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May 14th, 2008

Specter Wants Further ‘Spygate’ Probe

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In his press conference today following yesterday’s meeting with former New England Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh, Senator Arlen Specter called for an independent investigation of the Patriots’ videotaping of opposing coaches’ signals — aka “Spygate.” He doesn’t feel the NFL’s investigation was objective and was unforgiving in […]

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May 13th, 2008

Matt Walsh Meets With NFL Commissioner

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As scheduled, former New England Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell early this morning for about three hours to discuss his part in the team’s illegal videotaping scandal — aka “Spygate.” As I said last week, Matt had eight tapes from six different […]

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May 8th, 2008

Latest Videotapes Show No New Evidence, Matt Walsh to Meet With NFL Next Week

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It looks like the New England Patriots’ illegal videotaping scandal (aka “Spygate”) will be put to rest once and for all next week. None of the eight tapes reportedly presented by former New England Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh to Commissioner Roger Goodell’s office today involved pre-Super Bowl […]

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May 1st, 2008

Pacman Jones Can Earn Big Money

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As if he didn’t have enough personal incentive to straighten up his life and keep his nose clean, Dallas Cowboys defensive back Pacman Jones has a major financial motivation as well. Less than a week ago, Pacman signed a four-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys worth $13.3 million. […]

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April 24th, 2008

Matt Walsh to Meet With NFL Commissioner

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An agreement has been completed between the National Football League and Matt Walsh that will allow Matt, a former videotape operator with the New England Patriots, to share with the NFL information about activities occurring during […]

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April 18th, 2008

Chiefs Talking Trade for All-Pro Jared Allen

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The Kansas City Chiefs are talking with the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Bucs about a possible trade for All-Pro DE and NFL sack leader Jared Allen. As the Chiefs’ non-exclusive franchise player, Jared is free to talk with other teams. But it seems only the Vikes […]

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April 12th, 2008

Pacman Jones to Apply for Reinstatement

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Suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Pacman Jones will once again ask National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell to reinstate him into the NFL. His agent, Manny Arora, is planning to send in his latest request on Tuesday. I guess being able to actually work out for teams would […]

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April 9th, 2008

Pro Football Writers of America Awards

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As a member of the Pro Football Writers of America, I have a vote in the Annual PFWA Awards. Below are the five categories, the nominees, and who I voted for.
Horrigan Award (for the person — not a player or team PR staffer — who helped the media […]

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April 2nd, 2008

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Q&A: Annual Meeting Press Conference Transcript

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell held his Annual Meeting presser today. Here is the complete transcript of the wide variety of topics and his answers:

Reviving proposal on reseeding playoffs
RG: Well, I don’t know if it’s reviving it. The focus that I said to the Competition Committee is: what are […]

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March 24th, 2008

49ers Forfeit Draft Pick for Tampering

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Following a detailed investigation and a hearing, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell today determined that the San Francisco 49ers violated the NFL’s Anti-Tampering Policy by contacting the agent for Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs during the 2007 season without the Bears’ permission. The Bears had filed tampering charges against […]

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