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.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
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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