NFL Newslinks 8/3/09

Posted on 03. Aug, 2009 by Jesse in NFL Newslinks

• It’s August now, and that means we’re off to the races. Training camps have already begun, and GoHuddleUp has you covered. Our Newslinks will keep you abreast of the latest developments, so come back often.
• With Derrick Mason’s return, any speculation about Broncos WR Brandon Marshall heading to Baltimore now come to a crashing halt. Marshall continues to miss time in Denver.
• Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen denies the team has any interest whatsoever in Michael Vick. Apparently Bowlen has no plans on meeting with Ron Mexico.
• Reggie Bush missed practice on Monday afternoonwith swelling in his surgically repaired knee. Still, it’s sounding like Bush has looked explosive when actually on the field.
• The Eagles had a stellar offseason, but they got some very disappointing news on Monday when they found out that they had lost starting MLB Stewart Bradley for the season. Bradley suffered a torn ACL.
• ESPN analyst Adam Schefter believes that Falcons WR Roddy White could end up holding out “a little while. At least.” White is asking for more money, and is refusing to report to camp.
• Braylon Edwards continues to sit out with a mysterious injury. Rumors indicate that Edwards injured himself while playing hoops. That won’t endear him to coaches anytime soon, but at least he isn’t dropping passes.
• Larry Johnson appears to have had a major attitude overhaul this offseason. He’s happy to be with the Chiefs, is working hard, and is fitting in nicely.                                                                  
• Could a happier LJ produce better in 2009?
• Tony Romo knows he has critics, but he’s not letting that bother him. Instead, he’s working on the finer pointsin his game.
• Devin Thomas is looking to redeem himself for a lackluster rookie season last year in Washington. He’s on the right track. Thomas is currently starting at WR opposite Santana Moss.
• As we reported via Twitter earlier tonight, Marshawn Lynch will be suspended for the first three games of the season. He’ll be replaced by Fred Jackson, and Dominic Rhodes will also see time.
• Plaxico Burress is screwed.
• Eagles rookie WR Jeremy Maclin just got paid.
• Kellen Winslow feels the Tampa offense is quite complex, and is having a bit of a hard time adjusting. But his testicles aren’t swollen to the size of coconuts, so he’s all good.

NFL Newslinks 8/1/09

Posted on 01. Aug, 2009 by Jesse in NFL Newslinks

• Mike Singletary drew the ire of media types last year when he showed his a$$ to his players at halftime of an NFL game. He’s now drawing some extra criticism, as it’s rumored his training camp is brutally physical.

• The Minnesota Vikings got a real scare on Saturday morning, and it wasn’t just watching Tarvaris Jackson throw passes. Jackson fell into a heap on the field after suffering an injury to his knee. The intial diagnosis is a sprained MCL, but an exact timetable for his return is not known.

• All old man hip jokes aside, Kurt Warner has looked sharp in practices. Still, the hip is still apparently causing Warner some pain.

• A few weeks after announcing his retirement, Derrick Mason has apparently reconsidered. Mason has shown up at Ravens camp today, and could be back on the field as soon as tomorrow.

• Braylon Edwards had a very disappointing season last year, and he hopes to improve in 2009. His bid to do slow is getting off to a bit of a slow start, as Edwards is currently on the sidelines during practices due to an injury coach Eric Mangini said he sustained while playing basketball.