NFL RUMORS & GOSSIP
Seahawks quarterback arrested on suspicion of DUI
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Josh Portis was pulled over on May 5 for speeding. It was then that a Washington State Patrol officer noticied “a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle” and that the driver “had watery bloodshoot eyes.”
Portis, 25, later submitted to two breathalyzers and his blood alcohol concentration readings were recorded as 0.092 and 0.078. The...
JUST SAY NO
Suspensions may get Seahawks fined
Since 2010, no other NFL team has had more players suspended for PED use than the Seahawks, and now they could be hit with fines from the NFL as well.
Mario Williams defends himself against rumors of suicidal text messages
Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams has seen a very private matter get nasty and get public in a hurry.
Williams is suing his former fiancée Erin Marzouki to retrieve the $750,000 engagement that he presented to her.
In the fallout has come allegations from her camp of Williams possessing a dark side that gave him suicidal thoughts.
Mario Williams held a press conference...
Report: Charles Woodson intrigued with the idea of finishing his career in Oakland
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, free agent cornerback Charles Woodson will likely be deciding between the Raiders and Broncos. He’s intrigued by the idea of finishing his career in Oakland since that’s where it started. Maybe he picks Denver, but Charles Woodson is intrigued with idea of finishing his NFL career in same place he started it: Oakland. — Adam Schefter ...
Keenan Allen wears a Raiders hat, Chargers fans go nuts (Photo)
San Diego Chargers rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen posted a photo of himself wearing a Raiders hat. Not smart at all. Chargers fans went off on him. @utkevinacee @lobshots if that’s post draft, that kid is an idiot. I won’t be rooting for him. — Justin Graham (@habitualistic) May 18, 2013 @lobshots Welcome to San Diego. Now burn that Raiders hat — Jack Glatfelter ...
Tyler Wilson and Matt Flynn shine on first day of offseason training activities
According to Steve Corkran of the Mercury News, rookie quarterback Tyler Wilson and veteran Matt Flynn shined on the first day off offseason training activities.
In a five man competition, the two set themselves apart by being sharp for most of the practice.
Last year’s number two quarterback Terrell Pryor looked shaky and at times didn’t throw a tight spiral and struggled...
FRIEND OR FOE?
Chargers draft pick rocks Raiders hat
San Diego Chargers rookie, Keenen Allen used his Vine to send out a picture of himself enjoying some In-N-Out while wearing an Oakland Raiders hat (Credit: Keen Allen’s Vine & Lobshots.com) In April, Keenan Allen was the 76th overall pick (3rd round) for the San Diego Chargers. Apparently, Allen forgot that the San Diego Chargers play in the same division as the Oakland Raiders...
Terrelle Pryor looking inconsistent during OTA’s
According to Steve Corkran of the Contra Costa Times, Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor has been looking very inconsistent during OTA’s while both Matt Flynn and Tyler Wilson have been sharp.
Tyler Wilson and Matt Flynn look sharp. Terrelle Pryor has been inconsistent.
— Steve Corkran (@CorkOnTheNFL) May 20, 2013
This isn’t a surprise at all. It’s a two-horse race between...
What are the chances of a 49ers Super Bowl return?
One of the toughest realizations after the San Francisco 49ers lost Super Bowl XLVII was they may never get back there again. There will be some homers who will jump to contradict that statement, but one of the biggest advantages the 49ers had in terms of coming back to prominence in the NFL was surprise. No one expected Harbaugh to take Alex Smith to the NFC Championship game in...
Packers’ rookie running backs hope to provide powerful combination
Green Bay Packers rookie running backs Eddie Lacey and Johnathan Franklin want to put the power back into the team’s dormant rushing attack.
That is what the Packers are looking for in the drafting of Lacy out of Alabama in the second round and Franklin out of UCLA in the fourth round.
Aaron Rodgers has had to air it out and the effects are slowly showing.
In a playoff loss...
Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Line Preparing for a Better Year in 2013
The Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line has been one of the biggest weak points on the team over the past few years. Injuries and inconsistent play have taken a toll not only on the line, but on the offense as a whole. Over the past three years the Steelers run game has continued to drop in production. That number could be targeted at the offensive line’s play over the past few...
Pete Carroll starting to come under fire for PED violations
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has been lauded for his program of taking players who have had issues inn the past and giving them second chances.
In the wake of the seventh player testing positive for performance enhancing drugs.
The heat is starting to come down on the coach who bolted from USC just before major violations were found and penalties were levied.
According...
HE'S NO JOE NAMATH
Smith 'in trouble' for playoff berth talk
Incoming rookie quarterback Geno Smith reported that he was "in trouble" with Jets brass for guaranteeing the team would make the playoffs.
Geno Smith was scolded for playoff proclamation
Geno Smith has been a quick study when it comes to learning how to handle the intense media presence that envelopes the New York Jets.
Smith provided a shining example of how not to deal with the media during the week preceding the 2013 NFL draft.
So much so that his mouth and the fingers that typed some ill-advised Tweets may have cost him first-round money.
On Sunday,...
PERKY PATRIOT
Tom Brady's confidence sky-high
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is extremely pleased with the state of his game heading into his 14th season, saying, "I've never felt better throwing the football."
Philadelphia Eagles: Chip Kelly testing players’ versatility
WR Jason Avant is happy to play wherever his team needs him. Image via Sports-Kings.com.
We’ve heard much about Chip Kelly’s energetic and efficient style of running Philadelphia Eagles practice: the loud music, the nonstop pace. But Kelly has more tricks up his sleeve and is having his offensive players try their hand on defense in practice.
So far, TE Clay Harbor has taken...
Tom Brady on his journey to get better
Can New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady become even better? He certainly thinks he can be.
Brady explained that even in the wake of the passing of his mentor Tom Martinez, he continues to find ways to elevate his game.
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