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Marijuana isn’t a “growing problem” for the NFL
May 18th
The headline in the Detroit News claims that marijuana is a “growing problem” for the Lions and the NFL. While growing marijuana can be a problem (especially when living next door to a judge) the only growing problem involving marijuana and the Lions is that their top two draft picks in 2011 got caught with…
Vikings’ Greg Childs views himself as the steal of the draft
May 18th
As the 134th pick in the NFL draft, Vikings wide receiver Greg Childs believes he’s going to be looked at in a few years as a bargain. Childs said on Vikings Tonight that he thinks NFL teams passed on him because he was still slowed down in his senior season at Arkansas by a torn…
Vilma’s lawyer explains decision to sue Goodell
May 18th
On Thursday, lawyer Peter Ginsberg filed on behalf of Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma a defamation lawsuit against Commissioner Roger Goodell. On Friday, Ginsberg joined PFT Live to discuss the situation. Among other things, Ginsberg explained that reasons for filing the suit, the reasons for the decision to sue only Goodell, and the reasons for choosing…
Saints add Benson, McAllister to team’s Hall of Fame
May 18th
Mired in one of the rockiest offseasons that any team ever has endured, the Saints are still going about their normal business. Their normal business includes adding new members to the team’s Hall of Fame. On Friday, the Saints announced that owner Tom Benson and running back Deuce McAllister will be receiving the honor. The…
Brees’ brilliant approach gives him cover with the fan base
May 18th
Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma bumped Saints quarterback Drew Brees out of the spotlight on Thursday by filing suit against Commissioner Roger Goodell. But Brees deserves a bit more attention for what was, in hindsight, a brilliant decision to appeal to the fan base by making it clear that he’s not under contract because the team…
Report: Dallas Clark visited Patriots on Tuesday
May 18th
Former Colts tight end Dallas Clark has been linked to multiple teams. The latest is the least likely. Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe reports that Clark visited the Patriots on Tuesday. Yes, the Patriots. Who have Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. On Monday, Peter King of SI.com characterized the Chiefs as the clubhouse…
Moorman may have his hands full in Buffalo
May 18th
Perhaps best known for being blown up by the late Sean Taylor during the Pro Bowl, Bills punter Brian Moorman faces a more usual threat as he prepares for his 12th season with the team. As Alper pointed out in today’s one-liners, undrafted rookie Shawn Powell hopes to knock Moorman off the roster. Powell isn’t…
Rolando McClain case is ridiculous and all about money, lawyer says
May 18th
Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain will get a new trial in front of a jury after an Alabama judge found him guilty of four misdemeanors and sentenced him to 180 days in jail, and McClain’s lawyer says the jury trial will show that no charges ever should have been brought against McClain in the first place.…
Buccaneers sign Lavonte David
May 18th
The Bucs have gotten contracts done for all of the players they selected after the first round of the draft. Linebacker Lavonte David, a second-round pick, has agreed to terms with the team. It’s a four-year deal for the Nebraska product, who the Bucs traded up to take with the 58th overall selection. David was…
Cordy Glenn signs deal with Bills
May 18th
The Bills are getting close to putting the final touches on signing their draft class. One day after signing first-round pick Stephon Gilmore, the Bills announced that they have agreed to a contract with offensive lineman Cordy Glenn. The second-round pick signed a four-year deal with the team. Coming into the draft there was a…
