Author: Anthony Stalter (Page 451 of 1503)

      Colt McCoy not Browns’ first choice in third round?

      April 30, 2010 /

      Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com shared an interesting tidbit the other day about how Colt McCoy wound up being a Cleveland Brown. Apparently McCoy has Corey Peters to thank for that.

      Who is Corey Peters you ask? He was the Falcons’ selection at No. 83 in the third round of last week’s draft and had Atlanta not taken him, he more than likely would have ended up a Brown. That’s because according to Yasinskas, Cleveland GM Tom Heckert was “leaning heavily” towards taking Peters with the No. 85 pick, which was the selection Cleveland used to take McCoy.

      What’s interesting about this report is that Mike Holmgren wanted McCoy at No. 85. So had the Falcons not intervened and taken Peters at No. 83, there would have likely been a debate between Holmgren and Heckert over whether or not to take McCoy.

      It’s also kind of noteworthy that many draft pundits (including Mel Kiper) criticized the Falcons for reaching on Peters (who had a late round grade) in the third round, yet as it turns out, he was wanted by at least two teams (Atlanta and Cleveland). It’s always interesting to hear how things play out in the war room and this story is no different.


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      Eminem takes shot at Big Ben in new song

      April 30, 2010 /

      Never one to be shy about taking swipes at celebrities and athletes, rapper Eminem made Ben Roethlisberger his latest victim in one of his new songs.

      From E Online.com:

      The Pittsburgh Steelers’ star quarterback joins an elite roster of those with the dubious honor of being dissed in rhyme by Eminem. In this case, Big Ben’s recent off-field problems are name-checked in the new Em cut “Despicable,” which debuted online yesterday.

      “I’d rather turn this club into a bar room brawl/Get as rowdy as Roethlisberger in a bathroom stall,” Eminem raps.

      The line references a March incident in which Roethlisberger allegedly sexually assaulted a 20-year-old college student in a women’s restroom in a Georgia nightclub.

      I haven’t heard the song yet, but it can’t be any worse than the ultra-horrendous “We Made You,” in which he dresses up like Tony Romo for the video. I’m not a big fan of Eminem’s “work” as it is, but I’ve dropped deuces that were more impressive than that song. (Although I’ll be the first one to admit that “Til I Collapse” will always be on my MP3 player when I hit the gym.)

      It’s kind of amazing that Big Ben has gone from two-time Super Bowl MVP to the butt of one of Eminem’s jokes in just a couple of years.


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      Favre finds latest excuse to skip training camp

      April 30, 2010 /

      Right on time, Brett Favre has figured out a way to skip training camp this year.

      From ESPN.com:

      Brett Favre has been informed he requires surgery on his left ankle to play the upcoming season for the Minnesota Vikings, and the quarterback is deliberating whether to have the procedure or simply to end his 19-year NFL career by retiring.

      “We have spoken,” Favre said in an e-mail. “To play again, I would need the surgery, as I suspected. This decision would be easy if not for my teammates and the fans and the entire Vikings staff. One year truly felt like 10 — much like Green Bay for many years. That’s what I was missing in my heart I suppose, a sense of belonging.”

      Favre said he must determine whether his affection for the Vikings and his belief they are capable of winning the Super Bowl overrides his disdain for surgery.

      He’s not going to retire. He never actually retires, so let’s just put that debate to rest. He’ll have the surgery, but he’ll make sure that his recovery time puts him on the practice field right after two-a-days and not a moment sooner. He had a similar situation last year, when he had a partially torn biceps tendon in his throwing shoulder repaired. He played then, and he’ll play now – as long as it’s on his terms.

      The Vikings haven’t stressed about their quarterback situation this entire offseason, meaning Favre is coming back. If for some reason he doesn’t, Tarvaris Jackson will be counted on to be the starter, but chances are Jackson will be picking splinters out of his ass again this season while riding the pine.


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      Report: Holmes escorted off Pittsburgh flight for being a “disruptive passenger”

      April 30, 2010 /

      From WPXI.com:

      Investigators told Channel 11 News reporter Renee Kaminski that former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes had to be escorted off a plane Thursday night at Pittsburgh International Airport.

      Investigators said it the incident happened shortly after 9 p.m. They said Holmes wasn’t arrested but was escorted off the plane for what investigators call being a “disruptive passenger.”

      No other information has been released at this time.

      Let’s see:

      – Sued by a woman following an incident in a nightclub. Check.

      – Suspended four games for violating the league’s drug policy. Check.

      – Traded for a fifth round pick despite being a former Super Bowl MVP. Check.

      – Escorted off a plane for being a “disruptive passenger.” Check.

      As soon as Holmes bunches some babies and pushes some old people down, his offseason will be just about complete.

      Update: It sounds as though the situation was blown out of proportion.

      From ESPN.com:

      Earlier reports from two Pittsburgh-area television stations had said Holmes was escorted off the plane after being “disruptive.” However, Holmes got off the plane by himself, and police officers reminded him of complying with flight regulations. The wide receiver was not charged.

      “I know what has been told to me and it kind of got blown out of proportion it sounds like in some of the media outlets and things,” said coach Rex Ryan, who addressed reporters during the team’s rookie minicamp.


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      Owen Daniels chats with The Scores Report

      April 30, 2010 /

      Not a lot of players have made a position change look as seamless as Houston Texans’ tight end Owen Daniels, who started off his football career as a quarterback at Naperville Central High School in Illinois and at the University of Wisconsin. But after switching to tight end for the final two years at Wisconsin in order to see more playing time, Daniels has developed into one of Matt Schaub’s most reliable targets. (He also has a Pro Bowl appearance under his belt as well.)

      Owen was kind enough to chat with us recently about a host of topics, including what it’s like to play alongside the dynamic Andre Johnson, what he believes the Texans must do to get over the hump and which NFL safeties are the hardest to shake down in coverage. He also spoke about how the uncapped year has affected his contract status and how he hopes to remain in Houston long-term.

      For more on Owen including updates on the Texans’ offseason, check out his official Twitter page.

      The Scores Report: Hi, this is Anthony.

      Owen Daniels: Hey, this is Owen Daniels.

      TSR: Hey, Owen! It’s great to talk to you – thanks for calling in.

      OD: Sure, no problem.

      TSR: You’re a Naperville Central grad, right?

      OD: Yeah.

      TSR: I went to Neuqua Valley and graduated around the same time as you. I remember you tearing it up for Central.

      OD: I appreciate it. We never played you guys in football for whatever reason; they didn’t start playing each other until after I was gone.

      TSR: I remember we played you guys a couple times in baseball, but never football.

      OD: Yeah, we definitely didn’t play you guys in football.

      TSR: Did you watch the draft?

      OD: I saw a little bit of it, but I was out of town because my brother goes to Princeton and I was at his spring game. So I didn’t see much of it, but I kept track of our draft picks and stuff like that.

      TSR: How did you think the Texans drafted?

      OD: I think we addressed some needs by getting a couple of cornerbacks and another running back. Let’s see, what else did we get…we got a linebacker and another tight end from Wisconsin, which is kind of funny.

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