All articles from: May, 2009

Comment: NFL loses right to moral ground on betting issue

Coming soon to a state lottery near you: NFL team logos you can save after blowing 20 bucks on yet a…

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Iyer: There are definite downsides to expanding the regular season

Roger Goodell wants to expand the NFL’s regular season, but Vinnie Iyer says that’s not really necessary and could do more harm than good.

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Johnson’s 2009 goals? NFL rushing title, MVP

usas/odixon fasst363NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Johnson may be a little soft-spoken. He certa…

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Redskins are second NFL team to make lottery deal

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Hail to the Redskins — especially if that scratch-off is a winner.The Reds…

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Brown: Eagles need rookies — especially McCoy — to make a difference

Running backs like LeSean McCoy generally have an easier time making a transition to the NFL than wide receivers like Jeremy Maclin. And McCoy’s role is key in Andy Reid’s scheme.

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Patriots, Lottery team up on scratch game ticket

BOSTON (AP) — Just one day after the NFL decided to allow its teams to make deals with lotteries, t…

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RealScouts: Defensive tackle rankings: Nobody dominates like Haynesworth

Albert Haynesworth will add depth and quickness at the defensive tackle position for his new team, the Washington Redskins. RealScouts ranks the top 20 defensive tackles in the NFL for 2009.

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Raiders DE Trevor Scott makes most of opportunity

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Trevor Scott entered the NFL last season as an undersized defensive end who …

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Vick needs money, but does the NFL need Vick?

Michael Vick hit the highway on his first day of semi-freedom, setting off on a 1,176-mile road trip…

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Vick gets support from many players

If Michael Vick is seeking support for an NFL comeback, he would get it from many of his former peer…

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