Bobby Engram (97 receptions last year) is the latest Seahawk to hit the injury trail, following Deion Branch's long-term recovery from his surgically repaired knee. Engram has cracked a bone in his right shoulder, and is out 6-8 weeks, meaning his first game back could be the week 4 match-up with the Giants.
This means the starting spots at the receiving corps, along with Nate Burleson, will be between second-year Courtney Taylor and third-year veteran Ben Obomanu, with undrafted free agent Michael Bumpus from Washington State and former practice squad player Logan Payne fighting to be the 4th receiver until Branch and/or Engram prove their fitness.
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Pennington a 'Phin
Following last weeks' signing by the Jets of Brett Favre, Chad Pennington was released - after being linked to the Vikings and Dolphins, Miami (And Bill Parcells, the Head Coach who drafted Pennington) took the plunge meaning week one is the AFC East Divisional match-up between the Jets and the Dolphins.
This says an awful lot about Tony Sparano/Bill Parcells' belief in both John Beck and Josh McCown - if Beck isn't ready after a year of learning the playbook, and McCown hasn't impressed, then it really is out with the old in South Florida.
This says an awful lot about Tony Sparano/Bill Parcells' belief in both John Beck and Josh McCown - if Beck isn't ready after a year of learning the playbook, and McCown hasn't impressed, then it really is out with the old in South Florida.
Friday, 8 August 2008
Chris Williams out for the year?
Rumours are abound in Chicago that Rookie Chris Williams, the 14th overall pick in this year's draft, is out for the entire 2008 season with a back injury.
Williams is yet to practice with the team, and yesterday underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. Although he is still on the 53 man roster, it is expected that he will be placed on IR before the season begins. The Bears have shown interest in re-signing veteran tackle Fred Miller, who was cut at the end of last season.
In our opinion, Williams - although a great finesse blocker - was a risk at 14. The reason he fell so far was simply because of injury concerns, and even though you never know for sure whether those injury worries wll hamper someone through a long, physical career, it is telling that the two players in this year's draft with such concerns (Williams and Chiefs DT Glenn Dorsey) have both yet to contribute meaningfully because of injury.
Williams is yet to practice with the team, and yesterday underwent surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. Although he is still on the 53 man roster, it is expected that he will be placed on IR before the season begins. The Bears have shown interest in re-signing veteran tackle Fred Miller, who was cut at the end of last season.
In our opinion, Williams - although a great finesse blocker - was a risk at 14. The reason he fell so far was simply because of injury concerns, and even though you never know for sure whether those injury worries wll hamper someone through a long, physical career, it is telling that the two players in this year's draft with such concerns (Williams and Chiefs DT Glenn Dorsey) have both yet to contribute meaningfully because of injury.
Thursday, 7 August 2008
Brett Favre IS a Jet
I think this is all that needs to be said:
Current terms emanating from ESPN are that it's a 4th rounder that could rise to a 1st rounder if Favre undertakes 80% of the snaps and the Jets reach the Super Bowl.
Current terms emanating from ESPN are that it's a 4th rounder that could rise to a 1st rounder if Favre undertakes 80% of the snaps and the Jets reach the Super Bowl.
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Rookie Torain out 6-8 weeks
Broncos 5th round pick Ryan Torain will be out six to eight weeks after suffering a broken elbow in practice on Wednesday morning.
Reports this morning said he was down for several minutes after being tackled by Nate Webster and Jamie Winborn in 9-on-7 drills.
The injury should make Selvin Young's starting job a safer bet.
Reports this morning said he was down for several minutes after being tackled by Nate Webster and Jamie Winborn in 9-on-7 drills.
The injury should make Selvin Young's starting job a safer bet.
Breaking: Favre a Buc?
According to the Tampa Tribune, Brett Favre has given the go-ahead to Green Bay to discuss trade terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They go on to say that the "chances of the trade unraveling are remote and Favre has indicated to the Bucs directly that he is willing to change teams.."
Further to our salary cap analysis from a few weeks back, we can confirm that as the Bucs currently have more than enough space to absorb Favre's current deal (They would remain $14.2m under the cap after signing him) there would be no need to restructure the contract, and would more than likely expedite both Chris Simms and Jeff Garcia's departure from the Bay area. We cannot see Garcia, the Pro-Bowler who led the Bucs to the NFC South title in his debut year, being willing to be a backup late in his 30s. This was likely to be his final season, at least in Pewter, with Griese or McCown taking over in 09. We reported previously that teams such as the Bears and Chiefs would be interested in a (mobile) veteran signal-caller who could hold the offence together, and it appears that they now may have their chance - provided they install the West Coast Offence.
The Tribune indicates a deal may be announced today (Wednesday) so keep checking back here at Wide-Right for any updates as and when they occur.
Further to our salary cap analysis from a few weeks back, we can confirm that as the Bucs currently have more than enough space to absorb Favre's current deal (They would remain $14.2m under the cap after signing him) there would be no need to restructure the contract, and would more than likely expedite both Chris Simms and Jeff Garcia's departure from the Bay area. We cannot see Garcia, the Pro-Bowler who led the Bucs to the NFC South title in his debut year, being willing to be a backup late in his 30s. This was likely to be his final season, at least in Pewter, with Griese or McCown taking over in 09. We reported previously that teams such as the Bears and Chiefs would be interested in a (mobile) veteran signal-caller who could hold the offence together, and it appears that they now may have their chance - provided they install the West Coast Offence.
The Tribune indicates a deal may be announced today (Wednesday) so keep checking back here at Wide-Right for any updates as and when they occur.
Monday, 4 August 2008
Cursed Chiefs?
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%.
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%.
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