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      If teams are interested in Jason Campbell, they’re not showing it

      April 13, 2010 /

      The Redskins re-signed restricted free agent quarterback Jason Campbell to a one-year, $3.14 million contract on Monday, but if both parties are still hoping to part ways via a trade, other teams will have to show interest.

      Campbell is still relatively young at 28 and is coming off a career-year in which he threw 20 touchdown passes, racked up 3,618 yards and compiled a completion rate of 64.5. Those numbers should be good enough for Campbell to garner interest from other teams, but if anyone is interested they’re playing their cards close to their vest.

      The Bills, Raiders, Jaguars and Panthers are four teams that have a need at quarterback and Campbell could be a fit for any one of those squads. That said, Oakland (No. 8 overall) and Buffalo (No. 9 overall) are in position to possibly select Notre Dame signal caller Jimmy Clausen in the first round of this month’s draft, so they may choose to sit tight instead of opening a dialogue with Washington about Campbell. Jacksonville picks 10th, so they too could have an opportunity to select Clausen if he gets past the Raiders and Bills.

      Campbell may have to wait until the draft before his fate is determined. And even then, he may have to wait until teams get desperate about their quarterback situation this summer before he’s moved. (If he’s moved.)

      Of course, Campbell might not be going anywhere. Donovan McNabb’s contract expires at the end of the 2010 season and while the Redskins are hoping to sign him into an extension soon, there’s no guarantee that they’ll be able to lock him up long-term. If talks between the Skins and McNabb go south, maybe the team will hang onto Campbell as an insurance policy in case McNabb bolts at the end of the season.


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      NCAA investigating WVU because of Rich Rod

      April 13, 2010 /

      ESPN.com reports that West Virginia University’s football program is under investigation because of former head coach Rich Rodriguez, who may have violated NCAA rules.

      West Virginia officials wouldn’t comment on the specifics of the allegations, but a source close to the situation said the allegations center on former Mountaineers coach and current Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez.

      Michigan is currently under investigation for alleged NCAA rules violations concerning the amount of time players spend on football-related activities.

      “The NCAA has met with individuals involved with the West Virginia football program to identify any potential rules violations,” school officials said in a statement, released on Tuesday. “The university has fully cooperated with the NCAA during this process. West Virginia University and its department of intercollegiate athletics is committed to operating its athletics department in conformance with the legislation and policies of the NCAA and the Big East Conference.”

      I implore anyone to tell me one good thing that has happened to Rodriguez since he left West Virginia high and dry in December of 2007. Since then, he’s produced two awful seasons in Ann Arbor, has had players transfer because of the way he and his staff treated them, and is the target of NCAA investigators for possibly violating rules.

      It’s save to say that karma hunted this guy down and has been delivering hay-makers to his face ever since.


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      Big Ben apologizes, but situation far from over

      April 12, 2010 /

      Ben Roethlisberger apologized to his teammates, family, friends and fans on Monday for the “negative attention” that he brought upon himself and the Steelers. But he’s also ready to move on and put the situation behind him.

      If only it were that easy.

      Here’s what Big Ben had to say on Monday (via ESPN):

      “The prosecutor’s decision not to bring charges, I know without a doubt, is the right conclusion,” said Roethlisberger, who was wearing a red sports shirt and light-colored slacks. “I don’t intend to discuss any details related to the events of Georgia. I’m happy to put this behind me and move forward.”

      “I am excited to get back to work with my teammates, and I’m more determined than ever to have a great season,” he said.

      “I’m truly sorry for the disappointment and negative attention I brought to my family, my teammates, coaches, [Steelers owners] the Rooneys and the NFL,” Roethlisberger said. “I understand that the opportunities I have been blessed with are a privilege, and much is expected of me as the quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. I absolutely want to be the leader this team deserves, valued in the community and a role model to kids. I have much work to do to earn this trust.”

      Roethlisberger isn’t out of the woods yet. He still has to meet with commissioner Roger Goodell this week and after that, he may face punishment from the league. Considering this is the second time he was accused of sexual assault, there’s a possibility that he may be suspended for his actions – even though he wasn’t charged with committing a crime. Then, whether he’s punished by the league or not, the Steelers will decide whether or not to punish him for sullying their image as well.

      He may think that the situation is behind him, but it’s not. No charges were brought upon him, but the Steelers are clearly fuming over this incident and they may deliver a message just as they did to Santonio Holmes when they traded him to the Jets on Sunday night for a fifth round pick. The entire Pittsburgh organization is embarrassed by the way Roethlisberger has handled himself the past two offseasons and I would be surprised if they didn’t take action.


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      2010 NFL Mock Draft Version 2.0

      April 12, 2010 /

      With the Redskins’ acquisition of Donovan McNabb, it’s a perfect time to update my mock draft. In my first mock, I had the Redskins taking Jimmy Clausen at No. 4, but with their need at quarterback being filled with the trade for McNabb, the dynamics in the top 10 have changed.

      Here’s my second crack at predicting the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

      (Side note: If I have the team selecting the same player as I did in my first mock, then my explanation of the pick will be the same in most occasions.)

      1. St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
      I have Nebraska’s Ndamukong Suh rated as the unquestioned best player in this year’s draft. (Well, I don’t have an official ranking per se, but in my head he’s No. 1.) But that doesn’t mean I think the Rams will take him. Teams usually get quirky about the No. 1 overall pick. They feel as though they have to match the contract with the position in order to justify the player they’re taking, which is completely backwards when you think about it. A team should mostly be concerned with taking the right player that matches their scheme. But I digress. Bradford is the top rated quarterback and the Rams have a major need at the position now that the ultra-brutal Marc Bulger has been released. The Rams feel as though they need to breathe some excitement into their dull franchise and taking Bradford should do the trick. Is he the right player? That’s debatable.

      2. Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
      Their trade for DT Corey Williams kind of throws me off a little, but I still think that if Suh is available the Lions won’t pass on him. Jim Schwartz built one hell of a defense in Tennessee centered around Albert Haynesworth and he could view Suh the same way. He’s a difference-maker up front and regardless of whether or not he and Williams play the same position, if Suh is as good as I think he is then Schwartz will find a way to utilize him. Offensive tackle Russell Okung has been mentioned at this pick but again, if Suh is available I can’t see the Lions leaving him on the board.

      3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
      If the Rams wind up taking Bradford with the top pick, you might be able to hear the sounds of screams and jubilation coming from Tampa. That’s because the Bucs would love to land one of the two stud defensive tackles in this draft and if Bradford goes No. 1, then either Suh or McCoy would slip to Tampa here. Some people are down on McCoy after he only benched 225 pounds 23 times at the combine, but that’s not a justifiable reason for his stock to slip. A lot of defensive tackles are forced to shed weight for the combine and when they do, they lose strength in the process. Besides, not taking a player because of how he performed on the bench at the combine is ridiculous notion anyway. McCoy would be a great fit for the Bucs.

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      Goodell to meet with Big Ben soon

      April 12, 2010 /

      ESPN.com is reporting that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will meet with Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger soon to discuss why he’s such a perv when he goes out to clubs and bars.

      Goodell is awaiting a 2 p.m. ET news conference Monday in Georgia before proceeding with his planned meeting with the quarterback.

      The league also is awaiting details of police investigation before meeting with Roethlisberger.

      It was the second time in a year that Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual misconduct. He also faces a lawsuit filed last July by a woman who says he raped her in 2008 at a Lake Tahoe hotel and casino, an allegation he denies. Roethlisberger has not been criminally charged in either case and has claimed counterdamages in the lawsuit.

      Michael Vick lied in his meeting with Goodell and we all know how that turned out. Goodell doesn’t mess around when he concludes that one of his players has sullied the image of the NFL and is often quick to hand out punishment. Even if Big Ben isn’t charged with any crime, it doesn’t mean that he’ll escape the wrath of the commish.


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