The NFL 2010 thread

Omniscia · 2010-09-02T18:58:53.000Z

The Pats tight ends look gooooood tonight.

Sarkus · 2010-09-03T11:47:05.000Z

Some pretty big injury news today. Looks like Byron Leftwich suffered a torn MCL, meaning the Steelers are going to have presumably start Dennis Dixon for the now 4 games that Roethlisberger will be missing. And LenDale White, who had been looking pretty solid in Denver, also appears to have suffered a season ending injury.

Meanwhile, it looks like some decent players are joining the list of guys who want to be traded: C Justin Hartwig of Pittsburgh and WR Patrick Crayton of Dallas.

Finally, teams are beginning to cut down players as all rosters have to be down to 53 players on Saturday. It will be interesting to see what notable players are on those lists.

Alan_Dunkin · 2010-09-03T13:58:30.000Z

Crayton was just traded to the Chargers (and OL McQuistan to the Dolphins). Details still being worked out.

— Alan

Sarkus · 2010-09-04T00:09:59.000Z

Houshmandzadeh has left town after apparently being told that if he isn’t traded he will be cut tomorrow by the Seahawks.

Honestly, Seattle looks more and more like a team that doesn’t expect to do much this year and is just clearing space and trying to acquire picks when it can for the future.

Woolen_Horde · 2010-09-04T11:57:47.000Z

And Leinart’s being released by the Cards, according to ESPN.

Alan_Dunkin · 2010-09-04T13:07:29.000Z

Yeah, seems that way… Crayton was traded weakly too, for a 7th round pick. Have always liked the guy but the Cowboys (ie. Jerry Jones) created a situation where someone would have to be forced out. Unfortunately it wasn’t Roy Williams.

— Alan

Sarkus · 2010-09-04T13:35:13.000Z

Seattle also cut JP Losman today, meaning they only have 2 QBs on the roster. Are they going to go after Leinart? John Clayton said he thinks they will actually sign Patrick Ramsey, who was also cut today. It’ll be interesting to see.

Erik_J · 2010-09-04T13:44:12.000Z

Sarkus:

Houshmandzadeh has left town after apparently being told that if he isn’t traded he will be cut tomorrow by the Seahawks.

Honestly, Seattle looks more and more like a team that doesn’t expect to do much this year and is just clearing space and trying to acquire picks when it can for the future.

I don’t mind. I picked up Mike Williams late in my 18 team draft. I’ll take it. I wonder if Seattle will change their mind from Ramsey to Leinart now.

Mark_Asher · 2010-09-04T15:27:38.000Z

That’s a big hit in the wallet to Leinart. I think he was due $3M this year and $7M next.

Alan_Dunkin · 2010-09-04T18:18:13.000Z

Yeah the rumor was that Seattle was going after Ramsay. I dunno why, he sucks.

— Alan

AndrewMyers · 2010-09-04T19:29:13.000Z

Dre Bly didn’t make the final cut with the Lions. Bullet dodged!

Alan_Dunkin · 2010-09-04T19:41:51.000Z

Pat White and Troy Smith both got cut too looks like.

— Alan

Eightball · 2010-09-04T19:46:42.000Z

Alan Dunkin:

Yeah the rumor was that Seattle was going after Ramsay. I dunno why, he sucks.

— Alan

Ramsey is what happens to promising NFL QBs who are coached by idiots like Steve Spurrier.

What, block the middle blitz? Why do that? We’re jus’ playin’ pitch and catch here!

Sarkus · 2010-09-05T01:04:27.000Z

Well, crap. Alex Gibbs apparently retired today. So much for the offensive line coach who with the history of making it work regardless of the talent available. Pretty nasty timing as well.

Meanwhile, various sources keep saying Seattle intends to start the season with only 2 QBs on the roster. Seems rather a bad idea to me, but maybe it’s just smoke so they can take their time and see who has come free with the cuts today.

Rimbo · 2010-09-05T11:59:02.000Z

they could always pick up chris simms if worse comes to worse

Robert_Sharp · 2010-09-05T16:20:49.000Z

They aren’t in THAT bad of shape. Besides, they claimed Zack Robinson off of waivers, I think.

Cubit · 2010-09-06T05:58:47.000Z

Just in time for the Hard Knocks finale, the Jets and Revis have a made a deal. :)

ESPN.com

Revis, Jets reach agreement on new contract

After a seven-month stalemate often marked by acrimony, Darrelle Revis and the New York Jets reached an agreement in principle.

Cubit · 2010-09-06T06:33:56.000Z

Matt Leinart signed a 1-year deal with the Texans.

AndrewMyers · 2010-09-06T10:12:37.000Z

Housh is now a Raven.

Robert_Sharp · 2010-09-06T12:46:39.000Z

Cory:

Matt Leinart signed a 1-year deal with the Texans.

Wouldn’t that make him their 3rd QB? Or would he move ahead of Orlovsky? Seems like an odd choice. Plus a one year deal? Leinart must be considered done by most teams.