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Tragedy At San Diego Chargers Game
Published on 21 Oct 2009, 05:08 by Ian P.A San Diego Chargers’ game-day worker died 12 hours after falling out of the stadium’s press box before the Denver Broncos took on the Chargers on Oct. 19.
Sixty-six year-old Walt Daniels died at 2:30 a.m. on Oct.20 at Sharp Memorial Hospital, the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office stated. It appeared that Daniels suffered a [...]
Rivers signs multi-million deal
Published on 25 Aug 2009, 15:27 by J. YapThe San Diego Chargers starting quarterback Philip Rivers signed a mega-million dollar deal. Rivers signed a six-year deal worth $93 million. His contract now rivals that of Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger.
“I don’t think there can be any more pressure added, commitment added, determination from my side or from anybody in that locker room to want [...]
Eagles: Vick ready to play
Published on 25 Aug 2009, 15:14 by J. YapThe Philadelphia Eagles think that Michael Vick is ready to take snaps and play right away. Vick will hopefully make his debut this season after being released from prison.
“I think he’s had about three coordinators who have all been similar in their style,” McNabb said. “There is nothing for me to tell him. He’s [...]
Favre un-retires again
Published on 19 Aug 2009, 02:01 by J. YapLegendary quarterback Brett Favre as decided to un-retire for the second time. According to reports, Favre has decided to play for the Minnesota Vikings this upcoming season. He was back at the Vikings training facility throwing balls and shaking hands with his new teammates.
“I felt I did everything I possibly could do to get where [...]
Broncos’ Orton has terrible preseason game
Published on 15 Aug 2009, 17:58 by J. YapThe quarterback problem in Denver has not been solved by Kyle Orton. His preseason debut was terrible. He threw 3 interceptions in his first three series’. The Broncos lost to the San Francisco 49ers.
“That’s great. That’s certainly what you need in this league is the support of your coach,” Orton said. “I’m not worried [...]
Goodell suspends Stallworth
Published on 14 Aug 2009, 11:41 by J. YapThe Cleveland Browns receiver Dante Stallworth was banned to play next season by NFL commisioner Roger Goodell. He will also receive no pay. Stallworth was found guilty of killing a pedestrian while driving drunk. He will be reinstated after the Super Bowl.
“Your conduct endangered yourself and others, leading to the death of an innocent man,” [...]
Brady throws 2 TD’s in preseason game
Published on 14 Aug 2009, 11:34 by J. YapNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is not showing signs of being injured. He threw two touchdowns in a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Brady last played in the first game of the NFL season last year. He tore ligaments in his left knee last season.
Brady played with a protective brace. The Patriots [...]
Eagles sign Michael Vick
Published on 14 Aug 2009, 11:03 by J. YapTroubled quarterback Michael Vick is back in the NFL. He recently signed contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Vick will back-up veteran quarterback Donovan McNabb.
“He signed with the Eagles,” agent Joel Segal told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Thursday. Joel Segal also said that Vick was signed to a two year deal.
Vick [...]
Redskins not interested in Vick
Published on 12 Aug 2009, 03:03 by J. YapReturning quarterback Michael Vick has drawn a lot of interest from several NFL teams. He was cleared to play after serving his prison sentence for financing dog-fighting.
According to Vick’s agent, Joel Segal there is “no chance” of the Washington Redskins signing Michael Vick. According to an ESPN interview, Segal said that Vick was close [...]
Rivers expecting contract talks with Chargers
Published on 6 Aug 2009, 15:49 by J. YapSan Diego starting quarterback Philip Rivers is expecting to begin talks with the San Diego Chargers regarding his extension.
“We really haven’t talked much about it,” said Rivers, “When talks pick up, you’ll know. Until then, my focus is on helping this team get better.”
Rivers passed for higher yards (4,009) and touchdown passes (34) than [...]