Wednesday, March 9, 2011

NFL News and Notes - March 9, 2011



Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt took a close look at Auburn quarterback Cam Newton.

The San Francisco 49ers should be wary of Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller.

Doug Farrar of SportsPress Northwest continues his personnel review of the Seattle Seahawks, this time focusing on the linebackers.

Despite a delay in free agency, the St. Louis Rams personnel department remains busy.


Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings is excited about working with Edgar Bennett.

Minnesota Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman did not attend two pro days that featured prominent draft-eligible quarterbacks.


The Chicago Bears may pursue a veteran backup quarterback this off-season, writes Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Cornerbacks are high on the priority list for the Detroit Lions this off-season, writes Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Former New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce criticizes former teammate Tiki Barber's comeback attempt.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek is confident a new CBA will be reached, reports Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.

The Washington Redskins lost their appeal of a worker's compensation case filed by former punter Tom Tupa.

Most mock drafts have the Dallas Cowboys using their first-round pick on Nebraska cornerback Price Amukamara.

Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com breaks down the four-year contract that running back Pierre Thomas signed with the New Orleans Saints.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Arron Sears has a hearing on Thursday.

The Carolina Panthers contingent at Auburn's pro day spent plenty of time with Cam Newton, reports Darin Gantt of The Charlotte Observer.

New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather boosted his base salary for the upcoming season, reports Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com.

Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix expected Cam Newton to do well at this pro day, reports Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News.

New York Jets offensive lineman Vladimir Ducasse spent his rookie season learning multiple positions, writes Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger.


After spending 2010 on injured reserve, Miami Dolphins cornerback Will Allen is excited about the 2011 season, writes Mike Berardino of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo speaks out in favor of marriage equality.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward hopes to spend the next 10 weeks in Los Angeles.

In his first 2011 NFL mock draft, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer has the Cincinnati Bengals picking Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green.

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney hopes middle ground can be found in the league's labor dispute.


Tennessee Titans vice president of player personnel Ruston Webster and offensive coordinator Chris Palmer were at Auburn's pro day.

Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson exercised "bad judgment" in posting photos of cockfighting during his vacation to the Dominican Republic, his agent said.

Talent evaluators for the Kansas City Chiefs were spotted at Minnesota and Alabama A&M pro days on Tuesday.

The Denver Broncos' brain trust had a busy Tuesday, including taking in Auburn's pro day.

Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Chuck Bresnahan knows the terrain in a working environment under Al Davis, writes Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group.

Today's Pro Day schedule: Alabama, Cal, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State, Rutgers, Texas A&M, and Wisconsin


Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons long-snapper Joe Zelenka (35), Bengals safety Chris Crocker (31) and fullback Fui Vakapuna (27). Free agent wide receiver Antonio Bryant turns 30.

Retired linebacker Brian Bosworth (46), guard Dennis Harrah (58), defensive back Louis Oliver (45), quarterback Sean Salisbury (48), and cornerback Keith Simpson (55).

Former NFL offensive lineman and current player agent Noel Lamontagne turns 34.

source:  Mac's Football Blog
Posted by Brian McIntyre

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