So much for the best-laid plans.
Month: September 2008
Bullish Ad Market For Super Bowl
The enduring power of the National Football League is on display again in a story this week about the business of football.
Koren and Seattle: Deja Vu
It took six receivers succumbing to injury, but the Seattle Seahawks finally went back to their past and signed the talented and troubled receiver they picked ninth overall in the 2001 NFL draft, Koren Robinson.
Monday Money Matters
Forbes magazine’s annual issue providing valuations of NFL teams is now available.
Weekend Feature: 9/11 Remembered
It was seven years ago this weekend that the Packers were scheduled to play the Giants at Giants Stadium in a game that didn’t happen.
Jets-Baker: Strange Deal
Reports out of New York have the Jets agreeing to an extension with tight end Chris Baker, a player who had been discontented with his contract situation for the past year.
Aaron and Alex: Three Years Later
Drew Rosenhaus: Agent Of Change
Our friend Drew Rosenhaus is in the news for a couple of reasons. He has secured a new contract for client Plaxico Burress – only after Burress completed all requirements of training camp and was quiet and professional about his contract wishes. The deal seems fair, with millions tied to “earnable” adjustments such as 45-man active roster bonuses and minicamp and training camp completion requirements. He has made known the increasing level of discontent by client Anquan Boldin with his employer, the Arizona Cardinals, saying as to the prospect of re-signing, as only he can,<strong> “..that bridge has been blown up.” Continue reading
Lessons From Lambeau
Here are some reflections after watching the first game in ten years at Lambeau field that I have not attended….
No surprise at all here about Aaron Rodgers.
Packers-Vikings: Memories Abound
Tonight the Packers will have their first meaningful game since hosting the NFC Championship game in late January, a memorable, bone-chilling night of subzero temperatures.