Archive for January, 2009

Getting To Know Vontae Davis
January 28, 2009

The NFL draft is still months away but after the Senior Bowl last week it’s safe to say the first round of the draft is taking shape.
Thay said,  it’s now time to learn about University of Illinois cornerback Vontae Davis.
 

On nearly every mock draft that’s been update after the Senior Bowl Davis is projected to [...]

More Hornets Trades
January 28, 2009

Someone wrote me two days ago and asked:
“Fletcher, how’s about writing something about the Hornets other than a trade scenario.”
This person is right…so here goes.
Chris Paul is amazing.  Our city is lucky to have him representing us.
David West is a very good player and a great compliment to Paul.
Byron Scott is as open and honest [...]

Three Hornets Trades That Make Sense
January 27, 2009

Peja Stojakovic was unreal Monday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.  17 Points in the 4th quarter.  The Hornets are a good team and fun to watch.
But I still really believe the team has to make one of the below deals to help them make a push deep into the post season!
None of these trades are [...]

Usama Young NFL Commercial
January 26, 2009

Saints cornerback Usama Young will star in a :60 second commercial that will air during the Super Bowl this sunday (February 1st).

 
The commercial is reportedly very similiar to the one that aired last year during the Super Bowl and featured two Houston Texan players.

Saints New Safety?
January 26, 2009

Posted by Mike Florio
 
www.profootballtalk.com
Veteran safety Darren Sharper, a 12-year veteran whose contract with the Vikings has expired, likely won’t be returning to Minnesota for a fifth season.
The thinking in league circles is that the Vikings won’t have the cap space to pay Sharper close to his market value, given that the team signed safety Madieu [...]

Tulane Loses Out On Top Prospect
January 26, 2009

John Curtis runningback Kenny Cain verbally committed to TCU Sunday Afternoon.
Cain had narrowed his choices to TCU and Tulane.

 
“TCU is on a roll on the recruiting trail. The Frogs, fresh off of a commitment from Katy Morton Ranch’s Michael Venson, scored a big commitment Sunday from John Curtis’ star athlete, Kenny Cain. TCU now sits [...]

Tyson Chandler For Shawn Marion?
January 23, 2009

below clip courtesy: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/miami-heat/story/868229.html
Heat president Pat Riley confirmed on Thursday that he is still looking for a big man to help the team.
He admitted that there are roster voids that he will look to fill via trade before next month’s deadline.
“The big picture always trumps the present moment,” Riley said of swinging a deal that [...]

Haslett To Panthers?
January 23, 2009

HASLETT A POSSIBILITY IN CAROLINA?
Posted by Sheil Kapadia
www.profootballtalk.com

Jim Haslett could be a fit for the Carolina Panthers’ defensive coordinator job, according to Charles Chandler of the Charlotte Observer.
Haslett and John Fox worked together with the Raiders back in 1994; Fox was the defensive coordinator and Haslett coached the linebackers.

According to Chandler, it is believed that Haslett [...]

Dan Morgan Back With Saints?
January 22, 2009

DAN MORGAN PLANNING A COMEBACK
Posted by Mike Florio

 
WWW.PROFOOTBALLTALK.COM

After sitting out all of the 2008 season and playing only four games in two years before that, linebacker Dan Morgan is eyeing a comeback.
Per a league source, Morgan intends to return to the New Orleans Saints.

 
Morgan, who turned 30 last month, was a first-round pick of the [...]

Senior Bowl Stars
January 22, 2009

My sources tell me two players I really like had another solid day of practice Wednesday at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
Cornerback Alphonso Smith from Wake Forest again looked great in pass coverage.
Also showing ‘ball hawk’ skills as a free safety….Rashad Johnson from the University of Alabama.
Personally, I’d love to see both of these [...]