Saints still after Shockey? The New Orleans Saints reportedly made two different offers for Giants TE Jeremy Shockey in April but now things have cooled. "We had some discussions with (New York) and we just couldn’t come to a conclusion on the right compensation," said Saints GM Mickey Loomis. "He's a very good player and the Giants don't want to just give him away." We still wouldn't be surprised if Shockey were traded to somebody. He and the Giants are not cozy, especially after he watched the Super Bowl from a luxury suite with chicks and margaritas.
Posted on 5/15/2008 9:22:23 PM
End of the line for Travis Henry? Broncos beat writer Bill Williamson believes Denver's recent interest in a veteran RB like Shaun Alexander or Dominic Rhodes (who ended up going to Indy) is bad news for Travis Henry. The troubled RB took a pay cut to try and save his roster spot. He also accepted a pay cut in Tennessee after a previous drug-related suspension, and they finally just let him go. "It may be the end of a rocky, short era in Denver for Henry," writes Williamson. In the Roger Goodell era a guy like Henry isn't worth having around. Besides, Denver already has three hungry backs in Selvin Young, Andre Hall, and rookie Ryan Torain from Arizona State. Young has to be considered the early front-runner.
Posted on 5/15/2008 5:53:31 PM
Raiders receiver had surgery The San Francisco Chronicle reports: "Wide receiver Ronald Curry is hurt again. After an injury-free 2007 season, Curry had foot surgery two weeks ago and will miss at least another two weeks." We'd like to know details. Curry has torn his Achilles tendon three times, the left one twice, and this might be related (?). Javon Walker will be their big-play threat but Curry is the glue that will hold the passing game together. He needs to be 100% if JaMarcus Russell is going to have success. If he isn't healthy look for Al Davis to make an offer for Chad Johnson. We're not kidding.
Posted on 5/15/2008 5:03:00 PM
Ricky was invited on Benson's boat Dolphins RB Ricky Williams said he was invited by Cedric Benson to go on that boating trip where Benson got arrested two weeks ago. The two ex-Longhorns are friends. Ricky said he regrets he wasn't there because “I find I have a calming influence on people I’m around.” Yeah, we bet you do. Seriously, props to Ricky for avoiding what appears to have been a alcohol-fueled ruckus on the lake. So far Williams is fitting into Bill Parcells' and Tony Sparano's plan in Miami. He said he had lunch with Parcells last week. “It seems to me his greatest joy is developing true friendships with his players, being a mentor and trying to help people, not just in football but in life," said Williams. Remember, Ronnie Brown is rehabbing his ACL, Lorenzo Booker is now an Eagle, and Jesse Chatman is now a Jet.
Posted on 5/15/2008 1:14:56 PM
Jonathan Stewart returning kicks? Panthers HC John Fox said rookie 1st-round pick RB Jonathan Stewart will return kickoffs when they open training camp. That would mean special teams meeetings and a little less time spent working with the offense. DeAngelo Williams might be jumping for joy to hear this -- but he surely knows Fox is just keeping Stewart's ego in check. The Oregon star will get every chance to be the lead horse, and if he makes the most of his opportunity he won't be playing special teams.
Posted on 5/15/2008 12:12:08 AM