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      Report: Colts pursuing Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins

      May 25, 2012 /

      The Indianapolis Colts are looking to upgrade a very depleted roster and thus, are trying to acquire Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins according to Adam Schefter.

      The Indianapolis Colts have made multiple trade offers to the Dallas Cowboys in an effort to acquire disgruntled cornerback Mike Jenkins, and the last one remains on the table, according to a league source.

      Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said this week that Dallas would not trade Jenkins. But another NFL source familiar with the situation said he believed a trade could be worked out for the right price.

      It was predictable that the Cowboys came out and said that they had no intentions of trading Jenkins after trading up for LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne in April’s draft. Why anger Jenkins more than he already is?
      That said, it’s hard to believe that Dallas isn’t at least entertaining trading Jenkins. With the NFL being a passing league now, every team would love to have three quality cornerbacks on their roster. But Jenkins has already demanded a trade and he’s not going to play second-fiddle to the Cowboys’ new corners (Claiborne and Brandon Carr). Thus, it’s in their best interest to move Jenkins while he still has some trade value.

      Jenkins didn’t play well in 2010 and was inconsistent last year, but the talent is there and maybe he just needs a new scheme and a new city. He would be a nice fit for the Colts depending on the compensation. Anything more than a third-round pick would be too much.

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      4 Mobile Apps that Can Give You an Edge in Your Fantasy Football League

      May 25, 2012 /

      No one enters a fantasy football league with the hopes of losing. While it isn’t a real sport, the sting of defeat can be just as painful, which is why many fantasy football league enthusiasts do everything in their power to win.


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      If the smell of victory is too strong and you wish to do everything in your power to win, downloading a couple of mobile apps designed specifically with fantasy football in mind might help. The following is a look at some of the top mobile apps every fantasy football league player who has access to one of the many 4G phones should download.

      ESPN Fantasy Football

      One of the most frustrating things about fantasy football is that when you want to make a trade or change out a player you have to wait till you get home to do it. Those who regularly play in the ESPN Fantasy Football league don’t have to worry about that. A single download gives league players access to their entire team roster in the palm of their hand. It’s a great way to make those last minute trades without having to wait until you can access your team from a home computer or laptop.

      RotoWire Fantasy News Center

      The game may be called ‘fantasy’, but the entire concept of a fantasy football league revolves around how the actual players perform in games. This means fantasy football league enthusiasts need to stay up to date on the latest news and information. The RotoWire Fantasy News Center collects all the information fantasy football league enthusiasts need, and puts it in one place. All you need to do is scan it to see if there is anything that could impact your recent fantasy team roster.

      ESPN ScoreCenter

      Staying up-to-date on the scores of the game and what is happening in a specific sports event is important for fantasy football league enthusiasts. The ESPN ScoreCenter gives individuals complete access to minute-by-minute updates of hundreds of sports events and games. This mobile app is an invaluable tool to anyone who is managing multiple players from multiple teams and needs to stay up to date on what is happen. Just point and click, and you’ll have the latest scores fed to you in no time.

      Pro Football Weekly Fantasy Football Insider

      Insider information and news is vital to fantasy football league enthusiasts who want to keep their finger on the pulse of the football world. The Pro Football Weekly Fantasy Football Insider app is the go-to source for the best insider information and news in the sports industry. Users of this app are fed straight-up information on everything in the fantasy world from potential trades, how players are doing during practice, and injury reports. Everything you need is right here in one place.

      Don’t let the thrill of victory in your fantasy football league pass you by this year. Download some of these great fantasy football mobile apps, and prepare to tackle the competitions and become the ultimate fantasy football enthusiast.

      Fantasy Football

      Giants’ WR Hakeem Nicks fractures bone in his foot

      May 24, 2012 /

      The New York Giants’ road to winning back-to-back championships just got a little rockier.

      Multiple national reports state that Hakeem Nicks will be sidelined for approximately 12 weeks after he fractured his right foot on Thursday. Apparently the injury was of the non-contact variety as Nicks was running a route tree in practice. He will undergo surgery on Friday and will likely return at some point during training camp.

      The good news is that Nicks should return before the regular season but how quickly he gets himself into game shape is the question. Second-round pick Ruben Randle will be the biggest benefactor of this injury, as the rookie will receive plenty of reps in the first-team offseason this summer. Sometimes whether a young player makes an impact right away is determined by the amount of opportunities he has in training camp and preseason.

      A superior route runner over his career, Nicks has dealt with a variety of lower-body related injuries throughout his career. On top of this latest setback, he’s also dealt with toe, ankle and knee issues since entering the league in 2009. At least this time he broke a bone because at least the bone will heal and he’ll be fine once he gets back into shape. If it were a hamstring injury, that’s something that could effect him for the entire season.

      External Sports, NFL

      Ravens, Rice in a tough spot when it comes to contract talks

      May 24, 2012 /

      Ten years ago you didn’t think twice about paying a versatile player like Ray Rice top market value. Given his age, his production, and his contribution in an offense, a team wouldn’t balk at his price tag.

      But times are a changing.

      Rice is believed to be seeking $10 million a year from the Baltimore Ravens, who are reportedly unwilling to pay their top offensive piece Adrian Peterson-type money. AP just signed a seven-year, $96 million extension with the Vikings last September and the deal includes $36 million in guaranteed money. In that same month, Chris Johnson signed a six-year, $55.26 million deal with the Titans that also included $30 million in guarantees.
      Seeing as how Peterson tore his ACL and Johnson produced his worst season as a pro, you can understand why the Ravens are hesitant to pay Rice what he wants. The other issue is that running backs aren’t worth what they were 10, or even seven years ago. Nowadays, most teams believe that investing big money in a running back is unnecessary given how you can find a productive back in the middle rounds of the draft. Plus, by the time backs are 30 their production dips dramatically and they prove they’re not worth the investment.

      That said, Rice shouldn’t be criticized for trying to cash in during his prime. As previously noted, he’s been an extremely productive back and for all intents and purposes, has been the entire Baltimore offense at times. NFL players have a very small window in which to be productive and get that long-term contract before the game pushes them out. Rice is merely protecting his biggest investment (himself) and in no way is that intended to make him sound selfish.

      But unfortunately for Rice, he also plays running back in a passing era. No team, not even the Ravens after having a front row seat to his splendor over the last four years, is going to pay a running back $10 million a year. That’s just the way it is.

      So what’s the solution? Rice should take a long, hard look at the contract LeSean McCoy just signed with the Eagles. “Shady” received a six-year, $45.615 million contract that also includes $20.765 million in guaranteed money. While McCoy is “only” making $7.5 million a year, the guaranteed portion of the contract is what really matters. No, Rice wouldn’t receive $30-plus million in guaranteed money like Peterson or Johnson, but $20 million for a running back in this era wouldn’t be chump change either.

      If you’re Rice, you would hate to feel like your compromising but he and his agent must realize that he’s not going to get a deal worth $10 million a year, which also includes with $30 million in guarantees. All things being considered, McCoy’s contract should be what Rice his ultimately shooting for.

      External Sports, NFL

      Highlights of the 2012 Masters Tournament DVD Giveaway

      May 23, 2012 /

      When the 76th Masters Tournament ended on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff, it was a 33-year-old Floridian named Bubba Watson who triumphed, shedding tears of joy in the warm embrace of his mother on the 10th green at Augusta National Golf Club. In a tournament filled with drama, triumphant play and only the fourth double eagle in Masters history, it was the denouement of one of the most exciting Augusta tournaments in years. On May 29, relive Watson’s victory and every scintillating moment with “Highlights of the 2012 Masters Tournament,” the official commemorative DVD from A+E Networks Home Entertainment and Augusta National available on May 29.

      The 2012 Masters was a surprising and volatile affair, as world number one Luke Donald and four-time winner Tiger Woods struggled to find their rhythm. However, it was Watson and South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen who would emerge from a diverse and unpredictable leader board the final day. At 10-under-par 278, Watson ended regulation tied with Oosthuizen, who earlier in the day had recorded the only double eagle on the par-5 second hole in the Tournament’s history. At the end, the defining shot wasn’t Oosthuizen’s. Rather, it was Watson’s high, hooking — and improbable — wedge shot from 164 yards through the overhanging trees to the right of the 10th fairway that safely finished 15 feet from the hole. Two putts later, Watson was the 2012 Masters champion.

      In support of its release, The Scores Report is giving one lucky winner a copy of the new DVD. Click here to enter for your chance to win, and then be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates on new contests and giveaways.

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