy lost more than $1 million hosting Super Bowl, but isn’t complaining
May 18th
The headline popping up throughout Thomas Alva Gore’s invention suggests bad news for Indianapolis. The city that hosted Super Bowl XLVI lost more than $1 million for its efforts. But the folks in Indy aren’t complaining. “If you think about it, to spend a million dollars for the branding and the effort that is generating…
Mike Vick tying the knot next month
May 18th
The maturation of Mike Vick continues. According to the New York Post, Vick will marry long-time fiancée Kijafa Frink on June 30, four days after his 32nd birthday. The wedding will occur at the Fountainbleau at Miami Beach. Invited guests include Tony Dungy, agent Joel Segal, Eagles coach Andy Reid, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy,…
Megatron hits a home run at Tigers’ batting practice
May 18th
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson suffered no Madden curse on Friday night at Comerica Park. Taking batting practice before the Pirates-Tigers game, Johnson hit a ball over the outfield fence. And, yes, the video of the home run already is on YouTube. Johnson, who also threw out the first pitch, played baseball in high school. The…
