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DEL RIO TO USC?
D-Day for Del Rio?
January, 12, 2010 Jan 12 8:14 AM ETEmail Print Share
By Paul Kuharsky, espn.go.com
By the end of Tuesday, we could know, and should know, the status of Jack Del Rio with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
There are reports out of Southern California, like this one, that say Del Rio has an offer from USC.
But Michael C. Wright maintains Del Rio put in a long day at the Jaguars' facility Monday in meetings with coaches and GM Gene Smith, hardly the sort of thing a coach on his way out would do.
Del Rio will meet with owner Wayne Weaver today.
One important thing to note: If Del Rio leaves, the replacement GM Gene Smith would hire would be a low-profile, inexpensive up-and-comer, not some bright, shiny, high-dollar star.
I generally lean toward stability in these situations, and think before USC became a factor Del Rio was going to be back. I suspect that is still the case.
I’m not sure Del Rio would get a contract offer from his alma mater without interviewing.
But if he can go to a job he wants with more long-term security and it gets the Jags off the hook for the $15 million they owe him going forward, perhaps they could regard it as win-win and part ways.
It's a big day in Jacksonville.
January, 12, 2010 Jan 12 8:14 AM ET
By Paul Kuharsky, espn.go.com
By the end of Tuesday, we could know, and should know, the status of Jack Del Rio with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
There are reports out of Southern California, like this one, that say Del Rio has an offer from USC.
But Michael C. Wright maintains Del Rio put in a long day at the Jaguars' facility Monday in meetings with coaches and GM Gene Smith, hardly the sort of thing a coach on his way out would do.
Del Rio will meet with owner Wayne Weaver today.
One important thing to note: If Del Rio leaves, the replacement GM Gene Smith would hire would be a low-profile, inexpensive up-and-comer, not some bright, shiny, high-dollar star.
I generally lean toward stability in these situations, and think before USC became a factor Del Rio was going to be back. I suspect that is still the case.
I’m not sure Del Rio would get a contract offer from his alma mater without interviewing.
But if he can go to a job he wants with more long-term security and it gets the Jags off the hook for the $15 million they owe him going forward, perhaps they could regard it as win-win and part ways.
It's a big day in Jacksonville.
CHRIS HENRY DEAD AT 26
espn.go.com
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry died Thursday, a day after falling out of the back of a pickup truck during what police said was a domestic dispute with his fiancee.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Henry died at 6:36 a.m. Henry was 26.
"We knew him in a different way than his public persona,'' Bengals owner Mike Brown said of the player who was suspended five times during his career. "He had worked through the troubles in his life and had finally seemingly reached the point where everything was going to blossom. And he was going to have the future we all wanted for him. It's painful to us. We feel it in our hearts, and we will miss him.''
Police spokeswoman Rosalyn Harrington said homicide detectives have been assigned to the case but had no further information.
Henry was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after being found on a residential road. Police said the dispute began at a home about a half-mile away, and Henry jumped into the bed of the pickup truck as his fiancee was driving away from the residence.
Police said at some point when she was driving, Henry "came out of the back of the vehicle.'' Police have not released the 911 tapes, and Harrington wouldn't say if the woman, whom police would not identify, was present at the scene when police arrived.
Henry was engaged to Loleini Tonga, and the couple had been raising three children. Tonga's MySpace page identifies herself as "Mrs. C. Henry'' and has a picture of her next to a person who appears to be Henry. She also has a post from Tuesday talking about buying wedding rings. A neighbor said Wednesday that the Tonga family owns the home where police say the incident began. Charlotte is home to his fiancee's parents.
"`We ask that you keep Chris' family — especially the young children he leaves behind — in your prayers,'' Henry's agent, Andy Simms of PlayersRep Sports said in a statement. "It is tragic when a life is taken so young. He was a man just realizing his potential, not just in football, but in life.''
Authorities have not announced the cause of death. Mecklenburg County medical examiner investigator Carol Cormier said they were expecting to receive the body later Thursday.
The Bengals will wear a helmet sticker Sunday against San Diego to remember Henry.
When the players received word Henry had died, quarterback Carson Palmer called them together in the locker room and said they should dedicate the game and rest of the season to Henry and the wife of defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who died unexpectedly during the season.
Henry was away from the Bengals after breaking his left forearm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 8. He had surgery and was placed on season-ending injured reserve following the game.
"We are greatly saddened by today's tragic news about the loss of Chris Henry,'' NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chris' family, including his Bengals family. We have been in contact with the Bengals to offer our support through this difficult time.
"I ask you to keep Chris Henry and his family in your thoughts today.''
Throughout his career, his temper and poor decisions got him in trouble.
He was ejected from a game and suspended for another while at West Virginia, where former coach Rich Rodriguez told Henry that he was an embarrassment to himself and the program. His reputation was already costing him — the Bengals were the only NFL team to bring him in for a pre-draft visit in 2005.
They found that his demeanor didn't match his reputation. Henry was shy and spoke in a quiet voice. They warned him that he had to stay in control if he was going to stay in the NFL. Then, they picked him in the third round.
In a sense, it was already a second chance.
"I'm worth the chance,'' Henry said, when he showed up the following weekend for a rookie minicamp. "I'm just happy they took me.''
Henry become a vital part of the offense as a rookie, helping the Bengals reach the playoffs in 2005 with his ability to run past defenders to grab long passes. In the final month of the season, he also showed his other side, getting arrested for marijuana possession. After a playoff loss to Pittsburgh, he was arrested on a gun charge in Florida.
Henry and former Tennessee cornerback Adam "Pacman'' Jones became the league's two most trouble-bound players. Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended both in 2007 — Jones for a full season, Henry for half of it — as part of a toughening of the league's conduct policy.
When Henry was arrested for a fifth time following that season on an assault charge, the Bengals decided they'd had enough. At his arraignment on April 3, 2008, Municipal Court Judge Bernie Bouchard called Henry "a one-man crime wave.'' He was released by the Bengals the same day.
It was a jolt to Henry, who had dreamed of an NFL career since high school, when he got the NFL logo tattooed on the back of his right hand. No team showed an interest in bringing him back. His career seemed finished.
Then, Brown — who refers to himself as "a redeemer'' — changed his mind and gave him another chance.
"If you only knew him by hearsay, you'd think he's some kind of ogre,'' Brown said, during the Bengals' appearance on HBO's "Hard Knocks'' series this summer. "It's not true. He's a good person. When you see him up close, you'll find that you'll like him. He'll be a soft-spoken, pleasant person.''
This time, Henry seemed determined to stay out of trouble. After only 19 catches and two touchdowns in 12 games in the 2008 season, he set about making himself a topflight receiver again. He got into top shape and worked out with teammates in the offseason, showing more resolve than at any point in his career.
Henry also changed his personal life, spending more time with his fiancee and the three children they were raising. Teammates noticed a pronounced change in his demeanor.
"He's a great kid with a great heart,'' quarterback Carson Palmer said as training camp started. "He's changed his life around. He ran into some trouble, made some bad decisions, and realized that. He's sorry for them, apologized for them, and has done everything he can to make himself a better person. I'm just proud of him.''
Before the 2009 season, Henry got a new tattoo that matched his new outlook. Below his left ear, in flowing one-inch script, was the world "Blessed.''
"I kind of felt like I dug myself out of the hole and started doing the right things,'' Henry said in an interview with The Associated Press as training camp opened. "People say, 'How you feeling now Chris? You doing all right?' I just tell them I'm blessed. That's why I got it.''
He caught a touchdown pass in each of Cincinnati's four preseason games. A thigh injury slowed him early in the season, and he had 12 catches for 236 yards — his 19.7-yard average per catch leads the team — when he broke his left arm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 22, ending his season.
"He was doing everything right,'' receiver Chad Ochocinco said. "My grandma always says you never question the man upstairs on decisions he makes. Everyone makes mistakes, but I don't see how Chris was supposed to go already, especially when he was on the right path. Other than that, he's going to be missed.''
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/121609-Bengals-Henry
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said Henry died at 6:36 a.m. Henry was 26.
"We knew him in a different way than his public persona,'' Bengals owner Mike Brown said of the player who was suspended five times during his career. "He had worked through the troubles in his life and had finally seemingly reached the point where everything was going to blossom. And he was going to have the future we all wanted for him. It's painful to us. We feel it in our hearts, and we will miss him.''
Police spokeswoman Rosalyn Harrington said homicide detectives have been assigned to the case but had no further information.
Henry was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after being found on a residential road. Police said the dispute began at a home about a half-mile away, and Henry jumped into the bed of the pickup truck as his fiancee was driving away from the residence.
Police said at some point when she was driving, Henry "came out of the back of the vehicle.'' Police have not released the 911 tapes, and Harrington wouldn't say if the woman, whom police would not identify, was present at the scene when police arrived.
Henry was engaged to Loleini Tonga, and the couple had been raising three children. Tonga's MySpace page identifies herself as "Mrs. C. Henry'' and has a picture of her next to a person who appears to be Henry. She also has a post from Tuesday talking about buying wedding rings. A neighbor said Wednesday that the Tonga family owns the home where police say the incident began. Charlotte is home to his fiancee's parents.
"`We ask that you keep Chris' family — especially the young children he leaves behind — in your prayers,'' Henry's agent, Andy Simms of PlayersRep Sports said in a statement. "It is tragic when a life is taken so young. He was a man just realizing his potential, not just in football, but in life.''
Authorities have not announced the cause of death. Mecklenburg County medical examiner investigator Carol Cormier said they were expecting to receive the body later Thursday.
The Bengals will wear a helmet sticker Sunday against San Diego to remember Henry.
When the players received word Henry had died, quarterback Carson Palmer called them together in the locker room and said they should dedicate the game and rest of the season to Henry and the wife of defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who died unexpectedly during the season.
Henry was away from the Bengals after breaking his left forearm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 8. He had surgery and was placed on season-ending injured reserve following the game.
"We are greatly saddened by today's tragic news about the loss of Chris Henry,'' NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chris' family, including his Bengals family. We have been in contact with the Bengals to offer our support through this difficult time.
"I ask you to keep Chris Henry and his family in your thoughts today.''
Throughout his career, his temper and poor decisions got him in trouble.
He was ejected from a game and suspended for another while at West Virginia, where former coach Rich Rodriguez told Henry that he was an embarrassment to himself and the program. His reputation was already costing him — the Bengals were the only NFL team to bring him in for a pre-draft visit in 2005.
They found that his demeanor didn't match his reputation. Henry was shy and spoke in a quiet voice. They warned him that he had to stay in control if he was going to stay in the NFL. Then, they picked him in the third round.
In a sense, it was already a second chance.
"I'm worth the chance,'' Henry said, when he showed up the following weekend for a rookie minicamp. "I'm just happy they took me.''
Henry become a vital part of the offense as a rookie, helping the Bengals reach the playoffs in 2005 with his ability to run past defenders to grab long passes. In the final month of the season, he also showed his other side, getting arrested for marijuana possession. After a playoff loss to Pittsburgh, he was arrested on a gun charge in Florida.
Henry and former Tennessee cornerback Adam "Pacman'' Jones became the league's two most trouble-bound players. Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended both in 2007 — Jones for a full season, Henry for half of it — as part of a toughening of the league's conduct policy.
When Henry was arrested for a fifth time following that season on an assault charge, the Bengals decided they'd had enough. At his arraignment on April 3, 2008, Municipal Court Judge Bernie Bouchard called Henry "a one-man crime wave.'' He was released by the Bengals the same day.
It was a jolt to Henry, who had dreamed of an NFL career since high school, when he got the NFL logo tattooed on the back of his right hand. No team showed an interest in bringing him back. His career seemed finished.
Then, Brown — who refers to himself as "a redeemer'' — changed his mind and gave him another chance.
"If you only knew him by hearsay, you'd think he's some kind of ogre,'' Brown said, during the Bengals' appearance on HBO's "Hard Knocks'' series this summer. "It's not true. He's a good person. When you see him up close, you'll find that you'll like him. He'll be a soft-spoken, pleasant person.''
This time, Henry seemed determined to stay out of trouble. After only 19 catches and two touchdowns in 12 games in the 2008 season, he set about making himself a topflight receiver again. He got into top shape and worked out with teammates in the offseason, showing more resolve than at any point in his career.
Henry also changed his personal life, spending more time with his fiancee and the three children they were raising. Teammates noticed a pronounced change in his demeanor.
"He's a great kid with a great heart,'' quarterback Carson Palmer said as training camp started. "He's changed his life around. He ran into some trouble, made some bad decisions, and realized that. He's sorry for them, apologized for them, and has done everything he can to make himself a better person. I'm just proud of him.''
Before the 2009 season, Henry got a new tattoo that matched his new outlook. Below his left ear, in flowing one-inch script, was the world "Blessed.''
"I kind of felt like I dug myself out of the hole and started doing the right things,'' Henry said in an interview with The Associated Press as training camp opened. "People say, 'How you feeling now Chris? You doing all right?' I just tell them I'm blessed. That's why I got it.''
He caught a touchdown pass in each of Cincinnati's four preseason games. A thigh injury slowed him early in the season, and he had 12 catches for 236 yards — his 19.7-yard average per catch leads the team — when he broke his left arm during a win over Baltimore on Nov. 22, ending his season.
"He was doing everything right,'' receiver Chad Ochocinco said. "My grandma always says you never question the man upstairs on decisions he makes. Everyone makes mistakes, but I don't see how Chris was supposed to go already, especially when he was on the right path. Other than that, he's going to be missed.''
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/121609-Bengals-Henry
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
GIANTS - WITH A 9-3-1 RECORD THEY CLINCH THE TOP SEED IN THE EAST
JETS - IF THEY WANT THE BYE WEEK THEY NEED TO BEAT THE WIN-HUNGRY RAVENS
JAGUARS - ALREADY IN THE PLAYOFFS AT 6-6-1, THEY NEED A JET LOSS AND THEY HAVE TO BEAT THE PATS
RAVENS - AT 5-8 THEY CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY THIS IS THE BIGGEST GAME SO FAR ITS A MUST-WIN
PATRIOTS - NEED TO BEAT THE JAGS AND THE RAVENS MUST LOSE, IT'S NOT LOOKING SO GOOD.
EAGLES - CLINCHED THE BYE WEEK BUT NOW THEY NEED TO CLINCH FIRST WITH A WIN.
BEARS - CAN STILL CLINCH FIRST WITH A WIN AND EAGLE LOSS, THEY NEED A WIN IF THEY WANT THE BYE.
BRONCOS - IF THEY WANT THE BYE THEY NEED A WIN AND A BEARS LOSS, THEY'RE ON A ROLL.
COLTS - A WIN AND THEY'RE IN A LOSS....ITS OVER
STEELERS - BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR BREES NEEDS TO BE AMAZING. WIN THEY'RE IN. LOSS, ITS OVER.
JETS - IF THEY WANT THE BYE WEEK THEY NEED TO BEAT THE WIN-HUNGRY RAVENS
JAGUARS - ALREADY IN THE PLAYOFFS AT 6-6-1, THEY NEED A JET LOSS AND THEY HAVE TO BEAT THE PATS
RAVENS - AT 5-8 THEY CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY THIS IS THE BIGGEST GAME SO FAR ITS A MUST-WIN
PATRIOTS - NEED TO BEAT THE JAGS AND THE RAVENS MUST LOSE, IT'S NOT LOOKING SO GOOD.
EAGLES - CLINCHED THE BYE WEEK BUT NOW THEY NEED TO CLINCH FIRST WITH A WIN.
BEARS - CAN STILL CLINCH FIRST WITH A WIN AND EAGLE LOSS, THEY NEED A WIN IF THEY WANT THE BYE.
BRONCOS - IF THEY WANT THE BYE THEY NEED A WIN AND A BEARS LOSS, THEY'RE ON A ROLL.
COLTS - A WIN AND THEY'RE IN A LOSS....ITS OVER
STEELERS - BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR BREES NEEDS TO BE AMAZING. WIN THEY'RE IN. LOSS, ITS OVER.
VICK SCORES TWICE IN WIN VERSUS FORMER TEAM
3 FANTASY TEAMS START TO CLINCH, BEARS 1 AWAY
The fantasy playoff picture is starting to form. In the EAST the Giants and Jaguars have clinched, while in the WEST only the Eagles have clinched. The Bears who are on a 2-game losing streak remain 1 game behind the Eagles and one game away from clinching.
The teams who are one game away from being eliminated are the Patriots who haven't lost a game by more than 14. In the WEST two teams who are on the ledge of being eliminated the Steelers and Colts who are both tied at 4-7. Although the Steelers own the tiebreaker they are slumping and the Colts are streaking.
NFL DECIDES ON TOO MANY CONCUSSIONS, LEWIS TOO RETIRE
The NFL has decided that 21 concussions this season are enough and has changed the rule from you can't come back if your unconscious to you cant comeback at all with concussion-like symptoms.
Jamal Lewis who was planning to retire at the end of the season is expected to have an early retirement to his undefined head-injury, ( most likely to be a concussion ) to retire soon. Lewis has not spoken yet, his agent says he doesnt think Lewis is capable of playing in the NFL.
Jamal Lewis who was planning to retire at the end of the season is expected to have an early retirement to his undefined head-injury, ( most likely to be a concussion ) to retire soon. Lewis has not spoken yet, his agent says he doesnt think Lewis is capable of playing in the NFL.
DICK JAURON FIRED
Bills Head Coach Dick Jauron was fired after the teams poor 3-6 start.
DWAYNE BOWE SUSPENDED, JOHNSON SIGNS
Dwayne Bowe was suspended today after violating the leagues drug policy for using preformance - enhancing drugs.
While his former teammate, Larry Johnson signed with the Bengals today after Running Back Cedric Benson injured his hip.
While his former teammate, Larry Johnson signed with the Bengals today after Running Back Cedric Benson injured his hip.
FORMER SUPERSTAR CUT
Larry Johnson - HB
Less than a minute ago Larry Johnson was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs after critising his coach on TWITTER, and being suspended for behavior issues. More to come.
11/9/09 - 10:58am
11/9/09 - 10:58am
SIMS-WALKER AND MOSS BREAKOUT
In week 9, Mike Sims-Walker and Randy Moss broke out with 147 yards and a touchdown leading the NFL.
11/8/09
11/8/09
Vince Young to start
Brady, Jones-Drew, and Moss lead in Fantasy Points
Tom Brady led in Fantasy Points with 39, Then Jones Drew with 33, followed by Moss with 31
TWO TOP-5 PLAYERS ARE FREE AGENTS
Kevin Kolb: Kolb is filling in for Pro-Bowler Donovann McNabb and has put up some serious numbers. Kolb will be a great temporary pick-up for week 4.
Pierre Thomas: Thomas has gotte most of the carries over injured Aaron Stecker and veteran Reggie Bush. Thomas is a great long-term pick-up.
Pierre Thomas: Thomas has gotte most of the carries over injured Aaron Stecker and veteran Reggie Bush. Thomas is a great long-term pick-up.
TOP 5 FANTASY PLAYERS OF WEEK 3
1. Maurice Jones - Drew, Fantasy Team: Jaguars, Points:31
2. Peyton Manning, Fantasy Team: Eagles, Points:29
3. Aaron Rodgers, Fantasy Team: Ravens, Points:29
4. Kevin Kolb, Fantasy Team: FREE AGENT, Points:27
5. Pierre Thomas, Fantasy Team: FREE AGENT, Points:24
2. Peyton Manning, Fantasy Team: Eagles, Points:29
3. Aaron Rodgers, Fantasy Team: Ravens, Points:29
4. Kevin Kolb, Fantasy Team: FREE AGENT, Points:27
5. Pierre Thomas, Fantasy Team: FREE AGENT, Points:24
JAGS TO GET TEBOW?
ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky says Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver plans to draft Tim Tebow already.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4478730
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4478730
McNABB INJURED
Eagles quarterback Donovann McNabb left yesterday's game against the Panthers with a cracked rib. Michael Vick will not start, Coach Andy Ried says. Kevin Kolb likely to start next week
VICK NOT ON EAGLES 53-MAN ROSTER
Newly re-instated quarterback Michael Vick has not been placed on Philidelphia's 53-man roster. He was replaced by Quarterback A.J Feely. Notabale players to be cut are DT - Dan Klecko, RB - Lorenzo Booker, and newly signed draft pick LeSean McCoy. NFL.com blogger Jason La Canfora reports.
9/5/09
9/5/09
PACMAN JONES RETURNS
Adam Pacman Jones returns to play professional football, but not in the NFL. 17 minutes ago he signed with the Winnehpig Blue Bombers.
FAVRE TO MINNESOTA....ONCE AGAIN OUT OF RETIREMENT
THE MOST VALUABLE RUNNING BACK
WHO IS THE MOST VALUABLE RUNNING BACK IN FANTASY FOOTBALL Adrian Peterson, Maurice Drew, or Michael Turner?
1st Overall Pick
Who will the first overall pick be? Drew Brees? Adrian Peterson? Larry Fitzgerald? DeAngelo Williams? 6/27/09
Carolina Panthers Running Back DeAngelo Williams ( left )
Carolina Panthers Running Back DeAngelo Williams ( left )
VICK SIGNS WITH EAGLES
Nine minutes ago Michael Vick signed a two year deal with the Eagles, but can opt out after one year. Financial terms have not been discussed yet. Deal expected to be $1.6 million for the first year and $5.2 million for the second year. 8/13/09
FANTASY FOOTBALL DRAFT
Chad Pennington had a suprisingly amazing year with Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown in the Wildcat formation. Pennington is right now the 5th ranked quaterback in the fantasy draft. The draft will start August 9th on AIM. There are 12 spots so send an e-mail to [email protected] to join. 6/19/09
1. Ty Jenkins - Jaguars - [email protected]
2. Rory Plunkett - Giants - [email protected]
3. Ross Milani - Jets - [email protected]
4. Darius Asgari - Steelers - [email protected]
5. Victor Lataj - Patriots - [email protected]
6. Gary Lebon - Broncos - [email protected]
7. Connor Karaffa - Bears - [email protected]
8. Ryan Kupfershmid - Eagles - [email protected]
9. Dylan Caroll - Colts - [email protected]
10. Luke Goula - Ravens - [email protected]
1. Ty Jenkins - Jaguars - [email protected]
2. Rory Plunkett - Giants - [email protected]
3. Ross Milani - Jets - [email protected]
4. Darius Asgari - Steelers - [email protected]
5. Victor Lataj - Patriots - [email protected]
6. Gary Lebon - Broncos - [email protected]
7. Connor Karaffa - Bears - [email protected]
8. Ryan Kupfershmid - Eagles - [email protected]
9. Dylan Caroll - Colts - [email protected]
10. Luke Goula - Ravens - [email protected]
DONTE' STALLWORTH TO SIT 2009
Donte' Stallworth was recently suspended for the 2009 season without pay after killing 59 year old Juan Reyes while drunk-driving in Miami. Stallworth did not show up to court, which he thought was a good thing. Stallworth later pled guilty to DUI manslaughter. Stallworth expected to be released by team now that Mike Furrey is a starter.
Can Anquan Boldin lead his team to the Super Bowl again? Last year he had an 11 TD 1,038 yard season. 6/19/09
OWENS DEUBT
Terrell Owens' Bills deubt was spoiled by the Titans last night as they lost 21-18. Owens had 2 receptions for 27 yards. 8/10/09
VICK IS VALUABLE?
Michael Vick works out with UFL teams in the picture ( left ), but says he's close to signing with a pro team. 8/9/09
