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Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #141 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Fri May 8, 2015 9:00 pm

Tom Brady - QB - Patriots

CSN New England's Mike Giardi reports the Patriots are "bracing for the worst" regarding DeflateGate discipline for Tom Brady and are "fearful" of a 6-8 game suspension.

To this point, only a 1-2 game has been feared amongst NFL observers. A 6-8 ban would be wildly harsh from a league that suspended Ray Rice just two games after he rendered his fiancee unconscious with a punch to the face in an elevator. Brady wanted footballs deflated to get a better grip. The possibility of a lengthy suspension makes Brady -- and Rob Gronkowski, Brandon LaFell, and Julian Edelman -- high-risk propositions in fantasy leagues that draft early. 2014 second-round pick Jimmy Garoppolo is next up on New England's quarterback depth chart.
Source: CSN New England

May 8 - 4:36 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #142 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Fri May 8, 2015 9:13 pm

They could make a serious push for AP now. It's worth it IMO:

Jerry Jones - Owner - Cowboys

In a radio interview, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones didn't rule out the possibility of trading Dallas' 2016 first-round pick for a running back.

Dallas' current backfield is comprised of scrap-heap runners and Joseph Randle, who was effective in a lightly used change-up-back role last season but doesn't project as a volume runner. The Cowboys believe they essentially got three first-round picks this year in Byron Jones, Randy Gregory, and La'El Collins, and may be willing to part with their 2016 round-one selection. "I'd be reluctant to," Jones first conceded. "But certainly if the right situation came along that could improve us now, with where we are with (Tony) Romo, his career and where we are with what we've put together, it's a good time to go for it."
Source: FOX Sports

May 8 - 4:43 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #143 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat May 9, 2015 4:46 pm

Tom Brady - QB - Patriots

Citing "several key sources," the New York Daily News reports Roger Goodell is expected to announce Tom Brady's suspension next week.

The Daily News' Gary Myers writes, "it is no longer a matter of if the NFL commissioner will suspend Brady, but for how long he will suspend him." Myers reports there is "little doubt" Goodell considers Brady's ball-deflation tactics "a serious violation," and that the Ted Wells investigation shows "Brady cheated." Myers' "feeling" is Brady will be suspended for only two games, which would be good news after CSN New England reported the Patriots are "bracing" for a 6-8 game ban. Myers hints that Bill Belichick may also face discipline for "ignorance" in the matter, a la Sean Payton following the BountyGate scandal.
Source: New York Daily News

May 8 - 8:20 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #144 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat May 9, 2015 5:05 pm

Jameis Winston - QB - Buccaneers

Jameis Winston filed a counterclaim against Erica Kinsman, who filed a lawsuit in April accusing Winston of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment and intentionally inflicting emotional distress.

Winston is suing for defamation of character and tortious interference with prospective business advantage. This case is not going away anytime soon. A jury trial is likely forthcoming.
Source: Pro Football Talk

May 9 - 9:26 AM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #145 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sat May 9, 2015 5:07 pm

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #146 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Sun May 10, 2015 3:59 pm

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ChrisPozz · Post #147 » by **ChrisPozz** » Sun May 17, 2015 11:12 pm

Saints signed WR Josh Morgan today after a tryout. That's a good system/team fit IMO. Granted I've been one of his bigger fans among those I know and had soft spot in my heart for him since his Niner days.

ChrisPozz · Post #148 » by **ChrisPozz** » Tue May 19, 2015 6:54 pm

Land deal closes for proposed LA-area NFL stadium in Carson

http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/land- ... ium-carson

ChrisPozz · Post #149 » by **ChrisPozz** » Tue May 19, 2015 9:14 pm

Sources: NFL, union agree to limit veterans at tryouts

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/sour ... uts-051915

The 14 franchises cited in the NFLPA's grievance were Atlanta, Baltimore, Carolina, Cleveland, Denver, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Minnesota, New England, New Orleans, Oakland, Tennessee Washington and the New York Jets.

ChrisPozz · Post #150 » by **ChrisPozz** » Thu May 21, 2015 3:42 am

Referee Bill Leavy retiring from field, will become supervisor

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... upervisor/

ChrisPozz · Post #151 » by **ChrisPozz** » Wed May 27, 2015 2:14 pm

Todd Archer:

Cowboys have added WR A.J. Jenkins, former first round pick, according to source. Worked out for team last week.

ChrisPozz · Post #152 » by **ChrisPozz** » Thu May 28, 2015 9:04 pm

Adam Schefter:

Broncos Pro Bowl LT Ryan Clady tore his left ACL during practice Wednesday and is likely to miss the 2015 season, a league source told ESPN.

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #153 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Tue Jun 16, 2015 2:54 pm

Michael Sam - DL - Free Agent

The Montreal Gazette is hearing DE Michael Sam left the CFL's Alouettes because he sensed he was going to get cut.

Sam walked away the team for "personal reasons" before their exhibition opener and is not expected back. From the Gazette: "The latest theory concerning Sam’s departure was that he simply wasn’t good enough to make the roster, sensed this and left to save himself and the organization embarrassment." It's looking more and more unlikely that Sam will become the NFL's first openly gay player.
Source: Montreal Gazette

Jun 16 - 10:38 AM

Mamba Mentality · Post #154 » by **Mamba Mentality** » Tue Jun 16, 2015 11:23 pm

The whole Michael Sam fiasco is almost over. Praise the lord. :pray:

ChrisPozz · Post #155 » by **ChrisPozz** » Thu Jun 18, 2015 8:52 pm

Interesting name:

Dave Birkett:

The Detroit Lions waived CB Bill Bentley after minicamp practice today. Bentley was returning from a torn ACL, played some nickel last 2 yrs

I_am_1z · Post #156 » by **I_am_1z** » Fri Jun 19, 2015 3:11 am

According to the Associated Press, second-year WR Allen Robinson has been "unbelievable" at Jaguars OTAs.
Robinson -- who doesn't turn 22 until August -- has reportedly looked like a "star" at OTAs and minicamp, "showing big-play ability all over the field and most noticeably in and around the end zone." Blake Bortles described 6-foot-3, 210-pound Robinson as "fun to throw to." Bortles' passing inefficiency remains a concern, but Robinson is a sneaky bet to finish top ten in the NFL in targets this season. He's the clear-cut No. 1 pass option in Jacksonville.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/9297/allen-robinson

I still have my bet on this guy being better than ODB

I_am_1z · Post #157 » by **I_am_1z** » Sun Jun 21, 2015 1:40 am

Doubling up!

I_am_1z · Post #158 » by **I_am_1z** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:24 am

J-Claw with a chance to start over J-Cut?

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/15/adam-gase-jimmy-clausen-feels-perfect-for-what-we-want-to-do-offensively/

Mamba Mentality · Post #159 » by **Mamba Mentality** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:28 am

Jimmy Clausen is still in the NFL? Bears have arguably the worst qb situation in the league...

DoobieKeebler · Post #160 » by **DoobieKeebler** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:18 pm

The Regime wrote:The whole Michael Sam fiasco is almost over. Praise the lord.

Over? It's never over. Michael Sam may not make it as an NFL player, but some young guy will continue the "quest to be the first gay player" storyline.