The outlook for Buffalo Bills TE Kevin Everett was "bleak and dismal" on Monday,
but Wednesday's
dramatic turnaround now has doctors indicating that it is feasible Everett
could lead a normal life.
The New York Post has a nickname
for New England Patriots Bill Belichick: "Belicheat"
Within
this notebook by the Boston Globe's Mike Reiss, we learn that Patriots
nose tackle Vince Wilfork isn't worried about the cheating allegations,
the Patriots ended the mini-feud with Minnesota by waiving LB David Herron
and continued their youth movement by signing LB Chad Brown.
Free agent LB Nick Greisen will work
out for the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday.
After losing safety Yeremiah Bell
for the season, the Miami Dolphins have
signed a pair of safeties, including Donovin
Darius.
The Philadelphia Eagles have re-signed RB Reno Mahe,
last year's
primary punt returner.
Free agent DT Tank Johnson is
apparently on the Dallas Cowboys' radar.
Veteran Todd Wade will replace injured starter Jon Jansen at
right tackle on the Washington Redskins offensive line.
The New York Giants have
placed DT William Joseph on IR to make room for veteran DT Russell
Davis.
Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson
impressed
his coaches with his composure last Sunday.
It's
already been a long year for Detroit Lions RB Kevin Jones.
The
Chicago Bears added a pair of defenders to the active roster, including
former practice squad DT Antonio Garay.
Cincinnati Bengals LB Landon Johnson is
making teammate TJ Houshmandzadeh look like a prophet.
The
Cleveland Browns' QB carousel was working overtime on Tuesday.
Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun believes
age might be catching up with the Baltimore Ravens.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced their Legends
Team on Tuesday. (The 75th anniversary team won't be announced until later
this season.)
The Seattle Seahawks pulled off not one, but two trades on Tuesday, and Clare
Farnsworth of the Seattle Post Intelligencer puts an end to
the "wild speculation" the trades created.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt praised
the overall effort of the Cardinals defense and expressed concern about
the youth that'll be protecting QB Matt Leinart's blindside this Sunday
against Seattle.
The St. Louis Rams have
added offensive tackle Brandon Gorin to the
active roster, replacing injured LT Orlando Pace, and FB Madison
Hedgecock was
released to make room for TE Richard Owens.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan announced that 35-year old DT Bryant Young has
been added to the team's lengthy list of captains.
Ten
first-year Indianapolis Colts players were blown away by the speed and
crowd in their first NFL game.
The
Houston Texans have signed safety Will Demps
and placed safety Jason Simmons on IR.
It
sure sounds like Tennessee Titans GM Mike Reinfeldt expects newly acquired
DE Bryce Fisher to eventually start.
43-year old kicker John Carney has
signed a 1-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Kansas City Chiefs hope to build
a defense like the Bears. (Which will happen about the same time Katherine
Heigl is doing this to show off the ring I gave
her.)
Former Arena league star and current Chiefs WR Bobby Sippio
is expected
to play against the Chicago Bears this Sunday.
Today could be the day that QB JaMarcus Russell officially
becomes an Oakland Raider.
The Jay Cutler LoveFest continues in Denver.
The
Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed CB Sammy Davis, which probably means CB Brian Kelly's groin injury
is serious.
David Gladow of NOLA.com has
the Saints ranked 13th in his latest power rankings.
Opinion pieces by Scott
Fowler and Tom Sorensen of The Charlotte Observer both conclude that the Panthers
are not a Super Bowl contender.
Atlanta ranks 28th when it comes to tailgating. (Which is significantly higher than they
are in most power rankings right now).
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