INDIANAPOLIS – Quality defensive linemen can be had at the 2011 NFL Draft. Act now, while supplies last. Combine talk switched to the strength of this year’s draft class with defensive linemen speaking to the media Saturday. Sure, Cam Newton and other top prospects spoke as well, but the true focus of the day was […] Continue reading → This year’s draft class is heavy with starting-caliber offensive linemen, particularly at the tackle position. General Manager Martin Mayhew said Friday that the Lions like both of Detroit’s starting tackles – Jeff Backus and Gosder Cherilus – who were both first-round selections. “Both of those guys have played well at different times,” he said. “Jeff had a […] Continue reading → After carrying the first- and second-overall draft picks in Jim Schwartz’s first two years, the Detroit Lions are looking at a very different situation at the outset of the NFL Scouting Combine. A four-game win streak to close out the regular season dropped Detroit to 13 in the first round. Obviously, that makes first-round scenarios […] Continue reading → Ex wild man Cornerback Adam “Packman” Jones has finally been sentenced for his part in a 2007 night club fracas and has been given 200 hours of community service. Although he was not personally responsible for the shootings that ensued (which left 3 people seriously wounded) his inane actions in throwing dollar bills at the […] Continue reading → INDIANAPOLIS – It’s been an eventful trip to Lucas Oil Stadium for Jim Harbaugh. Sure, the 49ers head coach is familiar with the city’s layout having played for the Indianapolis Colts. But being back this time around means more. A lot more. With this visit, Harbaugh has now fulfilled a lifelong dream. He returns to […] Continue reading → Future NFL legend LaMarr Woodley has signed a 1yr franchise tender with the Pittsburgh Steelers meaning he will get a sunstantial pay rise compared to his rookie contract. Last season he probably earned around $550,000 despite the Steelers making the Super Bowl, however given his position and the workings of the Franchise Tag he stands to make […] Continue reading → The San Francisco 49ers announced they have named Michael Christianson coordinator of football information technology/offensive quality control coach. Christianson brings a variety of both NFL and collegiate coaching experience to the 49ers. Since 2007, he has been a field technician and football product specialist with XOS Digital, a digital technology and media management solutions company […] Continue reading → If the NFL Labour dispute fails to settle there is a good chance that one time 1st round draft prospect Jake Locker could end up playing Baseball with the LA Angels. The Angels drafted him in the 10 round in 2009 and hold his rights until 2015. His stock has fallen due to some mediocre […] Continue reading → New Orleans have released veteran Tight End Jeremy Shockey following an injury hit season which saw his numbers plummet to 408 yards receiving for just 3 Touch Downs. This comes only a year after he was a major player in their first ever Super Bowl win, showing there is no room for sentiment in the […] Continue reading → One of the big name potential free agents, Richard Seymour has agreed a new 2 year deal, so securing his services before the March 3rd negotiations deadline. With the potential for a lockout now looming large this was a smart move by the Raiders, securing one of their star players rather than using the franchise […] Continue reading → 