The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will report for the team’s training camp on time and play his backup role for starter Kevin Kolb just as scheduled, because the league announced that investigation resulted in no evidence of Vick shooting at his 30th birthday party. A lot of speculations were ended by the announcement, and Vick will stay with the Eagles for one another season, neither to be released nor to be traded.
Now we may have a look back on how Vick got involved into the trouble. He went to a restaurant in Virginia Beach to celebrate his 30th birthday with a group of friends in Brett Favre jerseys and allegedly left the scene before a shooting happened out site the restaurant. What made him more like suspect was that the man in Saints jersey being shot was Vick’s co-defendant in the dogfighting case. The well-known case put Vick in jail for 18 months and led to a long suspension from the NFL.
As local police made it clear that Vick was not the shooter, the quarterback does not have to face any arrest now and the league will neither punish him with a suspension, which was expected by many people when Vick was suspected to be the shooter. The Eagles, who have always been insisting that they would not release Vick, now proved that they were right.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Ravens showed intention to win title by signing QB Bulger
The former St. Louis Rams starting quarterback Marc Bulger was signed by the Baltimore Ravens last week as an unrestricted free agent. While it was taken as addition of a more threatening weapon, adding such an experienced veteran quarterback also showed the Ravens’ intention to win a title in the new season.
Such conclusion was supported by another report on Ravens’ plan to use Bulger as a backup for Joe Flacco. Just think if the Vikings quarterback in No.4 Brett Favre jersey will return to backup Tarvaris Jackson, what a team the Vikings will be. The veteran will not only help the younger quarterback to improve but also offers the team a great insurance.
"I don't want to be the guy that comes in here and thinks I know it all and put too much on him," Bulger, wearing his favorite Archie Manning jersey, said on a conference call on July 15. "I'm going to let Joe let me know how much input he wants me to give.”
At age 33, Bulger knows well he may have less strong arm than a younger quarterback, so he is glad to be paid $3.8 million to backup a talented young starter. He was never a Favre style of quarterback and always knows where he should be at different times.
Such conclusion was supported by another report on Ravens’ plan to use Bulger as a backup for Joe Flacco. Just think if the Vikings quarterback in No.4 Brett Favre jersey will return to backup Tarvaris Jackson, what a team the Vikings will be. The veteran will not only help the younger quarterback to improve but also offers the team a great insurance.
"I don't want to be the guy that comes in here and thinks I know it all and put too much on him," Bulger, wearing his favorite Archie Manning jersey, said on a conference call on July 15. "I'm going to let Joe let me know how much input he wants me to give.”
At age 33, Bulger knows well he may have less strong arm than a younger quarterback, so he is glad to be paid $3.8 million to backup a talented young starter. He was never a Favre style of quarterback and always knows where he should be at different times.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Raiders’ veteran DE Seymour may not receive new contract this season
The Oakland Raiders veteran defensive end Richard Seymour is unlikely to get a new long-term contract this season as it’s only hours left before the league’s deadline for franchise tagged players to sign new contract. Seymour will not be allowed to sign multi-year contract until this season ends if he does not receive one before the deadline.
The deadline is set on Thursday, and if no contract is reached by that time, Seymour will have to play under his current one-year contract that was offered by the Raiders earlier this offseason after giving him the franchise tag during his free agency. By using the franchise tag on Seymour, the Raiders did not only prevent the player from putting on his favorite Minnesota Vikings jersey, but also kept the right to keep the free agent for another season without paying much more than a standard salary..
Being drafted by the New England Patriots in 2001 as a sixth overall pick, Seymour spent all his first eight seasons with the Patriots before being traded to the Raiders last offseason. He came to be a starter and started every game of the 2009 season, finishing it with 47 tackles, 4 sacks and one forced fumble.
The deadline is set on Thursday, and if no contract is reached by that time, Seymour will have to play under his current one-year contract that was offered by the Raiders earlier this offseason after giving him the franchise tag during his free agency. By using the franchise tag on Seymour, the Raiders did not only prevent the player from putting on his favorite Minnesota Vikings jersey, but also kept the right to keep the free agent for another season without paying much more than a standard salary..
Being drafted by the New England Patriots in 2001 as a sixth overall pick, Seymour spent all his first eight seasons with the Patriots before being traded to the Raiders last offseason. He came to be a starter and started every game of the 2009 season, finishing it with 47 tackles, 4 sacks and one forced fumble.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Eagles rookie WR Cooper received career-first contract
The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Tuesday that their rookie wide receiver Riley Cooper was signed to a four-year contract. As a result, the Eagles have signed all but two draft picks from the 2010 NFL draft, leaving defensive end Brandon Graham and safety Nate Allen unsigned.
The rookie wide receiver was from Florida and is one of 13 draft picks the Eagles had as they make the transition from a veteran team to one driven by some young stars. They traded former starting quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins and promoted backup quarterback Kevin Kolb to be the starter. As a fifth-round pick, Cooper was previously expecting to put on Saints jersey to start his NFL career. The two-sport standout was also selected for twice in the Major League Baseball draft, but he seems to prefer football. Although failing to draw interest from his favorite team, he was still glad to join the Eagles.
Beside making a plan to sign or release the remaining two unsigned draft picks, the Eagles also need to decide on whether to keep backup quarterback Michael Vick for another season. The former Falcons star quarterback was recently involved into off-field trouble again and may face suspension and imprisonment again if he pleaded guilty.
The rookie wide receiver was from Florida and is one of 13 draft picks the Eagles had as they make the transition from a veteran team to one driven by some young stars. They traded former starting quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins and promoted backup quarterback Kevin Kolb to be the starter. As a fifth-round pick, Cooper was previously expecting to put on Saints jersey to start his NFL career. The two-sport standout was also selected for twice in the Major League Baseball draft, but he seems to prefer football. Although failing to draw interest from his favorite team, he was still glad to join the Eagles.
Beside making a plan to sign or release the remaining two unsigned draft picks, the Eagles also need to decide on whether to keep backup quarterback Michael Vick for another season. The former Falcons star quarterback was recently involved into off-field trouble again and may face suspension and imprisonment again if he pleaded guilty.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Bills DE Schobel is ready to retire at any time
The Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Schobel will turn 33 years old by the first day of September, and he is now thinking that he might have been too old to play more football, so he would be fine and announce his retirement if the Bills finally decide that they do not need the defensive end any more.
"I think this coaching staff is OK with moving on without me, and that’s fine," Schobel said via the team’s website. "I understand he has to come in and do what he has to do, but at this point in my career that’s what has to happen for me to play. If September rolls around and Buffalo wants me, then maybe I’ll play. But I doubt it."
Even if Schobel retires, the Bills will not lose much in productivity. The 32-year-old man had only 10 sacks, three forced fumbles, four passes batted down and one interception in 2009 season. Schobel used to say that he wanted to preserve his body for post-career life, which will be spent mostly on staying with his three young children. He may also put on his wife’s favorite Vikings jersey to watch other teams’ game. On the other side, the Bills GM Buddy Nix told reporters recently that the team would keep Schobel if the player still wants to play.
"I think this coaching staff is OK with moving on without me, and that’s fine," Schobel said via the team’s website. "I understand he has to come in and do what he has to do, but at this point in my career that’s what has to happen for me to play. If September rolls around and Buffalo wants me, then maybe I’ll play. But I doubt it."
Even if Schobel retires, the Bills will not lose much in productivity. The 32-year-old man had only 10 sacks, three forced fumbles, four passes batted down and one interception in 2009 season. Schobel used to say that he wanted to preserve his body for post-career life, which will be spent mostly on staying with his three young children. He may also put on his wife’s favorite Vikings jersey to watch other teams’ game. On the other side, the Bills GM Buddy Nix told reporters recently that the team would keep Schobel if the player still wants to play.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Raiders hammered out contracts with two rookies
The Oakland Raiders rookie tackle Jared Veldheer was just working out on his own in an Archie Manning jersey when he received a call from his new teammate, rookie guard Bruce Campbell to inform him of an upcoming rookie contract. The two met with each other the next day at team headquarter and signed their names on their respective rookie contracts.
The team did not release the detailed information about the two rookies’ contracts, and they even did not tell reporters how long each contract would keep the two rookies with them. If they received two standard rookie contracts, they would be two four-year deals. But according reports, third-round draft pick Veldheer could have a bigger contract than fourth—rounder Campbell, because Veldheer has a better resume than Campbell.
At height 6-foot-8 and weighing 315 pound, Veldheer was a Division II All-American selection and a three-time all-conference pick before he was drafted by the Raiders as the 69th overall pick, while 6-foot-6 Campbell fell to fourth round because of less consistency and intensity in actual games.
The team did not release the detailed information about the two rookies’ contracts, and they even did not tell reporters how long each contract would keep the two rookies with them. If they received two standard rookie contracts, they would be two four-year deals. But according reports, third-round draft pick Veldheer could have a bigger contract than fourth—rounder Campbell, because Veldheer has a better resume than Campbell.
At height 6-foot-8 and weighing 315 pound, Veldheer was a Division II All-American selection and a three-time all-conference pick before he was drafted by the Raiders as the 69th overall pick, while 6-foot-6 Campbell fell to fourth round because of less consistency and intensity in actual games.
Giants WR Smith wants a raise
The New York Giant wide receiver Steve Smith was recognized with his ability much later than another wide receiver with a same name from the Carolina Panthers. But once he got wide recognition after having a breakout 2009 season, the receiver thought it is time to get a better pay.
According to reports, the young giant is now asking for new deal to match his performance. Finishing last season with 107 catches, 1,220 yards and 7 touchdowns, Smith is now one of the key players of the team but his salary for 2010 season is $550,000, much less than other NFL receivers. For example, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings got a four-year contract worth $26.8 million last year. Smith felt unfair and said that he at least deserved getting what Jennings is getting.
It seems that Smith is regretting that the Giants do not have a quarterback wearing No.4 Brett Favre jersey, and the team is even worse without paying much attention to wide receivers. But Smith himself much have the recognition that the Giants have more receivers than him and other receivers could just do as well even if he is not available.
According to reports, the young giant is now asking for new deal to match his performance. Finishing last season with 107 catches, 1,220 yards and 7 touchdowns, Smith is now one of the key players of the team but his salary for 2010 season is $550,000, much less than other NFL receivers. For example, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings got a four-year contract worth $26.8 million last year. Smith felt unfair and said that he at least deserved getting what Jennings is getting.
It seems that Smith is regretting that the Giants do not have a quarterback wearing No.4 Brett Favre jersey, and the team is even worse without paying much attention to wide receivers. But Smith himself much have the recognition that the Giants have more receivers than him and other receivers could just do as well even if he is not available.
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