Friday, March 25, 2011

NFL News and Notes




New England Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia led o-line drills during Boston College's pro day, reports Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston.

New York Jets wide receiver/return specialist Brad Smith was disappointed by the kickoff rule change.

Auburn University quarterback Cam Newton will workout privately for the Miami Dolphins before heading to meet with the Buffalo Bills, reports Steve Wyche of NFL.com.

Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano issued a challenge to nose tackle Paul Soliai.

Because his DUI arrest occurred before the lockout, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Sergio Kindle would be subject to the personal conduct policy.


Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch could lose his Super Bowl rings to bankruptcy.

The Cleveland Browns may have a shot at one of the elite defensive linemen in the 2011 NFL Draft, writes Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco began his MLS tryout on Wednesday.



Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney is a 14-seed in the tournament for the cover of Madden '12.

ESPN's Paul Kuharsky applauds Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan's push for accountability.

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver will attend a "Team Teal" corporate rally on Friday, reports Ashley Gurbal of the Jacksonville Business Journal.

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle doesn't expect Amobi Okoye to be back with the Houston Texans in 2011.

Former Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers head coach Marty Schottenheimer has come out of retirement to coach the UFL's Virginia Destroyers.




Denver Broncos head coach John Fox outlined what his defense will look like in 2011.

The new kickoff rules hurt the Oakland Raiders, writes Cam Inman of the Contra Costa Times.
Store clerks at a Dallas mall say they'll miss Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant, who was barred from the mall for 90 days.

New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora is giving pass-rushing advice to Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo.

Philadelphia Eagles fullback Leonard Weaver walked back his "slavery" remarks on Wednesday.
Carolina Panthers fans scored low on a "fan loyalty" poll.

The Atlanta Falcons will likely use a mid-round pick on a linebacker, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The lockout will reduce the impact of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2011 draft class, writes Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times.

Head coach Sean Payton appears poised for a lengthy tenure with the New Orleans Saints, writes Ed Daniels of NewOrleans.com.


ESPN's Todd McShay has the Detroit Lions using the 13th pick on Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara.

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave will adjust the offense to whoever the quarterback is.

One mock draft has the Green Bay Packers picking Villanova offensive tackle Benjamin Ijalana in the first round.

Chicago Bears president Ted Phillips thinks the team's continuity will give them an edge when the lockout ends, writes Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times.

St. Louis Rams general manager Billy Devaney defended the NFC West at the league meetings.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck's five-year old son has a future as a bracketologist.

San Francisco 49ers head coach John Harbaugh's meetings with Alex Smith likely violated the "no contact" period at the end of the 2010 league year, writes Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com.

The Arizona Cardinals spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert.

source:  Mac's Football Blog
Posted by Brian McIntyre

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