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Former University of Kentucky receiver Keenan Burton says he's reached a three-year deal with the St. Louis Rams. Burton says his agent, Todd France, finished the deal on Thursday. Burton says he believes the contract to be worth more than $1 million. Burton was selected by the Rams in the fou...

An asteroid has been named for Myron Cope, the beloved Steelers broadcaster who died Feb. 27. Like the diminutive Cope, it's a small one. The asteroid is named 7835 Myroncope and it's located between Mars and Jupiter. The name was proposed by Dr. Eric Mamajek of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center...

When Fred Taylor signed a contract extension with the Jaguars a year ago in March, one of the key points that he stated at the time was the opportunity to play his entire career with the team that drafted him in 1998. "If I stay healthy, I'll be able to finish my career with the Jaguars, which is a...

FS Ken Hamlin remains at an impasse with the Cowboys over a long-term contract. Hamlin has been slapped with the franchise tag, but has refused to sign the one-year $4.396 million deal. He did not show up for minicamp and it is unknown whether he will be in the fold for training camp. Hamlin, howe...

This QB could hold many fantasy fortunes in his hand. The Vikings have become a justifiably chic pick to contend for both the NFC North crown and the NFC title in '08, thanks to a major acquisition along the ...

 - Miami Dolphins. Bill Parcells wants to switch to a 3-4 defense now that he's running the show in Miami. Whether the Dolphins have the personnel to make the ...

 MA - In the 1971 NFL Draft, Jim was selected number one overall by the New England Patriots. His first regular season game would be against the Raiders. ...

 AZ - Two reasons: Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin. In Fitzgerald and Boldin, the Cardinals have boasted two of the best receivers in the NFL. ...

 AZ - In Fitzgerald and Boldin, the Cardinals have boasted two of the best receivers in the NFL. Unfortunately for Johnson, he was drafted the same year as Boldin ...

 MN - Im from Minnesota, … read more i naturally have disliking for the Bears because Im a Vikings fan. Because I live IN MINNESOTA. ...

 - Funny thing about the Jaguars in Jacksonville: They win but still can't consistently sell out in college-football-obsessed Florida. According to the Florida ...

 - The much focused and extremely motivated Jacksonville Jaguars will take this one by double-digits to better their NFL best opening day record (currently ...

 WI - The 2007 Green Bay Packers reached a level of success few could have imagined during training camp. More Three A-minus grades — and no failing marks — were ...

He waited until after he had retired to tell us just how really big a deal winning Super Bowl VI was for his Dallas Cowboys, who had lost the "big game" five years in a row (Green Bay twice, Cleveland twice and Baltimore in SB V). They met at the Houston Super Bowl to decide the Class of 2004, and Ha...

By DAULERIO But — but!— if Favre goes to another team...what would happen to ESPN's magical opening dedication and Favre jersey retirement ceremony during the Monday Night Football opener? Wouldn't that ruin it? Not if he's on the Vikings. Packers: Favre has "itch" to play[Wisconsin State Journal]

By undisclosed@pressdemocrat.com (49ers) Parker: Yeah, all of them. I think everyone on the secondary has helped me: Mark (Roman), Dashon (Goldson), Michael Lewis, Keith Lewis, all of them. I can even ask Nate (Clements) questions, and he can help me out. Everybody has been great in helping me out with the playbook.

By Cotter(noreply@blogger.com) See, that headline is good because it's true. I mean where else can you find a Steelers-Browns checkers set? Or a Steelers propane tank cover? Or a Snoop Dogg t-shirt with a Steelers logo on it? I mean these are must have items. Ok, I'd venture to say you can probably find that last one at Tobiath...

By ChrisPokorny NEXT UP (FRIDAY): Running Back Poll Do you agree that Derek Anderson should start the year as the Browns' quarterback, no questions asked? Yes, Anderson deserves it No, Anderson should have to earn it by beating Quinn No, Quinn should be the starter, no questions asked

 CA - Vernon Davis is a great talent, but Martz has never been a big user of the tight end in the past. Over at Turf Show Times, our Rams blog, VanRam had the ...

 United States - PATRIOTS: Released defensive back Willie Andrews, one day after he was arrested for allegedly pointing a handgun at his girlfriend's head. ... CHARGERS: Bolts sign draft picks Thomas and Clark North County Times all 3 news articles

By Fooch WR #2/Corner #1 - Vernon Davis - Every touch game has the trash talker who won't shut up about how great he is.  Ladies and gentleman, I introduce to you Vernon Davis.  The Disease would definitely be "that guy" on the beach.  I have a feeling though that his defensive game would not be nearly as g...

By Greg Trippiedi Matchup #3: Clinton Portis vs. Antonio Pierce, Mathias Kiwanuka, and Gerris Wilkinson Matchup #5: Santana Moss, Malcolm Kelly, and Antwaan Randle El vs. James Butler, Sammy Knight, and Kenny Phillips Advantage Redskins. Advantage Redskins. Redskins/Giants Final Verdict

 United States - The Ravens probably have enough on their plate right now, what with a new coach and a new quarterback and Derrick Martin's recent citation for alleged ...

By Fooch Bruno Banducci (1946-1954): After being drafted by the Eagles, Banducci made his way to San Francisco in 1946, where he'd eventually earn a trip to the Pro Bowl and two All-Pro selections.  Aside from his outstanding guard play, I also have to include him because he actually had a punt retu...

 United States - Imagine San Diego without the Chargers. It was easy enough to do 50 years ago, when the professional football team not only wasn't here, it didn't exist. ...

By undisclosed@pressdemocrat.com (49ers) But the 49ers are moving forward in '08 without Allen. Coach Mike Nolan intimated several weeks ago that he did not expect Allen to return. At this point, even if Allen wants to come back it seems that it would not be the wise thing for the 49ers to re-sign him.

By James Pete Mike noted earlier that tailback Najeh Davenport was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday. With Davenport officially out of the picture, the Steelers’ backfield becomes pretty clear-cut to start the year. With Willie Parker once again healthy, Rashard Mendenhall coming in a...

Mendenhall Looking Like a Good Fit for Steelers Offense - Steelers Gab

By GarretBarnes Reason #9, Steelers: We did not have our QB and team leader win a Super Bowl then nearly kill himself on motorcycle.  Reason #5, Packers: Our legendary QBs ride off into the Sunset was not throwing an Interception in overtime IN A PLAYOFF GAME just to be eliminated by the future Super Bowl win...

By DAULERIO During yesterday's story about Rams running back Steven Jackson and his messy colon cleanse, I questioned the potential fantasy football impact such a procedure would have on the top five running back. Thankfully, some of the wise men from Yahoo!'s Fantasy Football think tank decided i...

By Greg Trippiedi Matchup #3: Clinton Portis vs. Omar Gaither, Stewart Bradley, and Chris Gocong Matchup #5: Santana Moss, Malcolm Kelly, and Antwaan Randle El vs. Brian Dawkins and Quentin Mikell Advantage Redskins. Redskins/Eagles Final Verdict

By Fooch Not surprisingly, Frank Gore and Vernon Davis were pointed too as two extremely important guys for the offense, alongside Alex Smith.  Gore is a dual threat as a rusher and receiver, while Vernon Davis had one of the quieter 52-catch seasons in recent memory.  I think that goes to show just h...

By The Gryphon(noreply@blogger.com) This is a sizable advantage for the Dallas Cowboys. Advantage Redskins. Huge advantage to Dallas. No advantage here, and that’s arguably a win for the Redskins. Matchup #12: Flozell Adams and Marc Columbo vs. Andre Carter and Phillip Daniels Redskins/Cowboys Final Verdict

By Greg Trippiedi This is a sizable advantage for the Dallas Cowboys. Matchup #3: Clinton Portis vs. Bradie James, DeMarcus Ware, Anthony Spencer, and Zach Thomas Matchup #5: Santana Moss, Malcolm Kelly, and Antwaan Randle El vs. Roy Williams and Ken Hamlin Advantage Redskins.

By Greg Trippiedi Prior to the 2008 NFL Draft, Brian Burke over at the Advanced NFL Stats blog did some critical research into historical drafting trends. Since the Washington Redskins had arguably critical needs at both WR and DE going into the draft, I think this is a good time to review his results, and app...

By Chris Maier Aside from Chad Johnson’s gradual mood adjustment (Happy???), the Bengals actually held a mini-camp this past weekend.   Partially due to the Chad Johnson sideshow (or lack there of), the non-Ocho news was a little on the light side.  Below are some observations including one key change...

By ChrisPokorny A year ago in the OTAs and minicamp, Anderson and Quinn were completing 60-65 percent of their passes in drills, etc. Ken Dorsey was tops in the low 70s. They all struggled to learn the new offense. Now, Anderson is in the high 70s, Quinn approaching 75 percent along with Dorsey.

By Anthony Hall Glad to see Mewelde’s happy in his new home, because it simply didn’t make sense for him to remain in Minnesota. The combination of a coaching staff that was unwilling to correctly utilize him and a backfield crowded with talent made it an easy decision for the Vikings and Moore to part ways.

By Greg Trippiedi RB- Clinton Portis RB- Clinton Portis WR- Antwaan Randle El The Redskins have felt the need to upgrade every skill position since Joe Gibbs took over, and even before this past draft, it’s clear that they have significantly upgraded their skill position players over the last four years.  

By Gonzo 2)  None of them are drawing a paycheck from the Minnesota Vikings any more. This is the point where things get a little murky.  This is going to depend on whether or not Brad Childress decides that he's going to keep 5 or 6 wide receivers on the roster this season.

By maryrose SAVRAN:  Both.  They do limit themselves by playing it straight.  They just don't overpay for players like some teams that are more aggressive do.  However, their system is designed to be a contending team year after year, not just go gung-ho for a Super Bowl and then bottom out for 10 years. ...

By Gonzo Kyle Wright. . .well, unless the Vikings want to try to get him onto the practice squad, I don't think he's got much of a future in Minnesota.  He was highly recruited in high school, and managed to parlay that into, really, a whole lot of nothing down at the U.  I don't see a whole lot to get excited ab...

By James Pete To e-mail Steel Tradition about the Steelers, and possibly be included in a future wail, MAIL, send it to steeltradition@mvn.com, or pojorisin@gmail.com. We look forward to your e-mails! Here’s a look at some of the e-mail I’ve received about the Steelers since the 2008 NFL draft. One focus...

By Greg Trippiedi But only one comparison I found really hits home as a similar situation to the Redskins drafting multiple receivers in the first two rounds this year.  I’m talking about the 2003 Cardinals, and their draft that year.  In the first round, the Cards called for Wide Receiver Bryant Johnson, an...

By Kirkendall Justin Britt, G/C, 6'4", 302 lbs, Alabama. (Sports Illustrated) Bradley Glatthaar, RB, 5'11", 245 lbs, Cincinnati (Sports Illustrated) Anthony Hoke, LB, 6'0", 238 lbs, Cincinnati (NFL Draft Countdown) James Johnson, RB, 5'11", 202 lbs, Kansas St. (Sports Illustrated)

When drafting the best player rather than drafting for need a team gains a lot of flexibility. The Packers are taking the best player now, and giving themselves a chance to trade for a proven commodity down the line. Lets say Jordy Nelson turns into an NFL starter (or the next Don Bebe) and the P...

By Brian Mulholland Day 1 of the Redskins draft was a roller coaster of emotions.  I felt euphoric as the team traded down and got great value, but that lead to substantial disappointment as players I coveted disappeared just before Washington picked, and seemingly lead to the team panicking and making some s...

By Ryan Wilson Filed under: Cowboys, NFC East, NFL Hall of FameThe NFL preseason starts in about 20 minutes when the Steelers and Saints square off in the Hall of Fame game. This is sure to be a pretty boring affair -- it's raining right now, which certainly won't help things -- but it's not really about the f...

Vartan Kupelian and Mike O'Hara from the Detroit News: Behind the Scenes Twice as good as last year. That's what the betting line in Las Vegas projects on the Lions' victory total for the upcoming season. Another season of double-digit losses. That's the other projection, too. The Las Vegas H...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions signed wide receivers Marcus Robinson and Cliff Russell and re-signed cornerback Keith Smith on Wednesday. Robinson was cut by the Minnesota Vikings with one game left last season despite leading the team with four touchdown receptions in 10 ga...