According to a report by the Tennessean, the Titans have been working hard to acquire San Diego running back Michael Turner in a trade, as well as Detroit’s Mike — not Roy — Williams.
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Titans have stepped up efforts for Turner and… Williams?
April 27th, 2007 — Detroit Lions, Just the News, NFL Draft, NFL Links, Tennessee Titans, Trade Rumors
San Diego to deal Turner to undisclosed team
April 27th, 2007 — Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, NFL Draft, NFL Links, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Trade Rumors
Breaking news from The Tennessean states that the San Diego Chargers have agreed to a deal with a team interested in running back Michael Turner.
Chargers re-sign running back Michael Turner to one-year deal
April 26th, 2007 — Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Just the News, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Draft, NFL Links, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Trade Rumors
ESPN’s Len Pasquarelli reports that the San Diego Chargers have opted to re-sign Michael Turner as LaDainian Tomlinson’s shadow, er, backup.
Larry Johnson trade talks? Adam Schefter says so
April 24th, 2007 — Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Just the News, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans, Trade Rumors
Rotoworld reports that NFL Network’s Adam Schefter has confirmed that the Chiefs have had “general trade discussions” regarding Larry Johnson with the Browns, Bills, Titans, and Packers. Interesting, because
Pacman Jones “advertises” he is on the right track
April 20th, 2007 — NFL Links, Tennessee Titans
Titans cornerback Pacman Jones has certainly garnered plenty of criticism and controversy during his tenure in the NFL. Entering the league, fans knew him mainly because of his nickname based on the classic arcade game. But he managed to radically change his persona after 10 run-ins with the police.
After Roger Goodell laid down the law with his latest act as commissioner, Pacman was punished severely with a full season suspension. He is currently in the process of appealing, but any appeal will need to go through Goodell.
And so, in a last ditch effort he decided to purchase some ad-space in the Tennessean through which he wrote an apologetic letter which his attorney stated “came from his heart.”
Turner not likely not be traded to Buffalo
April 19th, 2007 — Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, NFL Draft, NFL Links, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Trade Rumors
The Democrat and Chronicle reports that a trade between Buffalo and San Diego for Michael Turner is not likely to happen because of “complexities.”
“There’s nothing new to report right now,” Bills GM Marv Levy said during a luncheon with reporters at Ralph Wilson Stadium discussing next weekend’s NFL draft. “There are so many complexities to the deal, that if it’s done, I’ve got to tell you, it would be a surprise.”
Vince Young on the Madden cover? Uh-oh…
April 17th, 2007 — NFL Links, Tennessee Titans
It’s official: the next NFL star to be featured on the best-selling video game franchise of all time will be Vince Young. And while Young is embracing his newfound fame and the honor of being featured, you know that part of him is a bit nervous.
The Madden video game series has been notorious for the “curse” it has put on past cover-stars. Originally, players were not featured on the game’s cover. Instead, John Madden appeared wearing a headset and a smile. But in 2001, the EA Sports marketing people decided to feature athletes instead, and the curse was born.
Breaking news; Turner trade deemed unlikely
April 17th, 2007 — Buffalo Bills, Free Agency, Green Bay Packers, NFL Draft, NFL Links, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Trade Rumors
The Tennessean reports that there may not be a trade to send San Diego’s Michael Turner anywhere.
“As of right now, it looks like Michael is going to be in San Diego,” Turner’s agent Bus Cook said.
This is news that has direct implications on both the draft and Corey Dillon’s stock. The latter has been waiting for Turner to find a deal before making a move, but this news is going to make suitors that much more desperate to land a running back before the draft. Not that it won’t be Turner; it’s still possible a team will make an offer that the Chargers will not refuse. But for the moment, let’s assume a Turner deal isn’t made.
Pacman Jones to appeal suspension
April 14th, 2007 — NFL Links, Tennessee Titans
WSOCTV.com reports that Adam “Pacman” Jones is appealing his season-long suspension dished out by commissioner Roger Goodell.
The NFL recently updated its policy on how it deals with players who are either suspected or convicted of crimes, usually multiple crimes within a short period of time. Jones has been arrested — though never convicted — on 10 occasions, his most recent essentially being the straw that broke the camel’s back.
Jones was recently arrested by Las Vegas police and accused of playing a part in a melee that ended in a triple shooting that left one man paralyzed. (For a full report of the incident, there is a very good article at reviewjournal.com.)
Lynch to visit Packers next week
April 14th, 2007 — Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, NFL Draft, NFL Links, Tennessee Titans
PackersNews.com reports that draft prospect Marshawn Lynch is scheduled for a visit with Green Bay next week. Lynch, who played running back at Cal, was a Heisman candidate last season when he combined (rushing/receiving) for 1684 yards and 15 scores. He is widely considered the second best running back in the draft, behind phenom Adrian Peterson.
Green Bay could use a running back after losing long-time Packer Ahman Green earlier this offseason. Lynch runs strong but lacks elusiveness, one of his main criticisms. But he could definitely help out the Packers, who pick 16th overall.
But he may not necessarily fall that far. Despite not being a top 20 overall prospect in some minds, there are other teams with even more pressing needs at the running back position: Buffalo and Tennessee, neither of which have much chance of seeing Peterson slip to where they pick at 12 and 19, respectively.