Am I the only one who thinks it’s OK for Tim Tebow to be… a person?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Tim Tebow’s image has taken on a life of its own. When he speaks, thousands show up. When he gets traded, he has press conferences usually reserved for Super Bowl week. None of this is news. The Jets QB is pristine, right down to the commonly accepted thought that he is a virgin. It’s kind of amazing. And it’s also time to let go. It’s time for his people to take their hands off. It’s time to allow Tebow to be (gasp) human. I bring this up now because of a post on The Big Lead that brings you Tebow’s comments about Notre Dame and ex-teammate Brady Quinn. Tebow went to Florida, and he takes a light-hearted swipe at the Fighting […]
Am I the only one who thinks it’s OK for Tim Tebow to be… a person?

Three and out: Brees nearing return?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Saints QB Drew Brees is “hopeful” he will return to action soon, but will he be able to overcome a tumultuous offseason?
Three and out: Brees nearing return?

Oshiomogho Atogwe’s contract reflects reduced role

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Details of Oshiomogho Atogwe’s contract shows that the Eagles safety will earn a fraction of what he did in 2011 with the Redskins, according to a source. The pay cut also likely reflects a lesser role.
Oshiomogho Atogwe’s contract reflects reduced role

Brian Banks ‘determined’ for future NFL tryouts

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Despite getting a look from a handful of NFL teams, Brian Banks remains without a contract. However, the exonerated linebacker isn’t giving up his fight to make his dream of playing in the league a reality.
Brian Banks ‘determined’ for future NFL tryouts

RG3 on attempted extortion: ‘There’s vultures out there’

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Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III says the arrest of a former Baylor basketball player for

allegedly trying to extort money from the Heisman Trophy winner is a good lesson for himself and other NFL rookies.
RG3 on attempted extortion: ‘There’s vultures out there’

Robert Griffin III warns rookies after extortion attempt

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III says the arrest of a former Baylor basketball player for allegedly trying to extort money from the Heisman Trophy winner is a good lesson for himself and other NFL rookies.
Robert Griffin III warns rookies after extortion attempt

Drew Brees: No hard evidence in ‘bounty’ investigation

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Drew Brees doesn’t believe the NFL has reached the burden of proof necessary to levy the punishment on players. Instead, he says the investigation is tainted by its lack facts.
Drew Brees: No hard evidence in ‘bounty’ investigation

Remi Ayodele doesn’t recall ‘pay me my money’ statement

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

The NFL has accused former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove of telling then-teammate Bobby McCray to “give me my money” –- a sign league investigators say shows that a bounty was in place.
Remi Ayodele doesn’t recall ‘pay me my money’ statement

Drew Brees ‘confident’ deal done before camp

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Just a couple days remain in the month of June, and Drew Brees remains unsigned. Before Saints fans officially push the panic button, the All-Pro QB shed some light on his negotiations Tuesday.
Drew Brees ‘confident’ deal done before camp

Artist replaces Sandusky’s likeness on Penn State mural with image of local poet

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

The depiction of Jerry Sandusky on a well-known mural across the street from the Penn State campus has been replaced by an image of a poet and activist draped with a blue ribbon — a symbol for awareness of child sexual abuse.