September 16, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
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. I know Koren very well and, as so many who know him, find him extremely likeable. Read More
September 15, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
Forbes magazine's annual issue providing valuations of the NFL teams is now available. The eye-catching numbers are, of course, at the top of the scale with the bigger-is-better Cowboys leading the way with a 1.62B valuation. Read More
September 13, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
It was seven years ago this weekend that the Packers were scheduled to play the Giants at Giants Sta... Read More
September 12, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
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. Read More
September 11, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
At the risk of overkill on the impressive debut of Aaron Rodgers, the timing of such performance in light of Alex Smith being placed on IR yesterday is striking. Again, when it comes to Aaron, I admit that I am a close friend, a fan, and a biased commentator. Read More
September 10, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
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. Read More
September 09, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
No surprise at all here about Aaron Rodgers. As I have told people for four years and espoused here in this space for a month, Aaron will be fine and probably better than fine. He has a big arm, is off-the-charts bright, and has natural leadership skills and a healthy confidence that has served hi Read More
September 08, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
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. We played for a Super Bowl berth and I was fortunate enough to host the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts. Read More
September 08, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
Salary Cap accounting for teams changed over last week from the off-season accounting method of “Top 51” — teams count their top 51 salaries toward the — to all players, adding players 52 and 53, the full practice squad, reserve/injured players, injury settlements, nonroster or “dead” money, and so Read More
September 05, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
Jason Peters is no longer the last man standing outside of the NFL who is under contract. This is, of course, no surprise. Did anyone really expect Peters to sit out when the nearly $200,000 per week checks began? The Bills have a roster exemption and will use it for week one of the season. Read More
September 05, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
With the NFL being the only major sports league whose offseason is longer than its season, teams sometimes have to reverse decisions made early in the offseason when other players become available or plans change despite the best of intentions. Read More
September 03, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
I went to Gene Upshaw’s memorial service yesterday in Washington, D.C.... Read More
September 01, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
There is some serious negotiating going on in NFL front offices today for certain players. No, none of these players are household names to anyone but the most hardcore NFL fans. These are Practice Squad (“PS”) players, some of which are being recruited by several teams. Read More
August 30, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
Ahman Green has agreed to a reduced contract with the Houston Texans. In the range of options that the Texans had between keeping Ahman at his present rate of pay and releasing him outright, this appeared to be a logical compromise, although not one that the Texans anticipated making with their mar Read More
August 28, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
The 33-day impasse has ended in Jacksonville.... Read More
August 27, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
Injuries to marginal players represent a completely different story than injuries to front- line players. Once these players are injured, word given from the head coach and general manager to the Cap manager/negotiator typically goes something like this: “Get that guy out of here.” Read More
August 26, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
Injuries -- The Preseason Curse Part I Read More
August 25, 2008 - Andrew Brandt
There are two remaining holdout situations in the NFL.... Read More
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