Image by The Brit_2 via Flickr To no ones surprise the Oakland Raiders have released JaMarcus Russell who will probably win the unwanted accolade of the the worst No 1 draft pick in the history of the NFL. However I am sure his bruised pride will be eased by the $39 million he has been […] Continue reading → Image via Wikipedia Having strengthened their offensive line nicely with the drafting of Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati, the 49ers have turned their attention to their defense giving LB Patrick Willis a 5 year contract extension ensuring he will be a 49er until 2016. At $50m with a $29m of guaranteed money this was not […] Continue reading → Image by Getty Images via Daylife Much to Jacksonville’s disappointment veteran safety Darren Sharper has signed a new one year deal with New Orleans. Sharper who is second only to Hall of Famer Ron Woodson in interceptions returned for touch downs has had a long career including an 8 year spell at Green Bay and […] Continue reading → Image via Wikipedia The news that quarter back Brett Favre will need ankle surgery if he is going to return to the Vikings in 2010 is sad news, even for us Packers fans and this increases the possibility he will finally retire. Continue reading → Image via Wikipedia Wide Receiver Timothy Toone from Weber State has the dubious accolade of being pick 255 in the 2010 NFL Draft being taken by the Detroit Lions as a compensatory pick. The omens are not good for him as far as an NFL career goes with most final picks never starting a game. […] Continue reading → Image via Wikipedia For a team in as much disarray on the field as the Seahawks the decision to trade their 4th, 5th and 6th round picks to get two proven running backs looks like a shrewd move. Acquiring LenDale white for their 4th and 6th might look a little expensive, but he is probably […] Continue reading → Image via Wikipedia In an attempt to improve their dismal passing performance the Miami Dolphins have sacrificed two second round draft picks (this years and 2011) to secure Brandon Marshall from the Denver Broncos in a move which seems to indicate that the Broncos are content to build for the future rather than compete in […] Continue reading → Image via Wikipedia It is interesting that the Pittsburgh Steelers have renewed Charlie Batch’s Contract for another two years given that Denis Dixon was widely regarded as the NO 2.This move could possibly be down to some disgruntlement with the off field conduct of Ben Roethlisberger who is currently under suspicion of sexual assault and […] Continue reading → Image by Getty Images via Daylife Brad Childress has indicated that the Minnesota Vikings are in no hurry for Brett Favre to decide on his future. At 40 and having indicated his retirement before this is probably a wise decision as he will no doubt wait until the last minute to make his decision. Favre […] Continue reading → Image via Wikipedia The Kansas City Chiefs have added Thomas Jones to their running back roster signing him from the New York Jets where he will take some of the work load off of Jamaal Charles, last seasons MVP. The Chiefs were due to have a meeting with Willie Parker and had met with The […] Continue reading →