http://forum.nfltalk.com NFLTalk.com is an online NFL forum discussing the teams of the National Football League en Thu, 17 May 2012 23:16:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.nfltalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.nfltalk.com http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/houston-texans-reportedly-turn-down-hard-knocks-85714/ Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:53 GMT So many teams have been linked to appear no HBO's series "Hard Knocks" but so far there haven't been any takers. The Houston Texans have become the latest team to decline the offer or publicly state their lack of interest.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/houston-texans-reportedly-turn-down-hard-knocks-85714/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/tebow-fighting-halt-sales-my-jesus-t-shirts-85713/ Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:53 GMT There isn't much that seems to upset Tim Tebow, but the Jets QB has taking a stand against a T-shirt manufacturer his lawyers claim is illegally using his name to peddle their garb.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/tebow-fighting-halt-sales-my-jesus-t-shirts-85713/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/adrian-peterson-50-50-start-vikings-camp-85712/ Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:53 GMT Adrian Peterson is on his way back from a torn ACL and hoping to start in the opener. That remains the goal, but the Vikings RB cast doubt about his status for the start of training camp. More... (http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d8292a8c5) Adrian Peterson is on his way back from a torn ACL and hoping to start in the opener. That remains the goal, but the Vikings RB cast doubt about his status for the start of training camp.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/adrian-peterson-50-50-start-vikings-camp-85712/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/jets-kenrick-ellis-reportedly-should-avoid-deportation-85711/ Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:53 GMT Kenrick Ellis faced possible deportation for his role in a 2010 assault, but after reaching a plea deal the second-year defensive lineman should be able to stay. Thursday Ellis plead guilty to a charge of assault and battery. More... (http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d8292ab79) Kenrick Ellis faced possible deportation for his role in a 2010 assault, but after reaching a plea deal the second-year defensive lineman should be able to stay. Thursday Ellis plead guilty to a charge of assault and battery.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/jets-kenrick-ellis-reportedly-should-avoid-deportation-85711/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/rolando-mcclain-sentenced-180-days-jail-85710/ Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:53 GMT Oakland Raiders LB Rolando McClain has been sentenced to spend 180 days in jail. McClain was in court in Alabama on Thursday to face an assault charge. More... (http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d8292a667) Oakland Raiders LB Rolando McClain has been sentenced to spend 180 days in jail. McClain was in court in Alabama on Thursday to face an assault charge.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/rolando-mcclain-sentenced-180-days-jail-85710/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/connor-barth-signs-four-year-13-2m-deal-bucs-85709/ Thu, 17 May 2012 18:46:20 GMT The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday that they have signed franchised kicker Connor Barth to a four-year contract. More... (http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d82929bae) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday that they have signed franchised kicker Connor Barth to a four-year contract.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/connor-barth-signs-four-year-13-2m-deal-bucs-85709/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/garrard-ryan-tannehill-knows-offense-better-than-vets-85708/ Thu, 17 May 2012 18:46:20 GMT After the Dolphins grabbed QB Ryan Tannehill in the draft, David Garrard's place in the pecking order is perilous. That didn't stop Garrard from complimenting the rookie passer.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/garrard-ryan-tannehill-knows-offense-better-than-vets-85708/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/lawrence-taylor-selling-his-91-super-bowl-ring-85707/ Thu, 17 May 2012 18:46:20 GMT Earning a Super Bowl ring is a lifetime achievement. A lucky few will value that achievement over all else, but for former Giant legend LT that achievement is worth whatever someone is willing to bid in an auction. More... (http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d82928a99) Earning a Super Bowl ring is a lifetime achievement. A lucky few will value that achievement over all else, but for former Giant legend LT that achievement is worth whatever someone is willing to bid in an auction.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/lawrence-taylor-selling-his-91-super-bowl-ring-85707/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/saints-unmoved-drew-brees-frustration-contract-talks-85706/ Thu, 17 May 2012 18:46:20 GMT Drew Brees took to the radio airways Wednesday to vent about his frustration over the lack of movement on a contract extension for the Saints starter. As of Thursday there still was no reaction from the team. More... (http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d82929823) Drew Brees took to the radio airways Wednesday to vent about his frustration over the lack of movement on a contract extension for the Saints starter. As of Thursday there still was no reaction from the team.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/saints-unmoved-drew-brees-frustration-contract-talks-85706/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/ahman-green-plots-nfl-return-age-35-a-85705/ Thu, 17 May 2012 17:46:49 GMT Ex-Packers star Ahman Green retired from the NFL in August 2011 -- or did he? The 35-year-old RB says he isn't done, promising five more years in the tank for the right team.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/ahman-green-plots-nfl-return-age-35-a-85705/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/blaine-gabbert-not-taking-jaguars-starting-job-lightly-85704/ Thu, 17 May 2012 17:46:49 GMT While Blaine Gabbert has already been named the Jaguars starter, Jacksonville's top pick in the 2011 draft competes at every practice to keep his starting signal-caller job.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/blaine-gabbert-not-taking-jaguars-starting-job-lightly-85704/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/matt-cassel-gets-support-chiefs-gm-piolil-85703/ Thu, 17 May 2012 17:46:49 GMT There was talk before the draft of Kansas City pursuing a young QB. That didn't happen and now Chiefs GM Scott Pioli is making one thing clear: He's satisfied with starter Matt Cassel.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/matt-cassel-gets-support-chiefs-gm-piolil-85703/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/mario-manningham-brandon-jacobs-pass-ring-ceremony-85702/ Thu, 17 May 2012 17:46:49 GMT The Giants received their Super Bowl XLVI rings on Wednesday, but noticeably absent were two key players from last year's team. Super Bowl-hero Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobs chose 49ers practice over the ring ceremony.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/mario-manningham-brandon-jacobs-pass-ring-ceremony-85702/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/wes-welker-says-contract-talks-getting-worse-85701/ Thu, 17 May 2012 17:46:49 GMT Wes Welker turned the ball over to the Patriots when he signed his franchise tender in hopes that the team would do the right thing and work out a long-term extension. However, things seem to be getting worse. More... (http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d82929160) Wes Welker turned the ball over to the Patriots when he signed his franchise tender in hopes that the team would do the right thing and work out a long-term extension. However, things seem to be getting worse.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/wes-welker-says-contract-talks-getting-worse-85701/ http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/co-defendant-testify-against-rolando-mcclain-85700/ Thu, 17 May 2012 17:46:49 GMT The release of a potentially damaging video was only the start to Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain's rough day. WHNT in Alabama reports that McLain's co-defendant Jaradious Willingham, agreed to testify against McClain.

More... ]]> Mike http://forum.nfltalk.com/f8/co-defendant-testify-against-rolando-mcclain-85700/