Stunning news this morning that Gene Upshaw, the head of the NFL Players Association has died at the age of 63.
Month: August 2008
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According to Mike Reiss of The Boston Globe, the time could be near for the expansion of the NFL regular season from 16 to 17, or even 18 games.
Did the Bengals Really Sign Henry?
Chris Henry has re-signed with the Bengals.
EmBoldined by Fitzgerald in Arizona
We knew this was coming.
Monday Money Matters — Part 2
Reggie Bush had his contract recently re-worked by the Saints.
Monday Money Matters — Part I
The Packers planned marketing deal with Brett Favre was something I discussed with President/CEO Mark Murphy when he arrived in January.
Dolphin Quarterbacks: Four for the Money
Unsubstantiated rumors were floated out of Miami yesterday that quarterback John Beck had been released from the team.
Favre: Big Business in the Big Apple
While the move to trade their iconic quarterback to the Jets was a football decision by the Packers, it was more than that for the Jets.
The Packers are a franchise that is managed with complete deference to the football operations.
Fast Green To Canton
Kingsville, TX 1982. It was my second day of Spring Practice at Division II powerhouse Texas A&I University; a small school in South Texas known for its 7 National Championships, and the 100 players it has put into the NFL, including NFL Player Association leader Gene Upshaw.
I was playing TE, running through 7 on 7 drills with the defense.
A Football Holiday: Madden NFL 09
Yesterday was