This week the players who received fines from the NFL include the Arizona Cardinals safety Antrel Rolle, tackle Levi Brown, the Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jacob Lacey, the Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams, Cleveland Browns linebacker Kaluka Maiava, New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw and safety Michael Johnson.
Cardinals Rolle was fined $7,500 for hitting tight end Kevin Boss of the Giants in last Sunday’s win, and Brown was fined $5,000 for a chop block, the same as the Panthers Williams, who did the chop block in last Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills while picking up a blitz.
Colts Lacey received a fine of $10,000 because he went to the ground to celebrate after a touchdown in a win over St. Louis Rams and the league considered that was unsportsmanlike conduct.
Browns rookie Maiava, Giants Bradshaw and Johnson each was fined $5,000 for unnecessary roughness. Maiava hit Packers receiver Greg Jennings in the game, Bradshaw struke DT in Cardinals jersey named Darnell Dockett in the face mask last Sunday, and Johnson hit Kurt Warner in the head in the same game.
Friday, October 30, 2009
NFL: it is ok for Redskins to prevent fans from taking signs
According to the NFL spokesman Greg Aiello, to prevent fans from bringing any signs to home games is a team and stadium matter and the league does not plan to stop the team from doing that.
That was what Aiello said in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Thursday. He also wrote in the mail that NFL teams are responsible for preventing the display of signs that obstruct sightlines or “which are inflammatory, derogatory or generally in bad taste.” That means fans, supporting or protesting will not be allowed to take any signs or banners into the stadium where the Redskins play their home games.
Although Redskins COO David Donovan said during a radio appearance on 106.7 The Fan that they prevent spectators from carrying signs or banners into the game for fan security and comfort, it just easily reminded me of the fact that there has been increasing sings critical of owner Dan Snyder and front office chief Vinny Cerrato during Washington’s 2-5 start and gets me to wonder the relationship between the ban and the front office. I guess some fans will anyway find other methods to express their feelings, like printing signs on the NFL jerseys they are wearing?
That was what Aiello said in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Thursday. He also wrote in the mail that NFL teams are responsible for preventing the display of signs that obstruct sightlines or “which are inflammatory, derogatory or generally in bad taste.” That means fans, supporting or protesting will not be allowed to take any signs or banners into the stadium where the Redskins play their home games.
Although Redskins COO David Donovan said during a radio appearance on 106.7 The Fan that they prevent spectators from carrying signs or banners into the game for fan security and comfort, it just easily reminded me of the fact that there has been increasing sings critical of owner Dan Snyder and front office chief Vinny Cerrato during Washington’s 2-5 start and gets me to wonder the relationship between the ban and the front office. I guess some fans will anyway find other methods to express their feelings, like printing signs on the NFL jerseys they are wearing?
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Redskins TE may return to action in a month
The Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley had ankle surgery on Wednesday, two days after he was injured in the first half of Monday’s 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. And the team said the player could return to action in a month.
Really great news- the team had originally feared that they would have to sideline the two-time Pro Bowl player for at least two months or place him on the season-ending injured reserve. That would be the biggest loss for the season to the Redskins. Now the loss has been reduced as Cooley is expected to miss only four weeks after the surgery.
But the four weeks’ missing is still Cooley’s longest time of being absent from game since he was put on the Redskins jersey after the third round in 2004. Before the injury, Cooley had 29 catches for 332 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Really great news- the team had originally feared that they would have to sideline the two-time Pro Bowl player for at least two months or place him on the season-ending injured reserve. That would be the biggest loss for the season to the Redskins. Now the loss has been reduced as Cooley is expected to miss only four weeks after the surgery.
But the four weeks’ missing is still Cooley’s longest time of being absent from game since he was put on the Redskins jersey after the third round in 2004. Before the injury, Cooley had 29 catches for 332 yards and two touchdowns this season.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Broncos WR Marshall has part-time job in TV
The Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall will seen on TV without wearing his Broncos jersey on next Tuesday night, not as the focus of a piece of news, but as a host of “Sports Soup” on Versus to say something interest about sports.
“I think it’s always fun to be able to joke about something that you do,” the Pro Bowl receiver told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday. He even plans to poke fun at the training camp tantrum that drew him a nine-day suspension.
Marshall, who has 29 catches for 332 yards and four touchdowns for the undefeated Broncos this season, has done some sports broadcasting in the past. But he said that experience will not help him much for the new hosting job. However, he at least knows how the show goes on as he is a fan and has watched a lot of episodes.
“I think it’s always fun to be able to joke about something that you do,” the Pro Bowl receiver told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday. He even plans to poke fun at the training camp tantrum that drew him a nine-day suspension.
Marshall, who has 29 catches for 332 yards and four touchdowns for the undefeated Broncos this season, has done some sports broadcasting in the past. But he said that experience will not help him much for the new hosting job. However, he at least knows how the show goes on as he is a fan and has watched a lot of episodes.
Dolphins lost CB Allen to knee injury for the season
The Miami Dolphins cornerback Will Allen (not the Will Allen in Buccaneers jersey) will not play the remaining games for the season in his Dolphins jersey as he hurt the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the third quarter of the Dolphins’ loss to the New Orleans Saints. The injury is just serious enough to end his season.
According to Coach Tony Sparano, Allen’s knee needs surgery and a lot of time to recover. The 2009 first-round draft pick Vontae Davis will take over Allen’s job to start in the lineup against the New York Jets this Sunday. Another rookie, second-round pick Sean Smith will start opposite Davis as he has been starting opposite Allen.
Sparano conceded he was unsure whether the rookies were ready to assume such a load.
“They need to mature really fast,” Sparano said. “I don’t know if they’re equipped for 10 games in a row of doing full-time duty without having Will Allen out there. But these guys are playing at pretty good levels.”
But he has to trust them. Their performance has not been bad. Davis has seen significant playing time as a reserve and on special teams, playing 28 snaps Sunday against the Saints. And for Smith, since he was able to win a starting job in training camp, he should be given to confidence that he would do the job well.
According to Coach Tony Sparano, Allen’s knee needs surgery and a lot of time to recover. The 2009 first-round draft pick Vontae Davis will take over Allen’s job to start in the lineup against the New York Jets this Sunday. Another rookie, second-round pick Sean Smith will start opposite Davis as he has been starting opposite Allen.
Sparano conceded he was unsure whether the rookies were ready to assume such a load.
“They need to mature really fast,” Sparano said. “I don’t know if they’re equipped for 10 games in a row of doing full-time duty without having Will Allen out there. But these guys are playing at pretty good levels.”
But he has to trust them. Their performance has not been bad. Davis has seen significant playing time as a reserve and on special teams, playing 28 snaps Sunday against the Saints. And for Smith, since he was able to win a starting job in training camp, he should be given to confidence that he would do the job well.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Packers OT Clifton did not play Sunday against Browns
The Green Bay Packers starting left tackle Chad Clifton must regret for not being able to play Sunday’s 31-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns. But what could he do? He was just listed as inactive with a damn injured ankle.
Clifton had already missed two games earlier this season because of the injury. And for Sunday’s game, he was replaced by rookie T.J. Lang, who tried to protect quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who had been sacked an NFL-high 25 times this season before Sunday, and did not do a bad job.
Players missing game on Sunday also included tight ends Steve Heiden and Robert Royal. Heiden injured his knee and Royal had injuries both on hamstring and finger. It was Greg Estandia who replaced Royal and started on Sunday.
Clifton had already missed two games earlier this season because of the injury. And for Sunday’s game, he was replaced by rookie T.J. Lang, who tried to protect quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who had been sacked an NFL-high 25 times this season before Sunday, and did not do a bad job.
Players missing game on Sunday also included tight ends Steve Heiden and Robert Royal. Heiden injured his knee and Royal had injuries both on hamstring and finger. It was Greg Estandia who replaced Royal and started on Sunday.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Vikings CB Winfield was listed doubtful against Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers may feel a bit eased when they learned that the Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield was listed doubtful for Sunday’s game. It just made it more possible for them to keep their 100-yard streak.
Winfield was injured last Sunday in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens and did not practice all week. Benny Sapp would likely get the starting job in his place if Winfield cannot play Sunday. But Winfield’s absence, coupled with the bumps and bruises affecting safety Madieu Williams and backup safety Husain Abdullah, will make life much easier for Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback in Steelers jersey and the Steelers second-ranked passing offense.
Fortunately, starting running back Adrian Peterson, ankles injured, right tackles Phil Loadholt with ankle injury and backup safety Eric Frampton, also ankle injured, are all probable for Sunday game. Punt returner Darius Rey with hamstring injured is also doubtful. And along with Williams and Abdullah, Vikings kick returner and receiver Percy Harvin was questionable with shoulder injury.
Winfield was injured last Sunday in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens and did not practice all week. Benny Sapp would likely get the starting job in his place if Winfield cannot play Sunday. But Winfield’s absence, coupled with the bumps and bruises affecting safety Madieu Williams and backup safety Husain Abdullah, will make life much easier for Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback in Steelers jersey and the Steelers second-ranked passing offense.
Fortunately, starting running back Adrian Peterson, ankles injured, right tackles Phil Loadholt with ankle injury and backup safety Eric Frampton, also ankle injured, are all probable for Sunday game. Punt returner Darius Rey with hamstring injured is also doubtful. And along with Williams and Abdullah, Vikings kick returner and receiver Percy Harvin was questionable with shoulder injury.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Packers RB Green blamed family turmoil for his disappointing performance in Texans
The Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green recently said that his ability was affected by emotional turmoil within his family while playing in the Houston texans jersey.
“To me, it wasn’t the fact that I was getting old,” said Green, 32. “I had a lot of different stuff going on personally, off the field. (My) relationship between myself and my daughters was kind of on the rocks, so that was a big part of my life.”
Beside worsened relationship with his daughters, Green was also hit hard by the death of his father. All the turmoil caused his lack of focus on the field. The disappointing performance caused Green to be cut by the Texans in February.
Green also said his relationship with daughters—Ahmani, 12, and Myahni, 7— has greatly improved, so he was feeling good again and is ready to focus on the football field now.
“To me, it wasn’t the fact that I was getting old,” said Green, 32. “I had a lot of different stuff going on personally, off the field. (My) relationship between myself and my daughters was kind of on the rocks, so that was a big part of my life.”
Beside worsened relationship with his daughters, Green was also hit hard by the death of his father. All the turmoil caused his lack of focus on the field. The disappointing performance caused Green to be cut by the Texans in February.
Green also said his relationship with daughters—Ahmani, 12, and Myahni, 7— has greatly improved, so he was feeling good again and is ready to focus on the football field now.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Cowboys injured RB Barber and LB Ware will still play weekend
It seems that the Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber and linebacker DeMarcus Ware will not have much time to have their injuries heal up, as Coach Wade Phillips expect them to start Sunday’s home game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Barber has a fractured left thumb that he thought he just jammed while playing against the Kansas City Chiefs before the bye week. An X-ray revealed the break. Ware has a stress fracture in his left foot. But Phillips’ logic is like this: Barber is a right-handed player, so injured thumb on left hand will not affect his performance in game; and Ware played previous game well with the injuries, so he can play the next games as well with the injury still paining him.
I believe Phillips would not like to use injured players, but he just had little choice as there are too many injuries among the Cowboys. All 10 players on the latest injury list fully participated in practice Wednesday. Along with Barber and Ware, receiver Roy Williams, running back Felix Jones and safety Gerald Sensabaugh are all expected to wear back their Cowboys jerseys and play against the Falcons after they missed the Kansas City game.
Barber has a fractured left thumb that he thought he just jammed while playing against the Kansas City Chiefs before the bye week. An X-ray revealed the break. Ware has a stress fracture in his left foot. But Phillips’ logic is like this: Barber is a right-handed player, so injured thumb on left hand will not affect his performance in game; and Ware played previous game well with the injuries, so he can play the next games as well with the injury still paining him.
I believe Phillips would not like to use injured players, but he just had little choice as there are too many injuries among the Cowboys. All 10 players on the latest injury list fully participated in practice Wednesday. Along with Barber and Ware, receiver Roy Williams, running back Felix Jones and safety Gerald Sensabaugh are all expected to wear back their Cowboys jerseys and play against the Falcons after they missed the Kansas City game.
Cowboys injured RB Barber and LB Ware will still play weekend
It seems that the Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber and linebacker DeMarcus Ware will not have much time to have their injuries heal up, as Coach Wade Phillips expect them to start Sunday’s home game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Barber has a fractured left thumb that he thought he just jammed while playing against the Kansas City Chiefs before the bye week. An X-ray revealed the break. Ware has a stress fracture in his left foot. But Phillips’ logic is like this: Barber is a right-handed player, so injured thumb on left hand will not affect his performance in game; and Ware played previous game well with the injuries, so he can play the next games as well with the injury still paining him.
I believe Phillips would not like to use injured players, but he just had little choice as there are too many injuries among the Cowboys. All 10 players on the latest injury list fully participated in practice Wednesday. Along with Barber and Ware, receiver Roy Williams, running back Felix Jones and safety Gerald Sensabaugh are all expected to wear back their Cowboys jerseys and play against the Falcons after they missed the Kansas City game.
Barber has a fractured left thumb that he thought he just jammed while playing against the Kansas City Chiefs before the bye week. An X-ray revealed the break. Ware has a stress fracture in his left foot. But Phillips’ logic is like this: Barber is a right-handed player, so injured thumb on left hand will not affect his performance in game; and Ware played previous game well with the injuries, so he can play the next games as well with the injury still paining him.
I believe Phillips would not like to use injured players, but he just had little choice as there are too many injuries among the Cowboys. All 10 players on the latest injury list fully participated in practice Wednesday. Along with Barber and Ware, receiver Roy Williams, running back Felix Jones and safety Gerald Sensabaugh are all expected to wear back their Cowboys jerseys and play against the Falcons after they missed the Kansas City game.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Walt Daniels died 12 hours after falling out of press box at Qualcomm Stadium
Walt Daniels, 66, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sharp Memorial Hospital, 12 hours after he fell out of the press box at the Qualcomm Stadium, where the Denver Broncos played against the San Diego Chargers on Monday night.
“The San Diego Chargers’ family is greatly saddened by the loss of Walt Daniels,” the team said in a statement. “Walt loved the team and loved working in the press box on game days for more than 20 years. Our prayers are with his family and friends during this most difficult time.”
The 66-year-old man fell about 25 to 30 feet out of a booth that was to be used by Broncos assistant coaches and landed on the loge level. He seemed to sustain a head injury and was administered CPR before being taken to the hospital. Happening about three hours before kickoff, the accident delayed the opening of the game by about 40 minutes.
“The San Diego Chargers’ family is greatly saddened by the loss of Walt Daniels,” the team said in a statement. “Walt loved the team and loved working in the press box on game days for more than 20 years. Our prayers are with his family and friends during this most difficult time.”
The 66-year-old man fell about 25 to 30 feet out of a booth that was to be used by Broncos assistant coaches and landed on the loge level. He seemed to sustain a head injury and was administered CPR before being taken to the hospital. Happening about three hours before kickoff, the accident delayed the opening of the game by about 40 minutes.
Jets Coach Ryan still insists Sanchez to be the right starting quarterback
Even after Sunday’s 16-13 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills, the New York Jets Coach Rex Ryan still sticks with rookie Mark Sanchez as his starting quarterback, just as he has done since Sanchez beat out Kellen Clemens for the starting job in the preseason.
“I just think we’ve got to do a great job at looking at what we’re asking this young man to do,” Ryan said. “Do we need to cut things back? Are there things that we could do to put on somebody else’s plate to take some things off his plate? I have a lot of confidence in Mark.”
Sanchez is tied with Carolina’s Jake Delhomme for the league lead in interceptions with 10, and his 56.7 quarterback rating is higher than only Oakland’s JaMarcus Russell and Derek Anderson in Cleveland Browns jersey. But his performance was miserable on Sunday. He was only 10 of 29 for 119 yards and failed to lead his team to a win even though running back Thomas Jones had a franchise-record 210 yards rushing. However, Ryan is just as confident that the quarterback will bounce back from frustration.
“I just think we’ve got to do a great job at looking at what we’re asking this young man to do,” Ryan said. “Do we need to cut things back? Are there things that we could do to put on somebody else’s plate to take some things off his plate? I have a lot of confidence in Mark.”
Sanchez is tied with Carolina’s Jake Delhomme for the league lead in interceptions with 10, and his 56.7 quarterback rating is higher than only Oakland’s JaMarcus Russell and Derek Anderson in Cleveland Browns jersey. But his performance was miserable on Sunday. He was only 10 of 29 for 119 yards and failed to lead his team to a win even though running back Thomas Jones had a franchise-record 210 yards rushing. However, Ryan is just as confident that the quarterback will bounce back from frustration.
Monday, October 19, 2009
FBI stopped investigating threats to former Browns WR Edwards
FBI Special Agent Scott Wilson said Saturday that the FBI is no longer investigating any reported threats to former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards, who has been traded and is wearing New York Jets jersey now..
The FBI said the Browns contacted the Cleveland field office about the threats shortly after the Edwards allegedly punched a man outside a downtown night club. The man was said to be a friend of NBA star LeBron James. But the FBI did not tell the nature of the threats or who made them.
Browns spokesman Bill Bonsiewicz says it's not unusual for the team to communicate with local law enforcement agencies about such matters. So it is not surprising to see FBI involved into NFL team’s legal issues.
The FBI said the Browns contacted the Cleveland field office about the threats shortly after the Edwards allegedly punched a man outside a downtown night club. The man was said to be a friend of NBA star LeBron James. But the FBI did not tell the nature of the threats or who made them.
Browns spokesman Bill Bonsiewicz says it's not unusual for the team to communicate with local law enforcement agencies about such matters. So it is not surprising to see FBI involved into NFL team’s legal issues.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Vikings rookie WR Harvin questionable for Sunday game
An injured left shoulder may keep the Minnesota Vikings rookie receiver and return man Percy Harvin out of this Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. The rookie has been listed questionable for the game, and his playing status will be decided by game time.
Harvin missed the team’s Wednesday practice and worked out on a limited basis both on Thursday and Friday. Having played five game in the Vikings jersey this season, Harvin is averaging 31.2 yards per kick return and has scored three touchdowns totally.
Other Vikings players questionable for Sunday game include right tackle Phil Loadholt, who sprained his ankle and missed last week’s game against the St. Louis Rams; and punt returner Darius Reynaud with a strained left hamstring.
Harvin missed the team’s Wednesday practice and worked out on a limited basis both on Thursday and Friday. Having played five game in the Vikings jersey this season, Harvin is averaging 31.2 yards per kick return and has scored three touchdowns totally.
Other Vikings players questionable for Sunday game include right tackle Phil Loadholt, who sprained his ankle and missed last week’s game against the St. Louis Rams; and punt returner Darius Reynaud with a strained left hamstring.
Vikings rookie WR Harvin returned to practice
On Thursday practice, the Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin worked out on a limited basis. For being hurt on left shoulder in last Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams, he was held out from Wednesday’s practice.
According to Coach Brad Childress, Harvin is continuing to move around on the field and work through his injury. But his status for this Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens is decided yet.
Along with Harvin, punt returner Darius Reynaud also returned to practice and worked out on limited basis, too. If he is fully recovered in time to fits in the offense’s plans for that particular game, he will still have his job in special teams.
According to Coach Brad Childress, Harvin is continuing to move around on the field and work through his injury. But his status for this Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens is decided yet.
Along with Harvin, punt returner Darius Reynaud also returned to practice and worked out on limited basis, too. If he is fully recovered in time to fits in the offense’s plans for that particular game, he will still have his job in special teams.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Colts Kicker Vinatieri to be out for 4-8 weeks with knee problem
After having an MRI on right knee last week, the Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri found that he needed to have a surgery to remove a piece of loose cartilage, and after the surgery, he may need four to eight weeks to rehabilitate.
The surgery was operated on Tuesday. And one day later, the Colts signed veteran kicker Matt Stover to replace the league’s best clutch kicker. Since he already had a surgery on his right hip and right knee this summer and managed to make a short field goal in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 31-9 win over the Tennessee Titans, it was surprising to know that the kicker underwent another surgery and would be not seen in his Colts jersey for so long. Hopefully he will be back before the season ends.
And it is just reasonable for a team to find a replacement when they lose a starter. What was surprising was that, the team released starting defensive tackle Ed Johnson to clear a roster spot for signing Stover. Johnson was released by the Colts last season after being arrested on a drug possession charge. He re-signed with the Colts in May when the team tried to beef up its undersized defensive line and managed to win his starting job. However, his unsatisfying performance on and off the field caused him to be released by the same team for the second time in the past 13 months.
The surgery was operated on Tuesday. And one day later, the Colts signed veteran kicker Matt Stover to replace the league’s best clutch kicker. Since he already had a surgery on his right hip and right knee this summer and managed to make a short field goal in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 31-9 win over the Tennessee Titans, it was surprising to know that the kicker underwent another surgery and would be not seen in his Colts jersey for so long. Hopefully he will be back before the season ends.
And it is just reasonable for a team to find a replacement when they lose a starter. What was surprising was that, the team released starting defensive tackle Ed Johnson to clear a roster spot for signing Stover. Johnson was released by the Colts last season after being arrested on a drug possession charge. He re-signed with the Colts in May when the team tried to beef up its undersized defensive line and managed to win his starting job. However, his unsatisfying performance on and off the field caused him to be released by the same team for the second time in the past 13 months.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Bengals face potential blackout for Sunday game against Texans
Being 4-1 overall and leading the AFC North, the Cincinnati Bengals emailed a surprising announcement yesterday saying that a local blackout is likely for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.
According to reports by the Cincinnati Enquirer, there are still about 7,000 tickets left for Sunday’s game, and the pace is behind the season opener against the Denver Broncos, which had 5,000 seats available with two days remaining. It is just hard to believe that it was so difficult for a 4-1 team to sell out a game. Even the Bengals receiver Andre Caldwell was surprised to know the news. He tweeted on early Tuesday: “WOW we are facing a potential blackout against Houston. Where is the support cmon fans yall gotta do better then that great game this week.”
Coincidently, the Bengals, who has sold out 46 straight regular-season and postseason games, saw its last regular-season game black out on Nov. 9, 2003, when they played against the same team they will face in this Sunday’s game-the Houston Texans.
According to reports by the Cincinnati Enquirer, there are still about 7,000 tickets left for Sunday’s game, and the pace is behind the season opener against the Denver Broncos, which had 5,000 seats available with two days remaining. It is just hard to believe that it was so difficult for a 4-1 team to sell out a game. Even the Bengals receiver Andre Caldwell was surprised to know the news. He tweeted on early Tuesday: “WOW we are facing a potential blackout against Houston. Where is the support cmon fans yall gotta do better then that great game this week.”
Coincidently, the Bengals, who has sold out 46 straight regular-season and postseason games, saw its last regular-season game black out on Nov. 9, 2003, when they played against the same team they will face in this Sunday’s game-the Houston Texans.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Steelers safety Polamalu not likely to play Sunday
After being limited in practices on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu seemingly will not play against the Lions in Detroit on Sunday.
Since the five-time Pro Bowl player tore the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on Sept. 10 while playing against the Tennessee Titans, he has not played any game by so far during the season. He has neither taken part in full practice since he returned to field on Wednesday. And usually a Steelers player returning from an injury must go through at least one full practice before playing a real game, so it was very unlikely Polamalu could play this Sunday in Detroit. But since he has been able to take limited part in practice, we may see the No. 43 Steelers jersey again in the game against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 18.
Another injured Steelers player, running back Willie Parker, was held out for the practices on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and has been ruled out for this Sunday’s game. Replacement Rashard Mendenhall, who ran 165 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s 38-28 victory over the San Diego Chargers, may start again this Sunday against the Lions.
Since the five-time Pro Bowl player tore the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on Sept. 10 while playing against the Tennessee Titans, he has not played any game by so far during the season. He has neither taken part in full practice since he returned to field on Wednesday. And usually a Steelers player returning from an injury must go through at least one full practice before playing a real game, so it was very unlikely Polamalu could play this Sunday in Detroit. But since he has been able to take limited part in practice, we may see the No. 43 Steelers jersey again in the game against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 18.
Another injured Steelers player, running back Willie Parker, was held out for the practices on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and has been ruled out for this Sunday’s game. Replacement Rashard Mendenhall, who ran 165 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s 38-28 victory over the San Diego Chargers, may start again this Sunday against the Lions.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Los Angeles planned to send invitations to six NLF teams to move there
As a new stadium construction is to be approved for the Los Angeles suburb of Industry by October 15, the developers, the Majestic Realty Co. has made plan to invite a NFL team to the City of Angles, far before the $800 million, 600-acre project is completed.
In fact, the developers have planned to ask in February at least six NFL teams if they want to move to L.A. next season or wait till the construction is done in a few years. One of the six teams is the San Diego Chargers, who have a three-month window every year that starts in February to inform the city of San Diego what their plans are for the coming season. And the developers of the L.A. new stadium hope that the team’s plans for 2010 will include moving to Los Angeles.
The developers pronounced last year they would have a team in L.A. by this season. Although by so far no team has seemed to be interested in moving there, they still believe that Los Angeles will have one NFL team in near future.
In fact, the developers have planned to ask in February at least six NFL teams if they want to move to L.A. next season or wait till the construction is done in a few years. One of the six teams is the San Diego Chargers, who have a three-month window every year that starts in February to inform the city of San Diego what their plans are for the coming season. And the developers of the L.A. new stadium hope that the team’s plans for 2010 will include moving to Los Angeles.
The developers pronounced last year they would have a team in L.A. by this season. Although by so far no team has seemed to be interested in moving there, they still believe that Los Angeles will have one NFL team in near future.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Michael Crabtree accepted six-year contract from 49ers
On Wednesday, Michael Crabtree, a star wide receiver even as a rookie, finally headed out for his first practice with the San Francisco 49ers to prepare for the home game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Before that, he had signed a six-year contract, which was said to offer him nearly $17 million in guaranteed money, after a drawn-out negotiation process that had some wondering whether the star wide receiver would ever show up this season.
Although the 10th pick overall had missed all of training camp and sit out offseason minicamps and OTAs, he still believes that he can learn the offense quickly and will play a big role for the team in his No. 15 49ers jersey. If so, Crabtree would provide the game-breaking receiving threat the 49ers have been lacking.
Before that, he had signed a six-year contract, which was said to offer him nearly $17 million in guaranteed money, after a drawn-out negotiation process that had some wondering whether the star wide receiver would ever show up this season.
Although the 10th pick overall had missed all of training camp and sit out offseason minicamps and OTAs, he still believes that he can learn the offense quickly and will play a big role for the team in his No. 15 49ers jersey. If so, Crabtree would provide the game-breaking receiving threat the 49ers have been lacking.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Talk show host Limbaugh and NHL owner Checketts plan to buy Rams
Although the St. Louis Rams is off to a 0-4 start in the National Football League season with a league-low 24 points and has lost 14 games in streak over two seasons, the team still has an estimated value of 929 million dollars. Both Conservative political radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh and National Hockey League club owner Dave Checketts are on a bid to buy the American football team.
After former owner Georgia Frontiere, who moved the Rams to her hometown, died last year, her children shared the Rams with billionaire Stan Kroenke, who also owns the NHL Colorado Avalance and NBA Denver Nuggets.
According to NFL rules, owner of other sport teams can own an NFL team in the same market as long as the owner does not own team in other markets, and that is why Kroenke can only held 40 percent of the Rams. Checkets would be able to take a majority stake because his Blues are based in St. Louis and the cross-ownership policy has not applied to soccer teams. What is more, if Checketts is to own the Rams, St. Louis fans who love rams jerseys all the same despite the losses, could stop worrying that the Rams could leave for Los Angeles, which is the Rams’ birthplace and has no NFL team now.
After former owner Georgia Frontiere, who moved the Rams to her hometown, died last year, her children shared the Rams with billionaire Stan Kroenke, who also owns the NHL Colorado Avalance and NBA Denver Nuggets.
According to NFL rules, owner of other sport teams can own an NFL team in the same market as long as the owner does not own team in other markets, and that is why Kroenke can only held 40 percent of the Rams. Checkets would be able to take a majority stake because his Blues are based in St. Louis and the cross-ownership policy has not applied to soccer teams. What is more, if Checketts is to own the Rams, St. Louis fans who love rams jerseys all the same despite the losses, could stop worrying that the Rams could leave for Los Angeles, which is the Rams’ birthplace and has no NFL team now.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Redskins RB Portis and DT Haynesworth likely play Sunday despite injuries
The Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis and defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth sat out Wednesday practice along with cornerback Carlos Rogers and fullback Mike Sellers. But according to Redskins coach Jim Zorn, the four injured are very likely to wear back redskins jerseys and play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Portis has been nursing bone spurs in his ankles since he was kicked in the calf during last weekend’s loss to the Detroit Lions. And Haynesworth has a strained hip muscle. Rogers missed the practice with a slightly swollen ankle and Sellers has a bruised thigh muscle.
When Haynes was carted off the field in last weekend’s game against the Lions, the injury looked much more serious than Protis’. However, Coach Zorn still felt optimistic that all the four injured will play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Portis has been nursing bone spurs in his ankles since he was kicked in the calf during last weekend’s loss to the Detroit Lions. And Haynesworth has a strained hip muscle. Rogers missed the practice with a slightly swollen ankle and Sellers has a bruised thigh muscle.
When Haynes was carted off the field in last weekend’s game against the Lions, the injury looked much more serious than Protis’. However, Coach Zorn still felt optimistic that all the four injured will play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Redskins RB Portis and DT Haynesworth likely play Sunday despite injuries
The Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis and defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth sat out Wednesday practice along with cornerback Carlos Rogers and fullback Mike Sellers. But according to Redskins coach Jim Zorn, the four injured are very likely to wear back redskins jerseys and play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Portis has been nursing bone spurs in his ankles since he was kicked in the calf during last weekend’s loss to the Detroit Lions. And Haynesworth has a strained hip muscle. Rogers missed the practice with a slightly swollen ankle and Sellers has a bruised thigh muscle.
When Haynes was carted off the field in last weekend’s game against the Lions, the injury looked much more serious than Protis’. However, Coach Zorn still felt optimistic that all the four injured will play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Portis has been nursing bone spurs in his ankles since he was kicked in the calf during last weekend’s loss to the Detroit Lions. And Haynesworth has a strained hip muscle. Rogers missed the practice with a slightly swollen ankle and Sellers has a bruised thigh muscle.
When Haynes was carted off the field in last weekend’s game against the Lions, the injury looked much more serious than Protis’. However, Coach Zorn still felt optimistic that all the four injured will play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
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