- There are a few teams continually mentioned among the leaders in the Plaxico Burress sweepstakes (Jets, Eagles, Rams), but the Cleveland Browns aren’t one of them, and they won’t be joining the race anytime soon either. We’ll be posting any remotely notable Burress news on a near daily basis so that we can keep using the work of GLS Photoshop frontman Mike Tinning. His latest depiction of Burress’ filthy jail cell is showcased above.
- Maybe the Dolphins only read the “three reasons why [Miami] shouldn’t sign Plaxico Burress” section of Ben Volin’s recent story in the Palm Beach Post, and they completely missed the top section titled “four reasons why they should sign Plaxico Burress.” Or maybe they just decide which free agents they won’t be pursuing without consulting the media. The nerve.
- Andrew Brandt of the National Football Post examined the various elements that will shape the contract Burress eventually receives.
- Jared Allen will be holding his second annual “Night-ops” charity golf tournament in Arizona on June 18, a tournament that includes glow-in-the-dark balls, a slip-n-slide, a pig roast at the ninth hole, and marines yelling during backswings.
- Arrowhead Addict looked at Kansas City’s yearly payroll dating back to 2000, and discovered that as far as the Chiefs are concerned, spending habits have little impact on the standings.
- When he’s not preparing for his first NFL season that will hopefully happen this fall, Broncos rookie linebacker Von Miller is spending his free time getting really strange tattoos.
- Mike Tomlin thinks that Rashard Mendenhall doesn’t realize the impact of his words. We agree.
- Chad Ochocinco has played soccer, taken a brief ride on a bull, and talked about wrangling snakes during this rather unique offseason. So while we highly doubt he’d actually lace ‘em up for the CFL or UFL if the lockout dragged on long enough, it certainly wouldn’t be shocking. It’s just too bad the CFL has an agreement stating teams won’t go after players with NFL contracts, because Ocho really seemed to enjoy Montreal.
- In other Ochocinco news–because there’s always other Ochocinco news–the expert bull rider has discussed a workout date with Bengals first round pick A.J. Green. For those keeping score at home, Green is the same first round pick who could be replacing Ochocinco in Cincinnati.
- The Giants became the latest team to adopt a code of silence at player-organized workouts. As Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger points out, Eli Manning and his posse are denying information to far more than just those pesky reporters.
