AFC News

by Finhead83 on Jul 31, 2010 11:32 AM EDT

Not all of this is exactly hot off the press, but I figured I'd do a roundup of some significant events in the AFC. I know most of us have been focused on Miami and how their newcomers have come along, but there is a few interesting things going on with some other competitive teams.

Pat White has returned to training camp for the Miami Dolphins. It is still unknown what the personal reasons were for his absence.

Laveranues Coles has returned to the New York Jets. It's uncertain how this may play out as they already have Brad Smith as the #4 WR. Coles said the job may only last four weeks into the season until Santonio Holmes returns from injury.

Jets RB Joe McKnight failed his conditioning test and has been placed on the PUP list. This is a bad start for the rookie who was horrible in OTA drills.

Mark Brunell has signed a two-year contract with the Jets. This leaves the future of Kellen Clemens in doubt.

The Jets general manager, Mike Tannenbaum, received an extension through 2014. The Jets also extended the contract of Dunkin Donuts' number one customer.

David Patten of the New England Patriots announced his retirement today. Derrick Burgess has not shown up at New England's training camp yet as he too contemplates retirement. This would leave the Patriots thin at OLB. They've already released Shawn Crable.

Aaron Schobel is reconsidering retirement and believes he's leaning towards returning to the Bills. Tim Graham of ESPN wonders if this is a good idea.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Flozell Adams and will move him to right tackle. This shores up their offensive line after Willie Colon tore his achilles tendon.

Domonique Foxworth, the Ravens top CB, tore his ACL on the first day of training camp and will miss the 2010 season. Baltimore's second and third CBs, Fabian Washington and Lardarius Webb, are both recovering from a torn ACL. Webb is still wearing a brace on his knee. Free agent pickup, Walt Harris, was also placed on the PUP to start training camp. This does not bode well for a team with high hopes and Ed Reed's uncertain status makes the secondary a big question mark going into the season.

Runningback JJ Arrington of the Denver Broncos was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. Is Brian Westbrook in Denver's plans?

McNeil back in camp? Bill Williamson of ESPN reports Marcus McNeil may reach an agreement with the San Diego Chargers.

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So the only solid RB for the jets is now Greene!

Pats in need of OLBs too? how can this get better?

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by PotM on Jul 31, 2010 12:30 PM EDT reply actions

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by inishe8 on Jul 31, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Brady could announce retirement.....

by PotM on Jul 31, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

He'll be out within five years, I'm betting

He’s taking quite the bruising in his career.

by Farorefox on Jul 31, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice Job Anchorman

Great info Finhead, I love it how the jets are getting all these over the hill and troubled players(JT not included). It is only tearing up team chemistry.

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by fin4three5yrs on Jul 31, 2010 12:31 PM EDT reply actions

to many cancers, i'll repeat what i just said.

I see the AFCE going like this 1st: Pats (just more likely)
2nd: Dolphins (this will be close to the pats, and you can place either where the other one is.)
3rd: Bills
4th: Jets (too many locker room cancers, all talent but no chemistry)

by PotM on Jul 31, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions

AGREE BUT

The pats are dealing with uncertainty and unhappiness just as well on both sides of the ball, and with welker injury and moss contract dispute, !st place is there for the fins to take.

THE 70,S ARE FINALLY BACK. WELCOME TO THE FINS NEW SB ERA, 2010-

by fin4three5yrs on Jul 31, 2010 12:37 PM EDT reply actions

They have been good on chemistry for years, so you have to assume they

will continue. Jets on the other hand….

by PotM on Jul 31, 2010 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

...are turning into the Oakland Raiders of the East

an NFL half-way house/career rehab centre.

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by PhrozenPhish on Aug 1, 2010 5:58 AM EDT up reply actions

ahhhh

and dez bryant out with an ankle sprain son!!

the gr8 1

by dolfan702 on Jul 31, 2010 2:46 PM EDT reply actions

oh but i didn't fell a thing hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe !!!!!

this will stunt his groth as a player in dallas at deathpatch star!!!

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by wild zion beaver on Jul 31, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm going to start referring to him as Dez Cryant.

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by phinnyhenne28 on Jul 31, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

as in cry me a river wow the team has a song dez boo boo bryant-cryant hahaha!!!!!

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by wild zion beaver on Jul 31, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Dez Bryant

That’s part of the NFC news along with Haynesworth skipping his 3rd conditioning test!

by Finhead83 on Jul 31, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions

McKnight and Daze

Jets RB Joe McKnight failed his conditioning test and has been placed on the PUP list. This is a bad start for the rookie who was horrible in OTA drills.

It is still a mystery to me how anyone, and several “experts” did could rate the Jets’ 2010 daft as better than ours.

McKnight is one of four players they picked….and the guy who did it just got a contract extension……here’s from ESPN in May, via RotoWorld.

“Personnel guys from two different teams told Jets beat writer Rich Cimini following the draft that Joe McKnight’s character was an issue.
This news surfaces in light of McKnight’s drop-plagued, vomit-filled minicamp last weekend. The personnel men had concerns about McKnight’s immaturity, unwillingness to play hurt, and penchant for complaining. While it’s too early to write off McKnight, it’s worth noting that his college coach passed on the opportunity to draft him, trading instead for a similarly skilled veteran coming off a compound leg fracture.Source: ESPNNewYork.com”

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by PhrozenPhish on Aug 1, 2010 5:55 AM EDT reply actions