David's Daily Digest
[of football]
We hit the 11 day mark, post Super Bowl XLII, but with just six days until the combine the 2009 season is steaming full-speed ahead. More player news activity this week continues with cuts, releases, waiver wire acquisitions, as well as signings.
Some less than worthy news...
The Redskins jumped all over the Bronco's castaway, running back Anthony Alridge, but there's nothing to note here it's not likely he'll have a huge impact in DC. The recent acquisition of quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to Oakland was nothing to see, just another senseless play by a team still trying to recover from last season's debacle. The former Panthers and Saints linebacker Dan Morgan was reinstated by the league today and returns to the Saints roster. Morgan is trying to make a comeback from an injury plagued season that forced his retirement.
BUCS SIGN LUKE MCCOWN, REALLY?
Well it wasn't the signing of the century, nor was it the most lucrative contract ever, but just the same "really?" Not to knock on McCown, I am sure he is a capable quarterback, "quarterback of the future", that I am not sure of. At least the team to not invest all its' savings in Luke's arm. If he can find some Jedi in him, maybe he'll win the starting gig in 2009, but at $7.5 million for two years can he overcome "the Force" of an NFL pass rush remains to be seen.
COULD LT BE LEAVING SAN DIEGO?
It's hard to imagine the Chargers running back LaDanian Tomlinson in any other uniform that the Bolts, but in today's economy his $8.8 million salary in 2009, and considering his recent injury history, is it possible? There have been some quibblings about LT and the team restructuring his deal, but with impending free agent Darren Sproles to consider, at this point its a tough guess. One thing is certain LT says he wants to be a Charger, but after having two disappointing back-to-back finishes in 2007 and 2008 it would not be surprising if the Chargers did not share the same sentiment.
BULGER TO THE JETS?
So where did this come from? Sure, with Favre gone now, he come all of the stories angling one or another quarterback ending up in the big apple. We've already seen reports of some interest in Derek Anderson and there's even a headline or two indicating the Jets could take a shot at Kurt Warner (it's one helluva long shot). The 2008 Rams will soon want to forget last season, if they haven't already and quarterback Marc Bulger will try to put his past two unproductive years behind him. Anyone following the game knows the problems on offense for the Rams lie with their offensive line. Something that should be a major focus in the upcoming draft. Bulger still has some gas left in the tank at 31 years of age and the team has too much money tied into him. Don't expect to see Bulger anywhere but under center in St.Louis in 2009.
GARCIA TO HIT THE FREE MARKET
With the recent signing of McCown in Tampa, it's pretty clear that veteran quarterback Jeff Garcia won't be returning. At 38, Garcia because an aging and high risk signing at the quarterback position. Last season Garcia missed most of camp due to injury and was plagued through the 2008 campaign. It's not likely any team will come calling with a starting option, but he could land a few places as a serviceable back-up if he'll play for cheap money.
BURRESS' AGENT MAKING NEWS AGAIN
It seems the only times these days Plaxico is in the news is regarding legal issues, delinquent tax matters, lawsuits filed against him, and of course his felonious gun troubles. Now the latest is the actions of his agent Drew Rosenhaus. Recently Rosenhaus sent out a letter stating that his client was available for trade, to the disliking of his clients current employer. When you are in the spotlight for wrong-doing, doesn't it make sense to keep it low-key? Hey Drew, FYI pissing off the Giants and creating more negative attention and distraction is not low key.
COULD FOOTBALL BE RETURNING TO LA?
There have been numerous recent reports indicating the City of Industry is getting closer to bringing the dream of an NFL team returning to Los Angeles to life. A recent approved proposal for an $800 million football Stadium by Los Angeles's industry planning commission was the latest obstacle surpassed by the project developer Majestic Real Estate Co. On February 26th the Real Estate group is hopeful to get the final approval to the plan from the City Council. With the approval it appears that the next step will be getting a commitment from an NFL team to move to LA. Once Majestic has this, through private funds, the group can begin construction. From some whispers I have heard, if the glass is half full, there's a chance LA could have a team playing as early as 2010 or 2011.
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