Report: Tannehill not ready to start for Dolphins

Last week, a report that David Garrard was the early leader to be the Miami Dolphins starting quarterback surfaced.
The Palm Beach Post supported that report, but also went one step farther in its assessment of the Dolphins quarterback battle.
First-round pick Ryan Tannehill is apparently not under consideration at the present time to be the 'Phins starter. That's because he has been making too many mistakes throwing the ball into traffic, according to the report.
For now, that can be written off as rookie mistakes, but in an NFL where teams are getting more instant result oriented even at the quarterback position, this cannot be construed as good news for the Dolphins

source:  NFP.com
author:  Terry McCormick
photo via lobshot by Roger Snider from mockdrafthq.com

Chad Ochocinco tweets wedding invite to grieving fan

Chad Ochocinco takes a fair share of abuse on this website and others, but his latest antics deserve only praise.
One day before his wedding to Evelyn Lozada, Ochocinco received a tweet from a woman named Cheryl Minton, who asked the Miami Dolphins wideout for encouragement and prayers after her husband passed away in June.
The woman clearly is in a tough spot. Ochocinco invited her to a happier one.
Ocho's Twitter feed told the story:

Chad Johnson @ochocinco

You have a passport? RT @cheryl2958: I'm feeling pretty low today. Lost my hubby 2 weeks ago. Together 30 years. Very hard.

3 Jul 12

Chad Johnson @ochocinco

Can you pack and come to the wedding? RT @cheryl2958: @ochocinco Yes I do.

3 Jul 12

Chad Johnson @ochocinco

Check ya DM... Just start packing... Evelyn will make arrangements... see you tonight/early a.m. RT @cheryl2958: Yes.where is it?

3 Jul 12

Cheryl Minton @cheryl2958

@ochocinco o. Ok. I'm flabbergasted! I love you!

3 Jul 12

Ochocinco periodically is a nuisance, but there's no denying his heart on this one.
From the wide angle, Ochocinco's issues with the New England Patriots' playbook are relatively meaningless. His place in the world is secure, no matter how long he plays. Good work, sir.


source: Around The League on NFL.com
author: Marc Sessler
photo: AP via nesn.com

Sean Payton is getting divorced

Sean Payton’s bad 2012 isn’t getting any better.
Payton, the Saints head coach who is suspended for the year for his role in the team’s bounty program, is getting divorced, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
According to the report, Payton filed for divorce from his wife, Beth, citing “discord or conflict of personalities between Petitioner and Respondent that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectation of reconciliation.” Beth filed a counter-petition asking for “exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the children in Tarrant County, Texas.”
Beth Payton is also asking for the exclusive right to make decisions about the medical, legal and educational interests of the couple’s two children, and she has requested that Sean Payton pay child support.
July 11 is Sean and Beth Payton’s 20th wedding anniversary.

source:  PFT.com
author:  Michael David Smith

Matt Forte: 'It's going to be a fun season'

Matt Forte dodged questions about his contract situation on Friday as well as he has ever dodged defenders on the field.
But the Chicago Bears running back did not indicate that skipping any portion of the regular season was part of his plan as he aims for a long-term contract. The Bears have placed the franchise tag on Forte and the sides have until July 16 to hammer out a multi-year deal. Otherwise, Forte will have to play this season under the one-year tender that is worth $7.7 million.
“I'm still here, for now,” Forte responded to a student at Marist High School when asked if he will suit up for the Bears this season.
Forte was making a charity appearance and pretty much did an end-around when he got questions about his situation.
“I don't really have a choice, do I?” he said, according to Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune. “But yeah, I'll be here.”
Obviously, there are no lingering questions about Forte’s sprained knee because while he missed the final four regular-season games, he received clearance to play in the Pro Bowl.
“I'm in very good shape,'' he said. "That's what I do. I go out every week, week in and week out. I'm probably the healthiest I've ever been since coming out of college. … It's going to be a fun season.”
The offseason will not be much fun if it doesn’t provide the long-term deal he’s been after.

source:  NFP.com
author:  Brad Biggs
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