- newReport: Evidence puts Hernandez with dead “associate” on evening of murder
Earlier today, Tom Curran of CSN New England gave an ominous assessment of the manner in which the investigation regarding a death of Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez’s “associate” could unfold. It’s apparently unfolding. The victim has off…
- 41 mins ago, 20 Jun 13, 3:05am -
- newJennings praises Patterson’s ability to get separation
Regarded as a potential deep threat, Vikings first-round receiver Cordarrelle Patterson has something that arguably will be even more valuable over the balance of his career, if he keeps it — the ability to get open at the top of his route. Veteran…
- 1 hour ago, 20 Jun 13, 2:44am -
- newGriese, Taylor square off for last spot on Dolphins Mt. Rushmore
The Dolphins got their Mt. Rushmore today, and three of them were easy: Shula, Marino, Csonka. The only discrepancy between Pro Football Talk and PFT Planet came on the question of whether Bob Griese or Jason Taylor should get the fourth spot. Watc…
- 2 hours ago, 20 Jun 13, 1:55am -
- newPollard doesn’t care about reaction to his “kill” comments
In the post-bounty NFL, players and coaches aren’t supposed to say publicly the stuff they undoubtedly scream privately. Titans safety Bernard Pollard didn’t get the memo. Or he doesn’t care. Bet the latter. “I don’t care what they have…
- 2 hours ago, 20 Jun 13, 1:26am -
- newBills’ Mt. Rushmore sparks Smith vs. Reed debate
For three of the spots on the Bills’ Mt. Rushmore, the process was easy: Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and O.J. Simpson. For the last spot, things got slightly more complex. I gave it to receiver Andre Reed, and PFT Planet awarded it to defensive end…
- 3 hours ago, 20 Jun 13, 12:35am -
- newFormer NHL coach doesn’t want to be called “Redskin”
Last week, former NBA coach Phil Jackson called the term Redskins “highly offensive.” This week, a former NHL coach of Native American origin agreed with the assessment. “I’d be very offended,” former Sabres and Islanders coach Ted Nolan…
- 3 hours ago, 20 Jun 13, 12:17am -
- newProFootballTalk: Buffalo Bills Mt.Rushmore
Mike Florio has selected Andre Reed, Thurman Thomas, Jim Kelly and O.J. Simpson to his Mt. Rushmore of Buffalo Bills. The fans of PFT agree with three out of those four selections, but replaced Reed with DE Bruce Smith.
- 4 hours ago, 20 Jun 13, 12:06am -
- newDr. Chao’s choice to quit the Chargers may have been influenced by loss of hospital privileges
Controversial Chargers physician David Chao recently resigned his post with the team due to health concerns, along with a desire to spend more time with his family. The decision apparently was influenced by a fairly important external development. …
- 4 hours ago, 20 Jun 13, 12:04am -
- newProFootballTalk: One-on-one with Don Shula
Legendary head coach Don Shula talks with Erik Kuselias about the most iconic faces in the history of the Miami Dolphins franchise. Shula also discusses his life after football and his legendary undefeated team.
- 4 hours ago, 20 Jun 13, 12:03am -
- newProFootballTalk: Miami Dolphins Mt.Rushmore
Mike Florio has selected Don Shula, Dan Marino, Jason Taylor and Larry Csonka as his faces of the Dolphins franchise. The fans of PFT agree with three of those choices, but swapped out Taylor for QB Bob Griese.
- 4 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 11:57pm -
- newBroncos Mt. Rushmore coming Friday
The Mt. Rushmore process moves to the AFC West on Friday, with the team that has won the division the last two years. The Broncos, who once won a pair of Super Bowls with John Elway on the field, is now shooting for another one (or more) with Elway r…
- 4 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 11:27pm -
- newPanthers sign WR Dale Moss
The Panthers signed wide receiver Dale Moss on Wednesday, the NFL disclosed in its transactions. Moss, 24, was waived by the Bears on June 10. The 6-4, 197-pound South Dakota State product entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Green Bay in…
- 5 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 11:04pm -
- newCurran breaks down the Hernandez “associate” murder investigation
It’s been a day since the latest now-I’ve-seen-everything story emerged in the NFL, and there’s still not much clarity regarding the investigation involving the death of an “associate” of Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. But as Tom Curra…
- 5 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 11:01pm -
- newProFootballTalk: Death of associate hovering around Hernandez
The PFT crew talks with Patriots’ insider Tom Curran about the investigation surrounding the death of Aaron Hernandez’s associate and a separate legal suit against Hernandez.
- 5 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 11:00pm -
- Steven Jackson expects to close out a lot of games in Atlanta
In his first season in Atlanta after nine years in St. Louis, Steven Jackson is ready to get fewer carries. But Jackson thinks the carries he does get are going to lead to more wins. Jackson says he’s ready for a lower quantity of carries but highe…
- 6 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 10:05pm -
- Cowboys reach deal with third-rounder Wilcox
The Cowboys have unanswered questions at safety, but at least they have them all under contract at the moment. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPNDallas.com, the Cowboys agreed to a deal with third-rounder J.J. Wilcox Wednesday. That leaves only their…
- 6 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 9:44pm -
- Jaguars announce stadium enhancements
In the never ending quest to make the in-stadium experience more desirable than staying at home (except for the “clear plastic bags only” thing), teams are looking for ways to upgrade their NFL venues. The Jaguars announced today that they’re j…
- 7 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 9:05pm -
- Titans down to one unsigned pick
Veteran tackle Barry Richardson wasn’t the only player to sign a contract with the Titans on Wednesday. Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean reports that the Titans have signed cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson, one of their two third-round picks in April’s dr…
- 7 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 9:02pm -
- PFT on NBCSN: Don Shula, Dolphins/Bills Mt. Rushmores
As we run through our series of Mt. Rushmores for each NFL team, we occasionally run into a person who would be a candidate for a Mt. Rushmore that covers the entire NFL rather than just one organization. Don Shula is one such person. He has won more…
- 7 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 8:41pm -
- Titans sign Barry Richardson
The Titans have signed a veteran free agent, and his mission isn’t so much to kill as it to take up space. The team announced they had signed veteran tackle Barry Richardson, who has 49 career starts with the Rams and Chiefs. The Titans were runnin…
- 7 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 8:20pm -
- Adam Jones: I just want to enlighten the rookies
Bengals cornerback Adam Jones will be addressing NFL rookies at the league’s rookie symposium again this year as part of the effort to inform rookies about potential trouble and how to avoid it. It’s a decision that some have questioned in light…
- 8 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 7:58pm -
- Suit against Hernandez being re-filed today
The lawsuit filed last week against Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez for allegedly shooting a guy in the face was indeed dismissed. But it will be re-filed. Today. Attorney David Jaroslawicz, who represented the former Jets massage therapists i…
- 8 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 7:51pm -
- PFT Live: Trouble for Pats’ star tight ends
Mike Florio breaks down trending topics around the NFL including trouble in New England with their star tight ends, Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski, and Florio also breaks down the possibility of a new Cleveland Browns owner in the near future.
- 8 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 7:22pm -
- Bernard Pollard says Titans’ mission to “Kill!!!”
While the Bills and defensive end Mario Williams were quick to backpedal, it doesn’t appear Titans safety Bernard Pollard’s interested in stepping away from a controversy. Instead, he’s running full-speed toward one. According to Jim Wyatt of t…
- 9 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 7:11pm -
- PFT Live: Wycheck talks TE to WR conversion
Former NFL tight end Frank Wycheck joins Mike Florio to discuss the NFL’s protocol on concussion safety, why the Bengals decided to reappear on HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” and the possibility of 49ers TE Vernon Davis becoming an outside WR with the…
- 9 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 7:07pm -
- Brian Schottenheimer: Offense “a thousand years” ahead of last year
Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is doing something new this season. He’ll work with the same offensive coordinator for two straight seasons for the first time since entering the NFL. Pat Shurmur and Josh McDaniels were one and done in St. Louis, but…
- 9 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 7:06pm -
- PFT Live: Dolphins’ Mt. Rushmore
Mike Florio talks with Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald about how Miami is now a “Heat town,” calling the Dolphins No.2 behind Miami’s basketball team. They also discuss the Dolphins’ Mt. Rushmore and if Jason Taylor is the greatest ‘Ph…
- 9 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 6:58pm -
- Justin Smith excited for chance to go out on his “own terms”
The two-year contract extension that defensive end Justin Smith signed with the 49ers is likely to be the final contract that the 33-year-old signs in the NFL. “Justin’s All-Pro contributions on the field, as well as his leadership on and off the…
- 9 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 6:39pm -
- League has no comment on Hernandez
The NFL has shown in recent years a willingness to aggressively enforce the personal-conduct policy. Typically, the NFL will allow a first-time incident to make its way through the legal system before taking action. The league gets more interested…
- 9 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 6:36pm -
- Bears hire a director of analytics
The Bears added a layer of technological know-how to their football staff, hiring Mitchell Tanney as the team’s director of analytics. Tanney, who has been the manager of football products for STATS LLC in recent years, will work with the front off…
- 9 hours ago, 19 Jun 13, 6:32pm -
