Into the second week of August we go, where NFL teams will all finally see action this coming weekend to open their preseason slate of meaningless games. We got our first taste of football season with Sunday night’s Hall of Fame game, which featured the Dallas Cowboys topping the AFC North’s defending divisional champs, the [...]
This has been some NFL offseason. Well, not quite for Patriots fans. I mean, solving the Vince Wilfork issue was a big accomplishment, as they got their man in the middle, but now need to look for some complementary pieces. They might have missed out on some big name players, but there are more fish [...]
On Friday, Tiger Woods, the sports world’s most famous and recognizable figure, spoke publicly for the first time since his own world was turned upside down. His fall from grace has captivated the minds of all kinds, from avid golf enthusiasts, to casual sports fans, down to housewives and drama queens who are just in [...]
The wide receive carousel around the NFL has begun as former Patriots wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth has agreed to a one-year deal with the Ravens. Stallworth’s base salary will be $900,000, with another $300,000 worth of incentives. The move comes after a tumultous month which has seen Stallworth be reinstated after serving jail time only [...]
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced today that former Patriot Donte’ Stallworthwill be reinstated in the NFL after the Super Bowl on Sunday. This comes after Stallworth spent 24 days in jail for DUI manslaughter and he was suspended without pay this past August. The accident happened last March in South Florida and it was questioned whether or [...]
For the second time in recent memory, an NFL player has been suspended for an entire season because of conduct off the field. Former Patriots wide received Donte’ Stallworth has been suspended without pay for the 2009 season by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Stallworth plead guilty to DUI manslaughter earlier this summer and received what [...]
In case you haven’t heard yet, ex-Patriots WR Donte’ Stallworth was sentenced to 30 days in prison for the manslaughter of a pedestrian in a drunk driving accident in March 2009. Stallworth fully cooperated with investigators at the time of the accident and throughout the investigation. Stallworth will have his license suspended for life, but [...]
Former Patriots wide receiver Donte Stallworth was reportedly drunk when he hit and killed a 59-year-old pedestrian in Florida last weekend. Sources said his blood alcohol level was between .08 (the legal limit) and .16. Stallworth reportedly could face DUI manslaughter charges, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 15 years. His lawyers are said to [...]
Here’s the schedule for the training camp previews: Monday: Tight Ends and Wide Receivers Tuesday: Quarterbacks and Runningbacks Wednesday: Special Teams and Coaching Tight Ends Key Departures: Kyle Brady Key Arrivals: Marcus Pollard Breakdown The tight end unit is still led by the big and speedy Ben Watson. Though he hasn’t exactly lived up to [...]
ESPN is reporting that Donte’ Stallworth as signed with the Browns. According to the deal, Stallworth “agreed to terms on a seven-year, $35 million contract with the Browns, $10 million of which is guaranteed.” It’s sad to see him go, but I don’t think he played as much of a role in the Patriots offense [...]
In a move which surprised almost no one, the Patriots have declined the option on wide receiver Donte Stallworth, paving the way for him to become a free agent. The Pats signed Stallworth to a long term deal before the 2007 season, but a provision in the contract which gave Stallworth more than $6 million [...]
There were no fireworks when Master (right) and wannabe protégé (left) met for a handshake yesterday afternoon. (Courtesy of NFL.com) The Pats are 14-0, can’t beat that. They are now only the second team to reach the 14-0 mark in NFL history, tying only the champagne loving 1972 Dolphins. Here’s what we learned in Sunday’s [...]
The game of the year so far in the NFL has arrived. The 5-0 Pats take on the 5-0 Cowboys in Irving, Texas. The game has been billed as a Super Bowl preview and has captured the attention of national media. The Pats will be trying to garner their signature win of the season. Victories [...]
Stallworth now plays with an even better quarterback than his former tosser.(Courtesy of USATODAY.com) Before March of this year, the only way New England football fans could know anything about wideout Donté Stallworth was if they were avid players of Madden. Since he was drafted out of the University of Tennessee as the 13th overall [...]
Moss may be 30 years old, but his physical skills have never been questioned. (Courtesy of the AP) Check back for Stallworth’s Player in Focus later this weekend. There’s no reason to beat around the bush. With the trade for Randy Moss (for a fourth round draft pick) and the signing of