The Oakland Raiders have given a big contract to Rookie Inside Line Backer Ronaldo McClain who was their first round draft pick this season. He has been given a 5 year deal worth $40m with $23m of this guaranteed. This might seem like a bit of a gamble on a rookie but he might just […] Continue reading → One of the most famous names in Raiders History Jack Tatum died from a heart attack on 27th July 2010 age just 61. Actually christened John David Tatum, he played Safety for the Oakland Raiders for most of his career which spanned 1971-1980. His ultra hard hitting style gained him the nickname “The Assassin” and […] Continue reading → Image via Wikipedia Despite failing to get the Steeler’s into the playoffs last year coach Mile Tomlin has been given a three year contract extension keeping him in Pittsburgh for another 4 years at least. The Steelers had a slightly disappointing season last year finishing 9-7 and in doing so becoming the only team since […] Continue reading → Image by planetc1 via Flickr Although he is still refusing to answer any questions about his future, it is looking increasingly likely that Brett Favre will return to the Minnesota Vikings in September. This will be great news for Vikings fans as if he can reproduce some of last seasons form they will be contenders […] Continue reading → Image via Wikipedia JaMarcus Russell’s checkered history continued this week when he was arrested for abuse of Codeine syrup, often referred to as Purple Drank. Not the most heinous of crimes, but as the symptoms of abuse include feeling drowsy, weak and in an altered level of consciousness it could go a long way towards […] Continue reading → Image by planetc1 via Flickr No Brett is not after a diploma but is practicing with Oak Grove High Schools receivers, in what all NFL fans will hope is preparation for another tilt at the Super Bowl with the Minnesota Vikings. Now age 40 Favre has not yet decided if he will return to the […] Continue reading → Image by Getty Images via @daylife Albert Haynesworth is not good at hiding any discontent and after disrupting the Washington Redskins franchise for over a year with his less than sanguine attitude he has finally came out and asked for a trade. With the new regime now firmly in place in Washington they will have […] Continue reading → Image by DavidErickson via Flickr The odds of Brett Favre pulling on the Purple again in 2010 looks to have shortened as he has announced he will undergo surgery on his left ankle. This will come a welcome news to everybody in the Minnesota camp with the exception of back up QB Travaris Jackson who […] Continue reading → Image by Getty Images via @daylife New Orleans saints Tight End Jeremy Shockey was taken to Hospital with a Seizure on Thursday having been affected during training. Fortunately he is reported to be doing OK and like NFL fans everywhere we wish him well. Related articles by Zemanta Jeremy Shockey Seizure? Saints Tight End Hospitalized: […] Continue reading → Image by Getty Images via @daylife The Oakland Raiders and in the process of trying to recoup some of the money they have laid out on Quarter Back JaMarcus Russell who has failed to live up to expectations since being the No 1 draft pick in 2007. Despite the fact he will probably go down […] Continue reading →