Rex Ryan is the uber-optimist. His glass isn’t half full; it’s spilling over the brim. So it’s not surprising that Ryan is gushing about his group of wide receivers. In fact, he thinks it could be the most improved unit on a Jets team that advanced to the AFC championship game last season in [...]
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Flyboys: Jets wideouts among most NFL’s improved units
July 30th, 2010 
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No Comments »A good sign for the Eagles
July 30th, 2010 afcbeast The Philadelphia Eagles’ first-round pick Brandon Graham had been anxious to join his teammates in training camp, and on Thursday evening, the two sides made that happen. The Eagles and Graham agreed to terms on a five-year contract, according to the club. Graham With Graham in the fold, the Eagles should have all of their [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Broncos, Coach Reid, Eagles, Elvis Dumervil, ESPN, Friday Afternoon, Good, lot, NFL, Offseason, Philadelphia Eagles, President Joe, Roseman, Rounder, sign, Snags, Teammates, training camp, wide receiver, Workout No Comments »Chiefs to honour Hunt, then open camp (The Canadian Press)
July 30th, 2010 afcbeast KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A big day for the Kansas City Chiefs will start with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at their new Founder's Plaza in Arrowhead Stadium on Friday morning and wind up with the first workout at their gleaming new practice facility in St. Joseph, Mo. View full post on Yahoo! Sports – NFL [...]
There’s still time for Albert Haynesworth to turn things around in D.C.
July 30th, 2010 afcbeast Chris Russell of 980 ESPN reports via his Twitter page that Redskins’ defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth will arrive early for training camp on Wednesday in an effort to reach out to head coach Mike Shanahan. That’s good news, but it’s only a start. Although they were few and far between, some believed that Haynesworth was [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Albert, Albert Haynesworth, Alignment, around, Bonus Money, Chris Russell, Coach Mike Shanahan, Couch, D.C., defensive lineman, ESPN, Espn Reports, Giants, Grand Scheme Of Things, Greg Blache, Haynesworth, Lost, Redskins, S System, Scheme Of Things, Still, There’s, Things, time, training camp, turn No Comments »Troy Aikman will not appear on ‘Dancing With The Stars’
July 30th, 2010 afcbeast Despite breathless reports and a TMZ video stating the contrary, Troy Aikman will not be appearing on "Dancing With The Stars" next season. The Hall of Fame quarterback and current FOX announcer told the Dallas Morning News on Thursday that he was joking when he told the celebrity website that he’d be appearing on ABC’s [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Aikman, appear, Barry Switzer, Celebrity Apprentice, Celebrity Website, Dallas Morning News, Dancing, Dancing With The Stars, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Jones, Jimmy Johnson, Joe Buck, Journalism Classes, Michael Irvin, Roger Staubach, Routine Question, Smell Test, Spring Season, Stars, Tex Schramm, Tmz, Troy, Troy Aikman, Tv Spotlight, Yahoo Sports No Comments »Redskins training camp report: Shanahan, McNabb and Haynesworth provide drama
July 29th, 2010 afcbeast A capsule look at the Washington Redskins as they begin training camp: What’s new: A two-time Super Bowl-winning coach in Mike Shanahan, plus an established starting quarterback in Donovan McNabb. The Eagles’ decision to trade McNabb to an NFC East rival was one of the offseason’s biggest developments. Asked what he would have [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Blind Side, Broken Ankle, camp, Chris Cooley, Chris Horton, Clinton Portis, Donovan McNabb, Draft Choice, drama, Fred Davis, Haynesworth, Kareem, Laron Landry, Larry Johnson, Mcnabb, Mike Shanahan, NFC East, Offensive Line, Offseason, provide, Redskins, Reed Doughty, report, Shanahan, Tight End, training, Washington Redskins, Willie Parker No Comments »Redskins training camp report: Shanahan, McNabb and Haynesworth provide drama
July 29th, 2010 afcbeast A capsule look at the Washington Redskins as they begin training camp: What’s new: A two-time Super Bowl-winning coach in Mike Shanahan, plus an established starting quarterback in Donovan McNabb. The Eagles’ decision to trade McNabb to an NFC East rival was one of the offseason’s biggest developments. Asked what he would have [...]
Steelers wise to add Flozell Adams
July 29th, 2010 afcbeast The Pittsburgh Steelers examined their internal options this summer to replace injured right tackle Willie Colon (Achilles). But in the end, they wisely decided it was best to add a proven commodity at such an important position. Adams Pittsburgh agreed to a two-year contract on Thursday with veteran offensive tackle Flozell Adams. This is a [...]
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