Friday, March 18, 2011

NFL News and Notes - St. Patrick's Day



NFL teams may still make scheduled payments of deferred compensation to players during the lockout.

On Wednesday, the NFL's Competition Committee announced several rule change proposals that will be voted upon by owners at the league meetings in New Orleans next week.

Unlikely to be brought back by the Tennessee Titans, wide receiver Randy Moss wants to play for the New England Patriots again.

Moss also would love a third stint with the Minnesota Vikings.

Buffalo Bills employees will take pay cuts during the lockout.

Larry Kennan, the director of the NFL Coaches Association, was surprised by the salary cuts the New York Jets will be making.

Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel tries to identify which Miami Dolphins player will have a breakout season in 2011.

USC cornerback Shareece Wright may be a mid-round target of the Baltimore Ravens, writes Matt Vensel of The Baltimore Sun.

The off-season has been status quo for some members of the Pittsburgh Steelers, writes Dan Gigler of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Mike Lombardi of the NFL Network isn't so sure the Cleveland Browns are sold on quarterback Colt McCoy.


Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has a four-day tryout with Sporting Kansas City of the MLS.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark will give acting a shot during the lockout.

If the lockout continues, Titans free agent defensive end Jason Babin may give the CFL or UFL a shot.

San Diego Chargers linebacker Kevin Burnett was highly critical of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.


The 2011 Oakland Raiders will have a much harder schedule than the team that went 8-8 in 2010.

Lehigh offensive lineman Will Rackley is a mid-round prospect on the Seattle Seahawks' radar screen, writes Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune.

Matthew Barrows of The Sacramento Bee looks at some of the second-round prospects for the San Francisco 49ers.

Starting April 11, Arizona Cardinals coaches will take pay cuts during a lockout, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Four members of the St. Louis Rams personnel department were at Illinois' pro day on Wednesday, reports Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Illinois possessing up to three first-round picks drew six coaches and scouts from the Chicago Bears.

ESPN's Todd McShay has the Detroit Lions selecting Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara with the 13th pick in his mock draft.

New York Giants co-owner John Mara announced that season-tickets holders owe nothing on their invoices until a new CBA is reached.

Philadelphia Eagles president Joe Banner appeared with Mike Florio on PFT Live on Wednesday.


In a letter to fans, Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen says the lockout is "difficult but necessary".

One of the proposed rule changes could hurt Dallas Cowboys kicker David Buehler, writes Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News.

That same rule change could make Carolina Panthers kicker Rhys Lloyd obsolete, writes Darin Gantt of The Charlotte Observer.

Troy wide receiver Jerrel Jernigan had a private workout with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday.

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis discussed the labor situation on Wednesday.

Mount Union wide receiver Cecil Shorts had an impressive pro day performance.
Pro Days: Appalachian State, Lehigh, Marshall, Michigan, Missouri, Stanford, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia.
NFL birthdays: Cardinals quarterback John Skelton (23), Giants defensive tackle Dwayne Hendricks (25), Jets safety Eric Smith (28), Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (24), Seahawks tight end Cameron Morrah (24). Free agent nose tackle Kwaku Danso (29), cornerback Marquis Floyd (31), safety Marlon McCree (34), and offensive tackle Charles Spencer (29).

Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh would have turned 97.

Retired defensive backs Don Griffin (47) and Jerome Woods (38), kicker John Hall (37), linebacker Barry Krauss (54), running back Chuck Muncie (58).

source:  Mac's Football Blog
Posted by Brian McIntyre

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