As Bear Goggles On tells us, Jay Cutler tested out his knee during a one-mile charity run, but he still couldn’t escape taunts from Packers fans.- The 2011 schedule will be released tonight, even though we don’t know if a single game will be played. But if we operate under the happy assumption that at some point common sense prevails and a new CBA is negotiated, there’s probably going to be a lot of goose bumps around the New Meadowlands Stadium on September 11th.
- The organization formerly known as the NFLPA is now circulating a “lift the lockout” petition to fans. Hey, isn’t that kind of lobbying something a union would do?
- The latest filing under “what players are doing during the lockout” could have been pro wrestling, and not just the wimpy, non-contact cameo appearances we’ve seen from Clay Matthews and Bart Scott. Wrestling is firmly embedded into the pedigree of St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis, whose father has been enshrined in the WWE hall of fame. But wisely the younger Laurinaitis said he has no intention of filling his down time with suplexes and choke holds.
- 18 to 88 provides us with many, many potential draft day scenarios that would give the Colts a trading partner if they’re serious about moving down to draft a quarterback.
- Chris Russell of ESPN 980 in Washington smells smoke on the Redskins reported interest in Ryan Mallett with their 10th overall pick. The Redskins’ interest in a quarterback certainly isn’t surprising, but a trade down seems likely. Any QB not named Newton or Gabbert could be a reach at No. 10.
- Former Titans coach Jeff Fisher told Sports Illustrated’s Peter King that when he wakes up in the morning, he’s happy, and that he’ll wait until 2012 to get back into coaching.
- Hey, here’s a novel idea. Maybe putting a few more dollars into scouting will help to avoid draft disasters. Just sayin’…
