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James' Football Blog April 2008 Archive

By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football

Eagles Sue T.O. Over Unpaid Bonus Money

Tuesday April 29, 2008
If you thought the feud between Terrell Owens and the Philadelphia Eagles was ancient history, think again. The franchise, Monday, filed suit in U.S. District Court against the mercurial ... Read More

Agreement Made With Walsh

Thursday April 24, 2008
With multiple teams agreeing to trades, and this year's No. 1 draft pick agreeing to the terms of a contract recently, it seems like agreeing is just in the air ... Read More

Pacman Traded to Cowboys, But Will He Play?

Thursday April 24, 2008
On the heels of a blockbuster trade between the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs comes news of another deal. ESPN’s Ed Werder is reporting that the Tennessee Titans ... Read More

Vikings Acquire Jared Allen from Chiefs

Wednesday April 23, 2008
The Minnesota Vikings' pursuit of Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen was consummated Tuesday evening when the two clubs agreed on a deal that will send the Pro Bowl ... Read More

'Hawks Cut Alexander

Wednesday April 23, 2008
After winning NFL MVP honors following the 2005 season and signing a big-dollar contract during the ensuing offseason, not many would have suspected that running back Shaun Alexander would be ... Read More

Phins Make Jake Long This Year's No. 1

Tuesday April 22, 2008
According to numerous media reports, the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a contract with Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long, making him the No. 1 selection in this year's NFL Draft. ... Read More

Featured First-Round Prospect - Jake Long, OT Michigan

Tuesday April 22, 2008
Considered by many to be the top offensive lineman in the 2008 NFL Draft, Michigan's Jake Long figures to be a hot commodity on draft day, and rightly so. He's ... Read More

Eli Gets Hitched

Monday April 21, 2008
Well, it appears New York Giants QB Eli Manning was locked into a long-term deal over the weekend. According to numerous reports, the recent Super Bowl champ married his ... Read More

Steve McNair Retires

Thursday April 17, 2008
After 13 years in the NFL, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair has decided his body has given all it can to the sport of professional football, as a player anyway. ... Read More

Roethlisberger Ribs Romo

Thursday April 17, 2008
Appearing Wednesday on The Mike Tirico Show, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger fired a bit of a low blow at his Dallas Cowboys counterpart in Tony Romo regarding the whole ... Read More

Featured First-Round Prospect - Matt Ryan, QB Boston College

Tuesday April 15, 2008
It seems the jury is split somewhat when it comes to Matt Ryan. Some view him as a high first-round pick while others think he could slide down into the ... Read More

Mock Draft Updated, Expanded to Four Rounds

Friday April 11, 2008
With just two weeks remaining until the 2008 NFL Draft gets underway, we've once again dusted off the mock draft, made a few tweaks here and there, and offered a ... Read More

No Mean Machine for Vick

Tuesday April 8, 2008
Despite reports that surfaced Sunday (based on comments made by Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank) indicating deposed quarterback Michael Vick is suiting up with other inmates at Leavenworth prison to ... Read More

Cincinnaughty Boy Cut Loose, Another Report of Bad Behavior Surfaces

Friday April 4, 2008
Following his latest brush with the law, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry was released by the team that has supported him through a string of off-field incidents. Apparently, ... Read More

Chris Henry Accused of Assault

Thursday April 3, 2008
At a time when perhaps he might be able to capitalize on the stink being raised by fellow wide receiver and teammate Chad Johnson, who's doing his best to land ... Read More

Defenses to Get Helmet Radios

Wednesday April 2, 2008
Since 1994, NFL offenses have enjoyed the luxury of having one player on the field (generally the quarterback) who could communicate with the sideline via a radio transmitter implanted in ... Read More

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