Three months after the death of Mina Brees, the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Brew Brees, a coroner concluded this week that the death was a suicide as the woman died of a prescription drug overdose.
Grand County coroner Brenda Bock said Brees died while staying at the home of a friend in Granby near Rocky Mountain National Park. And according to reports, the Texas attorney general’s office subpoenaed her business records three days before the death.
She allegedly sent letters to some restaurants in Austin and Houston stating that they had lost their rights to use their names to a company she represented, Chicksports, but they could win the rights back by paying up to $25,000.
Besides, relationship between Drew Brees and his mother were strained at times since the quarterback refused to hire his mother as his agent six years ago. And Brew Brees used to call the relationship “nonexistent”.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Kyle Orton has not practiced and Simms will likely start Broncos
The Denver Broncos practiced Thursday without No. 1 quarterback Kyle Orton, but with backup Chris Simms taking the snaps with the starters, again. It is just reasonable to guess that Simms will be the starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers.
Simms was battered badly by the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 24, 2006 whiling playing the game wearing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey. He lost about two-thirds of his blood and spent five nights in intensive care. Since then he has not started any game. Actually, he missed the remainder of the 2006 season and all of 2007 season. After being released by the Buccaneers, he signed with the Tennessee Titans last year and threw just two passes while mopping up the regular season finale.
A two-year, $6 million free agent deal brought him to the Broncos in this spring. Not surprisingly he did not gain the starting job in the competition with Orton after Jay Cutler was traded to the Chicago Bears. But as Orton sprained his left ankle in last week’s game against the Washington Redskins and missed two straight days of practice, it seemed that Simms chance finally came back.
Simms was battered badly by the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 24, 2006 whiling playing the game wearing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey. He lost about two-thirds of his blood and spent five nights in intensive care. Since then he has not started any game. Actually, he missed the remainder of the 2006 season and all of 2007 season. After being released by the Buccaneers, he signed with the Tennessee Titans last year and threw just two passes while mopping up the regular season finale.
A two-year, $6 million free agent deal brought him to the Broncos in this spring. Not surprisingly he did not gain the starting job in the competition with Orton after Jay Cutler was traded to the Chicago Bears. But as Orton sprained his left ankle in last week’s game against the Washington Redskins and missed two straight days of practice, it seemed that Simms chance finally came back.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Polamalu has not been ready to practice
For those who care the Pittsburgh Steelers and the team’s star safety Troy Polamalu, they may have to continue worrying about the player’s injury on left knee, as he has not been ready to practice yet.
Wearing a heavy brace, Polamalu just watched his teammates practicing Wednesday and did not take part in any drills on his own. 30 minutes before the practice ended, he limped off the field without answering any question. It seemed that he will very likely not be able to wear back his Steelers jersey and play this Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Injuring the knee ligament while tackling the Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson last Sunday, Polamalu would miss more games just a few weeks after he returned from last injury, which he got during the Steelers season opener and caused him to miss four games.
Wearing a heavy brace, Polamalu just watched his teammates practicing Wednesday and did not take part in any drills on his own. 30 minutes before the practice ended, he limped off the field without answering any question. It seemed that he will very likely not be able to wear back his Steelers jersey and play this Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Injuring the knee ligament while tackling the Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson last Sunday, Polamalu would miss more games just a few weeks after he returned from last injury, which he got during the Steelers season opener and caused him to miss four games.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Jets WR Edwards pleaded not guilty to assault charge
Even being in a different team in New York, wide receiver Braylon Edwards still has to deal with something that happened during his time with old team in Cleveland. Being arraigned in Cleveland Municipal Court on Tuesday, he pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge.
The receiver now playing game in Jets jersey was accused of punching a man outside a downtown nightclub last month when he was still a Browns player. Two days after being accused, he was traded to the Jets by the Browns, who seemed eager to get rid of troubles caused by Edwards’ punching a friend of NBA star LeBron James on Oct. 5.
Edwards waived his right to a speedy trial and was scheduled for a Dec. 12 court hearing
While the Browns thought they had to get rid of the receiver, Edwards himself might also feel happy for being traded, considering that he dropped passes, criticized the team’s play-calling, and argued with teammates while playing for the Browns.
The receiver now playing game in Jets jersey was accused of punching a man outside a downtown nightclub last month when he was still a Browns player. Two days after being accused, he was traded to the Jets by the Browns, who seemed eager to get rid of troubles caused by Edwards’ punching a friend of NBA star LeBron James on Oct. 5.
Edwards waived his right to a speedy trial and was scheduled for a Dec. 12 court hearing
While the Browns thought they had to get rid of the receiver, Edwards himself might also feel happy for being traded, considering that he dropped passes, criticized the team’s play-calling, and argued with teammates while playing for the Browns.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Bills LT Bell may end the season with knee injury
The Buffalo Bills Coach Dick Jauron said Monday that left tackle Demetrius Bell needs further tests to determine his playing status for the remaining season; however, he was not optimistic that he would hear good news.
Bell hurt his right knee in the first half of Sunday’s 41-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans. With the leg heavily wrapped, he was seen limping around the locker room in his Bills jersey. And Jauron acknowledged the team already is considering signing a lineman before the team plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend.
Rookie starting left guard Andy Levitre was switched to tackle after Bell left the field, as the Bills had no other tackle available to replace Bell: Kirk Chambers was starting on the right side in place of absent Jonathan Scott, backup Jamon Meredith was out with a knee injury, and right tackle Brad Butler has ended the season with knee injury since Week 2.
Bell hurt his right knee in the first half of Sunday’s 41-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans. With the leg heavily wrapped, he was seen limping around the locker room in his Bills jersey. And Jauron acknowledged the team already is considering signing a lineman before the team plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend.
Rookie starting left guard Andy Levitre was switched to tackle after Bell left the field, as the Bills had no other tackle available to replace Bell: Kirk Chambers was starting on the right side in place of absent Jonathan Scott, backup Jamon Meredith was out with a knee injury, and right tackle Brad Butler has ended the season with knee injury since Week 2.
Win over Falcons changed opinions on Panthers QB Delhomme
Wearing No.13 NFL jersey does not necessarily mean unlucky to the Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme, but keeping leading his team to loss just caused people to doubt whether he is worth the trust of Coach John Fox. Sunday’s win over the Atlanta Falcons just came in time to clear the doubts on Delhomme’s ability.
People used to consider if backup Josh McCown had not been lost for the season, Delhomme might have been sent to the bench weeks ago, and he was a have-to choice for starting job simply because the team had only inexperienced Matt Moore behind Delhomme.
Throwing 13 interceptions totally in the season, Delhomme made Sunday’s win his third consecutive game without throwing an interception, turning his season around completely.
"I’ve had fun the last three weeks," Delhomme said. "It didn’t get any lower than the Buffalo game, for whatever reason. I had to say, ‘the heck with it’ and keep swinging. The last few weeks have really been fun."
As for the next three games against the Dolphins, Jets and Buccaneers, the quarterback now at least has enough confidence to lead his team to a possible win, and even to the playoff.
People used to consider if backup Josh McCown had not been lost for the season, Delhomme might have been sent to the bench weeks ago, and he was a have-to choice for starting job simply because the team had only inexperienced Matt Moore behind Delhomme.
Throwing 13 interceptions totally in the season, Delhomme made Sunday’s win his third consecutive game without throwing an interception, turning his season around completely.
"I’ve had fun the last three weeks," Delhomme said. "It didn’t get any lower than the Buffalo game, for whatever reason. I had to say, ‘the heck with it’ and keep swinging. The last few weeks have really been fun."
As for the next three games against the Dolphins, Jets and Buccaneers, the quarterback now at least has enough confidence to lead his team to a possible win, and even to the playoff.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Vikings CB Winfield will not play against Lions this Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield told reporters Friday that he will not be able to play for his team this Sunday as he has to take care of his injured right foot.
“I’ve been out the last couple of days running on it, testing it,” Winfield said on Friday. “It’s good going forward but I still have a little problem cutting. But I would say next week I should be OK.”
Having missed the last two games, the Pro Bowler has been expected to be available for playing against the Detroit Lions this weekend. And he did wear his Vikings jersey and practice in full gear all week but just still feels pain when he plants on the foot, which seems not ready to support him for playing a full game.
He is still happy that he can sit out to see Vikings win the last game against the Green Bay Packers. As for next week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, Winfield would not like to promise he will be able to play as he does not want to take the risk of being further injured by rushing back and missing even more games.
“I’ve been out the last couple of days running on it, testing it,” Winfield said on Friday. “It’s good going forward but I still have a little problem cutting. But I would say next week I should be OK.”
Having missed the last two games, the Pro Bowler has been expected to be available for playing against the Detroit Lions this weekend. And he did wear his Vikings jersey and practice in full gear all week but just still feels pain when he plants on the foot, which seems not ready to support him for playing a full game.
He is still happy that he can sit out to see Vikings win the last game against the Green Bay Packers. As for next week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, Winfield would not like to promise he will be able to play as he does not want to take the risk of being further injured by rushing back and missing even more games.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Bills still expect Owens to start at WR
The Buffalo Bills NO.1 wide receiver Terrell Owens missed second straight practice Thursday with his strained hip, but the Bills Coach Dick Jauron has not given up the hope that Owens could still play against the Tennessee Titans.
After Thursday’s practice, Jauron told reporters that the receiver is “still struggling” with the injury, which flared up during the team’s day off on Tuesday. He admitted that Owens was feeling better but still not good enough to be on the field. And the receiver was seen walk into the locker room without limp. But he was not in practice Browns jersey nor taking part in any part of workouts. Hopefully he will not disappoint the Bills.
What is more hopeful is that the Bills will have starting defensive end Aaron Schobel back and play on Sunday as he was able to work out on his own for the first time since he got groin injury in the 31-10 loss to the Houston Texans on Nov. 1.
After Thursday’s practice, Jauron told reporters that the receiver is “still struggling” with the injury, which flared up during the team’s day off on Tuesday. He admitted that Owens was feeling better but still not good enough to be on the field. And the receiver was seen walk into the locker room without limp. But he was not in practice Browns jersey nor taking part in any part of workouts. Hopefully he will not disappoint the Bills.
What is more hopeful is that the Bills will have starting defensive end Aaron Schobel back and play on Sunday as he was able to work out on his own for the first time since he got groin injury in the 31-10 loss to the Houston Texans on Nov. 1.
Giants CB Ross returned to practice and may play in two weeks
Having missed all practices since his pulled left hamstring in training camp in August, the New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross practiced for the first time Wednesday in his Giants jersey.
He expects to be ready for playing for the Giants against the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 22. That means he will have about 10 days to undergo treatment and work on his conditioning to be fully recovered for playing a whole game.
It was second-year pro Terrell Thomas who has started during Ross’ absence and it may take quite much time for Ross to get his timing back. As the Giants have been struggling at safety since Kenny Phillip ended his season as early as in September because of a knee injury, Ross may get some playing time as safety, a role he played while playing at Texas.
He expects to be ready for playing for the Giants against the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 22. That means he will have about 10 days to undergo treatment and work on his conditioning to be fully recovered for playing a whole game.
It was second-year pro Terrell Thomas who has started during Ross’ absence and it may take quite much time for Ross to get his timing back. As the Giants have been struggling at safety since Kenny Phillip ended his season as early as in September because of a knee injury, Ross may get some playing time as safety, a role he played while playing at Texas.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Michael Vick can still have $16 million roster bonus from Falcons
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed Tuesday that Michael Vick, currently a quarterback in the Philadelphia Eagles, can still keep the more than $16 million roster bonuses he earned while playing in the Atlanta Falcons jersey.
The Court’s decision backed Judge David Doty’s rule, which said the money was not subject to forfeiture since Vick had already earned the bonuses before his dogfighting conviction. After the ruling, the NFL accused Doty, who has long handled matters arising from the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement, of bias and sought to end his oversight of its contract with the players union.
However, the court backed Doty’s ruling on Vick’s bonus case because it found the contract’s forfeiture language ambiguous. So Doty has not done anything wrong and can still keep oversight of contract.
Vick’s current contract with the Eagles can pay him $1.6 million for 2009 season, and even the team decides to keep him in Philadelphia for next season, he won’t earn more than $5.2 million, so to keep the Falcons’ $16 million means quite a lot for Vick’s life.
The Court’s decision backed Judge David Doty’s rule, which said the money was not subject to forfeiture since Vick had already earned the bonuses before his dogfighting conviction. After the ruling, the NFL accused Doty, who has long handled matters arising from the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement, of bias and sought to end his oversight of its contract with the players union.
However, the court backed Doty’s ruling on Vick’s bonus case because it found the contract’s forfeiture language ambiguous. So Doty has not done anything wrong and can still keep oversight of contract.
Vick’s current contract with the Eagles can pay him $1.6 million for 2009 season, and even the team decides to keep him in Philadelphia for next season, he won’t earn more than $5.2 million, so to keep the Falcons’ $16 million means quite a lot for Vick’s life.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Bengals put WR Henry on IR because of broken arm
The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry was confirmed to miss the rest of the season. The team has put him on injured reserve and the receiver had a surgery Monday on his broken left forearm. Not sure whether he would still be able to play for the team for next season as his current contract will expire after this season.
Henry was hurt in Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens when he made his only catch. Fabian Washington, a cornerback in Ravens jersey, made the tackle and came down on Henry’s arm. It hurt so much that the receiver immediately knew the injury was severe.
The unfortunate player had just recovered from a thigh injury that the improved during the bye week. Perhaps he was just too excited to play with enough care to his body. Almost losing his job after his fifth arrest following the 2007 season, Henry has tried to be a good player and stayed out of trouble since owner Mike Brown brought him back a few months after releasing him and gave him a two-year contract.
Henry totally had 12 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns this season, ranking fourth among Bengals receivers behind Chad Ochocinco, Laveranues Coles and Andre Caldwell. The Bengals still made a 17-7 win over the Ravens without Henry.
Henry was hurt in Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens when he made his only catch. Fabian Washington, a cornerback in Ravens jersey, made the tackle and came down on Henry’s arm. It hurt so much that the receiver immediately knew the injury was severe.
The unfortunate player had just recovered from a thigh injury that the improved during the bye week. Perhaps he was just too excited to play with enough care to his body. Almost losing his job after his fifth arrest following the 2007 season, Henry has tried to be a good player and stayed out of trouble since owner Mike Brown brought him back a few months after releasing him and gave him a two-year contract.
Henry totally had 12 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns this season, ranking fourth among Bengals receivers behind Chad Ochocinco, Laveranues Coles and Andre Caldwell. The Bengals still made a 17-7 win over the Ravens without Henry.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Eagles RB Westbrook was not good enough to play against Cowboys
After missing the Philadelphia Eagles win over the New York Giants with a concussion, running back Brian Westbrook was originally expected to be good enough to wear back his Eagles jersey and play against the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday. However, he eventually had to miss the second straight game as the concussion still bothered him a lot.
Westbrook sustained the concussion two weeks ago while the Eagles were playing against the Washington Redskins. Earlier last week Coach Andy Reid said the running back would be good to play against the Cowboys, but Westbrook started experiencing symptoms of a mild headache on Friday. More tests were done and the team had to hold Westbrook out for precaution.
According to Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder, the team will continue to evaluate Westbrook’s injury this week to see if he could play for the Eagles against the San Diego Chargers on this Sunday.
Westbrook sustained the concussion two weeks ago while the Eagles were playing against the Washington Redskins. Earlier last week Coach Andy Reid said the running back would be good to play against the Cowboys, but Westbrook started experiencing symptoms of a mild headache on Friday. More tests were done and the team had to hold Westbrook out for precaution.
According to Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder, the team will continue to evaluate Westbrook’s injury this week to see if he could play for the Eagles against the San Diego Chargers on this Sunday.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Lions Coach expects WR and RB to play against Seahawks
Two weeks after their playing together against the Washington Redskins, the Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will likely play together again this weekend, this time against the Seattle Seahawks.
Stafford has been limited in practice for this week with a sore right knee; Johnson has missed the Lions past two games with the same injury but he has been able to practice all the week; Smith injured a shoulder during last weekend’s 17-10 loss to St. Louis Rams and missed Wednesday’s practice but took part in workouts Thursday and Friday. All of the three are expected by Coach Jim Schwartz to wear back their Lions jerseys and play at Seattle this Sunday.
As the group of three led the Lions to their only win of the season by playing together against the Redskins, perhaps Schwartz just hopes that the same thing will happen this Sunday but uniting the three again.
Stafford has been limited in practice for this week with a sore right knee; Johnson has missed the Lions past two games with the same injury but he has been able to practice all the week; Smith injured a shoulder during last weekend’s 17-10 loss to St. Louis Rams and missed Wednesday’s practice but took part in workouts Thursday and Friday. All of the three are expected by Coach Jim Schwartz to wear back their Lions jerseys and play at Seattle this Sunday.
As the group of three led the Lions to their only win of the season by playing together against the Redskins, perhaps Schwartz just hopes that the same thing will happen this Sunday but uniting the three again.
Ex-con shooting Jaguars players will spend remaining life in prison
At the age of 33 and at the end of a nine-year trial, Tyrone Hartsfield may have to stay in prison for the rest of his life. Whether he felt if fair or not, the six-person jury convicted him of attempted first-degree murder on Thursday after two hours and 45 minutes of deliberation.
And paralyzed Richard Collier, a former NFL offensive lineman in Jacksonville Jaguars jersey, felt that the jury made the right decision. Being shot six times as he was waiting in his car outside a Jacksonville apartment building, he was paralyzed from the waist down and lost his left leg forever, as well as the chance of playing football in his beloved NFL jersey again.
According to Assistant State Attorney Bernie de la Rionda, the shooting was Hartsfield’s revenge on Collier for being knocked out in a fight with Collier in April at a night club. Only a convicted bank robber testified in Hartsfield’s defense that he rode with Hartsfield to the shooting scene and then heard multiple gunshots. But no help, everyone has been convinced that Hartsfield was the very murderer who failed to murder Collier’s life but succeeded in murdering the football player’s career. He deserved the verdict.
And paralyzed Richard Collier, a former NFL offensive lineman in Jacksonville Jaguars jersey, felt that the jury made the right decision. Being shot six times as he was waiting in his car outside a Jacksonville apartment building, he was paralyzed from the waist down and lost his left leg forever, as well as the chance of playing football in his beloved NFL jersey again.
According to Assistant State Attorney Bernie de la Rionda, the shooting was Hartsfield’s revenge on Collier for being knocked out in a fight with Collier in April at a night club. Only a convicted bank robber testified in Hartsfield’s defense that he rode with Hartsfield to the shooting scene and then heard multiple gunshots. But no help, everyone has been convinced that Hartsfield was the very murderer who failed to murder Collier’s life but succeeded in murdering the football player’s career. He deserved the verdict.
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