NFL News And Rumors: Post Draft/May

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ESPN - Report: Suspect accuses Pacman of masterminding shooting - NFL

This story just keeps getting better. The man being accused obviously has motive to toss Pac-Man under the bus, but at the same time if this all was true would it shock anyone? Stay Tuned....

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The Minnesota Vikings want Kenechi Udeze to focus on his fight against leukemia and not worry about his financial situation.The defensive end was placed on the reserve-non-football-illness list Friday, coach Brad Childress announced. That makes him ineligible to participate in the 2008 season, but guarantees him his $807,500 salary for the year. Udeze revealed two weeks ago that the cancer was in remission, and that his older brother has matching bone marrow for a pending transplant.



ESPN - Vikings want Udeze to focus on health, place DE on reserve list - NFL

Sgt_John

Classy move by the Vikings. I hope the guy makes it all the way back.

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Cedric Benson was arrested early Sunday in Texas for boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest. He is currently free on $14,500 bail.

Just what he needs, Rookie Forte has to take a big jump at this point. Police used pepper spray to subdue Benson after he failed an on-boat sobriety test and refused to put on a life jacket. Among 12-15 people aboard, Benson was the only one taken into custody. And this isn't his first infraction. Ced Ben was found guilty of breaking into a woman's house as a collegiate in '04 and arrested in 2002 on marijuana charges.

Cedric Benson arrested -- ChicagoSports.com

Sgt_John

A thread is opened on this subject. As previously stated, Matt Forte just jumped up to 2 or 3 on my draft board behind DMac and maybe Kevin Smith

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Panthers' Williams doesn't mind sharing with rookie Stewart - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Panthers turn to veteran receivers Hackett, Muhammad - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Sgt_John

I like the attitude on that Carolina team thus far. Granted its early on, but they look to be on track for something big in 08.

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It's all up to Jake!

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San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers celebrated 100 days after ACL surgery on his knee by practicing in the Chargers first mini-camp of the off season. Rivers threw crisp passes Friday. He appeared sharp and on schedule to play in the preseason and start the regular season as the Chargers' leader.

Just an item for those people who have Rivers in Dynasty Leagues

ESPN - About three months after ACL surgery, Rivers returns - NFL

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Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals pro scout Jim Stanley plans to retire at the end of the month.

Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Cardinals fired pro scout Rashaan Curry last week.

Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Cardinals fired college scout Bill DeKraker Thursday, May 1.

Looks like a changing of the guard taking place among the Cardinals scouting personnel. For those of you who were getting concerned about WR Anquan Boldins' status you can breathe a little easier. Boldin showed up to camp and sounds like he intends to Practice (once his hammy is feeling better), Play and get a new contract the old fashioned way, by earning it!


Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring) does not want to be traded. Boldin attended the team's post-NFL Draft camp and shot down all trade talk. "I've always wanted to be in Arizona," Boldin said. "This is the only place I have known professionally. I don't want to uproot my family and leave. I am happy here. I have a great rapport with everybody around here, coaches included. I am happy here." Boldin did not take part in the camp due to a sore hamstring.

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Jeremy Shockey TE NYG

Despite being unable to strike a draft-day deal, the Saints reportedly may continue their pursuit of Jeremy Shockey.

Unless they're willing to send strong safety Roman Harper to New York, however, the Saints might lack the ammunition to get a deal done. Coach Sean Peyton would love to add Shockey to his offense, but he'll require a new contract and possibly 2009 draft picks on top of a starting player

Brandon Jackson is expected to be Ryan Grant's primary backup this season.

DeShawn Wynn, Vernand Morency, and Noah Herron are also in the mix, but coach Mike McCarthy is pleased with Jackson's development. To keep the role, he'll have to be more decisive and better in blitz pickup in game settings

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Steelers | Mendenhall robbed at gunpoint
Mon, 5 May 2008 13:06:45 -0700

Annie Sweeney, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall was robbed at gunpoint Monday, May 5, according to sources. Mendenhall was robbed of his phone, cash and wallet, according to sources familiar with the investigation. His agent was available for comment. "It was obviously a scary moment," said his agent, Mike McCartney. "But he is fine. He is doing great. He said he doesn't have anything that is worth his life." According to reports, the robbers wore black hooded sweatshirts and ski masks. No one is currently in custody.

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The Seattle Seahawks announced Monday starting guard Rob Sims will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Sims will be operated on Tuesday at the Seattle Surgery Center by Dr. Ed Khalfayan, a team orthopedist.
Sims won't be able to take part in the Seahawks' four-day veteran minicamp that began Monday morning at team headquarters in Kirkland.
Sims is expected to be the Seahawks' starting right guard this season. He started at left guard last season, but moved to the right side after the team signed former Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle in February. The Seahawks also released two players and signed two others. Defensive tackle Kelly Talavou and wide receiver Travis Brown were cut, and the team signed defensive tackle Kevin Brown and wide receiver Joel Filani.
Brown was given a minicamp tryout with the team this past weekend. Filani was a sixth-round selection by the Tennessee Titans in the 2007 NFL draft who most recently spent time with the Minnesota Vikings.
Sounds like just a cleanup procedure so he will probably be good to go by the season.

ESPN - Sims to miss Seahawks' veteran minicamp because of surgery - NFL

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Every time Willie Parker sees Steelers rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall, he cannot help but think of Jerome Bettis. The thought has nothing to do with Mendenhall's running style. It has to do with the way Bettis -- a future Hall of Famer -- embraced and tutored Parker as a rookie, which eventually led to Pittsburgh winning a Super Bowl their second year together in 2005.



ESPN - Parker happily showing Mendenhall the Steelers' way - NFL

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Replacing Luke Petitgout as the Giants left tackle, David Diehl proved he was the real deal and helped the Giants win Super Bowl XLII. Diehl's reward is a new deal that compensates him for the importance of protecting Eli Manning's blindside.

The Giants recently ripped up the former left guard's old contract and rewarded him with a new six-year, $31 million contract. The key to the deal is annual escalator clauses that increase Diehl's salaries between $750,000 and $1.1 million a year as long as he plays offensive tackle.

ESPN - Giants pay Diehl for successfully tackling new role - NFL

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Antwaan Randle El underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday, but is expected to be ready for the OTAs that start in June.

Randle El sat out of OTAs on Monday because of his knee injury, and coach Jim Zorn called the procedure to remove floating cartilage in his knee "fairly minor." Barring complications, Randle El is expected to be fully recovered in a few weeks

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As expected, rookie Limas Sweed opened at the "X" position behind Santonio Holmes at the Steelers' first round of minicamps.

Sweed will push Nate Washington to be the Steelers' third receiver, but isn't a threat to Holmes' split end job. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians thinks Sweed also "can play the slot, no problem." Wide receivers coach Randy Fichtner expects Sweed to pass Washington on the depth chart.

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NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that the Colts are expected to reach an agreement with Dominic Rhodes on a contract.

GM Bill Polian downplayed the possibility last week, but it looks like posturing now. Don't assume Rhodes is a lock to backup Joseph Addai, but he looks like the favorite over sixth-round pick Mike Hart, with Kenton Keith the likely odd man out. Whoever wins the backup job is going to be worth a late-round fantasy pick. May. 6 - 6:03 pm et