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.
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