In a surprise move that is not without merit, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has fired Vice Chairman Bill Polian and Team President Chris Polian. The future of head coach Jim Caldwell is unknown at this time. Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com was the first to report the story. “It was a very tough decision for [...]
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Colts owner Jim Irsay fires Bill and Chris Polian in mammoth franchise shakeup
January 3rd, 2012 
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January 3rd, 2012 afcbeast In a surprise move that is not without merit, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has fired Vice Chairman Bill Polian and Team President Chris Polian. The future of head coach Jim Caldwell is unknown at this time. Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com was the first to report the story. “It was a very tough decision for [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Bill, Bill Polian, Chairman Bill, Chris, Chris Mortensen, Chris Polian, Clint Session, Colts, ESPN, Fires, Franchise, Head Coach Jim, Indianapolis Colts, Irsay, Jim Caldwell, Jim Irsay, Magnificent Journey, Mammoth, owner, Peyton Manning, Pivotal Role, Polian, President Chris, Quarterback Peyton, Quarterback Prospect, Shakeup, Surprise Move, Team President, Time Chris No Comments »Brees inspires unusual moves by Falcons
November 13th, 2011 afcbeast ATLANTA — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints’ passing attack can be so efficient and so lethal at times that it can inspire opponents to do some unusual things. Like going for it on fourth-and-inches in overtime from your own 29-yard line. On Sunday the Saints came away with a key NFC South victory, [...]
Posted in Yard Barker Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Ballgame, Brees, Chip Shot, Coach Mike, Crutches, Drew Brees, Falcons, Field Goal, Final 4, Handoff, Inspires, John Kasay, Line Of Scrimmage, Michael Turner, Mike Smith, moves, New Orleans Saints, Previous Games, South Victory, Surprise Move, Three Plays, Unusual, Unusual Things, Will Smith No Comments »Oakland Raiders cutdown analysis
September 4th, 2011 afcbeast Check here for a complete list of the Oakland Raiders’ roster moves. Surprise move: Oakland cut several defensive backs, including Lito Sheppard, Walter McFadden, Jeremy Ware, Stevie Brown and camp star Sterling Moore. Veteran running back Michael Bennett and receiver/returner Nick Miller survived the cuts, which was somewhat unexpected. Oakland kept linebacker Darryl Blackstock, who [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Analysis, Brainers, Camp Star, Chopping Block, Chuck Bresnahan, Cornerbacks, Cutdown, Darryl Blackstock, Defensive Backs, ESPN, Game Suspension, Jeremy Ware, Kyle Boller, Lito Sheppard, Michael Bennett, Mike Mitchell, Nick Miller, Oakland, Oakland Raiders, Raiders, Roster Moves, Surprise Move, Terrelle Pryor, Trent Edwards No Comments »Arizona Cardinals cutdown analysis
September 3rd, 2011 afcbeast The Arizona Cardinals have made their initial cuts to comply with the 53-man deadline Saturday. Surprise move: Nothing too weighty here. The team kept four safeties initially instead of five, an indication Adrian Wilson might be ready for the regular-season opener despite a torn biceps tendon. Veteran backup safety Matt Ware, signed as insurance when [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Adrian Wilson, Analysis, Anthony Sherman, Arizona, Arizona Cardinals, Backup Safety, Brainers, Cardinals, Cutdown, Defensive Backs, Floyd Womack, Injured Reserve, Joining A Group, Ken Whisenhunt, Larod Stephens, Michael Adams, Nfl Teams, Offensive Linemen, Patrick Peterson, preseason game, Richard Marshall, Ryan Williams, Surprise Move, Torn Biceps Tendon No Comments »Arizona Cardinals cutdown analysis
September 3rd, 2011 afcbeast The Arizona Cardinals have made their initial cuts to comply with the 53-man deadline Saturday. Surprise move: Nothing too weighty here. The team kept four safeties initially instead of five, an indication Adrian Wilson might be ready for the regular-season opener despite a torn biceps tendon. Veteran backup safety Matt Ware, signed as insurance when [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Adrian Wilson, Analysis, Anthony Sherman, Arizona, Arizona Cardinals, Backup Safety, Brainers, Cardinals, Cutdown, Defensive Backs, Floyd Womack, Injured Reserve, Joining A Group, Ken Whisenhunt, Larod Stephens, Michael Adams, Nfl Teams, Offensive Linemen, Patrick Peterson, preseason game, Richard Marshall, Ryan Williams, Surprise Move, Torn Biceps Tendon No Comments »Arizona Cardinals cutdown analysis
September 3rd, 2011 afcbeast The Arizona Cardinals have made their initial cuts to comply with the 53-man deadline Saturday. Surprise move: Nothing too weighty here. The team kept four safeties initially instead of five, an indication Adrian Wilson might be ready for the regular-season opener despite a torn biceps tendon. Veteran backup safety Matt Ware, signed as insurance when [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Adrian Wilson, Analysis, Anthony Sherman, Arizona, Arizona Cardinals, Backup Safety, Brainers, Cardinals, Cutdown, Defensive Backs, Floyd Womack, Injured Reserve, Joining A Group, Ken Whisenhunt, Larod Stephens, Michael Adams, Nfl Teams, Offensive Linemen, Patrick Peterson, preseason game, Richard Marshall, Ryan Williams, Surprise Move, Torn Biceps Tendon No Comments »With Brunell Signing, Who Is Odd Man Out?
July 30th, 2010 afcbeast The New York Jets, in a surprise move, signed Mark Brunell, the ageless wonder, to a two year contract Tuesday. Adam_Schefter The New York Jets signed veteran QB Mark Brunell to a two-year deal. More at ESPN.com 28 Jul 2010 from UberTwitter Obviously I was a little sarcastic with the surprise move as the New [...]
Posted in JetsTwit Tags: Adam Schefter, Books, Brad Smith, Brett Favre, Brunell, Burton, Connell, Erik Ainge, ESPN, Kellen Clemens, Mark Brunell, Mark Sanchez, Mistake, New York Jets, NFL, Odd Man, Poll, Real Reason, signing, Stares, Surprise Move, twitter 3 Comments »Rams safety Atogwe becomes a free agent
June 3rd, 2010 afcbeast The Rams just lost one of their leading defensive playmakers, as safety O.J. Atogwe is now set to become a free agent. The team neglected to upgrade his tender offer to $6.976 million and now he’s free to sign with any team he wants. From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: In a surprise move just before [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: agent, Atogwe, Becomes, Chris Harris, Conditioning Program, Four Games, Free, free agent, Jaguars, Level 1, Lost One, Louis Post Dispatch, New Contract, Offseason, Panthers, Phone Messages, Playmakers, Rams, Rams Park, Right Of First Refusal, safety, Shoulder Injury, St Louis Post Dispatch, Surprise Move, Tender Offer, Vikings 2 Comments »
