After being projected with the best draft of all 32 teams by the media, the Kansas City Chiefs may have been wishing otherwise. Both first round picks, DT Glenn Dorsey and LT Brandon Albert suffered injuries in the last four days; Dorsey collided with a fellow player on Saturday and limped off the field, and Albert sprained his foot Thursday.
Head Coach Herm Edwards has said that Dorsey will undergo an MRI on his knee, and is listed as week to week, and that Albert's sprained foot is expected to be healed in a week, although may be entirely held out of the first preseason game to make sure he heals 100%.
Monday 4 August 2008
Packers RB Grant signs extension
Miles apart? That was a week ago.
Sunday night saw Packers revelation Ryan Grant agree to a 4 year deal that could see Grant pocket a cool $30m, with $4.25m guaranteed. The move hurts second year Brandon Jackson, who had excelled with the first string in Grant's absence, although depending on exactly how well he did, Jackson still figures to beat out DeShawn Wynn and Vernand Morency in the crowded Green Bay backfield.
Sunday night saw Packers revelation Ryan Grant agree to a 4 year deal that could see Grant pocket a cool $30m, with $4.25m guaranteed. The move hurts second year Brandon Jackson, who had excelled with the first string in Grant's absence, although depending on exactly how well he did, Jackson still figures to beat out DeShawn Wynn and Vernand Morency in the crowded Green Bay backfield.
Panthers WR Smith suspended by team
Following his end of week fight with team-mate CB Ken Lucas, star receiver Steve Smith has now been hit by the franchise - with a two game suspension. League rules entitle teams to internally suspend players for up to 4 games for conduct detrimental to the team.
Since Lucas was signed by the Panthers in 2005, he and Smith have regularly had verbal disputes in front of the press, but have never come to blows - at this time, it is unclear what caused tempers to boil over. Smith will miss the season opener at San Diego on September 7, and the home opener the following Sunday (14th) against Chicago.
Since Lucas was signed by the Panthers in 2005, he and Smith have regularly had verbal disputes in front of the press, but have never come to blows - at this time, it is unclear what caused tempers to boil over. Smith will miss the season opener at San Diego on September 7, and the home opener the following Sunday (14th) against Chicago.
Brandon Marshall out for 2-3 games
According to various NFL sources reported on NFL.com earlier today, starting Broncos WR Brandon Marshall is to be suspended for the first 3 games of the season, reduced to 2 if he voluntarily undertakes counselling for his recent off-field behaviour.
For Broncos fans, we suspect that they will be hoping that if Marshall does receive support from the league, Jay Cutler will be willing to provide him with a second chance after previously saying he needs to get himself together.
Wide-right believes that if Marshall only suffers a 2 game suspension, he will come back for the remainder of the season with a chip on his shoulder and a point to prove. If he takes the full 3 game suspension, expect the trade rumours to start circulating in Denver.
For Broncos fans, we suspect that they will be hoping that if Marshall does receive support from the league, Jay Cutler will be willing to provide him with a second chance after previously saying he needs to get himself together.
Wide-right believes that if Marshall only suffers a 2 game suspension, he will come back for the remainder of the season with a chip on his shoulder and a point to prove. If he takes the full 3 game suspension, expect the trade rumours to start circulating in Denver.
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