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| Bears still thinking RB? | Friday 4/11, 11:15 PM CT |
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The Chicago Bears have reportedly been inviting many of the top rushers in this year's NFL Draft class to the City with Big Shoulders for personal workouts and interviews, recently having University of Texas' Jammal Charles, Tulane's Matt Forte, and University of Arkansas' Felix Jones in town for visits. It now appears the the Bears are spreading the pond, having met with University of Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall on Thursday and University of Central Florida's Kevin Smith this weekend, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our View: Some speculate the Bears are attempting to fool their competitors as other needs (namely at left tackle) are much more glaring. The names originally mentioned (Charles, Forte, Jones) might make sense has 2nd- or 3rd-round selections, but both Smith and Mendenhall are likely to go in the mid- to late 1st round. This adds confusion to the situation and could be interpreted in any number of ways. |
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| McKinnie gets trial date | Friday 4/11, 9:31 PM CT |
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| Minnesota LT Bryant McKinnie will appear before the judge on June 2nd as his trial date on four charges, including one felony charge of aggravated battery, according to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota. McKinnie was involved in an altercation outside of a night club in Miami and is now accused of attacking personnel involved in security at the location. |
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| Pacman asking NFL back in | Friday 4/11, 8:18 PM CT |
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| Suspended Tennessee defensive back Pacman Jones will apply to be reinstated to the NFL on Tuesday, according to the Star-Telegram. Speaking to Jones' agent, Manny Arora, the press learned Jones will be asking NFL commissioner to consider his desire to get back into professional football, hoping to make it to training camp in late July. Arora also noted he feels his client still has a strong desire to be traded to Dallas, and that getting reinstated is all that stands between this event and reality. "Just from a logical perspective," Arora said, "I remain optimistic that next week will be week. That's the last week before the draft and most teams are going to want to be set." |
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| Mauia charged with battery | Friday 4/11, 4:43 PM CT |
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| Reagan Mauia was arrested and charged with knocking a man unconscious in a parking lot in Florida, this according to the AP. Mauia started nine games last season for the Dolphins in his rookie season, and this is just another in a long line of NFL players who continue to have brushes with the law. |
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| Mauia charged with assault | Friday 4/11, 4:42 PM CT |
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| Reagan Mauia was arrested and charged with knocking a man unconscious in a parking lot in Florida, this according to the AP. Mauia started nine games last season for the Dolphins in his rookie season, and this is just another in a long line of NFL players who continue to have brushes with the law. |
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| Shockey not happy in New York | Friday 4/11, 4:37 PM CT |
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| Jeremy Shockey isn't happy with the way he is being deployed in the Giants offense and he isn't afraid to admit it, that is if you listen to an unnamed friend of his, this according to the NY Daily News. Shockey is not an elite option at TE, but he is right there in the second tier below the top pass catchers. Problem is he has always been limited by injuries and his own big mouth, but this offseason could go a long way to determining his future in New York. |
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| Knight expected to play free safety | Friday 4/11, 2:20 PM CT |
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| Sammy Knight is expected to play free safety with the Giants in 2008, according to Giants.com. He is going to replace Gibril Wilson, and commented, " There’s no pressure at all for me. I play the game, so my thing is I am confident in my ability, I am confident in my ability to help others and others to help me and listen. I don’t have an ego. My bottom line is when you get on the field it is one ball and if you go after that ball you will be okay. In the history of my career I have done that. I want to continue to do that and that is what the offseason is for, preparing to do that. I am really excited for this opportunity to play with these guys and just for us to grow together as a team and to win." The vet can still be productive, as he registered 93 tackles and four interceptions with the Jaguars in 2007.
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| Davenport update | Friday 4/11, 1:08 PM CT |
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| An NFL spokesman said "no disciplinary action is contemplated" against Najeh Davenport, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was found not guilty on three counts in a Cleveland courtroom Wednesday. A jury acquitted him on charges of domestic violence, child endangering and unlawful restraint stemming from an incident last fall. He has likely beaten a suspension, as long as he stays out of trouble. |
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| McKinnie gets June trial date | Friday 4/11, 11:58 AM CT |
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| Bryant McKinnie has been given a June 2 trial date in Miami-Dade County Court on charges from his Feb. 24 arrest outside a Miami nightclub, according to TwinCities.com. He faces four charges, including felony battery. McKinnie previously pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his attorney commented, "We're preparing for trial and going forward with the discovery process. Other than that, I have no further comment." McKinnie faces a possible NFL suspension or fine under the league's personal conduct policy if the case is not dropped.
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| Gruden praises Peterson | Friday 4/11, 11:53 AM CT |
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| Buccaneers' coach Jon Gruden has been heard praising Vikings' second year pro Adrian Peterson, according to the Detroit Free Press. Gruden commented, "I've never seen a guy play like Adrian Peterson as long as I've been studying film. Adrian Peterson is a superstar." Gruden is correct as Peterson racked up 1609 total yards as a rookie, in only 14 games played. He should be one of the first fantasy players drafted in 2008. |
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| Jurevicius has staph infection | Friday 4/11, 10:50 AM CT |
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| Joe Jurevicius has a staph infection according to the AP. He reportedly suffered a staph infection several weeks after undergoing knee surgery in January, but he is said to be recovering well. Jurevicius underwent at least one procedure to have the infection cleaned out, but may have had more. He is expected to participate in organized team activities in May and the team minicamp in June.
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| Jarrett pleads not guilty | Friday 4/11, 10:43 AM CT |
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| Dwayne Jarrett has pleaded not guilty on charges of driving while impaired, according to the Charlotte Observer. Jarrett was notably arrested on March 11 at around 3 a.m. after a Mint Hill police officer pulled him over after seeing him go through a red light, according to records. The officer said he smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic drink coming from Jarrett. His court date is set for June 23. Hopefully he can move on favorably from this, and make an impact in his second pro season.
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| Wilson continues to gain praise | Friday 4/11, 10:38 AM CT |
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| Eugene Wilson continues to gain praise with his new team, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Team defensive backs coach Raheem Morris stated, "You can't say enough good things about him. He's looking like a stud right now." He is expected to make a solid transition from safety to cornerback this season, and is going to challenge the oft-injured Brian Kelly for his starting spot, as Morris commented, "We have an open corner spot. We want to see what goes down there. Guys have to jump up and compete. (Kelly) left and he was a big part of us, but we have guys who are ready to step up." His fantasy stock will continue to rise.
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| Stanback has future at WR with Dallas? | Friday 4/11, 10:32 AM CT |
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| Isaiah Stanback could have a future as a receiver for the Cowboys, according to the Dallas Morning News. Stanback is looked at by some as the future at the position, but they could still land one in a trade on draft day, or even draft one like Limas Sweed, who is expected to meet with the team. As of now, his fantasy stock remains limited. |
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| Wright waived | Friday 4/11, 7:04 AM CT |
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| The Giants have waived Manuel Wright, according to the Star Ledger. The team did not explain why they waived the troubled defensive lineman, and the Bills previously cut Wright after only one week that they claimed him off waivers. |
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