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James' Football Blog February 2004 Archive

By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football

Owens Misses Deadline to File for Free Agency

Friday February 27, 2004
According to the NFL Management Council, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens failed to file the necessary paperwork soon enough this week to become an unrestricted free agent. By ... Read More

Jamal Lewis Facing Drug Charges

Thursday February 26, 2004
Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis, who led the NFL with 2,066 yards rushing last season, was indicted Wednesday on federal charges that he conspired to possess five kilograms of ... Read More

2004 Franchise and Transition Players

Wednesday February 25, 2004
NFL clubs had until 4:00 PM ET Tuesday to designate their franchise and transition players. If you're like a lot of people that don't fully understand the NFL's system ... Read More

Blockbuster Deal in the Works?

Monday February 23, 2004
Monday's Denver Post indicates a blockbuster trade is in the works between the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos. The Redskins have been looking to deal recently-franchised cornerback Champ ... Read More

Year of the Receiver... Named Williams

Sunday February 22, 2004
We already had Roy and Reggie Williams figuring to be early-to-mid first-round selections in the 2004 NFL Draft, but now there's another wide receiver with the last name of Williams ... Read More

Manning Franchised

Sunday February 22, 2004
Realizing they will not reach a contract agreement with quarterback Peyton Manning before the Tuesday deadline for designating "franchise" players, the Indianapolis Colts applied the tag to the league's co-most ... Read More

Wifork's Weight Down, Stock Up?

Friday February 20, 2004
While much of the buzz coming out of the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Thursday was focused on how out of shape controversial running back Maurice Clarett is right ... Read More

Clarett Decides to Skip Combine Workouts

Friday February 20, 2004
Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett has done little to endear himself to the NFL, and he continued that trend Thursday when he announced he would skip Friday's workouts at ... Read More

Redskins Reach Deal with Brunell

Thursday February 19, 2004
According to numerous reports, the Washington Redskins and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell have agreed in principle on a seven-year, $43 million deal late Thursday, clearing the way for a ... Read More

Free Agent Notes

Thursday February 19, 2004
• John McVay, the San Francisco 49ers' director of football operations, told the San Jose Mercury News, "there's no way in the world" quarterback Jeff Garcia will be back ... Read More

Jets, Cards Join Chase for Champ

Wednesday February 18, 2004
The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions have already been named as possible suitors for Washington Redskins cornerback Champ Bailey, and now the New York Jets are showing signs of ... Read More

Skins, Jags Close to Deal for Brunell

Wednesday February 18, 2004
Numerous sources are reporting that the Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Redskins are just a few minor details away from agreeing to a contract that would send veteran quarterback Mark Brunell ... Read More

Featured NFL Mock Draft No. 9

Tuesday February 17, 2004
This week, About Football features the 2004 NFL mock draft of forum member Goshorn83. This first-round mock draft offers a brief explanation for each pick, and overall, is very ... Read More

Clarett Close to Hiring Agent

Tuesday February 17, 2004
ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reported Tuesday that running back Maurice Clarett will hire an agent this week, ending any speculation that he might return to Ohio State next season. Pasquarelli ... Read More

Champ a Chief?

Sunday February 15, 2004
NFL rumors site Profootballtalk.com is reporting that the Kansas City Chiefs are working on striking a deal with the Washington Redskins for Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey and an agreement ... Read More

Skins Bailey Given Go-Ahead to Pursue Trade

Saturday February 14, 2004
In a somewhat surprising move, the Washington Redskins have given four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey permission to seek a trade with another NFL franchise. According to ESPN's Len ... Read More

Dolphins Offer Top Pick for Ramsey

Thursday February 12, 2004
Several sources, including the Washington Post, are reporting that the Miami Dolphins have offered their first-round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft to the Washington Redskins for quarterback Patrick Ramsey. ... Read More

NFL Scouting Combine Up Next

Monday February 9, 2004
What an unforgettable conclusion to the NFL season! We were treated to one of the more exciting title games in recent history, highlighted by a pregame streaker and a ... Read More

Skins Closing in on Brunell?

Sunday February 8, 2004
ESPN's Len Pasquarelli is reporting that the Washington Redskins are close to an agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars to aquire veteran quarterback Mark Brunell. Terms of the deal, which ... Read More

Updated 2004 Pro Bowl Rosters

Sunday February 8, 2004
Here at About Football we don't do a whole lot where the Pro Bowl is concerned, simply because there just isn't a whole lot of interest in the Pro Bowl ... Read More

NFL Extends Deadline, Asks for Stay on Clarett Decision

Saturday February 7, 2004
As a result of the ruling Thursday in the Maurice Clarett lawsuit, the NFL has extended the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the 2004 NFL Draft to March 1st ... Read More

As if They Had a Choice...

Friday February 6, 2004
Shortly after a federal judge threw out the NFL's draft eligibility guidelines because they violated antitrust laws, the NFL announced that Pittsburgh sophomore WR Larry Fitzgerald will also be eligible... ... Read More

Judge Rules Clarett NFL Draft Eligible

Thursday February 5, 2004
U.S. District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin, Thursday, ruled in favor of suspended Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett in his lawsuit against the NFL, which contended that the controversial tailback ... Read More

Henson Set for Return to Football

Wednesday February 4, 2004
Drew Henson appears set to return to football after he reportedly reached an agreement with the New York Yankees to end his baseball career. The former Michigan quarterback was a ... Read More

Marino Resigns New Dolphins Post

Tuesday February 3, 2004
After just three weeks on the job, new Miami Dolphins senior vice president of football operations Dan Marino has decided he's not cut out for the job at this time ... Read More

CBS Embarrassed by Breast-Baring Halftime Show

Sunday February 1, 2004
CBS television apologized Sunday for a breast-baring incident that occurred during the halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII that has left the television network red-faced. At the end of ... Read More

Pats Vinatieri Comes Through Again

Sunday February 1, 2004
New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri had missed just four field goal attempts indoors during his entire career, and ironically, they had all come at Houston’s Reliant Stadium… site ... Read More

Elway, Sanders Canton Bound

Sunday February 1, 2004
As expected, on their first appearance on the ballot, NFL Legends John Elway and Barry Sanders have been selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Sanders, ... Read More

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