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(Message started by: StegRock on May 16^th, 2009, 4:33pm)

Title: NFL's 2009 Homeless
Post by StegRock on May 16^th, 2009, 4:33pm

This thread is for some of the less remarkable (say, as compared to Favre's or Vick's situations), but still notable of the NFL's homeless... We'll kick it off with two,... one from a LOCAL source, the other from the NFL's "official" source,... both from "The REAL Feed (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)":

Rehabbing RB McAllister: 'I want to play a couple more years (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8105906c&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (15.05.2009 21:36)
Thirty-year-old power runner Deuce McAllister doesn't want to be the embittered player living in denial about the effects of age and injuries on his game. He does, however, still want to win a Super Bowl -- as a player.

AGENT: 2 TEAMS TARGETING PLAX (http://www.nypost.com/seven/05162009/sports/giants/agent__2_teams_targeting_plax_169544.htm)
NY Post: Giants (16.05.2009 07:20)
Two NFL teams are "very serious" about signing former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, his agent said yesterday. Drew Rosenhaus used his Twitter page to announce, "Ran wind sprints with Plaxico Burress. There are at least 2 teams that are very...

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by DirkDiggler on May 21^st, 2009, 1:14pm

on 05/16/09 at 16:33:47, StegRock wrote:

Plaxico needs to settle the charges against him so he can start playing sooner. He would be smart to settle sooner rather than later because you know Goodell is going to suspend him a few games if not the entire year depending on what he pleas too. But if he is not signed and has not settled the case, then his suspension will just linger on and on.....

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on May 21^st, 2009, 10:00pm

Well, if he does so, Double D, it looks as if he's got at least a couple options... according to "The REAL Feed":

Bucs one of two teams interested in veteran WR Burress (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810721f7&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (21.05.2009 17:40)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made contact with free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress to gauge his offseason progress, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The conversation was explained as exploratory and that the call focused mainly on Burress' well-being.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on May 26^th, 2009, 10:28pm

Matt Jones free to play if signed... From "The REAL Feed":

Agent: Free-agent receiver Matt Jones will not be suspended by NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4207106&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (26.05.2009 15:52)
Former first-round pick Matt Jones, a free agent receiver who was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars in March, has been notified he will not be suspended as the result of his violation of a court-mandated drug program, his agent said.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on May 28^th, 2009, 3:17pm

J. J. Arrington free to travel again this offseason... according to "The REAL Feed":

Broncos release RB Arrington, who fails physical with knee problem (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8108b81c&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (28.05.2009 14:15)
The Denver Broncos confirmed Thursday that they have released running back J.J. Arrington after he failed a physical because of a balky right knee.

Yeah! The Donkos actually got rid of a back!

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jun 5^th, 2009, 6:52pm

The latest on Plax... from "The REAL Feed":

Source: Attorney seeks way for Plaxico Burress to play in NFL in 2009 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4235169&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (05.06.2009 16:02)
The attorney for Plaxico Burress is working to find a negotiated settlement that would allow Burress to play football in 2009 -- either by reaching a plea deal with minimal jail time or by postponing a possible trial until after the season, a source said.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jun 12^th, 2009, 4:32pm

The latest on Burress... [smiley=gunsablazin.gif] from "The REAL Feed":

Plaxico Burress' gun case to get adjournment Monday (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4254545&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (12.06.2009 14:28)
The attorney for Plaxico Burress told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio on Friday that "there will be an adjournment on Monday" in the felony gun case stemming from the receiver's accidental, self-inflicted shooting last November.

Also, one of the good-guy journeymen decides to walk off into the sunset... [smiley=wavinbye.gif]

Ex-Pro Bowler QB Green reportedly set to retire (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/06/12/trent.green.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (12.06.2009 14:43)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Former Pro Bowl quarterback Trent Green has decided to retire, according to an online report.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jun 17^th, 2009, 10:03pm

Homeless Pro Bowl defender, who is sure of a return... From "The REAL Feed":

Former Mr. Buc, LB Brooks, says he'll play in '09 (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11865392/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com NFL News (17.06.2009 18:04)
Free agent Derrick Brooks said Wednesday he plans to play in the NFL this fall and possibly even return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team he led to a Super Bowl victory.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jun 26^th, 2009, 9:39pm

Plax update... from "The REAL Feed":

NFL begins review of Plaxico shooting incident (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/06/26/goodell.burress.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (26.06.2009 19:13)
NEW YORK (AP) -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has started his review of the Plaxico Burress shooting incident under the league's personal conduct policy.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by DirkDiggler on Jun 26^th, 2009, 10:34pm

on 06/26/09 at 21:39:43, StegRock wrote:

When all is said and done, I think Burress will get a 2 game suspension. And then sign with the (drum roll please....... [smiley=drummer.gif] Jacksonville Jaguars

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jun 26^th, 2009, 10:58pm

on 06/26/09 at 22:34:27, DirkDiggler wrote:

When all is said and done, I think Burress will get a 2 game suspension. And then sign with the (drum roll please....... [smiley=drummer.gif] Jacksonville Jaguars

What makes you say the Jags, DD? ?.?.?

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by DirkDiggler on Jun 27^th, 2009, 12:01am

Jacksonville traded Northcutt today to the Lions who was their leading RETURNING receiver.

They have Torry Holt as their top WR. And let's be honest, he is not the player he used to be.

Next in line would be the complete bust Troy Williamson formerly of the Vikings OR one of their 3 WR they took in the draft in the 4th, 5th, and 7th rounds. (I Have no idea why they waited so long to take a WR when it was one of their TOP needs)

With WR talent like that, they clearly need a guy like Burress.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jul 7^th, 2009, 2:29am

Former Jag upstart turning his life around...??? Perhaps so... according to "The REAL Feed":

Former Jaguars WR Jones finishes drug program in Arkansas (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8112ac14&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (06.07.2009 20:30)
Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones has completed his stint in drug court in Fayetteville, Ark. Jones was arrested in 2008 on suspicion of cocaine possession and, as part of a plea agreement, was ordered to participate in NFL-sponsored substance-abuse counseling and undergo rando...

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jul 12^th, 2009, 1:54am

Could it really happen...??? From "The REAL Feed":

Veteran RB Alexander working toward possible NFL return (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81138567&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (09.07.2009 19:28)
Shaun Alexander fills his days with a mix of the spiritual and physical.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jul 22^nd, 2009, 1:25am

One low-ender opts for the UFL over another shot in the NFL... Currently from atop "The REAL Feed":

Former Bills QB Losman chooses UFL over NFL (http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/sports/pro/football&sa=NFL&eid=4346612)
KABC: Sports (21.07.2009 22:58)

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jul 25^th, 2009, 11:21pm

An oldie [smiley=wiseman.gif] but a goodie willing to give one more whirl... for the right price... according to "The REAL Feed":

LB McGinest open to playing in 2009 (AP) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-mcginest-retirement&prov=ap&type=lgns)
Yahoo! News: Democratic Party (25.07.2009 20:40)
Willie McGinest will consider playing another NFL season if he receives an interesting offer, and he would prefer to get it from the New England Patriots. The 37-year-old McGinest, the two-time Pro Bowl linebacker who won three Super Bowls with New England, acknowledged his interest Saturday duri...

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jul 27^th, 2009, 11:35am

The latest on Plax's legal troubles... from "The REAL Feed":

Report: DA wants two years of jail for Burress (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/07/27/burress.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (27.07.2009 07:32)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Manhattan's district attorney says he wants Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress to serve time in prison, the New York Post reported.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by DirkDiggler on Jul 27^th, 2009, 12:34pm

on 07/27/09 at 11:35:47, StegRock wrote:

This is a really interesting situation to watch. IF this goes to trial, the trial will probably not be until AFTER the season. So essentially, Plaxico has the opportunity to play 1 season before going away for 2 seasons in jail. However, what the commissioner does in regards to suspending him also will come into effect.

The commish needs to make a decision quick as teams are not willing to give Plax a shot not know what type of suspension will occur. If the commish decides NOT to suspend Plax until after the trial, then Plaxico is TRULY a 1-year hired gun.

Rumor has it the commish and Plax are meeting this week. Being someone that has Plax in a keeper league.... I have my fingers crossed!!!

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Jul 28^th, 2009, 7:02pm

In the wake of the Favre retirement announcement,... [smiley=wiseman.gif] how about this one for an oldie, but a... comeback??? From "The REAL Feed":

Jeff George thinks he can still play (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-random28-2009jul28,0,6429277.story?track=rss)
LA Times: Sports (27.07.2009 22:09)
The former NFL quarterback says the league lacks quality quarterbacks and it would be 'wonderful' to have a shot.In case this Brett Favre thing doesn't work out for the Minnesota Vikings, or Matthew Stafford doesn't pan out with the Detroit Lions, Jeff George has a suggestion for a possible repla...

Oh, and how about a quick Plax update... from the Feed???

Lawyer: Ex-Giants WR Burress will testify before grand jury in gun case (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8118490c&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (28.07.2009 16:31)
A lawyer for Plaxico Burress says the former Giants wide receiver is set to testify before a grand jury that is investigating weapons charges against him.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Aug 3^rd, 2009, 8:06pm

Decision on Burress in... From "The REAL Feed":

Burress indicted on gun charges (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4246176)
The Sports Network: NFL (03.08.2009 15:30)

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Aug 7^th, 2009, 6:24pm

The next step in Burress's traversal of our legal system... from "The REAL Feed":

Burress will be back in court on Aug. 20 for arraignment (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d811bb42f&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (07.08.2009 14:19)
Former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress will be arraigned later this month on a weapons charge for shooting himself in the thigh at a New York City nightclub.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Aug 20^th, 2009, 12:25pm

Plax going to lockup... according to "The REAL Feed":

Plaxico Burress of New York Giants agrees to plead guilty, will serve 2 years in prison (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4411373&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (20.08.2009 09:30)
Ex-New York Giants Plaxico Burress pleads guilty to weapons charge, agrees to 2-year prison term.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Sep 17^th, 2009, 11:18pm

Brooks supposedly has suitors... according to "The REAL Feed":

Derrick Brooks says talks with several teams are on hold until next week (http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=4481801&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (17.09.2009 15:55)
Derrick Brooks says talks with several teams are on hold until next week.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Oct 20^th, 2009, 7:18pm

Galloway "free",... eh-hem,... "freed"... according to "The REAL Feed":

Patriots release veteran WR Galloway after just six weeks (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81390c43&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (20.10.2009 15:10)
The New England Patriots announced Tuesday that they have released veteran wide receiver Joey Galloway just six weeks into his first season with the team.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Nov 2^nd, 2009, 9:51pm

Chambers out of San Diego... [smiley=wavinbye.gif] Could he end up back with the [smiley=fish.gif] fish? [smiley=wave.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Despite big catch in win, Chambers released by Chargers (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813e6d50&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (02.11.2009 16:09)
The San Diego Chargers have released wide receiver Chris Chambers. Chambers was replaced in the starting lineup by Malcom Floyd in the team's 24-16 win over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Nov 10^th, 2009, 7:08pm

L.J. unclaimed off waivers... according to "The REAL Feed":

Source: No team claimed former Kansas City Chief Larry Johnson (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4642672&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (10.11.2009 16:27)
No team claimed running back Larry Johnson off waivers, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Title: Re: NFL's Homeless
Post by StegRock on Nov 12^th, 2009, 12:12am

L. J. not going to Washington... according to "The REAL Feed":

FanHouse: Zorn says Redskins have ruled out L.J. (http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/11/larry-johnson-not-going-to-washington/?ncid=txtlnkusspor00000002&xid=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (11.11.2009 14:03)