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      NFL Films president Steve Sabol to begin treatment for brain tumor

      March 18, 2011 /

      After suffering a seizure nearly two weeks ago in Kansas City, tests now show that NFL Films president Steve Sabol has been diagnosed with a primary tumor on the left side of his brain. For any true fan, the news is saddening and certainly puts things into perspective given the current state of the league.

      Because of Sabol and his father Ed (the founder of NFL Films), nobody will ever view the game of football the same way. As a kid, I’ll always remember the NFL Films shot where Bill Parcells told a group of Giants players: “This is what you work all offseason for. This is why you lift all them weights! This is why you do all that sh*t.” I’m sure every fan has a moment like that while watching NFL Films, which makes the news about Sabol all the more cumbersome.

      In the midst of lawsuits, lockouts and letters, let’s not forget a man that has helped put us closer to the game than ever before. As he begins treatment for the tumor, let’s keep him in our thoughts and prayers.

      I wish you the best, Steve.

      External Sports, NFL

      Andy Reid willing to “evaluate” all offers for Kevin Kolb

      March 18, 2011 /
      Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb (C) runs between San Francisco 49ers William James (L) and NaVorro Bowman during their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, October 10, 2010. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

      Eagles coach Andy Reid told the media on Friday that teams have shown “a little interest” in quarterback Kevin Kolb and noted, “we’ll sit back and we’ll evaluate.”

      Read between the lines and it’s clear that Reid and the Eagles are willing to listen to offers for Kolb, but teams better be willing to meet their demands because they’re not going to give him away. The Eagles are reportedly seeking a first round pick for the 26-year-old signal caller, which might be too lofty an asking price for quarterback-needy teams like the Bills (#3 overall), Bengals (#4), Cardinals (#5), 49ers (#7), Titans (#8) and/or Redskins (#10).

      Earlier this month, I sized up Kolb’s trade suitors and at the top were the Seattle Seahawks, who own the 25th overall selection. The Cardinals were No. 2, the Vikings were No. 3 and then I also listed the 49ers, Titans and Redskins as “other possibilities.” I didn’t mention the Bengals but Carson Palmer is pretty adamant that he won’t return to the ‘Natti so I guess you have to consider the Bungles a possibility for Kolb as well.

      Without a CBA, talking about Kolb’s potential destinations is just mental masturbation at this point. But it is interesting that Reid said the Eagles would “evaluate” the situation.

      External Sports, NFL, Rumors & Gossip

      Goodell wants NFLPA to return to the bargaining table

      March 17, 2011 /
      Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), makes a statement after negotiations collapsed between the NFL and National Football League Players’ Association (NFLPA) in Washington March 11, 2011. The last real hope for a quick end to the dispute ended when the union representing the players (NFLPA) filed a court application to dissolve itself after failing to reach an agreement with league and owners over a range of issues. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS)

      According to a report by NBCSports.com, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a letter to all players encouraging them to return the bargaining table to conclude a new bargaining agreement.

      “We want you to understand the offer that we made to the NFLPA,” Goodell wrote. “The proposal was made to avoid a work stoppage. Each passing day puts our game and our shared economics further at risk. We believe the offer presented a strong and fair basis for continuing negotiations, allowing the new league year and free agency to begin, and growing our game in the years to come.”

      Goodell then summarizes the key elements of the proposal: maximum salary and benefits per team of $141 million per club in 2011, with maximum salary and benefits per team of $161 million in 2014; free agency for players with four or more accrued season; reduced draft-choice compensation for restricted free agents; extensive changes in offseason workouts; reduction of preseason and regular-season padded practices; increased days off; retention of the 16-game season through 2012 with no change to 18 games without the players’ agreement; expanded injury guarantees, with up to $1 million in the year after an injury occurs; continuing medical coverage for life; immediate increases in pension for pre-1993 players; a new rookie wage scale that would make $300 million per draft class available for veteran pay and player benefits; abd external arbitration of all drug and steroids appeals.

      If the players were smart, they would return to the bargaining table because going through the courts will only make the situation messier than it already is. The two sides need to keep the lines of communication open, learn how to compromise, agree to a new deal and go back to gauging the fans for billions of dollars.

      That said, Goodell’s words will probably fall on deaf ears. Chargers’ linebacker Kevin Burnett recently called Goodell a “blatant liar” on a San Diego radio station and questioned what the commissioner has done to improve the league. I would imagine that other players share Burnett’s point of view and thus, the NFLPA will stay the course (which means going through the court system instead of heading back to the bargaining table).

      External Sports, NFL

      Blaine Gabbert a more athletic Drew Bledsoe?

      March 17, 2011 /
      Missouri Tigers quarterback Blaine Gabbert throws the football in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri on October 23, 2010. Missouri defeated Oklahoma 36-27. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

      At least one former NFL executive fell in love with Blaine Gabbert after the QB worked out at Missouri’s Pro Day on Thursday. This is what ESPN 101 NFL Insider Tony Softli tweeted after watching Gabbert throw:

      Carolina Panthers will have a difficult decision after the Gabbert workout!! Wow!! A more athletic Drew Bledsoe!

      Softli wasn’t the only member of the media that came away impressed with Gabbert’s workout. Dave Matter of the Columbia Daily Tribune tweeted that Gabbert unofficially completed 44 of 49 passes but at least three of the incompletions were because of drops on good balls. Apparently Gabbert’s QB coach Terry Shea was also very pleased, noting that Gabbert was “flawless on under-center snaps and excelled at moving outside the pocket.”

      One thing to note is that Bengals’ coach Marvin Lewis was on hand and according to Matter, was watching Gabbert with a keen eye. Although hey, why wouldn’t he? Carson Palmer has already stated that he would rather use his face to put out a fire than return to the Bengals next season, so it would make sense that Lewis would watch Gabbert closely. Cincinnati owns the No. 4 pick in the draft and while most pundits have the Bungles selecting receiver A.J. Green, Gabbert would certainly make sense given the situation with Palmer. I personally don’t like the fit because I think someone like Christian Ponder (who should be available when the Bengals pick again in the second) would work well in Jay Gruden’s West Coast Offense and then Cincinnati could address another position at No. 4.

      It’s not surprising that a quarterback prospect looked good on his Pro Day. He’s in a familiar environment throwing to familiar receivers standing on familiar footing. But as Sotli pointed out, Gabbert (who also scored a 42 on the Wonderlict test) certainly has given the Panthers something to think about at No. 1.

      External Sports, NFL, NFL Draft

      Jenn Sterger suing manager over potential Favre tell-all book

      March 17, 2011 /

      The victim of Brett Favre’s junk mail is in the news again, as former Jets’ employee Jenn Sterger is filing a lawsuit against her manager Phillip Reese. USA Today provides the details.

      Brett Favre might want to keep an eye on a lawsuit filed by Jenn Sterger against her manager. At issue is ownership of the text messages allegedly exchanged between Favre and Sterger, which could become the topic of a book.

      The lawsuit was first reported by the Tampa Tribune. Sterger is asking a Florida judge to invalidate a book agreement with manager Phillip Reese, who runs a public relations agency in New York. She contends Reese plans to use communications that Sterger received for a book of his own. Reese was unavailable for comment, the Tribune says.

      Wait, wait, wait – Sterger’s manager wants to write a book about how Brett Favre texted his wrinkled war stick to his client? What’s the book going to be called, “Diary of an Shriveled Old Penis?”

      Sterger claims that she never intended for anyone else to have use of the text and voice messages sent (or allegedly sent) by Favre. But memo to her, if you’re going to talk freely to one of the editors at Deadspin, it’s probably a good idea to leave out how a certain future Hall of Fame quarterback is sending you texts of his rod – especially if you don’t want to go through months of hell afterwards.

      But hey, I’m just thinking out loud. You don’t what you want Jenn, you little vixen you.

      External Sports, NFL

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