Chargers- Clinton Hart
Chargers SS Clinton Hart blames his struggles in 2008 on playing hurt.
Hart did break a bone in his hand in September and seemed to never get over a Week 13 stinger, but blaming bad years on injury sure is common among San Diego defensive backs. After being relentlessly burnt by tight ends in 2008, Hart will have to hold off rookie Kevin Ellison to keep his job.
Source: Ross Tucker on Twitter Falcons- Michael Vick
ESPN's Michael Smith reports that free agent Michael Vick's expected "conditional" return to the league would likely entail close monitoring by the NFL and a regimented program before any thoughts of full reinstatement.
The program could reportedly include regular drug testing and psychological evaluations, among other things. ESPN's Sal Paolantonio says Vick's camp is currently huddling to determine his approach for an upcoming meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell. Tony Dungy may be a part of that group.
Patriots- Jarvis Green
Patriots contract-year DE Jarvis Green attempted Wednesday to clarify a statement he made to a Louisiana newspaper, which he told he'd "love to come home and finish off as a Saint."
He was also quoted as saying, "this is my last year with the Patriots." "I don't think I said it like that," Green said Wednesday. "Me being from Louisiana and playing at LSU and...you say it would be a dream to play for the Saints. But I'd love to stay a Patriot." Green is due $2.9 million this season.
Source: Boston Globe Seahawks- Owen Schmitt
Seahawks FB Owen Schmitt pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of reckless driving in connection with his June arrest for suspicion of DUI.
Schmitt got a 365-day sentence, but 364 were suspended and he already spent one day in jail. Schmitt also must pay $2,130 in fines. We're guessing he won't be suspended as a first-time offender of the NFL conduct policy.
Source: Seattle Times Vikings- Antoine Winfield
The agent for Vikings CB Antoine Winfield is en route to Minnesota to "apparently" close a new contract for his client.
Agent Ashanti Webb texted the St. Paul Pioneer Press Wednesday that he's "on (his) way to the Twin Cities now." Winfield, entering a contract year, has been asking for a new deal all offseason. He gained some leverage when the Vikes extended fellow CB Cedric Griffin, who is a much weaker player.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press Falcons- Joe Horn
Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome has reportedly been in contact with former Saints and Falcons receiver Joe Horn.
Horn, 37, has been dying to get back in the NFL since Atlanta cut him in August of 2008. He's received very little interest, but Newsome reportedly plans to contact him after the Ravens try out Drew Bennett and D.J. Hackett, among others, on Friday. That Horn wasn't invited to the tryout is telling.
Source: Baltimore Sun Raiders- Zach Miller
The Raiders anticipate Zach Miller getting more pass-catching opportunities with rookie Brandon Myers taking over the blocking tight end role.
Myers is viewed as a "block-and-release player" in two-tight end sets. Miller could line up in the slot more and be a matchup weapon versus safeties and linebackers. He's bound to improve on his 2008 numbers (56/778/1).
Source: Oakland Tribune
No comments:
Post a Comment