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Bucs ship Winslow to Seattle
21 May 2012 22:22:00
The man who once proclaimed that he’s a “f–king soldier” is now a freaking Seahawk.
The Buccaneers have announced that tight end Kellen Winslow has been shipped to the Seahawks for an undisclosed 2013 draft pick.
Winslow, the sixth overall pick in the 2004 draft, becomes the seventh tight end on the team’s roster. With the departure of John Carlson via free agency, Winslow could end up being the starter.
Per a league source, the Seahawks made the deal without Winslow renegotiating a contract that pays him a base salary of $3.3 million in 2012. That said, a new contract is possible.
The Bucs advised Winslow over the weekend that he would be traded. It’s unknown whether any other team was in the running for Winslow, who entered the league as a member of the Browns.
Mike Sando of ESPN.com reports that the Bucs got a seventh-round pick that can upgrade to a sixth-round selection.
source: PFT.com
author: Mike Florio
photo via Seahawks.com
Tebow’s effort against “My Jesus” shirts seems off the mark
20 May 2012 20:18:00
Though I’d prefer to keep as much distance as possible from my
current life and the 18 years I spent banging powdered wigs in court,
the NFL seems to always have multiple issues that require some sort of
legal analysis.
The latest involves Jets quarterback Tim Tebow and his effort to get the makers of the “My Jesus” T-shirt to cease and desist.
Earlier today, MDS pointed out that the folks at Cubby Tees have politely invited Tebow’s legal team to stick it where the Perpetual Light don’t shine.
And, frankly, they’re right. The logo infringes on no trademarks or other property of Tebow.
That said, the shirt blatantly infringes on the New York Jets logo,
and we’re in the process of finding out whether the Jets or the NFL have
launched a separate effort to shut down the sale of T-shirts that, at
first glance, appear to display the Jets logo.
It would be surprising if the Jets and/or the NFL allow this to
continue. Owners of copyrighted material have an obligation to defend
their copyrights. If they don’t, they could lose the protections of the
copyright laws.
source: PFT.com
author: Mike Florio
photo via jetsgab.com (from TMZ)
Wes Welker backtracks on claims about Patriots’ contract offer
19 May 2012 16:01:00
Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker
signed his franchise tender this week and then complained that the
Patriots reduced the amount of money they’re offering him on a long-term
contract. Now he says he shouldn’t have said that.
Speaking to reporters at his football camp, Welker backtracked on his comment that contract negotiations have “actually gotten worse.”
“That was probably a bad choice of words saying they’ve gotten worse. They’ve stayed the same,” Welker said, via Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe. “I’m franchised for the year and I’m completely happy with that and completely OK with it.”
Although his decision to sign the franchise tender shows Welker wants
to stay in New England, he’s in an awkward position in contract
negotiations: He wants more money, but he knows that the Patriots aren’t
the type of team to reward a player who complains about his contract
publicly. And he wants to remain in New England, but signing the tender
removes the leverage he had from the threat that he might hold out into
the regular season.
So Welker will probably refrain from saying much of anything about
his contract going forward. His best chance of getting a deal done is to
do it quietly.
source: PFT.com
author: Michael David Smith
Report: Dallas Clark visited Patriots on Tuesday
18 May 2012 16:20:00
Former Colts tight end Dallas Clark has been linked to multiple teams. The latest is the least likely.
Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe reports that Clark visited the Patriots on Tuesday.
Yes, the Patriots. Who have Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.
On Monday, Peter King of SI.com characterized the Chiefs as the clubhouse leaders for Clark’s services.
It could be that Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli’s former boss, Bill Belichick,
simply decided that, if Pioli sees something in Clark, maybe there’s
something there that could help the Pats.
Even though they don’t seem to need it.
Clark has missed 15 games over the past two seasons due to injury.
In fact, he has only appeared in all 16 games only once in his career —
the 2009 season, which also was his best season statistically, with 100
catches for 1,106 yards and 10 touchdowns.
source: PFT.com
author: Mike Florio
photo: AP Photo via ItIsWhatItIs.weei.com
Adrian Peterson '50-50' for start of Vikings' camp
17 May 2012 18:48:00
Adrian Peterson has shown resilience in battling back from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered in his left knee last December.
The Minnesota Vikings running back is gunning to take the field Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but cast doubt Thursday about his status for the start of training camp.
"To be honest with you I feel like 50-50," Peterson told ESPN's Josina Anderson. "I feel like honestly, sitting here telling you the truth, I'll be able to participate doing certain things. I think I'll be able to participate.
I'm going to be all the way honest with you. I feel like I will be able to get out there and you call a run play or whatever, I'll be able to go through practice. That's how I feel. That's my mind-set; but I'm going to follow the protocol. Whatever the Vikings and their staff want me to do, then I'm gonna do that; but I'm not going to hinder myself. I'm going to let those guys know how I feel, so if I'm able to get out there and get a couple of reps or whatever, then I'm going to participate in that way. But I'm sure they've got my best interests in hand, so we'll work it out."
Coach Leslie Frazier first reported in April that his All-Pro back has been running wind sprints inside the team's field house, but Vikings trainer Eric Sugarman won't make any promises.
"I love Adrian," Sugarman said this month. "But let's make this clear: I'm still not going to be quoted as saying he's going to play in the first game. That's not fair. I don't know that."
The Vikings feel good about the progress of Toby Gerhart, who will carry the load if Peterson is sidelined for longer than expected. Peterson's absence would strip Minnesota of its most devastating weapon and workhorse. Even when the All-Pro returns, Peterson's play will be judged to determine if he's the same back he was before the injury.
source: Around The League on NFL.com
author: Marc Sessler
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