Gossip and Rumours
Brett Favre News: Brett Favre has Surgery on Throwing Shoulder
Jun 8th
ESPN reported that Favre had surgery on his right shoulder, and though I am really trying to get excited that this will mean that he is getting ready for a triumphant return (again) I can’t help feeling that it might just be because he needed….err…..surgery.
Matthew Stafford: Will he be Lions Starting Quarterback?
Jun 4th
With the end of the Detroit Lions organized team activities the eyes of the press were still firmly on No.1 draft pick Matthrew Stafford.
For those that haven’t seen it, have a look at this great display Stafford gave on ‘Late night with Jimmy Fallon’…
Rams could be leaving St. Louis
Jun 2nd
The Rams are now up for sale and though the inherited major share holders had hoped to find a buyer to keep the team in St. Louis, nobody has come forward with the money.
Lions’ rebuilding continues…
May 30th
The Detroit Lions are due to announce the signing of recently released Redskins‘ tackle Jon Jansen. He was released on Friday after 9 seasons of hit and miss action.
Wait… Michael Strahan is an actor?
May 19th
Buried in the autumn schedule information from Fox, almost as much as the news of Bones being renewed was the announcement that former Giant Michael Strahan will be seen on Friday nights in a new sitcom, “Brothers“.
Gossip: Deuce McAllister, sorry Deeeeeuuuuuuucccceeeee!!!!!
May 16th
www.nfl.com ran an article this week and unfortunately the writer was not credited, but I loved the article all the same. They stated “Certainly, McAllister remains popular with Saints fans”, but I think it is fair to say that McAllister remains popular with fans the world over.
Gossip: Leon Washington and Thomas Jones
May 16th
Well, the story goes on and though it is rarely looking interesting, I do have a soft spot for it having had Thomas Jones in my Fantasy NFL team last season.
Since both Leon Washington and Thomas Jones missed the Jets mini-camp training the rumours have been flying. Are they going to be Jets in 2009?
International Series: Two London Games?
May 15th
There is talk this week that there may be two games played at London’s Wembley stadium from now on. This is a thrilling prospect for those of you that are UK/Europe based because it gives you yet another chance to have an amazing day watching the sport you love…
Rumour: Brett Favre to Join the Minnesota Vikings?
May 13th
Has Brett Favre taken a look at his pension statement and seen that the global financial crisis has had more effect than he thought? So much so he is knocking on the Vikings door looking for work?
Lions will make playoffs…
May 12th
At his official blog last week, Kevin Smith announced that whilst he couldn’t predict how many games the Lions would win next year they will “definitely make the playoffs”. Well, you’ve got to love his attitude. If not his realism.