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James' Football Blog February 2009 Archive

By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football

Redskins Take Monumental Gamble on Haynesworth

Friday February 27, 2009
The Washington Redskins surprised a lot of people last year by being very modest in their handling of the free-agent market, which was a rather large departure from the free-spending ... Read More

End of an Era in Indy

Wednesday February 25, 2009
A huge chapter in the history of the Indianapolis Colts came to a close Tuesday when the team released eight-time All Pro wide receiver Marvin Harrison despite last-ditch efforts to ... Read More

'Bama's Smith Blows Combine

Saturday February 21, 2009
It may have been a very expensive weekend for offensive tackle Andre Smith, who is considered by many to be a top prospect in the 2009 NFL Draft. Or ... Read More

NFL Draft Prospect of the Week: Jeremy Maclin

Thursday February 19, 2009
As a third-year sophomore forgoing his final two seasons of college football, Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin has the size, speed, agility, and athletic ability to make the jump to ... Read More

NFL Free Agency Q & A

Wednesday February 18, 2009
With free agency set to open in just a little over a week, we've put together this little Q & A related to the NFL's annual shopping spree. Q - When ... Read More

Jacobs' Franchising Means Ward Probably Gone

Monday February 16, 2009
Over the past couple seasons the New York Giants have used a three-headed rushing attack to steamroll their opponents. But with Brandon Jacobs receiving the franchise tag recently, it ... Read More

Super Bowl Porn Clip Sparks Rebates, Investigation

Thursday February 12, 2009
Perhaps the most bizarre incident surrounding Super Bowl XLIII had nothing to do with the action on the field, and may have involved a little more action of another variety ... Read More

NFL Draft Prospect of the Week: Mark Sanchez

Monday February 9, 2009
After putting together a record-setting performance in the Rose Bowl, USC quarterback Mark Sanchez elected to forgo his senior season and enter the 2009 NFL Draft. At 6-3, 225 pounds, ... Read More

Dansby Interested in Playing in New York

Friday February 6, 2009
One of the more underrated linebackers in the league, in my opinion, is linebacker Karlos Dansby, who is fresh off an appearance in Super Bowl XLIII and set to enter ... Read More

Warner Likely to Return to Arizona

Wednesday February 4, 2009
With veteran Kurt Warner set to hit the free-agent market later this month after leading the Arizona Cardinals to their very first Super Bowl appearance, there has been much speculation ... Read More

Simeon to Chicago?

Tuesday February 3, 2009
Defensive end Simeon Rice, who last played for the Indianapolis Colts in 2007, made it known recently that he would like to make a comeback in the NFL. And ... Read More

Kansas City Interested in Cassel?

Monday February 2, 2009
The field at Raymond James Stadium has barely cooled from the fourth-quarter scorching it received in Super Bowl XLIII as the Arizona Cardinals fell short to the Pittsburgh Steelers in ... Read More

Steelers Struggle for Six

Monday February 2, 2009
When it comes down to breathtaking, nail-biting excitement, it's tough to top the classic that Super Bowl XLIII turned out to be. But what else would you expect when one ... Read More

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