Training Camp Daily Dose: Daily Dose: An Offer Refused Thanks, but no thanks. That’s what free agent running back Pierre Thomas said to the Texans on Wednesday. Thomas was the preferred choice to replace injured bell-cow Arian Foster but apparently wasn’t willing to work for the veteran’s minimum. That would have paid Thomas $870,000. Turning the Texans down is a curious career choice for … [Read more...]
Ravens deny they tipped off the Colts about Pats’ deflated footballs
Ravens deny they tipped off the Colts about Pats' deflated footballs Didn't Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti tell everyone that training camp is here and we should be talking football and not deflate-gate? Yes. Yes he did. But here come the Ravens storming in from the locker room out of the blue like an old WWE match, to give new story lines and material to the never-ending saga. … [Read more...]
Who’s the best team in the NFL, hands down? (podcast)
Who's the best team in the NFL, hands down? (podcast) Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports podcastSubscribe via iTunes or via RSS feed It's almost NFL season, and that means we can actually start talking about on-field business rather than deflate-gate or other such nonsense. As we did last year with the Shutdown Corner Podcast, we're welcoming in Yahoo Sports' Frank Schwab to talk all things … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame profile: Rams-Steelers running back Jerome Bettis
Hall of Fame profile: Rams-Steelers running back Jerome Bettis The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015 gets inducted on Saturday. Shutdown Corner will profile the eight new Hall of Famers, looking at each of their careers and their impact on the game. Jerome BettisLos Angeles Rams 1993-95Pittsburgh Steelers 1996-2005Running back Greatest moment Leaving with a Super Bowl championship … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Arian Injured
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Arian Injured One of the first things fantasy owners think of when it comes to Arian Foster is his injury history. His list of past ailments is lengthy. He underwent three surgeries in college at Tennessee. The injuries didn’t stop once he entered the NFL. Foster tore his hamstring in 2011, required season-ending back surgery midway through 2013, suffered a calf … [Read more...]
Todd Gurley making progress returning to field but still being held back by Rams
Todd Gurley making progress returning to field but still being held back by Rams EARTH CITY, Mo. — Todd Gurley wasn't able to do much Tuesday to thrill St. Louis Rams fans who are itching to see just what the No. 10 back in the draft can accomplish. The Rams engaged in their first full-team full-pads practice of the summer, and all Gurley could do — shackled by the trainers and coaches — was … [Read more...]
Draft Analysis: Live Blog: 12-Team PPR Draft
Draft Analysis: Live Blog: 12-Team PPR Draft The second-annual APEX Industry Draft began at noon on Tuesday. This is a 12-team PPR league where we start one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers, one tight end, one flex (RB/WR/TE), one defense, and one kicker. Here's a link to the official scoring of APEX fantasy leagues.I thought Rotoworld readers might enjoy it if I used this page … [Read more...]
Shutdown Countdown: Steelers have become an offensive power
Shutdown Countdown: Steelers have become an offensive power Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2015 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 8, the day before the preseason begins with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton. NO. 5: PITTSBURGH STEELERS Let's get it out of the way … [Read more...]
Chris Mortensen admits he should have vetted out deflate-gate report better
Chris Mortensen admits he should have vetted out deflate-gate report better Did we learn anything from Chris Mortensen's appearance on the Dan Le Batard Show on ESPN? Mortensen, you surely know by now, was the author of the original tweet (and later a news story on ESPN.com to follow) that set match and kindling to the gas can to be known as deflate-gate. Prior to that report — which proved … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Crab Shining In The Bay
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Crab Shining In The Bay NFL training camps are in full swing as the summer rolls on, and the preseason kicks off in less than one week when the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings finally quench the thirst of NFL fans worldwide as they face off in the Hall of Fame Game. Plenty of news sprouted out of camps on Monday, so let’s check out the most … [Read more...]