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Ben Roethlisberger Suspended 6 Games; May Be Traded

by Tom Van Wyhe on April 21, 2010

The NFL dropped the hammer on Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger by suspending him six games. The move comes as a result of an alleged sexual assault that took place in a nightclub.

Amid the report of the suspension is a report that states the Steelers attempted to trade Roethlisberger to St. Louis. The Rams declined, suggesting Sam Bradford will indeed be the top pick in the draft.

But what is perhaps most telling of the Rams decision is the fact a struggling franchise dodged a Pro Bowl quarterback in favor of someone either average, if the team sticks with Mark Bulger or signs a free agent, or unproven, in the case of Bradford or another rookie quarterback. [click to continue…]

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Steelers Entertain Idea of Trading Ben Roethlisberger

04.15.2010

Sources close to the Pittsburgh Steelers organization told Jason La Canfora of NFL.com that “the Rooneys are livid,” and the team has internally discussed the idea of trading quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Though the Steelers may consider trading Roethlisberger, this isn’t a move the team needs to make. Said the source: “”This is not a case [...]

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Broncos Trade Marshall to Miami

04.14.2010

The Denver Broncos completed a trade negotiation today that will send wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for two second round picks in 2010 and 2011. Marshall, who is coming off his third consecutive 100-reception season, is noted for behavior issues and conflicts with head coach Josh McDaniels that earned him two suspensions in five [...]

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Dez Bryant to Visit Broncos

04.13.2010

According to a Fox31 news report, Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant will visit the Denver Broncos Wednesday. Bryant was suspended after the first three games of 2010 for not disclosing interactions with Deion Sanders. Denver has the 11th overall pick in the draft.
Dez Bryant is a top wide receiver prospect and he’s been tied to the [...]

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Steelers Trade Holmes for 5th Round Pick

04.12.2010

Santonio Holmes’ reputation took a beating in recent weeks with allegations he threw a glass in a woman’s face in a nightclub. Twitter followers also read all kinds of quotables from the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, including “kill urself” — sent to a follower who didn’t approve of the nightclub situation — and a “wake [...]

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Holmgren May Draft a Quarterback Early

04.11.2010

The Cleveland Browns missed an opportunity in some minds when they passed on Donvan McNabb, but head coach Mike Holmgren wants to assure you the Eagles price tag was too high.
“The only way I was going to take all those early draft picks in rounds 1, 2 and 3 and use them would be for [...]

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Vikings Have “Genuine Interest” in LT

03.09.2010

Although nothing is imminent (per Adam Schefter), the Minnesota Vikings appear to have genuine interest in LaDainian Tomlinson, 30, as do several other unnamed teams. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune adds, “The fact Tomlinson remains on the market is evidence of the fact his best years are behind him. But he could play a valuable role as [...]

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Anderson, Quinn Likely Done in Cleveland

03.09.2010

The Cleveland Browns have a new starting quarterback in town: Seneca Wallace. Mike Holmgren is very familiar with Wallace, having coached him for years in Seattle, and he believes Wallace is capable of being the Browns starting quarterback from day one.
“He’s accurate, he’s decisive, he’s got a strong arm and drives defenses crazy because he’s [...]

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Bryant Schedules Visit with Washington

03.09.2010

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Bryant has scheduled a visit with the Washington Redskins. This news comes shortly after Bryant paid a visit to the Cincinnati Bengals today.
Bryant, who is entering his ninth NFL season and will be joining his fifth franchise this offseason, is coming off what is statistically his worst season since [...]

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Pennington Third on Depth Chart

03.09.2010

Chad Pennington wants to pull a Kurt Warner. The 33-year old quarterback plans to play five more seasons, at least the first of which will be spent on the sidelines in Miami.
The plan is to rehab his shoulder and get back to a level of health acceptable for a starting quarterback. In the meantime, Pennington [...]

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