Clarett Bombs at Scouting Combine... but Why?
Sunday February 27, 2005
After a little image polishing at a press conference Thursday in Indianapolis in which Maurice Clarett seemed to say all the right things, the controversial running back subsequently laid an ... Read More
Randy Moss Traded to Raiders
Wednesday February 23, 2005
After weeks of speculation, the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to trade enigmatic wide receiver Randy Moss to the Oakland Raiders, a franchise that has been the eventual destination of many ... Read More
Frostbite Victim Sues Eagles
Tuesday February 22, 2005
When more than a foot of snow fell in Philadelphia before the NFC championship game in January, James Phillips helped shovel the snow out of Lincoln Financial Field because, as ... Read More
Hasselbeck Deal Keeps Offensive Trio in Place
Tuesday February 22, 2005
According to the Seattle Times, the Seahawks reached an agreement Monday night with quarterback Matt Hasselbeck on a long-term deal that would allow the team to place the franchise tag ... Read More
Scouting Report: Erasmus James, DE Wisconsin
Tuesday February 22, 2005
Erasmus James has a nice combination of quickness and power that allows him to consistently make plays in the opponent's backfield. He plays with a non-stop motor, has good athleticism, ... Read More
Unfriendly Cap Causes Titanic Cuts
Monday February 21, 2005
The Tennessee Titans will have a bit of a different look in 2005 thanks mostly to cuts forced by their salary-cap situation. Monday, the Titans announced they will release ... Read More
2005's First Featured Forum NFL Mock Draft
Saturday February 19, 2005
If you've never been on About Football's Forum, you don't realize the wealth of information that is shared between the members. And it's amazing how much NFL Draft information ... Read More
Patriots' Bruschi Suffers Stroke
Thursday February 17, 2005
The Associated Press has confirmed that New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi suffered a mild stroke Wednesday. The nine-year NFL veteran was rushed to the hospital by ambulance after ... Read More
Scouting Report: Braylon Edwards, WR Michigan
Thursday February 17, 2005
Braylon Edwards is a playmaker with tremendous athleticism and the ability to be a dominating force in the NFL. He is physical enough to be used across the middle and ... Read More
Free Agent Report
Wednesday February 16, 2005
With free agency just around the corner, teams are beginning to slap the franchise tag on key players, but there always seems to be some confusion as to what exactly ... Read More
Fowler Agrees to Historic Purchase, Free Agency in Limbo
Tuesday February 15, 2005
According to numerous published reports, Red McCombs has reached an agreement in principle to sell the Minnesota Vikings to a group headed by Arizona businessman Reggie Fowler, who could become ... Read More
Pro Bowl Blues
Sunday February 13, 2005
The NFL season officially came to a close Sunday with the conclusion of the Pro Bowl, annually the least anticipated all-star game in professional sports. Sure, there were some ... Read More
Scouting Report: Carnell Williams, RB Auburn
Sunday February 13, 2005
Carnell Williams has decent size, but not great. He has a nice combination of speed, toughness, and vision, and he hits the hole quickly. He's a smooth runner who has ... Read More
Scouting Report: Aaron Rogers, QB California
Sunday February 13, 2005
Aaron Rogers wasn't heavily pursued by recruiters out of high school. In fact, he didn't get a single Division I scholarship offer, so he chose to go the junior college ... Read More
Vikings McCombs, Fowler Close to Deal
Saturday February 12, 2005
It appears Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs and Arizona businessman Reggie Fowler are close to finalizing an agreement, says the Star-Tribune, in which Fowler's group of investors would purchase the ... Read More
More on the Moss Front
Saturday February 12, 2005
Speaking of the Minnesota Vikings... one cloud that remains hanging over the franchise, although probably not having a large effect on sales negotiations, is the persistent rumors regarding a ... Read More
Brees Looking for Long-Term Deal
Saturday February 12, 2005
After being given up on by his own team at one time, and bouncing back to have a Pro Bowl season, San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees is looking for ... Read More
Ravens' Lewis Receives Email Threat
Saturday February 12, 2005
According to reports from the Baltimore Sun, the FBI is investigating a threatening email sent to the foundation of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. The contents of the message ... Read More
Weekend Footnotes
Saturday February 12, 2005
A quick glance around the league...
After five years by the bay, it's looking more and more like Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jerry Porter will be testing the free agent market ... Read More
Holy Shirt, Batman!
Friday February 11, 2005
David Whitthoft, an 8-year-old from Rigefield, Connecticut has been called weird by his peers because of his affinity for a certain No. 4 jersey. Since receiving a Green ... Read More
Hittin' the Road
Thursday February 10, 2005
After a decade of NFL Drafts at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, the NFL is taking its off-season show on the road in search of a new venue for ... Read More
Shifting Gears
Wednesday February 9, 2005
Now that Super Bowl XXXIX is in the books and the most anticlimactic annual sporting event in the world, the Pro Bowl, is nearly out of the way, About Football ... Read More
Patriots Reign Again
Sunday February 6, 2005
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell offered the first verbal shot leading up to Super Bowl XXXIX, saying he had “something” for New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison. But it ... Read More
Dillon the Difference?
Friday February 4, 2005
The New England Patriots are making their third Super Bowl appearance in four years, and are on the verge of adding the dynasty label to a franchise that has gone ... Read More
Emmitt Smith Announces Retirement Plans
Thursday February 3, 2005
Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, announced his retirement plans Thursday in Jacksonville, and is expected to sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Dallas Cowboys so he can ... Read More
Culpepper Takes Back Jewelry Given to Paralyzed Player
Thursday February 3, 2005
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper appeared to make a very generous gift of two diamond necklaces to a paralyzed football player at the FedEx Ground and Air Player of the ... Read More

