It’s ironic that on Labor Day weekend, over 700 NFL players will lose their jobs. And an unknown number of OCs might still lose their job after what happened last week with the firings of Chan Gailey (KC), Jeff Jagodzinski (TB) and Turk Schonert (BUF).
Some teams have already trimmed their rosters, but all 32 teams [...]
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The Irony of Labor Day Weekend
Illegal Contact: NFL Bans Zebras From Social Media
The league issued an updated social media policy yesterday. These are the main points:
No electronic devices on the sideline, in the locker room or in the coaches’ booth
No social media use starting 90 minutes before the game until after the media interviews
Social media can be used by players and coaches on other moments
Game officials and [...]
Ex-Giant Burress pleads guilty in weapons case
Link: Ex-Giant Burress pleads guilty in weapons case
Former New York Giant Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty Thursday to a weapons charge and agreed to a two-year prison term for accidentally shooting himself at a Manhattan nightclub.
Vick Unleashed
Yesterday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally reinstated Michael Vick. Vick can sign with any NFL team and is allowed to play the last two preseason games. Goodell will make a decision by week six to fully reinstate Vick.
To be clear, Vick has not been formally suspended, but might be if Goodell does not receive a [...]
NFL Free Agency: First Week Recap
Granted, it’s been a bit over a week since free agency started, but now that most of the excitement is behind us and the T.O. question was answered last weekend, let’s reflect on the most significant moves made.
Quarterback
The two most successful QBs of last season, Kurt Warner and Kerry Collins, stayed put. Both players signed [...]
89 and still going strong!
Today, the NFL celebrates its 89th anniversary.
Throughout all the tough times, the NFL/AFL merger and the great moments, the NFL is still up there as America’s #1 sport.
Happy birthday, NFL, and may we see many more great years!