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05-04-2006, 07:48 AM
In a Hollywood bombshell with a Sin City twist, Paris Hilton and Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart went public Tuesday with their romance in Las Vegas.
-- Las Vegas Review-Journal
If Maurice Drew, drafted in the second round out of UCLA, can prove he can combine with Greg Jones to form the Jaguars' 1-2 running back punch, the Jaguars could decide they don't need [Fred] Taylor and his $2.55-million salary. Adding another dimension to the situation was Taylor's decision to train in the offseason in Miami instead of participating in the team program.
-- Florida Times-Union
NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt, said on Sirius radio that before the Broncos acquired Packers wide receiver Javon Walker for a second-round pick, the Packers turned down an offer, believed to be lesser, from the Chiefs. The Chiefs on Tuesday would neither confirm nor deny the report.
-- Kansas City Star
Receiver Ashley Lelie's situation has taken another turn with news he has fired his agents, Michael Sullivan and Doug Hendrickson. It will be his next representation's chore to work out a trade or convince Lelie he would be better served playing out the final year of his contract instead of following through on a holdout threat. The Broncos say they expect Lelie to honor the contract.
-- Rocky Mountain News
The Dolphins pulled a trade offer to Detroit for quarterback Joey Harrington and will instead wait for his release to sign him.
-- South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Four NFL sources confirmed the Vikings decided late Monday to part ways with personnel director Fran Foley, a day after he presided over a draft that has been widely criticized for several risky moves in the second round. But according to the sources, Foley's demise was more attributable to an exaggerated résumé -- which he revised April 21 after admitting four embellishments of his early work history -- and concerns about his management style.
-- Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Ravens might suspend further trade talks with the Titans, knowing there is a possibility that quarterback Steve McNair could become a free agent in a couple of weeks. A hearing between the NFL players union and the Titans is set for May 16 when an arbitrator will decide if the team breached its contract with McNair by barring him from working out at its facility.
-- Baltimore Sun
Agent Leigh Steinberg said Tuesday night that Ricky Williams said he would consider playing for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League next season. Steinberg also said he would begin negotiations with the team shortly.
-- Miami Herald
The Dolphins invited undrafted rookie quarterback Marcus Vick to participate in its rookie minicamp this weekend, a source said. Vick has not been offered a contract. The minicamp essentially will be an elaborate tryout.
-- Miami Herald
Ex-Jet QB Jay Fiedler (shoulder) is expected to begin throwing later this month, according to his agent, Brian Levy. The Giants have 'remained in contact,' Levy said.
-- New York Daily News
Titans coach Jeff Fisher wants Pacman Jones working out with his teammates. The cornerback's agent thinks it's best for him to be away for a while. Jones is taking his agent's advice.
-- The Tennessean
Titans general manager Floyd Reese acknowledged Tuesday he has had conversations with the agents for the top two cornerbacks remaining on the free agent market Ty Law and Ahmed Plummer.
-- Nashville City Paper
Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Ty Law has made it clear he's interested in playing for the Titans. Titans general manager Floyd Reese and agent Carl Poston have arranged for Law to visit the team next week,
-- The Tennessean
Chiefs tackle Willie Roaf officially announced that he'll be back in 2006. Roaf, 36 and coming off a hamstring injury, had spent much of the season pondering retirement.
-- Kansas City Star
Despite California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's request for two teams, commissioner Paul Tagliabue said later the NFL's immediate focus is one team in the Los Angeles area. No hint was offered about which site, Anaheim or the Coliseum, might be preferred.
-- Los Angeles Times
-- Las Vegas Review-Journal
If Maurice Drew, drafted in the second round out of UCLA, can prove he can combine with Greg Jones to form the Jaguars' 1-2 running back punch, the Jaguars could decide they don't need [Fred] Taylor and his $2.55-million salary. Adding another dimension to the situation was Taylor's decision to train in the offseason in Miami instead of participating in the team program.
-- Florida Times-Union
NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt, said on Sirius radio that before the Broncos acquired Packers wide receiver Javon Walker for a second-round pick, the Packers turned down an offer, believed to be lesser, from the Chiefs. The Chiefs on Tuesday would neither confirm nor deny the report.
-- Kansas City Star
Receiver Ashley Lelie's situation has taken another turn with news he has fired his agents, Michael Sullivan and Doug Hendrickson. It will be his next representation's chore to work out a trade or convince Lelie he would be better served playing out the final year of his contract instead of following through on a holdout threat. The Broncos say they expect Lelie to honor the contract.
-- Rocky Mountain News
The Dolphins pulled a trade offer to Detroit for quarterback Joey Harrington and will instead wait for his release to sign him.
-- South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Four NFL sources confirmed the Vikings decided late Monday to part ways with personnel director Fran Foley, a day after he presided over a draft that has been widely criticized for several risky moves in the second round. But according to the sources, Foley's demise was more attributable to an exaggerated résumé -- which he revised April 21 after admitting four embellishments of his early work history -- and concerns about his management style.
-- Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Ravens might suspend further trade talks with the Titans, knowing there is a possibility that quarterback Steve McNair could become a free agent in a couple of weeks. A hearing between the NFL players union and the Titans is set for May 16 when an arbitrator will decide if the team breached its contract with McNair by barring him from working out at its facility.
-- Baltimore Sun
Agent Leigh Steinberg said Tuesday night that Ricky Williams said he would consider playing for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League next season. Steinberg also said he would begin negotiations with the team shortly.
-- Miami Herald
The Dolphins invited undrafted rookie quarterback Marcus Vick to participate in its rookie minicamp this weekend, a source said. Vick has not been offered a contract. The minicamp essentially will be an elaborate tryout.
-- Miami Herald
Ex-Jet QB Jay Fiedler (shoulder) is expected to begin throwing later this month, according to his agent, Brian Levy. The Giants have 'remained in contact,' Levy said.
-- New York Daily News
Titans coach Jeff Fisher wants Pacman Jones working out with his teammates. The cornerback's agent thinks it's best for him to be away for a while. Jones is taking his agent's advice.
-- The Tennessean
Titans general manager Floyd Reese acknowledged Tuesday he has had conversations with the agents for the top two cornerbacks remaining on the free agent market Ty Law and Ahmed Plummer.
-- Nashville City Paper
Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Ty Law has made it clear he's interested in playing for the Titans. Titans general manager Floyd Reese and agent Carl Poston have arranged for Law to visit the team next week,
-- The Tennessean
Chiefs tackle Willie Roaf officially announced that he'll be back in 2006. Roaf, 36 and coming off a hamstring injury, had spent much of the season pondering retirement.
-- Kansas City Star
Despite California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's request for two teams, commissioner Paul Tagliabue said later the NFL's immediate focus is one team in the Los Angeles area. No hint was offered about which site, Anaheim or the Coliseum, might be preferred.
-- Los Angeles Times