Post by TheShadow on Apr 29, 2009 18:21:30 GMT -5
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The NFL draft may be moved to prime-time television next year and spread over three days.
League spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed a report in Tuesday's Dallas Morning News, which quoted NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as saying the idea of holding the first round of the 2010 player draft on a Thursday evening has potential.
"We are evaluating it," Aiello said in an e-mail. "No decisions have been made."
Another league spokesman, Brian McCarthy, said on the social networking Web site Twitter that the second and third rounds would take place in prime time Friday and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday.
Cardinals: Running back Edgerrin James was granted his wish to be released, and Arizona cut two others who played significant roles in the team's run to the Super Bowl.
While James' move was anticipated, the release of cornerback Rod Hood and defensive end Travis LaBoy was not. The moves clear significant salary cap space for the Cardinals, who want to sign new deals with linebacker Karlos Dansby and safety Adrian Wilson, and eventually with unhappy wide receiver Anquan Boldin.
James finally was released after last weekend's draft, when the Cardinals chose Ohio State running back Chris "Beanie" Wells in the first round.
Chiefs: Atlanta-bound tight end Tony Gonzalez bid Kansas City farewell and promised that if he ever goes into the Hall of Fame, it will be as a Chief.
"The only regrets I have are things I didn't do," said Gonzalez, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection. "I really wish I could have been a part of something more special. I wanted to be a part of bringing a championship to this city.
"I'm going to go on record right now saying I'm going to retire as a Chief. If I am ever fortunate enough to go into the Hall of Fame, it's going to be as a Chief."
The former Cal star set up and paid for his own news conference at a downtown hotel to say goodbye to the city where he played for 12 years and became the most productive tight end in NFL history.
Raiders: Miramonte High graduate Chris O'Neill signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free-agent tight end out of Boise State. O'Neill and his agent, Derrick Fox, confirmed the signing to the Idaho Statesman. A Raiders official said he couldn't confirm the signing. The Raiders selected Iowa tight end Brandon Myers in the sixth round.
Redskins: Draft pick Cody Glenn admitted he lied when he told reporters that his suspension at Nebraska last season was for selling football tickets. Glenn told the Associated Press on Tuesday he made up the story about selling his tickets, which would have been a violation of NCAA rules. The fifth-round pick said he wanted to satisfy reporters and get them to quit asking him about the suspension.
Chargers: Running back Darren Sproles has signed the $6,621,000 contract he was tendered as the team's franchise player.
Jets: Brett Favre, 39, has been released from the reserve-retired list, making the quarterback free to sign with any team if he decides again to come out of retirement for a 19th season.
Broncos: Undrafted linebacker Jeff Schweiger from San Jose State was signed as a free agent. The 6-foot-5, 276-pound Schweiger transferred to San Jose State after three seasons at USC.
Wire services
The NFL draft may be moved to prime-time television next year and spread over three days.
League spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed a report in Tuesday's Dallas Morning News, which quoted NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as saying the idea of holding the first round of the 2010 player draft on a Thursday evening has potential.
"We are evaluating it," Aiello said in an e-mail. "No decisions have been made."
Another league spokesman, Brian McCarthy, said on the social networking Web site Twitter that the second and third rounds would take place in prime time Friday and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday.
Cardinals: Running back Edgerrin James was granted his wish to be released, and Arizona cut two others who played significant roles in the team's run to the Super Bowl.
While James' move was anticipated, the release of cornerback Rod Hood and defensive end Travis LaBoy was not. The moves clear significant salary cap space for the Cardinals, who want to sign new deals with linebacker Karlos Dansby and safety Adrian Wilson, and eventually with unhappy wide receiver Anquan Boldin.
James finally was released after last weekend's draft, when the Cardinals chose Ohio State running back Chris "Beanie" Wells in the first round.
Chiefs: Atlanta-bound tight end Tony Gonzalez bid Kansas City farewell and promised that if he ever goes into the Hall of Fame, it will be as a Chief.
"The only regrets I have are things I didn't do," said Gonzalez, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection. "I really wish I could have been a part of something more special. I wanted to be a part of bringing a championship to this city.
"I'm going to go on record right now saying I'm going to retire as a Chief. If I am ever fortunate enough to go into the Hall of Fame, it's going to be as a Chief."
The former Cal star set up and paid for his own news conference at a downtown hotel to say goodbye to the city where he played for 12 years and became the most productive tight end in NFL history.
Raiders: Miramonte High graduate Chris O'Neill signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free-agent tight end out of Boise State. O'Neill and his agent, Derrick Fox, confirmed the signing to the Idaho Statesman. A Raiders official said he couldn't confirm the signing. The Raiders selected Iowa tight end Brandon Myers in the sixth round.
Redskins: Draft pick Cody Glenn admitted he lied when he told reporters that his suspension at Nebraska last season was for selling football tickets. Glenn told the Associated Press on Tuesday he made up the story about selling his tickets, which would have been a violation of NCAA rules. The fifth-round pick said he wanted to satisfy reporters and get them to quit asking him about the suspension.
Chargers: Running back Darren Sproles has signed the $6,621,000 contract he was tendered as the team's franchise player.
Jets: Brett Favre, 39, has been released from the reserve-retired list, making the quarterback free to sign with any team if he decides again to come out of retirement for a 19th season.
Broncos: Undrafted linebacker Jeff Schweiger from San Jose State was signed as a free agent. The 6-foot-5, 276-pound Schweiger transferred to San Jose State after three seasons at USC.