The Seattle Seahawks’ recent pursuit of free agent wide receivers such as Braylon Edwards and Antonio Bryant was initially believed to be related to Sidney Rice’s health.
The Seattle Seahawks were roundly criticized for drafting offensive tackle James Carpenter in the first round of last year’s draft, and the early signs on Carpenter’s career aren’t promising.
Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee published a story in late March stating that Steelers unsigned restricted free agent receiver Mike Wallace was targeting Larry Fitzgerald money in long-term contract talks.
Jets 2011 fifth-round pick Jeremy Kerley’s rookie season was promising enough that he made Derrick Mason expendable early in the year and earned full-time punt returner duties.
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is under contractual control through the 2013 season, but the organization will likely look to extend him sooner rather than later.
Citing a league source, Tim McManus of the newly-formed Birds 24/7 Philadelphia Eagles blog reports that the team is “showing interest” in free agent tight end Jeremy Shockey.
The New England Patriots allowed tight end Visanthe Shiancoe to leave their facility without a contract in place following last week’s free-agent visit.
The Cleveland Browns wrapped up No. 3 overall pick Trent Richardson’s rookie deal late Monday, and Tuesday looks like it’ll bring a contract for fellow first-rounder Brandon Weeden.
Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that the Denver Broncos have made left tackle Ryan Clady a five-year, $50 million contract offer that would include $28 million guaranteed.
Steelers 2006 third-round pick Anthony Smith looked to be emerging as Pittsburgh’s free safety of the future when he made 14 starts his first two seasons, collecting 97 tackles and intercepting four passes during that span.
It could probably be argued that the tumultuous start to Cowboys third-year receiver Dez Bryant’s NFL career should have been predictable, considering his track record coming out of Oklahoma State.
The Denver Broncos snapped a five-year playoff drought with Tim Tebow at quarterback, but club brass was never on board with the “college” offense coordinator Mike McCoy was forced to implement, in order to cater to Tebow’s limited skill set.
