The Vikings defensive tackles Kevin Williams and Pat Williams tested positive last year for a banned drug that can mask the use of steroids. It was said that they took the weight-loss supplement StarCaps, which contained the diuretic bumetanide, which wasn't listed on the label but contained in StarCaps. Last week, U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson sent the case back to state court. The Williamses have been fighting NFL-mandated four-game suspensions, and Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson asked for and received assurances from NFL attorneys Joseph Schmitt and Dan Nash that the league will not take immediate action against the Williamses ahead of the season.
The Judge confirmed that he will move expeditiously and deliberately.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Two-time Pro Bowler John Henderson made his coach unhappy
The Jaguars DT John Henderson quit Tuesday OTAs because of shoulder injury. And he did not appear in today's practice. This made Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio unhappy.
Jack Del Rio told reporters that Henderson's shoulder injury was a minor one, and it was not necessary for him to quit practice for that.
Del Rio's unhappiness may come from other things. The Jaguars was a popular preseason Super Bowl pick last year, but it fell to the last place in the AFC South. No wonder why he became particular with his players.
Jack Del Rio told reporters that Henderson's shoulder injury was a minor one, and it was not necessary for him to quit practice for that.
Del Rio's unhappiness may come from other things. The Jaguars was a popular preseason Super Bowl pick last year, but it fell to the last place in the AFC South. No wonder why he became particular with his players.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Broncos goes on well without Cutler
After Jay Cutler was traded to the Bears, people guessed that some of Cutler's friends in the Broncos may also want to leave the team. Fact proved they are wrong. Everyone in the Broncos are currently working hard in practice under new coach Josh McDaniels.
Last week, Cutler's best friend Tony Scheffler was seen discussing with Josh McDaniels about offseason changes. McDaniels praised Scheffler foe his work and told the media that the Broncos are going well with the QBs they currently have. Everyone is doing their best.
Indeed, it is not necessary for Cutler's friends to follow him and find a better place to go. I do not mean that they are not as good as Cutler, but if they can do well, they prove themselves as well in the Broncos.
Last week, Cutler's best friend Tony Scheffler was seen discussing with Josh McDaniels about offseason changes. McDaniels praised Scheffler foe his work and told the media that the Broncos are going well with the QBs they currently have. Everyone is doing their best.
Indeed, it is not necessary for Cutler's friends to follow him and find a better place to go. I do not mean that they are not as good as Cutler, but if they can do well, they prove themselves as well in the Broncos.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Fans can expect Packers of big improvement in 2009
The Packers' performance in 2008 season was really awful. In order to improve in 2009 season, the team did a lot of things.
First, the Packers promoted Shawn Slocum from his special teams assistant position to Special Teams Coordinator after Mike Stock's retirement. Slocum is an experience coach who coached 15 college seasons for four different schools.
Then, the Packers began to sign qualified players to their roster. Tramon Williams, Jarrett Bush, Michael Montgomery, and so on, and so on. We can see clearly that the Packers are trying to improve both defense and offense.
It can not be said to be a bad strategy. It is good enough to improve the Packers a lot. Packer fans can expect that 2009 will be a better year for the Packers.
First, the Packers promoted Shawn Slocum from his special teams assistant position to Special Teams Coordinator after Mike Stock's retirement. Slocum is an experience coach who coached 15 college seasons for four different schools.
Then, the Packers began to sign qualified players to their roster. Tramon Williams, Jarrett Bush, Michael Montgomery, and so on, and so on. We can see clearly that the Packers are trying to improve both defense and offense.
It can not be said to be a bad strategy. It is good enough to improve the Packers a lot. Packer fans can expect that 2009 will be a better year for the Packers.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
The Bucs: offense downgraded, defense aging
The Bucs' offense was downgraded by Jeff Garcia's leaving and its defense system is in lack of young players. So what we can expect from the Bucs this year won't be too much, just hoping that new head coach Raheem Morris can prove his value and improve the team as much as possible.
Although people could not understand Bucs' firing of Jon Gruden, choosing Raheem Morris is just another good move. Raheem Morris is a easy-going person, and he knews how to go on well with players. This makes it possible for him to lead the team reach its best season.
Although people could not understand Bucs' firing of Jon Gruden, choosing Raheem Morris is just another good move. Raheem Morris is a easy-going person, and he knews how to go on well with players. This makes it possible for him to lead the team reach its best season.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Plaxico Burress should be careful in choosing his team
The Tampa Buccaneers is expecting a great player. Even they did not mention the mystery great player's name, it is certain that Plaxico Buress should be the very person. However, Burress has more than one choices, and the Buccaneers should be the last one.
There are Oakland Raiders, the Cowboys and the Eagles. Taking that the Raiders will go with Jeff Garcia at the QB and a healthy Darren Mcfadden running back, it should be the best choice for Burress; If without Terrell Owens, Adam Jones, etc., the Cowboys is also a good choice; The Eagles is as compelling as the Raiders, with Donovan McNabb being an elite QB and rising young receivers DeSean Jackson and rookie Jeremy Maclin.
Anyway, the Buccaneers is not the best choice, without any elite QB. Burress needs to be careful in choosing.
There are Oakland Raiders, the Cowboys and the Eagles. Taking that the Raiders will go with Jeff Garcia at the QB and a healthy Darren Mcfadden running back, it should be the best choice for Burress; If without Terrell Owens, Adam Jones, etc., the Cowboys is also a good choice; The Eagles is as compelling as the Raiders, with Donovan McNabb being an elite QB and rising young receivers DeSean Jackson and rookie Jeremy Maclin.
Anyway, the Buccaneers is not the best choice, without any elite QB. Burress needs to be careful in choosing.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Brady's unpeaceful new life
On Thursday, the Patriots QB Tom Brady came back to the practice field, with about 80 media members waiting in the drizzle for asking questions about his new life.
The drizzle made the grass somewhat wet and slippery, several players falling over, but Brady just made it through without troubles, despite that he just recovered from his knee injury. In this practice activity, Brady had to practice to work with his new teammates-- RB Fred Taylor, WRS Joey Galloway and Greg Lewis. While being asked by reporters, the most asked qestions were about his new wife, a supermodel, Gisele Bundchen. He tried to deny the rumors that Gisele is pregnant, but he did use the plural noun "children" when mentioned his family.
Maybe he just wanted to bring a peaceful life to his family, however, as a famous football player, he will have to make more efforts.
The drizzle made the grass somewhat wet and slippery, several players falling over, but Brady just made it through without troubles, despite that he just recovered from his knee injury. In this practice activity, Brady had to practice to work with his new teammates-- RB Fred Taylor, WRS Joey Galloway and Greg Lewis. While being asked by reporters, the most asked qestions were about his new wife, a supermodel, Gisele Bundchen. He tried to deny the rumors that Gisele is pregnant, but he did use the plural noun "children" when mentioned his family.
Maybe he just wanted to bring a peaceful life to his family, however, as a famous football player, he will have to make more efforts.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
It is not possible for Burress to join the Rams
The free-agent WR Plaxico Burress has gotten interests from teams, it was said by his agent Drew Rosenhaus. But absolutely not the Rams, neither the Bears.
2 days after Bears' GM Jerry Angelo told reporters that the team has no interest in Burress, The Rams' Billy Devaney expressed the same attitude.
Till now, only the Jest showed publicly interest in Burress, the other team that was said to be interested in him remains a mystery.
2 days after Bears' GM Jerry Angelo told reporters that the team has no interest in Burress, The Rams' Billy Devaney expressed the same attitude.
Till now, only the Jest showed publicly interest in Burress, the other team that was said to be interested in him remains a mystery.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Happy Brady is coming back to Pats
According to Associtated Press' David J. Phillip, Tom Brady,Patriots quarterback, is coming back to the team's OTA activities next week.
While Patriots was on the team's three-day voluntary OTAs, which are primarily for rookies and newer players in need of being familiarized with playbook, Tom Brady did not appear, but he told Patriots.com that he is in good form and eager to be back into team soon. He expects to work together with his teammates and try best to make 2009 the team's best year.
Brady got injuried on his knee in the first week in 2008. After returning ,he has been able to work in the offseason program
perfectly. So his appreance in next week's OTA can be expected.
While Patriots was on the team's three-day voluntary OTAs, which are primarily for rookies and newer players in need of being familiarized with playbook, Tom Brady did not appear, but he told Patriots.com that he is in good form and eager to be back into team soon. He expects to work together with his teammates and try best to make 2009 the team's best year.
Brady got injuried on his knee in the first week in 2008. After returning ,he has been able to work in the offseason program
perfectly. So his appreance in next week's OTA can be expected.
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